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Originally Posted by crystalworks
^If you proactively replace the window clips/sliders... the regulators can list pretty much indefinitely. It's usually the torque being applied in the wrong direction from broken components that breaks the pulleys or cables on the regulators. I don't know for sure, I'm pretty sure I'm still on factory regulators on 3 of 4 doors. I also don't usually see window motor failure on BMW's. Happens, but not often. The one regulator I had to replace I swapped the original motor onto a used regulator I bought for ~$30, threw on new clips/sliders, and a couple zip ties for good measure. Doubt I'll have to do the job again.
^But now that I've said that... LOL, it will break tomorrow.
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LOL...I did threw on a couple of zip ties for the front too...I guessed better safe than...
, but can't do it for the rears. Had thought about just replacing the clips, but not sure if I can trust the qualities of those ebay clips...most likely 3D printed. Also, I didn't want to deal with having an unassembled door if those clips didn't work out...so I just bit the bullet and got the full regulator. Heck, at this rate, I may never have to touch any of the regulators again, if I still have the X for another 16 years!
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Originally Posted by Dking078
Man... I've looked at some almost new OEM regulators the wrong way and they broke.
You need a lotto ticket  |
I know, right? Very glad I had replace them. The clips on the front regulator essentially just fell out as soon as I had removed the window screws. Both rear clips were just hanging on by a tread...plastic cracked every which ways!