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Driver window buttons not working
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Driver window buttons not working
Had the AA fix a miss fire and after that drove the car this evening and the driver side 4 windows don't operate, they worked once and now stopped, the wing mirrors work fine and when you take roof off.
Please help only had the car 4 months
Please help only had the car 4 months
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Driver window buttons not working
Sounds like the unit is faulty, this can happen when moisture gets into the PCB, this then burns out the circuit and the only option is to replace the whole thing.
You can buy used ones, but you never really know how long they'll last.
This is the cheapest brand new, genuine, one on eBay...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326016285270
You can buy used ones, but you never really know how long they'll last.
This is the cheapest brand new, genuine, one on eBay...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326016285270
Dave
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2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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Driver window buttons not working
Thank you Dave, it works intermittent but just fed up tbh as a bit of rain yesterday and this happened after AA came out. Is it easy to fit yourself?
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Driver window buttons not working
Echoing the post…I had this issue on my 20i following an inadvertent washing of the switch by moi…stopped working in exactly the same way…but..it was very warm and two days later returned to active service….its pretty easy to pop out in the normal BMW push fit style..
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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Oh ok brilliant I will leave for a few days and see what happens but hope it starts working again.
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Driver window buttons not working
Easy to replace, you have to note that there is a piece that sticks backwards (shown with the arrow on the photo), so prise up from the front and then slide forwards to remove and slide in backwards and then down at the front to fit. It has a standard BMW slide-clip connector for the wiring loom and you're all done
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Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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Driver window buttons not working
Thank you
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Driver window buttons not working
And just to add, not all had folding mirrors so make sure you get the correct switch unit.
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Driver window buttons not working
There are 4 different versions!!
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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Driver window buttons not working
You could take the switch unit to bits and brush/clean the circuit board with 99% isopropanal alcohol and clean all the other inside gubbins too.
If when opened it looks and feels like a sugary drink has been spilled into the switch then wash everything with soapy water except of course the circuit board.
If when opened it looks and feels like a sugary drink has been spilled into the switch then wash everything with soapy water except of course the circuit board.
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Driver window buttons not working
Does it illuminate ?
My switches failed with windows stuck down.
Door card off i clean contacts on connector and refitted, no problem since.
Must be bad negative, reason why illumination out.
My switches failed with windows stuck down.
Door card off i clean contacts on connector and refitted, no problem since.
Must be bad negative, reason why illumination out.
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Driver window buttons not working
Yes all is fine now left it for 2 days now working again.
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Driver window buttons not working
Always thought stupid place to put switches and exactly where water drips in if window is open.
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Driver window buttons not working
^^^^ This.
First left turn and it's flooded !!