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Anonymous Posted on Nov 24, 2010

Every winter I can barely get the doors open because they're frozen. Once I do get them open they won't shut until the car is warmed up for about 20 minutes. Is there something I can do to fix this? Thank you!

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Rub some vasoline all around the door seals, this usually will keep them from freezing. Check for alignment of the doors and make sure they are not gapping too much and letting water get between the seal and the door frame.

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