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Old 12-17-2012, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by djbock View Post
This happened to me on my 01 E53. Exact same thing. Ended up being on of the clips for the regulator, cable slipped out and bound up on the take-up pulley/roller.

Cut the cables, raise window and tape to hold in place. Replace window regulator and buy a couple of new clips for the window.
So it sounds like the chances of the regulator being OK are pretty remote.

Next question - I noticed a very wide range of prices for regulators, from as low as $30, to well north of $100. Any recommendations as to brand, and source to buy? Thanks.
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