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3 series coupe windows ice problem

John in Bonny Scotland wrote:-

>My 3 series coupe has the normal frameless doors in which the window
>seals against a rubberish door frame liner. Yesterday was the first
>really heavy frost of the winter and when I opened the door the
>window didn't really want to lower itself the normal 4mm to allow the
>door to open.

We havn't (yet!) had any frost this year, but I think if you look through
your handbook you'll see that they mention a glycerine solution to be
applied to the rubber which should help if not cure your problem. Think
I'll get some in myself.

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