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jdstrickland

05-16-2015 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by David.X5 (Post 1038147)

I have turned the key, too, and had to clear the code later.

But just as a word of caution, the proper way is to disconnect the battery and wait some minutes to make sure the airbag system is de-energized before working on the airbag. After the airbag is unplugged and set aside, you can re-connect the battery if you need to move the window.

This is wrong.

Well, not wrong as in it will not work, but wrong in that it will cause an airbag fault to be recorded, and the SRS light will be turned on. If you turn the car on while the airbag is disconnected, a fault will be set.

David.X5

05-16-2015 07:56 PM

I am not saying it will avoid an airbag light.
I am providing a reminder not to handle an energized airbag - proper handling the airbag will save all your digits.

jdstrickland

05-16-2015 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by asousa (Post 1038091)

Hi crew,

Was hoping someone might be able to help me. Seems like my drivers side window is messed up. When I put it down there is a loud cracking sound. I also noticed that if it is down there is a lot of play in the window. Seems like whatever holds the window onto the track is gone on one side or something. Anyone ever deal with this?

Thanks

On the E46, this is almost always the cable on the window regulator.

The clips break too but they do not make noise, they just make the window not work right -- or at all.

If you have a crunching sound, then you should put the window up and stop using it else the cable can completely come off and then you are up the creek without a paddle.

asousa

05-17-2015 01:16 PM

Hi everyone, thank you for the tips. I ordered the clips from Amazon and they came today (thank you for sunday delivery Amazon Prime). At any rate, it was exactly the problem. They were worn bad, one completely broken. It was only a 30 min job. I have experience taking the door apart as I have had to replace both my door handle arms already.

Great fix for $8 and 30 mins of work. Guess the passenger window will go next.

Thanks again

GunnyGlow

05-17-2015 06:58 PM

Could you link the Amazon item you ordered, please? I might order some just to have on hand.

David.X5

05-17-2015 07:45 PM

51338254781 is for the front windows. Two needed per window.

BMW version should be around $1.26. Generic is like 30 cents.
The amazon price is inflated to include "free shipping".

see: Search SiteSearch 51338254781 - ECS Tuning

asousa

05-17-2015 08:49 PM

For me it was worth $8. I have prime and wanted to do it this weekend. Order Friday night and they were at my door this am.

Note, I thought it was only 1 so I ordered 2. They come as a pair.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7FRNLQ..._2Atwvb12GJ8Q0

Ricky Bobby

05-18-2015 10:04 AM

^This is on my weekend to do's as I have to replace the passenger door handle (black trim peeling), I have 4 clips, bushings, and screws ready to go in the regulators. Hopefully replacing the clips will keep my regulators from being stressed and working well for a few more years to come. No loud cracking from mine but a slight rattle when closing the door and the window is up.

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