E90Post
 


The Tire Rack
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > DIY Guides > repaclace window regulator



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-28-2013, 02:16 AM   #67
Anthonyv335is
Second Lieutenant
Anthonyv335is's Avatar
United_States
13
Rep
240
Posts

Drives: bmw 335is and M5
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: bay area

iTrader: (1)

need some help just replaced the regulator and i tried the 10 hold to sync window with no luck is theres other ways? thanks
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2013, 08:15 AM   #68
xxxjecxxx
Banned
xxxjecxxx's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
966
Posts

Drives: F30 335i M sport
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2006 BMW 325i  [0.00]
Try again. 30 seconds down then 30 seconds up. If still doesn't work check your conectors.
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2013, 05:52 PM   #69
Anthonyv335is
Second Lieutenant
Anthonyv335is's Avatar
United_States
13
Rep
240
Posts

Drives: bmw 335is and M5
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: bay area

iTrader: (1)

thing is i cant sync the 30 sec up because i hold it up and it wont stay just hits the top and come back half way down
Appreciate 0
      07-28-2013, 08:26 PM   #70
xxxjecxxx
Banned
xxxjecxxx's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
966
Posts

Drives: F30 335i M sport
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2006 BMW 325i  [0.00]
if you have INPA with coding cable you can reset it that way also.
Appreciate 0
      07-30-2013, 03:03 AM   #71
Anthonyv335is
Second Lieutenant
Anthonyv335is's Avatar
United_States
13
Rep
240
Posts

Drives: bmw 335is and M5
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: bay area

iTrader: (1)

i dont have one would that be the only other way ?
Appreciate 0
      11-09-2013, 12:57 AM   #72
Gripster
Captain
Gripster's Avatar
United_States
145
Rep
981
Posts

Drives: E93 M3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: San Diego

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
2013 BMW M3  [0.00]
Another post of gratitude for this DIY. Dealer quoted me $491 for my rear passenger side window. I bought the part for $120 and got the job done in 90 minutes or so. I would have been quicker, but stuck on 1) the removing the window switch and 2) getting the window seated in the new regulator.

OP - I'll happily send you the money for a 6-pack of beer. A great DIY. Thanks!
__________________
2013 M3 (E93) - ZPP/ZCW/DCT
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/image.php?u=26275&type=sigpic&dateline=1208140506
Appreciate 0
      11-09-2013, 01:53 PM   #73
xxxjecxxx
Banned
xxxjecxxx's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
966
Posts

Drives: F30 335i M sport
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2006 BMW 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gripster View Post
Another post of gratitude for this DIY. Dealer quoted me $491 for my rear passenger side window. I bought the part for $120 and got the job done in 90 minutes or so. I would have been quicker, but stuck on 1) the removing the window switch and 2) getting the window seated in the new regulator.

OP - I'll happily send you the money for a 6-pack of beer. A great DIY. Thanks!
Glad you got it all fixed

I recommend changing them both at the same time as the other side is going to go shortly after.
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2013, 08:11 PM   #74
A-BAMF
Private
2
Rep
59
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i Barrique Red
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

How do I know if I need to replace the window regulator?

My right rear window will not go up if I fully lower it. The window works fine for the upper 95% of it's range, up and down all day long. There is alot of resistance when fully lowered, could this be caused by the regulator? To get it back up, I removed the door panel and helped the window up (lift slightly on window while pushing the window up button).
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2013, 08:13 PM   #75
xxxjecxxx
Banned
xxxjecxxx's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
966
Posts

Drives: F30 335i M sport
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2006 BMW 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by A-BAMF View Post
How do I know if I need to replace the window regulator?

My right rear window will not go up if I fully lower it. The window works fine for the upper 95% of it's range, up and down all day long. There is alot of resistance when fully lowered, could this be caused by the regulator? To get it back up, I removed the door panel and helped the window up (lift slightly on window while pushing the window up button).
Look for pinched wires. It would say it's safe to say it's the regulator.
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2013, 08:35 PM   #76
A-BAMF
Private
2
Rep
59
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i Barrique Red
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: San Diego, CA

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the quick reply. I was under the impression that a failed regulator would result in a total failure of the window. I'll look for pinched wires this weekend.
Appreciate 0
      12-04-2013, 10:39 PM   #77
hoopvillian
Private First Class
hoopvillian's Avatar
21
Rep
178
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Dago

iTrader: (0)

Thanks for the explanations in this thread. My passengers side rear failed the other day. Ordered some $50 knockoff part from Amazon. Working perfectly now.

Only issue I had was snapping the window back in. The rubber pieces the window sits on were keeping me from getting it in there easily. I had to loosen the whole assembly again to get the right angle to snap it in. That part took longer than everything else for me.
Appreciate 0
      12-30-2013, 05:53 PM   #78
LXXV
Private
LXXV's Avatar
2
Rep
55
Posts

Drives: 2011 X3 xdrive35i
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CO

iTrader: (1)

Thank you OP! Just finished changing out my broken regulator thanks to this thread. Another hundreds saved!
__________________
We made a land where crap is king and the good don't last too long. - N.Morse
Appreciate 0
      12-30-2013, 06:27 PM   #79
xxxjecxxx
Banned
xxxjecxxx's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
966
Posts

Drives: F30 335i M sport
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Orlando, FL

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2013 BMW 335i  [0.00]
2006 BMW 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by LXXV View Post
Thank you OP! Just finished changing out my broken regulator thanks to this thread. Another hundreds saved!
That's what this community is all about
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2014, 08:19 AM   #80
summerthekid
Registered
United_States
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan (e90) Blue
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Arizona, USA

iTrader: (0)

Followed the vimeo video and had successful replacement of my passenger rear window regulator.

I have a 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, e90. approx. 47,000 miles

Symptons: at about 40,000 miles the power window had trouble going up and down, but after a few times pressing the power window button, it would eventually go up. One night, it went down and didn't go up again, heard a loud crack (like others have stated here).

Resolution: read through this forum, bought $53 window regulator replacement off Amazon (Dorman brand), watched video and followed along for replacement. Couple tips:

- Torx wrench sizes need are T-15 (for the 3 black torx screws just inside the door trim) and T-25 for the 3 silver torx crews that hold the regulator and the motor together.

- When we got the new regulator in, we had a really tough time getting the green clip to set in the window's hole. We took the rubber feet off the green clip and took an exacto knife to it and cut em down. Replaced and clip when in just fine. Dorman will get a justly review for this on Amazon, these should fit perfect with no exacto surgery, but I'd rather do that than spend $120 for the regulator at stealership.

Thanks all
Appreciate 0
      02-13-2014, 12:54 PM   #81
tellyc
Registered
0
Rep
1
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 325i
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Mateo, CA

iTrader: (0)

Just replaced my window regulator on my 2006 325i. I'm having the same problem as Tony V. When I try to reset the window, the window doesn't stop at the top long enough for me to hold the button down for 15, 17 or 30 seconds. When I raise the window to set it, it hits the top and then immediately lowers to halfway down.

Anyone have another solution that would work? I've tried holding it on the first click, second click, tried 4 secs, 10 secs, 15 secs, 17 secs, 30 secs...nothing has worked yet.
Appreciate 0
      09-18-2014, 09:39 PM   #82
Needler56
Enlisted Member
Needler56's Avatar
United_States
7
Rep
41
Posts

Drives: 2006 TiAg 325i
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Jose, CA.

iTrader: (0)

Just replaced the rear passenger regulator at 119K. Some reminders: Peel back the foam vapor barrier very carefully while cutting away at the butyl tape as the foam can rip very easily. Dismount the bracket first so that you can get to the top screw of the pulley plate as it's behind the door frame. Great DIY!
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2014, 11:50 AM   #83
PascalsWager
Cognitive
4
Rep
273
Posts

Drives: '06 330i TiAg
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Triad, NC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Needler56 View Post
Just replaced the rear passenger regulator at 119K. Some reminders: Peel back the foam vapor barrier very carefully while cutting away at the butyl tape as the foam can rip very easily. Dismount the bracket first so that you can get to the top screw of the pulley plate as it's behind the door frame. Great DIY!
Bumping this topic- good writeup OP!

This is an incredibly easy job - less than an hour taking your time. You can get away with non-OEM pieces here as even the OEM regulators are exactly the same part materials and the issue is design, not quality. I went with ECS tuning's $50 model. (Why they use flimsy plastic for the green piece holding the window is beyond me?). Try not to handle the regulator wire area excessively as there is a thin film of white grease on it that is required to keep the assembly free flowing.

I'll second the mention that the one bolt on the top of the window motor that is difficult to reach....I actually ended up bending a bit of that metal to obtain better access - it wont hurt the functionality, and its covered by the panel, so no harm, no foul there.

I saw someone above mentioned T-15 and T-25 sizes are needed? Nope, t's just a T-20 as the OP notes.... (you can get a cheap torx set at walmart <$10) IDK if the fronts are different?

You may also encounter the window acting funny upon replacement - not going all the way up or down on a single long window up/down pull/push. There are threads : stating you need to do a reset or up/down hold procedure. In my case, I just needed to cycle starting/stopping the car a few times and it went back to normal. I believe the manual also covers this.

One final tip - snag a few extra trim anchors for the door panel when you buy the regulator. My panel had a few brittle ones I was able to replace while I was in there. Any auto parts store carries these too - they are generic and most work across brands. No one likes phantom rattles!

Again, great info on this DIY section! Thanks to my fellow users.

-PW
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2014, 11:52 AM   #84
Zero_09
Captain
Canada
37
Rep
627
Posts

Drives: 07 E90, 2011 E90
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: =

iTrader: (1)

I'm thinking of doing this but not sure if I should just replace it or try to fix it. My rear passenger window works on occasion. It would go down but sometimes it doesn't come back up. I would have to fiddle around with it either with the front driver controls or go to that side and try using the button on that side. Sometimes it just doesn't want to come back up then all of a sudden it goes back up.

I tried S51357140590 number on ECS tuning and Tischer BMW but nothing showed up
Appreciate 0
      10-20-2014, 10:53 AM   #85
aekdBMW
New Member
aekdBMW's Avatar
United_States
1
Rep
24
Posts

Drives: '07 e90 335i M6
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Birmingham, AL

iTrader: (0)

Thanks OP for taking the time to post this! I changed out the rear passenger regulator in less than an hour with the help of this DIY. Easy to follow instructions and no issues.
Appreciate 0
      11-12-2014, 01:56 PM   #86
Needler56
Enlisted Member
Needler56's Avatar
United_States
7
Rep
41
Posts

Drives: 2006 TiAg 325i
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: San Jose, CA.

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Zero_09 View Post
I'm thinking of doing this but not sure if I should just replace it or try to fix it. My rear passenger window works on occasion. It would go down but sometimes it doesn't come back up. I would have to fiddle around with it either with the front driver controls or go to that side and try using the button on that side. Sometimes it just doesn't want to come back up then all of a sudden it goes back up.

I tried S51357140590 number on ECS tuning and Tischer BMW but nothing showed up
I thought about fixing it as well, but what broke on mine was the wire metal anchor to the spindle. I'm guessing this is what caused the metal on metal/glass crack sound inside the door when it broke.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      12-26-2014, 12:41 AM   #87
jimmydblock
New Member
0
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 328xi
Join Date: May 2012
Location: philly

iTrader: (0)

I viewed a few videos. This happened to me at 12:02Am Christmas morning!! Just parked. Raining...And hot pizza the trunk getting cold... stressed night listening for burglars man. Today I opened up the panel reminded the vapor barrier quite easily using razor and quick tugs towards the sides. Came off very easily. I rigged wrestled with that red regulator. (Green clip broke) double wrapped the fiber wire around the pink pulley and arranged the wires in a way that the window will stay up while I await for this piece. Put everything back except the switch. So

My

Question

Is

EBay currently has a sale 2 regulators for like 51$ amazing price. Thing IS had anybody purchased these.as the design looks different at the wheel case.

Someone mentioned the design might not be OEM but still works. And since the right passenger side went I mind as well replace the other or have it in car.

Just hope to not have a programming problem. I'm told. That in order not to re program it, you never unplug the motor. So far I haven't so I'll let u know if it worked
Appreciate 0
      12-26-2014, 01:40 PM   #88
jimmydblock
New Member
0
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 328xi
Join Date: May 2012
Location: philly

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmydblock View Post
I viewed a few videos. This happened to me at 12:02Am Christmas morning!! Just parked. Raining...And hot pizza the trunk getting cold... stressed night listening for burglars man. Today I opened up the panel reminded the vapor barrier quite easily using razor and quick tugs towards the sides. Came off very easily. I rigged wrestled with that red regulator. (Green clip broke) double wrapped the fiber wire around the pink pulley and arranged the wires in a way that the window will stay up while I await for this piece. Put everything back except the switch. So

My

Question

Is

EBay currently has a sale 2 regulators for like 51$ amazing price. Thing IS had anybody purchased these.as the design looks different at the wheel case.

Someone mentioned the design might not be OEM but still works. And since the right passenger side went I mind as well replace the other or have it in car.

Just hope to not have a programming problem. I'm told. That in order not to re program it, you never unplug the motor. So far I haven't so I'll let u know if it worked
Here's the link sorry,
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=131155221091&alt=web

Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:31 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST