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Adrian Scott 
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 Topic: E36 325i No Door dropPosted: 12 May 2009 at 11:48am |
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Hello,
My passenger door window works fine but will not door drop on opening and closing.
Read in BMW total mag that there is a relay for this in the passenger side foot well - not on mine!
Does anyone where this is on a E36 1993 325i? If not it is back to the sensor in the door!
Thank you. Adrian.
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Posted: 12 May 2009 at 3:52pm |
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it senses when the door is opened and then drops accordingly on each side as appropriate
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Ally
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Posted: 05 Jun 2009 at 7:16pm |
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I'm 99% sure your problem there is the micro switch, which on older cars is in the door catch, & on the newer E36 (96 on) it's in the B pillar.
I've never heard of this relay before. Especially with your window working otherwise, or it could have been the motor or regulator.
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Posted: 06 Jun 2009 at 10:53am |
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Thank you.
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Posted: 06 Jun 2009 at 11:36am |
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No problem, an easy way to check is to open the door, & press in the micro switch using a screw driver or similar unless you can get it with your finger, if the window drops then the switch is ok, & may only need adjusting.
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Posted: 02 Jul 2009 at 6:37pm |
I have the same problem on my '93 vert, where is the microswitch - how do I find it??
For info I took mine to BMW in Worcester and they said I needed a new window regulator (it would be nice to think that they checked the microswitch first
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Posted: 03 Jul 2009 at 8:47am |
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Adam - how easy can you get to Wolverhampton from you as good back street garage there that normally trump many local dealers with price and knowledge etc
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Posted: 04 Jul 2009 at 7:03pm |
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Wolvo is about 20mins away - where is the garage you suggest?
Have you had stuff done there yourself?
Adam
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Posted: 04 Jul 2009 at 11:21pm |
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They are very near J9 Darlaston/ RAC rescue centre....can PM contact numbers or forward yours to them as seeing one of the owners on Monday - know of MANY satisfied customers
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Posted: 05 Jul 2009 at 10:45am |
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If you can send me the details and I will contact them - much appreciated & thanks
Adam
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Posted: 16 Jul 2009 at 11:20pm |
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There is a good garage too at Wolverhampton just off the B'ham New Rd... heading towards Bilston
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Posted: 17 Jul 2009 at 7:50am |
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Cheers,
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Posted: 17 Jul 2009 at 8:38am |
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Is it the same company E30 Centre - Off Old Park Road
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Posted: 17 Jul 2009 at 8:50am |
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Just what I was thinking - is it the same palce as the contact you gave me - which I haven't phoned yet but will when I can get to see them - work getting in the way again
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