Window rattles inside door if it is down when I close the door

[ECS Tuning]

Originally Posted by relentlessone

Sure, it was it my first post also: #51338254781

Here's a link to ECS's listing with photos:
Home Page > Search > 51338254781 > ES#94509 Window Regulator Clip - Priced Each - 51338254781


Here is a good write-up I just found that shows exactly where the clip is located:
Frankie's BMW :: X5 :: DIY Procedures :: Power Window Fix

Great write up!

Once again if anyone is looking for that clip I have new ones available HERE.




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[relentlessone]

Just an update, the door started rattling again, same noise as before. I'm guessing one of this clips broke, but I haven't had a chance to remove the door panel yet to confirm. I'll report back with results.

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by relentlessone

Just an update, the door started rattling again, same noise as before. I'm guessing one of this clips broke, but I haven't had a chance to remove the door panel yet to confirm. I'll report back with results.

Bugger, Did you replace both clips?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulk
Could you give us an update when you replace them whether it continues to rattle?
BMW Brighton can get them in stock within a day.

Yeah but being an Australian BMW dealer I'm guessing they're around $10 each......? Am I close? I can get 8 of them from ECS for $10

[relentlessone]

Originally Posted by Bulk

Bugger, Did you replace both clips?

Nah, only one was broken, but looking back I guess I should have since it was right there. If the same clip is broken, I think I'm looking at a different problem.

[Bulk]

Originally Posted by relentlessone

Nah, only one was broken, but looking back I guess I should have since it was right there. If the same clip is broken, I think I'm looking at a different problem.

[Tymatk]

bmw brighton have them for around $3 buck each from memory.

Can someone tell me where the second clip is located?

Thanks

[relentlessone]

Originally Posted by relentlessone

Just an update, the door started rattling again, same noise as before. I'm guessing one of this clips broke, but I haven't had a chance to remove the door panel yet to confirm. I'll report back with results.

Finally got around to opening the door up again. It wasn't a broken clip at all, the bolt for the clip I replaced unscrewed itself completely and was in the bottom of the door. I guess I didn't tighten it enough the first time. Put it back in and no more rattles with the window down. Might add some loc-tite down the line if it comes loose again.

[Tymatk]

Originally Posted by relentlessone

Finally got around to opening the door up again. It wasn't a broken clip at all, the bolt for the clip I replaced unscrewed itself completely and was in the bottom of the door. I guess I didn't tighten it enough the first time. Put it back in and no more rattles with the window down. Might add some loc-tite down the line if it comes loose again.

You meant the Nut right? You replaced 2 clips? If so, 1 located at the bottom, where is the other one?

Thanks

[relentlessone]

Originally Posted by Tymatk

You meant the Nut right? You replaced 2 clips? If so, 1 located at the bottom, where is the other one?

Thanks

Nah, it was the bolt that screws into the nut and through the black clip that was in the bottom of the door. Somehow the clip kept the nut in place. I replaced one clip, the one towards the rear of the front door. I checked the front clip and all 4 prongs were in place. The front clip is located below the speaker.

[SlickGT1]

Even though I replaced the clips when I swapped my dying motor, that was not my problem. the regulator screws, all 4 of them, were loose. Tightened them all up and problem fixed.