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What exactly is freezing?

- the sealing strip (which is commonly referred to as "door freezing").
- The handle (cannot be pulled anymore).
- The opening mechanism is not working (it doesn't open even when pulled, and the button doesn't pop up).

m;

Hi,

"In the long run, thoroughly cleaning and maintaining the system is really the only thing that helps. With the G3, it should be just as straightforward as it was with my 35i... you don't even have to remove the door panel."
Then clean the thing (some people also say to put it in brake cleaner or something similar). A toothbrush and a suitable cleaning agent of your choice will also do the trick...
Then, thoroughly lubricate and grease all the parts, and reinstall it.

greetings
Christoph.

Hmm, all I can advise you to do is the following:

Disassemble, clean, lubricate. If necessary, replace.

That wasn't exactly the main problem .

For me, simply spraying maintenance lubricant into all the crevices of the lock did the trick.

m;

I've always used Liqui Moly maintenance spray to lubricate everything.

While it's not cheap, the advantage is that you can see where it is and whether it will stay in place (precisely because it's white).

Tecar also offers a maintenance spray that's very sticky and difficult to wash off (e.g., on door hinges), but it also tends to collect dirt. My VW dealer uses it, and it smells like coconut.

m;

I swear by Ballistol. It's generally good for everything.

Regards,
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you please rephrase your request?

I swear by Ballistol. It generally works for everything.

Regards,
wollif

It can even help with joint pain .
The only problem with Ballistol is that it tends to become sticky over time, which makes it unusable on moving parts.
I also use Liqui Moly white, which I think is the most sensible option.

@rotes-tdi
Does Vaseline not freeze?
I always use Innotec PE100 to maintain my seals. It's quite expensive, but it works .

Best regards,

Ballistol does not become sticky.
I have been lubricating my door locks with this premium oil for years, and I have never had any problems. But I'm sure LiqiMoly is also not bad .

Ballistol smells better .

Regards,
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you please rephrase your request?

Hello,
However, in the 'initial question,' it seems the entire door was completely frozen to the body of the car.
'With my two Bora cars, I never had any problems with frozen locks in 5 winters; it's very difficult for water to get into the locks.'
Best regards,
Günther.

"I've been experiencing a problem with the door locks freezing on my Golf 3 almost every day for the past few weeks. The locking mechanism for the driver's door is sticking. Even when the lock cylinder is working properly, so much force is required to open the lock that I'm worried about my key or the locking pin inside the lock. Of course, the central locking system doesn't work either, so after unlocking the door with the (aftermarket) remote control, the doors immediately re-lock."
Normally, I get the car open by immediately opening the rear door after unlocking it remotely (which usually works), and then using a lot of force to pull up the button on the driver's door. There's always a sound like a piece of ice breaking inside the door (which is probably exactly what's happening). When it's really cold, the door also won't lock anymore, so you can simply open it again, which of course triggers the alarm.
So far, using spray hasn't helped me much. My mechanic said that this problem is known and that replacing the lock will provide "2 or 3 years" of relief.
It's likely that the Passat uses a different locking mechanism. In the Golf 3, the entire mechanism is located behind the door panel, with only a cutout for the locking pin. Therefore, to clean it, you'll almost certainly need to remove the door panel and the protective film.