Window Regulator Failures

[bbyrd007]

The 2003 X5 3.0i experienced what appears a very common failure: Window Regulators. The interesting thing about this is that within a month’s time all four window regulators failed. I understand if one breaks but all four within one month, that is just plain strange. At any rate, I contacted the dealer I take the vehicle too and the Service Advisor quoted me for the front two alone $1230.00.

I just laughed and told him that I would have the car in by next week…..RIGHT!!!!!!
So, I took on the task of replacing the front two first then just this last week the back two.

I spent 140.00 plus dollars each for the two front window regulators and 105.00 dollars each, for the rear window regulators and for less than having one replaced by the dealer I did the work myself.

There is a very good HOWTO on removing the front Window Regulator but not for the Rear Window Regulator although steps are mentioned on how to remove the rear door panel. Therefore, I created a step-by-step on how to perform this procedure with photographs.

Enjoy

[jwilburn]

Why wasnt this covered by any warrenty?

Good job replacing all 4 though! Thats a feat!

[bbyrd007]

The four years or 50,000 miles...snafu....that is why I replaced it myself.

[noncom23]

So no good will warranty there , huh?
Nice write up.

[asawadude]

Great write up. You should submit it for inclusion to the X5world DIY page.

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by asawadude

Great write up. You should submit it for inclusion to the X5world DIY page.

A link to the PDF document has been added to the write-up on the home page for future reference

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...nt-bmw-x5.html

[bbyrd007]

Thank you UCrewX5 for adding this document to the DIY list. If I have other adventures with my X5 I will surely create a document for future reference.

BB

[ljnlaw]

Awesome write-up thanks for sharing!

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by bbyrd007

Thank you UCrewX5 for adding this document to the DIY list. If I have other adventures with my X5 I will surely create a document for future reference.

BB

A most excellent contribution BB, thank you

[alpac]

Very good write up Thanks for sharing your experience