Rear window stuck down

TSpence · 10-28-2022, 09:11 PM

2006 E(): Rolled it down for the first time in a while and it was a bit stuck at the top. Went down fine but will not go back up. Tries to go up - starts then stops. Any pointers?

Thanks.

StradaRedlands · 10-28-2022, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TSpence

2006 E(): Rolled it down for the first time in a while and it was a bit stuck at the top. Went down fine but will not go back up. Tries to go up - starts then stops. Any pointers?

Thanks.

Try pushing the up button, and it might raise like 5mm or so. From there carefully grab it with some pliers (emphasis on carefully) and pull it up as you or partner hit the up switch again. This worked for me once upon a time.

TSpence · 10-29-2022, 10:31 AM

Went to use the pliers today and the window rolled up when I pressed the button. But something snapped when it got to the top. It is up now but I can move it up or down freely by hand. It will go down if I use the button but not up. So something is broken. Question is - what exactly?

StradaRedlands · 10-29-2022, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TSpence

Went to use the pliers today and the window rolled up when I pressed the button. But something snapped when it got to the top. It is up now but I can move it up or down freely by hand. It will go down if I use the button but not up. So something is broken. Question is - what exactly?

I know the pliers trick, but not much beyond that... sounds like the pulley broke or the line slipped off it. Regulator and assemblies are cheap, and looks like there is a little repair kit for giveaway pricing: https://smile.amazon.com/Window-Regu.../dp/B083ZBVZLX

TSpence · 10-29-2022, 03:13 PM

Wow - thanks. I was going to get a new regulator. Hope I can figure out how to use this!

Suvorovo · 11-03-2022, 09:21 AM

I did my rear regulator a couple of weeks ago. It's a quick 45 minute job. Also, I disconnected the battery just incase when removing the window switch and disconnecting the motor.

Use a knife to saw away at the insulation (don't slice). The insulation goop comes away quite cleanly.

I also used a flat head screw driver covered in duck tape to remove the clip from the window. Kind of a pain.

Be careful disconnecting the window switch from the wiring, I used a very small screw driver to lightly pry at the switch tab.

Reset limits using window switch.

cdgatti · 11-08-2023, 06:50 PM

Yep window regulator. My '08 with 185K miles has had get both replaced over the last 10K miles.

10-28-2022, 09:11 PM	#1
TSpence Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Rear window stuck down 2006 E(): Rolled it down for the first time in a while and it was a bit stuck at the top. Went down fine but will not go back up. Tries to go up - starts then stops. Any pointers? Thanks.
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10-29-2022, 10:31 AM	#3
TSpence Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Went to use the pliers today and the window rolled up when I pressed the button. But something snapped when it got to the top. It is up now but I can move it up or down freely by hand. It will go down if I use the button but not up. So something is broken. Question is - what exactly?
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10-29-2022, 03:13 PM	#5
TSpence Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Wow - thanks. I was going to get a new regulator. Hope I can figure out how to use this!
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11-03-2022, 09:21 AM	#6
Suvorovo Lieutenant 254 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Broken e90 330xi 6MT Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I did my rear regulator a couple of weeks ago. It's a quick 45 minute job. Also, I disconnected the battery just incase when removing the window switch and disconnecting the motor. Use a knife to saw away at the insulation (don't slice). The insulation goop comes away quite cleanly. I also used a flat head screw driver covered in duck tape to remove the clip from the window. Kind of a pain. Be careful disconnecting the window switch from the wiring, I used a very small screw driver to lightly pry at the switch tab. Reset limits using window switch.
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11-08-2023, 06:50 PM	#7
cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	Yep window regulator. My '08 with 185K miles has had get both replaced over the last 10K miles. __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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