power windows packed up

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:03 pm

hi has anyone got any idea on what the fault could be with my 325.
it has 4 lecky windows but they only work when its in park and the drivers door is open????.
ive tried a new controll switch but with no luck, a pal said it could be something to do with the ignition, would appreciate any info on this.
cheers steve.

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:12 pm

hi i had exactly this on an old 325 2 door it turned out to be broken wire behind glove box the reason they work like this because they have a separate feed to the relay from the interior light circuit so you can close the windows when you have gotten out and switched off ignition. If you can find the problem you need to run an ignition fed live to the correct pin on relay under the bonnet

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:14 pm

They work from fuse 28 when the doors are open, but fuse 17 at other times (when the ignition is on).
So first thing is to check fuse 17, 30A.

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:19 pm

rob320is wrote:hi i had exactly this on an old 325 2 door it turned out to be broken wire behind glove box the reason they work like this because they have a separate feed to the relay from the interior light circuit so you can close the windows when you have gotten out and switched off ignition. If you can find the problem you need to run an ignition fed live to the correct pin on relay under the bonnet

many thanks, will have a good look in the morning, thanks again.

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:21 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:They work from fuse 28 when <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp ... he%20doors" onmouseover="window.status='the doors'; return true;" onmouseout="window.status=''; return true;">the doors</a> are open, but fuse 17 at other times (when the ignition is on).
So first thing is to check fuse 17, 30A.

will be

if its that simple. will have a look in the morn, many thanks

Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:42 pm

If that's not the problem, post again.

Sat Jul 23, 2005 10:20 pm

BrianmooooreIf that's not the problem, post again.

all soughted, thanks matey, fuse 17 had blown.

what a great site e30 zone is & is made better by all the helpfull information that is given & received by its members, cheers again.