Window problem

[tlecesne]

Does any one have any experience with a 2001 X5 drivers window "coming off track" and not passing above the door when trying to close the window? I recently had the window regualtor replaced as the internal clip was broken at the rear. Now the same thing is happening again. Any suggestions?
tlecesne

[Kewl X5]

It is the dreaded window regulator. The ones on the front are different from the rear window. Nevertheless, you'll probably need a new front window regulator.

There is a DIY article.....http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...nt-bmw-x5.html


Good luck.

Originally Posted by tlecesne

Does any one have any experience with a 2001 X5 drivers window "coming off track" and not passing above the door when trying to close the window? I recently had the window regualtor replaced as the internal clip was broken at the rear. Now the same thing is happening again. Any suggestions?
tlecesne

[NBX]

This has happened twice! The first time, I sent my wife to pick up the X5 from my mechanic. When she got home, she explained to me that as she rolled up the window as she was leaving the shop, the window came off its track. So, I bought a window regulator ($100.00). I followed the procedure above and took the door trim pieces apart. For some reason, I decided to reconnect the control unit and play with the window...AND..the window went up just fine...although, there was a click sound as the window rolled up 80-90% up. So I decided to put everything back without replacing the new window regulator. The clicking sound still there. Now, I just don't roll windows down!

The second time, I picked up my car from my mechanic (CV Boot job) The window was down. As I drove away, I rolled up the window and GUESS WHAT!!!! You gussed it! the same thing. So, I took the trim pieces off and "re-aligned" the window again! It works fine.

After these two experiences, I am thinking that the mechanic slamms the door pretty hard while the window is rolled down half-ways....Could be?!


Hope this helps!

[chroniclivin]

man i've had the exact same problems boots and all, the regulators suck, there was this artical somewhere out there on the net that had a rigged fix that they said cost about 5 bucks and took a hour! and has held on 2 doors for ever, I'll see if i can find the site, they got cheap window regs out there too man that DIY if your feeling fiesty...



I never go to the dealership if i don't have too

[NBX]

http://kordless.blogspot.com/2005/03...ow-repair.html