down it went, and there it stayed
 

my drivers side window that is. it was a balmy 52 degrees today so i opened the window.

the dealer where i purchased could not see me before monday, but fortunately the other dealer nearby said 'come on in". i arrived there with the left side of my face chilled but hopeful.

turns out the switch was bad. but here is where the story gets good.

the dealer did not have a replacement switch in stock. so my SA talks to the SM and they remove a switch from a new vehicle on the lot. 1.5 hours and i am again motoring in the warmth and dry comfort of my vehicle.

mucho props to Leith BMW. :thumbup:

Thanks for bursting my bubble. I thought when I got my E70 I was safe from window regulator failure...Now it's the switch :rofl: