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E46 window won't go up or down. Motors still fine?

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  • Brian.B
    Brian.B
    Brian.
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    #6

    Okay, I'll look into it. Where have you found them for $50? Thanks Tj!

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      I too have heard of the zip tie fix.  Google it like a boss.

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
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      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

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      • shovzS
        shovzS
        shovz
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        This was the first DIY project I ever did on my car. I had no prior car experience what so ever. It was so simple. The only problem with the zip tie fix is you don't know if it will work until you take everything apart. In my case the cord was all messed up and tangled. I splurged and spent 150$ on a regulator from the dealer. I've seen mixed reviews on the other brands. Some say they work for years others say they fail within a year I can't comment on the off brand ones. But as far as saving money. Just do it yourself it's super easy

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        • Brian.B
          Brian.B
          Brian.
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          #9

          I planned on doing it myself...wouldn't take it to a shop lol

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          • shovzS
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            shovz
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            Brian. said:

            I planned on doing it myself...wouldn't take it to a shop lol

            yeah it's pretty simple bavauto has a good DIY video

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            • Brian.B
              Brian.B
              Brian.
              wrote on last edited by
              #11

              Broke the windows motor mounts off? Wtf. It's on a coupe too

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                xgeetx
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                #12

                Is the e46 regulator the same as an e36? I have an extra door so you could have the regulator for like $10 if it's a match (if you're in milwaukee0

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                • Brian.B
                  Brian.B
                  Brian.
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                  Regulator is fine, as are the clips. The actual mounts broke.

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                    X
                    xgeetx
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                    Hmmm, not sure what the mounts are. If you need new ones and it shares any pieces with an e36, my door is your door.

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                    • Brian.B
                      Brian.B
                      Brian.
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                      Not the same. But thanks though! I have industrial,( and I mean industrial) zipties. That have a breaking strength up in the... 200lbs of force range. ? I used them in a bout 4 locations to hold the motor in/and to not shift, until I can find a new motor mount!

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