Moredoor front pass window problem

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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:43 pm

There's no response from it, checked the switches, checked the fuses, door card off and taken the cable ties off the wiring as it was all collected up. After separating the plug and checking the contacts are ok, I can confirm the re is power getting to it. There's now a dull click when I try the switch but nothing more. Assume it's either a buggered motor or electric connection problem in the unit.

Driver's side works fine whe car is running or doors are open,

The question is, how do you replace the regulator ?

Can swap a whole window assembly but want to know if it's worth replacing only the regulator ?
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:48 pm

Tell us more about your C2 2.5 moredoor Colin! :)
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:12 pm

There's pics here.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 48#2659148

71k miles, 4 owners (2 were husband and wife who ordered the car from new). Came from Synters with one sport seat and one comfort as his wife had a medical condition and wanted a less restrictive seat. I have both original front seats.

The only things that have been added over time are a sparco strut brace and an upgraded alpine stereo.

Simple car, pulls like a train and unlike every other E30 I've driven, the suspension is great, no rattles, squeaks or knocks. I really enjoy driving this car.

I swapped it for a white H26 Touring I owned for about 7 hours. Long story.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:27 pm

Very nice Colin! I take it the H26 was the one Steve has?
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:43 pm

bss325i wrote:Very nice Colin! I take it the H26 was the one Steve has?
Had. It's now north if the border, I bought it from him.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:38 pm

I has the same unresponsive rear drivers window.

I change the motor nothing, then wiring loom, nothing.

Turns out was dodgy spare motor and dodgy original door loom.
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Post Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:46 pm

Sanchez wrote:I has the same unresponsive rear drivers window.

I change the motor nothing, then wiring loom, nothing.

Turns out was dodgy spare motor and dodgy original door loom.
Did you change only the motor Pete ? Don't want to start on it if it's a bad idea. I hate working in a door.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Post Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:01 am

I ended up putting the original motor(and all window mechs) back in and changing the doors wiring loom.

Can you put 12Vs to the motor?
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