I have a 1989 BMW 325i 2 door convertible the windows (driver side)you half to play with to go up and down. (passager side) now window won't move. please help is it the motor or something else. .

Asked by chylo Mar 24, 2015 at 11:14 AM about the 1989 BMW 3 Series 325i Convertible RWD

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I asking about the windows on a 1989 BMW convertible. the driver side you half to play with the switch to get the window to go up or down. The passage side now is stuck and won't go up or down! Is it the switch, fuse or motor help please!

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Michael answered 9 years ago

First off it sounds like the drivers side window issue is being caused by the switch or dirty contact in the switch since it will work if you play with the switch, the passenger side sounds like the power window regulator (motor) is bad since it is totally dead and wont move.

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David answered 4 years ago

IDK. Not a mechanic. I do own a 2009 BMW E93 N51. I agree with Michael that you need window regulators. I had a similar experience with a 1999 Chrysler. The driver's window failed. The stupid mechanic replaced the regulator and it worked briefly. On my return to the dealership, the CSR did the repair himself. He said my window's internals were filthy. He cleaned out 20 years of dirt, then replaced the regulator again. I've had no further issues. So do as Michael recommends, and clean everything to do with your windows, then replace the regulators.

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