more problems... Window problem now

kimbo · 03-21-2012, 05:43 AM

Hi All,

I have a new problem, my rear window wont go down, it goes up just fine though. I have done some research and they say the regulator is a common problem in the E90s. The weird thing is if I use the controls on the driver side the window goes up and down fine but when i try to do it from the actual window nothing happens.
If i wind the window down using the driver side controls, the window goes down but when i go and press down at the actual window, the window goes up instead of down...

Anyone know what could be the problem? I thought if its the regulator than the whole window wont work...

chuddism · 03-21-2012, 05:57 AM

Not being snide, but the window lock on the driver panel isn't locked is it?

kimbo · 03-21-2012, 06:00 AM

nope its not locked. I tried to turn it on and off a few times as well but no luck.

Is there some sort of reset function like the the one for the sunroof?

pavo335 · 03-21-2012, 01:50 PM

Is it both rear windows or just 1

kimbo · 03-21-2012, 08:10 PM

Its just the one one window that has the issue. All other windows work fine.

cwarren · 03-21-2012, 11:15 PM

Its the switch, if from any control the window goes up and down its not the regulator. if by chance the other side is inerchangable swap switches and try agian if works buy a new switch .

Jeef Beef · 03-24-2012, 02:42 AM

I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work.

So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked.

Passenger side is still power.

cruvon · 03-24-2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work.

So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked.

Passenger side is still power.

Lol, that's a novel solution.

pavo335 · 03-24-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work.

So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked.

Passenger side is still power.

No, no, no say it ain't so.... That's more ghetto then Edwin's meth kit, well almost

Jeef Beef · 03-25-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

No, no, no say it ain't so.... That's more ghetto then Edwin's meth kit, well almost

it's how we roll in the west bro

cwarren · 03-25-2012, 12:38 AM

wow didnt know they even made a manual regulator for 335

sorry i had too but hey if it works !

Jeef Beef · 03-25-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cwarren

wow didnt know they even made a manual regulator for 335

sorry i had too but hey if it works !

They don't. BMR autowerkes custom fabricated mine for my 135i using an amalgamation of one from a old C32AMG and Volvo S40 for it to fit properly and work.

kimbo · 03-26-2012, 02:52 AM

back to the good old days without power windows

Well its my rear passenger window which is broken so im okay for now i guess..if i have passengers and they want it open they just ask me and i can open it from my side lol and they can close it on there own.. once i lose full function of that window i'll get it fixed

thanks for all the input guys and that window conversion is by far the best thing ive seen on beemer lol

TGIM · 05-30-2012, 06:14 PM

That is so NOT how we roll on the west side! Lol your post states tha you have a new problem. What was the old problem? Did you have anyone do any previous work? To be proactive I would break it down this weekend and pinpoint the issue. You will ultimately need to put it back together and order the non working part/s anyways and if you get caught with yo pants down you'll be "Rollin West Side" as the individual mentioned. There are plenty of DIYs on the 330i in this form and YouTube... Save the hassle and enjoy your DIY. I'm doing mine this weekend to see if reg or moto.

HecticX5 · 05-30-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work.

So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked.

Passenger side is still power.

Parra style, damn great mod uleh. Should be implemented to all bimmers.

davidturnedge · 05-31-2012, 02:08 AM

Resale, resale, resale... On another note, the BMW window thing is an ongoing problem, isn't it? After about 7 years it'll happen to most.

mmmmQuattro · 06-01-2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work.

So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked.

Passenger side is still power.

Totally un-fkn believable

When did 135s with FBOs become gettho?
Did I miss something?

03-21-2012, 05:43 AM	#1
kimbo Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	more problems... Window problem now Hi All, I have a new problem, my rear window wont go down, it goes up just fine though. I have done some research and they say the regulator is a common problem in the E90s. The weird thing is if I use the controls on the driver side the window goes up and down fine but when i try to do it from the actual window nothing happens. If i wind the window down using the driver side controls, the window goes down but when i go and press down at the actual window, the window goes up instead of down... Anyone know what could be the problem? I thought if its the regulator than the whole window wont work...
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03-21-2012, 05:57 AM	#2
chuddism Private First Class 11 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	Not being snide, but the window lock on the driver panel isn't locked is it?
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03-21-2012, 06:00 AM	#3
kimbo Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	nope its not locked. I tried to turn it on and off a few times as well but no luck. Is there some sort of reset function like the the one for the sunroof?
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03-21-2012, 01:50 PM	#4
pavo335 Banned 69 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	Is it both rear windows or just 1
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03-21-2012, 08:10 PM	#5
kimbo Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	Its just the one one window that has the issue. All other windows work fine.
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03-21-2012, 11:15 PM	#6
cwarren Captain 82 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	Its the switch, if from any control the window goes up and down its not the regulator. if by chance the other side is inerchangable swap switches and try agian if works buy a new switch .
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03-24-2012, 02:42 AM	#7
Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I had this happen before to me on my driver side window. Had it fixed, but it occurred again. As you know, the coupes have frameless windows which makes it pretty fucking annoying when it doesn't work. So I got tired of BMW's shitty power window motors and regulators and thought of my own solution. I rigged up a manual crank just below the driver side door handle and had it installed at my local mechanic. It was a bit of a fiddle but fucked if I have to deal with a power window again. Looks pretty seemless too, and I chose a crank knob that I liked. Passenger side is still power. Attached Images __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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03-25-2012, 12:38 AM	#11
cwarren Captain 82 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 08 e92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: portland iTrader: (1)	wow didnt know they even made a manual regulator for 335 sorry i had too but hey if it works !
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03-26-2012, 02:52 AM	#13
kimbo Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	back to the good old days without power windows Well its my rear passenger window which is broken so im okay for now i guess..if i have passengers and they want it open they just ask me and i can open it from my side lol and they can close it on there own.. once i lose full function of that window i'll get it fixed thanks for all the input guys and that window conversion is by far the best thing ive seen on beemer lol
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05-30-2012, 06:14 PM	#14
TGIM Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	That is so NOT how we roll on the west side! Lol your post states tha you have a new problem. What was the old problem? Did you have anyone do any previous work? To be proactive I would break it down this weekend and pinpoint the issue. You will ultimately need to put it back together and order the non working part/s anyways and if you get caught with yo pants down you'll be "Rollin West Side" as the individual mentioned. There are plenty of DIYs on the 330i in this form and YouTube... Save the hassle and enjoy your DIY. I'm doing mine this weekend to see if reg or moto.
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05-31-2012, 02:08 AM	#16
davidturnedge Private 5 Rep 95 Posts Drives: E90 320i Silver 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Resale, resale, resale... On another note, the BMW window thing is an ongoing problem, isn't it? After about 7 years it'll happen to most.
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