1998 BMW 318 LF Window

1998 BMW 318
12,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM OD
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The power widow regulator keeps ripping itself off the lower window track. It seems like when the window reaches the bottom, the regulator motor power does not cut off & the motor just stays on & bends the regulator arms until they pop off the rail. Is the regulator motor bad or is it the window switch?
Nov 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Did you replace the white plastic slider pieces?
Nov 3, 2009 at 11:19 PM
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TOM OD
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I did not replace the white sliders, they move freely & look OK. Also the lock pin fits tightly on the sliders
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:59 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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I suggest replacement (of the sliders) and be very sure the ball ends are secure in the sliders, I usually get behind them with a pair of vice-grips and pop them in, it takes a fair amount of pressure to seat them.
Nov 4, 2009 at 11:17 PM