My third windows regulator

[E61Silver]

How is this not a defect that BMW should fix for free?

[X5Dawg]

Originally Posted by Brit6

You can try it if you like, i just have never been a fan of a lot of the non-oem parts, just like a lot of people on here.

I would agree with you in most cases, but in regards to these regulators, I think there is enough evidence that even the OEM ones are crappy.

Oh well, I don't mind being a guinea pig on this one, especially since this is the first one I have had to replace, even with 162K miles!!!

[alpac]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

If the plastic part is broken
you can repair it by looking at this video and some pictures here.

I spent part of the afternoon trying to fix the plastic part. It worked for a little bit but after about 10 ups and downs another part of the plastic broke.

[alpac]

Just ordered one one ebay for $78 shipped.

[X5-limo]

Originally Posted by alpac

I spent part of the afternoon trying to fix the plastic part. It worked for a little bit but after about 10 ups and downs another part of the plastic broke.

.......since it was my window regulator that got the 15 minutes of fame in MrBMWX5's DIY Rx video, I'll post the results if my Rx fails, but so far so good!

That window goes up and down at least three - four times every school day!

[dkl]

Originally Posted by alpac

I just took out the windows regulator. The plastic part is broken. The OEM is indeed a piece of crap. So I will try a non OEM if it is less expensive. It cannot be much worse anyway!

It CAN be much worst. My indy told me that he had tried several types of aftermarket regulators and every single one of them gave him nothing but grief. Every one of those aftermarket regulator that he used had to be replaced with the OEM within a few weeks. So, now he won't use anything other than the OEM regulator. The OEM regulator may be crap, but at least it won't crap out within a few weeks.

[alpac]

Originally Posted by dkl

It CAN be much worst. My indy told me that he had tried several types of aftermarket regulators and every single one of them gave him nothing but grief. Every one of those aftermarket regulator that he used had to be replaced with the OEM within a few weeks. So, now he won't use anything other than the OEM regulator. The OEM regulator may be crap, but at least it won't crap out within a few weeks.

Well, Since I ordered it already I will see and will let you know in few weeks.

[X5Dawg]

Well I think dkl jinxed us - installed the new non-OEM regulator and the first push of the button the cable came unwound from the pulley.

Now I have to see if I can get my money back and go OEM...

[Brit6]

LMAO! Sorry to say i told you so.

On a positive note, i hope the seller will refund, i know i hate the feeling when something brand new is broken or damaged. Good luck fixing it

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

Well I think dkl jinxed us - installed the new non-OEM regulator and the first push of the button the cable came unwound from the pulley.

Now I have to see if I can get my money back and go OEM...

[mark scheurer]

MrBMW --
The pics are fuzzy -- but if mine breaks I'm going to try and figure out your repair -- copper wire in place of plastic sounds like a very good idea.