I have asked this question in the past. followed advice and still have issue. See Van sliding door frozen shut I recently purchased a 2004 Toyota Sienna. I do not have electric doors. when it is cold I cannot open my doors. I've tried cleaning the seals and I sprayed it with a silicone based lubricant. the other day it would not open so I forced it open. the door fell off the track, I did fix that. I did not see any sign of moisture on the seals after I forced it open. I'm thinking of buying a car port and leaving my windows open a bit, in hopes that moisture would leave the van. is that a good idea? what are some other potential causes and fixes of this problem?
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1See mechanics.stackexchange.com/q/60865/10976– Solar MikeDec 24, 2018 at 17:07
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you are correct I have done everything you have mentioned. you are correct, the slightest freeze locks it. how would I go about removing the locking mechanism.– TerryDec 24, 2018 at 20:50
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m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6ncTH6UO1U you have sprayed the weather stripping with a water repellant and you sprayed the 2 -3 hinges that the door slides on right as well as the groove or track that it follows with a heavier lubricant– user38183Dec 24, 2018 at 20:52
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also, I should have mentioned. if I press the unlock Button, the door will unlock. but will not open– TerryDec 24, 2018 at 20:56
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I'm going to throw a guess and say it's the weak spring, it needs to be replaced or soaked. When the door is froze and you get it open does the lock ever stick open– user38183Dec 24, 2018 at 21:00
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