Frozen Windows

Has anyone noticed that in slightly icy conditions that the windows freeze over which means that if you open your door and then close it the side windows get wedged at an angle - which could easily damage them. The window motor clicks in and tries to open/close the window slightly when closing the door - but that doesn't work so the motor keeps trying unil it finally gives-up! The only solution is to pour hot water down the sides and attempt to open/ close the windows repeatedly until they work again. Has anyone else had the same experience? It's the first time I've noticed it and it was pretty annoying? Is it just my car that this occurs to?

Personally, I wouldn't pour hot water on anything that is frozen but then again, I don't have a better solution.

VERY BAD idea. Do not put hot water on an icy window. All german cars do that little window trick. If I know frost is coming, this might sound silly, and the car is outside, I'll put a beach towel over the windshield. Havent tried the driver side window yet but I might do that next time ... of course, a car cover does the trick

Agreed. I can't remember why, someone told me once why this was not a good idea.

Many ppl find their door locks frozen. many pour hot water on the lock but all that does is the water contacts in the inner metal surfaces and freezes in the lock. bad idea. They sell those antifreeze delocking things to go inside the lock. Same for windows, if its cold enuff, the water is just going to get inside the window and freeze on contact with cold metal inside the door. bad idea.

Hot water Depending on the temperature of the glass and the water, you can actually shatter the glass by pouring hot water on it. A bad idea.

cold I have an old "windshield" blanket that covers the windscreen with flaps that go under the side windows. I thing they are available for Volvos. Might help! Irishman

Where are you parking, Pat? I've never had that problem in my 9 boxster years. Per

SJ I have exactly the same problem and have had it 3 mornings this week, live in the frozen north. I pour warm water on the side windows and after 2 or 3 minutes you can shut the door. I'd be grateful for any ideas / solutions as it's a pain. Regards Ian

I thought the car had been tested in "severe" winter conditions - well thats what I read about when the car was first released... I still pour warm/hot water on the side windows and too have heard that too hot water may shatter a window, however I do recall that in freezing temperatiures the water doesn't stay hot for long... Pouring water on the windows is something that was practiced a lot in the Winter when I was younger living in Newcastle. A car cover may be an idea... or some kind of window shield....

Try wiping the rubber seals with silicone spray/furniture polish. Phil

You might try some of this de-icer. I bought this kit but have not had to use it yet. It has been sitting in my car at about 19F and nothing in the kit froze, so I assume it will work. The screenwash is supposed to be good to at least -50F. Porsche part number 000-044-000-55.

Roy, Did you get that from the dealership or porsche selection? I checked online and couldn't find it, maybe out of the catalog or something?

I bought it from a dealer for $20. It has a list price of $38, but I kept questioning the parts guy about how to use it (he didn't really know much about it) and he finally offered me a deal on it. You can find it on Porsche's site under car care. http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/personalisation/tequipment/n39/n243/n295/

Sticking Windows My windows (both driver and passenger side) stick to the rubber weatherstripping. When I open the door, the glass sticks and eventually releases and pops away from the rubber. Obviously this is an issue, and I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Also, the vertical pieces of weatherstripping on both sides of the car are dried out, but the horizontal pieces along the top of each window seem fine. My car is an 06 and has 16,000 miles. This problem started a few weeks ago and is getting worse and worse. It is different than the issue people have had with the windows going half way up and then stopping (although I have had that happen a few times as well). Any recommendations? What should I expect the dealer to do about this problem? Thanks.

Re: Sticking Windows I had the exact same issue happen with the G35 last winter. The dealer lubed the window/frame tracks with some white lithium grease (in a spray can) and that solved it. Don't use too much, it makes quite a mess!

Re: Sticking Windows A good rubber dressing would probably eliminate the sticking.

Re: Sticking Windows Thanks guys. I think there is some white lithium grease hanging around. Will have to give that a shot tomorrow.

Re: Sticking Windows I would spray some on a paper towel and try to wipe as little as possible on the sticking areas. After the dealer "fixed" the windows on the G35, I was looking at grease streaks for months running down the side of the car! The Cayman windows fit a bit differently but still...

Re: Sticking Windows Yea, I was thinking of rubbing a little on with a paper towel. Hopefully it will soften up the dried out rubber a bit too. I guess if it starts to leak, then I will have a real problem and need to see the dealer.

electric windows & below freezing My car was outside all night while i was working and for the first time since i bought the car it was -6 outside. i came out to open my door and the window tried to go down but it was stuck as it was so cold, managed to get the door open but couldnt get it closed for about 10 mins until the window unfroze a bit and managed to go down. has anyone had this problem? is there any way i can avoid it happening in the future or any tips for when it does happen again?

Re: electric windows & below freezing You have to remove the ice from the top and bottom edges of the door glass before attempting to open the door. Be careful trying to close it if the window is all the way up. At -6F, you can break the window or damage the rubber. Aerosol window de-icer is probably a good idea. Take it in to work with you. Don't leave it in the car. If these sorts of temps are quasi normal in your area, I'd consider a different car to use as a daily driver. You may get the knack, but I can't help thinking this is not the CS's strong suit. Audi, Volvo and Saab and even Chevy come to mind as cars better suited to this sort of stuff.

Re: electric windows & below freezing Apply Wurth Rubber Care (Gummi Pflege) to the rubber window and door seals at the beginning of each winter. Been using it for many years of daily driver Porsche winter driving. It really works.

Re: electric windows & below freezing Leaving your car in the cold????? Barbarians .....

Re: electric windows & below freezing I suspect that was -6°C or 21°F. Not terribly cold really.

Re: electric windows & below freezing Supposed to be -24C here tonight - but the CS is tucked away! Agree with the post that suggests keeping the seals lubricated - and scrape the window before lowering - especially if it is anything thicker than just frost.

Re: electric windows & below freezing AHHHH, summer...

Re: electric windows & below freezing Ahh the good old days when I lived up north. At one point I even had my drop top mustang while I was going to school in Rochester NY. Yea that car was pointless in the winter. The Hummer did much better, but I could see the Cayman being a decent car in the cold, would not want a boxster but the Cayman should be fine as long as you have an engine block/battery heater or a warm garage for it.

Re: electric windows & below freezing thanks for replying everyone. Yeah it was -6C. My car will probably only see about 10 to 15 days of the year at that temparature or below so i would rather keep it than trade it in for something else. It is garaged all the time apart from 4 nights of the week when im at work. I will apply some of that wurth rubber care and be sure to scrape the windows and that will hopefully help. cheers for the suggestions.