Great seeing all of you X5er's who made it to WestFest IV back in October.
Well, this morning, my Driver's Window went up but it was leaning way forward (i.e. tilting away from the weatherstripping channel immediately to the left of my shoulder.
I've just read through the X5 World Article (
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...nt-bmw-x5.html ) and another link (
http://kordless.blogspot.com/2005/03...ow-repair.html ) both with great pics showing how to access the area in the door and replace or repair/modify the WTF part at the bottom.
I'm guessing that one or both of the clips that hold the WTF part to the rail has broken. I won't know for certain until or unless I open it myself.
I'm in the process of searching other posts regarding this problem which is apparently common in one form or another. I've been fortunate that it has not happened to me before.
A few questions....
Are the plastic clip assembles available themselves as replacement part? If so, where may I research their part numbers.
If not, what entire assembly must be purchased?
How much are new parts going for?
What's the typical cost if repaired at an independent shop?
What's the typical cost if repaired at the dealer?
Tomorrow's President's Day, so I know what I'll be researching....
At least the window has been working w/o any motor or other noise, but it has always had a bit more glass vibration sound when shut w/ the window in the fully down position. Because the window was tilting forward as it came up, my hunch, after looking at the photos, is that the top clasp on the bottom clip has broken allowing the glass to tilt forward.
I welcome all your thoughts and comments!!
By the way, we all miss you guys, and Brandin and Dutch say Hi!!!
