1995 BMW 318 Window Repair

1995 BMW 318
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RUNDOWNNOT
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I have a 1995 BMW 318i and the driver's electric window goes down fine but you have to push on it to go up. What is wrong?
Dec 8, 2007 at 7:47 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The window regulator and/or the channel the glass runs in are suspect and will require disassembly to know for sure.
Dec 8, 2007 at 9:17 AM
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STRAILER
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Most of the times the window regulator/motor is to blame. Here is how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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