'93 740i
My driver's side window is operating intermittently. It will work for a couple of days without issue, then not work for a couple of days...usually when I pull up to the drive-thru, lol.
I can sometimes get it to function by opening and closing the door, although not always. I have Shogun's auto up/down module installed (and have for 5 years without issue).
Questions:
Is the window supposed to open and close when the door is open? My window has never operated when the door is open, not sure if this is a standard feature or if I'm just special.
I am suspecting either a break in the wiring or a motor that has a dead spot that will get moved just enough when closing the door to get the motor to function.
Anyone have a similar experience and any advice before I dig into it this week?
Thanks much.
Greg
'93 740i - Mine
'13 Range Rover Sport - Hers
'08 Land Rover LR2 - Hers
'96 328i - Son's
'97 328ic - Daughter's
'87 944 Turbo - Mistress
'74 Alfa Romeo Spider - Italian Mistress
Northern Colorado, USA
I suspect a broken wire loom which still has contact sometimes. Main suspect is always the driver door side where the wire loom goes from the A-pillar into the door, as this door is mainly used
Here is a detailed pdf for the repair, 1 MB, but to download it you might have to register first http://www.7-forum.com/forum/showthr...t=118598&page=
another one with pics : click here in the index Kabelbruch Tuer links hinten = broken wire loom door rear left http://bmwe32.pagaduan.org/
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/649628
on my website, see pics, scroll down http://twrite.org/shogunnew/check/el...Wire_failures_
Last edited by shogun; 10-10-2018 at 06:47 AM.
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Shogun was correct, there was a break in the power wire to the window motor. Once I pulled back the rubber cover between the door and the body the break was obvious. I soldered in a short piece of wire to relieve the stress on the wire. Not much room to work but I managed to get my soldering iron in there without melting any other wires. Nice to be able to go through a drive-thru again, lol.
Thanks as always Shogun for your invaluable help.
'93 740i - Mine
'13 Range Rover Sport - Hers
'08 Land Rover LR2 - Hers
'96 328i - Son's
'97 328ic - Daughter's
'87 944 Turbo - Mistress
'74 Alfa Romeo Spider - Italian Mistress
Northern Colorado, USA
Here a pic of such a typical fault, usually on driver door side between A-pillar and door http://twrite.org/shogunnew/files/doorwire.jpg
Shogun tricks and tips for the E32 series are HERE!
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