e30 windows not working

Post Sat May 23, 2020 4:30 pm

Hi guys. I have recently bought a 1983 baur tc and noticed the k5 relay was missing on collection. I have replaced the relay relay and now have power to fuses 16 and 17. However neither of the windows have any power to the swith plugs. Any help would be appreciated.

Post Sat May 23, 2020 4:32 pm

previous post should read switch plugs. Thanks.

Post Sat May 23, 2020 7:25 pm

I have a photo copy PDF of the E30 wiring if you want a copy to start tracing the wires?

Post Sat May 23, 2020 7:59 pm

Is the overload 'switch' full reset? Are the wires to this overload attached to it (the connectors are undersize for the gauge of the wire.)

Post Sun May 24, 2020 11:13 am

If you wouldnt mind posting the pdf link, that would be great!

The car has standard wiring, if there is an overload switch I dont know where it is, where is the overload switch located?

Post Sun May 24, 2020 2:16 pm

Overload switch is right in front of the RH front window switch.

Post Mon May 25, 2020 12:09 pm

just the two window switches on this vehicle

Post Mon May 25, 2020 1:25 pm

If there's nothing in front of the RH window switch on the centre console, you have aftermarket electric windows. The cut out is standard on all E30s with factory/dealer fitted electric windows, whatever the body style and number of doors.

Post Mon May 25, 2020 2:32 pm

pre. '88 cars like yours the cut-out was on the dash rather than the console,just above the radio-slot.

Post Mon May 25, 2020 6:41 pm

biffer wrote: ↑
Mon May 25, 2020 2:32 pm
pre. '88 cars like yours the cut-out was on the dash rather than the console,just above the radio-slot.

You're quite correct, sir. I'm not that familiar with the really early stuff, and hadn't actually noticed that this was one such car.