Window Jam

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:14 pm

Hi,

Ok new one, just looking for opinions...

My drivers window goes down but if opened all the way it gets jammed. now i can close it by sticking a screwdriver in the corner and the window comes up so it looks like its gotten dislodged or something.

do i need a new window regulator? or could it just be the clips?

Thanks in advance

PS iv had more problems in this car which iv had short of 6 months than 2yrs with a V6 alfa!!!

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:16 pm

I Had this on the passenger side.
Mine was a broken clip securing the glass to the runner.

Modified mine with a penny washer and a bit of draught excluder!!

Works a treat now and is more supportive than the dodgy plastic bits...

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:57 pm

Nice one steamy. Il pull it apart and have a look this weekend. do you by any chance know the part number that needed replacing?

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:09 pm

Item 7 on the inset picture of:-

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=51&fg=10

That is the bit that failed for me...
I modified a penny washer to fit between the glass and item 6

This then stopped the glass from popping off the bottom and twisting

Regards

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:48 pm

... Whats a penny washer?

PhilUK · Post by **PhilUK** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:27 am

Hi Imy,

I had the exact same problem with my front passenger window and it was the plastic window regulator clip that had broken.

Bought one from this ebay seller and it now works perfectly, still going strong 6 months on and only cost £7.50

.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-WINDOW-REGULATOR-CLIP-FRONT-RIGHT-/320963765951

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:54 am

Cheers Phil,

just purchased it. was it an easy straight forward fix?

PhilUK · Post by **PhilUK** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:55 am

Fiddly but easy enough.

Thinking back I also replaced the two window retaining clips whilst I was in there as these are also know problem items which can cause the window to drop, mine where in bad shape too so glad I did.

Think I bought them directly from BMW for a couple of quid each. Part No: 51338254781

Here is a video on how to fit them which should guide you through fitting both parts.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/88838-diy-video-window-clip-replacement-tips.html

Here's how to get the door panel off in case you havnt done it before.

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/electronics-x5/9463-window-regulator-replacement-bmw-x5.html

Imy · Post by **Imy** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:10 pm

was it essential to remove everything within the door? i.e. padding, speakers, airbag etc?

PhilUK · Post by **PhilUK** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:17 pm

Yes (except the speaker), you cant get the workings of the window otherwise.

It is easier than it looks to take it all off, I have now got it down to about 5 minutes.

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Imy · Post by **Imy** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:08 pm

Yeah taking it off wont be a problem, iv done it many times myself. Its just i have limited access to the battery as iv got lpg, and im not sure if leaving the battery connected and then disconnecting the airbag etc will trigger any lights on my dash...

PhilUK · Post by **PhilUK** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:58 pm

No need to disconnect the airbag, just take the fixing bolts out and tie it back out of the way still connected.

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:18 pm

[quote="Imy"]
... Whats a penny washer?
[/quote]

Basicaly a big washer with a small hole...
8mm hole but 25mm outer diameter..

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