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daneilhussain
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Post Mon May 06, 2013 2:44 pm

Hi ya guys my sports passenger windows isnt working the switches are working but the passenger aint moving the motor not making a noise what could it be any diy step by step pictures to follow.
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Post Mon May 06, 2013 5:50 pm

Have you tested the actual motor, it may be broken?
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Post Mon May 06, 2013 5:58 pm

Most likely a dirty switch. Use a small screwdriver to pop the two switches out of the centre console, swap them over, and see if your passenger window magically works now.
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Brianmoooore
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Post Mon May 06, 2013 8:06 pm

Three different types of motor fitted to E30s - one good, two troublesome. Need to know which you have.