As some of you know, A3's have this habit of the doors freezing shut when temp of about -2 
occur, mine is no exception.
It would seems it is worst when it has either just rained during the day, snow or ice has defrosted and then frozen again.
I had taken mine in several times to my local dealer, they have been really good about all of it, Last Thursday I get a call from Katherine to tell me she has received correspondance from Audi about this matter, it went a little like this " Audi are aware of some A3's having issues with the doors freezing shut and will be sending a lubricant to fix the issue"
This Thursday she calls me to tell me that the lubricant is in and asks if I can bring the car down to have the lubricant applied, I went in on Friday and had this applied, she gave me the bottle as they were unsure on how much to apply and said I can re-apply more if it does not work.
If anyone is interested the part number in G 052 172 A1 so you can let your local dealers know Audi have recommended this, Katherine has asked me to keep her updated on the success or failure of this, I will also keep you informed as well.
Neil
occur, mine is no exception.It would seems it is worst when it has either just rained during the day, snow or ice has defrosted and then frozen again.
I had taken mine in several times to my local dealer, they have been really good about all of it, Last Thursday I get a call from Katherine to tell me she has received correspondance from Audi about this matter, it went a little like this " Audi are aware of some A3's having issues with the doors freezing shut and will be sending a lubricant to fix the issue"
This Thursday she calls me to tell me that the lubricant is in and asks if I can bring the car down to have the lubricant applied, I went in on Friday and had this applied, she gave me the bottle as they were unsure on how much to apply and said I can re-apply more if it does not work.
If anyone is interested the part number in G 052 172 A1 so you can let your local dealers know Audi have recommended this, Katherine has asked me to keep her updated on the success or failure of this, I will also keep you informed as well.
Neil
