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Old August 10th 06, 10:53 AM posted to alt.autos.bmw
C.Read
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Default electric window problem

Sorry EDIT, this is in the door PILLAR not in the door..

Apologies for Vjay I accidentally mailed this edit to him..

"C.Read" > wrote in message
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> This is the switch in the door, there is a small black switch in the door
> pillar in the locking mechanism, often the interior light will be on
> saying the door is open too. If you look at it you can see it, it's quite
> obvious. Simply take this off and when you unplug it the window should
> raise up to the locked position automatically, as it's set to go all the
> way up if there is no switch. Be careful when removing the switch from
> the door, as there is a metal bracket which it bolts to.
>
> Remove ONE bolt, there are torx bolts by the way, then rotate the switch a
> little then reinsert the bolt to hold the bracket, then do the same with
> the other.. Disconnect the cable (door window should go up), usually the
> switch is fine, simply clean it up well and clean the contacts on the
> cables, then reconnect and try pressing the switch. If the window goes up
> when depressed and down when not then it's fine. Simply put back
> together.. Might be a good idea to seal up the switch too with some grease
> to stop water getting in.
>
> I had the same problem with my 1996 coupe, it's common, often the switch
> doesn't fail it just needs cleaning (they are about £10 anyway). Make
> sure you clean it thoroughly, or it'll just start playing up again in a
> week or so. I cleaned mine 3 times, as it kept re-occuring, but now it's
> been months since I've had this problem.
>
> I hope all that helps you.
>
> Cheers
>
> Craig
>



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