E46 Window Issue - Page 2

lip277 · 09-14-2016, 02:15 PM

LOL

I have had to R & R probably an even dozen window regulators & motors in our 2001 GMC Yukon. The truck has ~270,000 miles on it now and I've probably had to do the drivers door 5 or 6 times, the front passenger 2 or 3 and each rear one 2 times.

It is a known weak spot in these trucks.
One weekend, I had my truck, a friends 2004 Denali and by BIL's Tahoe at our house for a 'window party'. It took me only an hour to do all three. Practice makes perfect. LOL

*Plaz* · 09-14-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Now for the real question: Did it shatter?

No, thankfully.

*Plaz* · 09-14-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by undefined

My karaoke go-to

I play in a cover band that does this. Always a big hit. I get to play the Michael McDonald bass line.

Pinecone · 09-16-2016, 01:34 PM

So which part or parts do I need to order?

Thanks.

3LOU5 · 09-20-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinecone

So which part or parts do I need to order?

Thanks.

If you press the window switch and you hear the drive motor whirring and the window isn't doing anything, then you obviously need the regulator. Chances are, the cables that move the window have somehow gotten off their pulleys/track, preventing the window from moving at all.

I've done 2 in my car: the driver's door and the right rear passenger's door. Both easy to do.

Good luck.

Pinecone · 09-20-2016, 12:57 PM

The window started by making noise. Like lack of lubrication. Then it would not go down all the way, but would if you pushed the button again. Then it would not go down all the way at all. It is going down to about 2 inches from full open.

If just cables, that would be nice.

3LOU5 · 09-20-2016, 02:53 PM

It is my experience that you CANNOT replace just the cables. You HAVE to buy the whole regulator assembly.

Sounds like your window motor is still good, which is a good thing.

The guys at bimmerfest or e46 fanatics might be able to help you. There's some sort of "zip-tie fix" that you might be able to do to temporarily fix your window issue.

Pinecone · 09-21-2016, 11:31 AM

Thanks, I will look into it.

But also trying to figure out which parts I would need to order to fix it.

09-14-2016, 02:15 PM	#11
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	LOL I have had to R & R probably an even dozen window regulators & motors in our 2001 GMC Yukon. The truck has ~270,000 miles on it now and I've probably had to do the drivers door 5 or 6 times, the front passenger 2 or 3 and each rear one 2 times. It is a known weak spot in these trucks. One weekend, I had my truck, a friends 2004 Denali and by BIL's Tahoe at our house for a 'window party'. It took me only an hour to do all three. Practice makes perfect. LOL __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

09-16-2016, 01:34 PM	#14
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	So which part or parts do I need to order? Thanks. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

09-20-2016, 12:57 PM	#16
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	The window started by making noise. Like lack of lubrication. Then it would not go down all the way, but would if you pushed the button again. Then it would not go down all the way at all. It is going down to about 2 inches from full open. If just cables, that would be nice. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

09-20-2016, 02:53 PM	#17
3LOU5 Slacker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,719	It is my experience that you CANNOT replace just the cables. You HAVE to buy the whole regulator assembly. Sounds like your window motor is still good, which is a good thing. The guys at bimmerfest or e46 fanatics might be able to help you. There's some sort of "zip-tie fix" that you might be able to do to temporarily fix your window issue. __________________ 2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !

09-21-2016, 11:31 AM	#18
Pinecone Carmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,717	Thanks, I will look into it. But also trying to figure out which parts I would need to order to fix it. __________________ Terry Carraway 2002 Topaz E46 M3 2000 Dakar M Roadster 1995 Alpine E36 M3 LTW 1990 Red/White Spec Racer

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