Window Regulator Part#..Identify!!!

[svh19044]

What is this part number? It's the part that attaches to the railing, the plastic thing broke that holds the cable in. Will I have to buy the entire regulator setup? The motor and pulley are still perfectly fine and this appears just as easy to replace (maybe fix?).

Thanks,
Steve

[svh19044]

It's only an $80 (at most) part and I already have it off, I'm glad I didn't bring it back for warranty. I just wish I could replace JUST this piece, if it's integrated/molded to fit the cable, no big deal.

[UCrewX5]

You can't buy that part separately, you have to replace the complete window regulator. Like you, that's what has broken on most of mine, and I have inquired several times to BMW why they don't/won't sell that part separately from the entire regulator. I've never received a good answer other than it's only available by purchasing the complete window regulator kit.

[Zulu95]

Good answer; You cannot buy it because we (BMW) make more money doing it the way we do. Also, that's why we never redesigned these crappy parts in the first place.

[svh19044]

Thanks for the replies, I just ordered the regulator for $74.99. It sucks they don't sell it seperatey, it's such a simple part to replace.

[NBX]

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

[svh19044]

Originally Posted by NBX

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

It's a novel idea, unfortunately, I would RATHER spend 80 than "ghetto rig" it that way. If it happens again, I might just give it a try though!