Hi guys
I have an early chrome bumper and of late my drivers window seems to be very slow , the lights all dim on the dash when I hit the buttons as well . Any tip or tricks to rebuild these as they are not avail new. Or something with a bit more guts to get it to move quicker.
I know I can swap to the later versions , but they are few and far between in SA and the local guys are asking mad prices for anything E30 related.
Rebuilding Window motors
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Brianmoooore
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A little silicon grease sprayed into the window runners often works wonders on slow electric windows.
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Shaheenk
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Thansk will try that before I strip the motors down
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martauto
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So will IBrianmoooore wrote: ↑Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:05 pmA little silicon grease sprayed into the window runners often works wonders on slow electric windows.
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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martauto
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I`ve just done mine and although they are not 100% they are miles better than before, a good idea Brian
Mart.
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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Shaheenk
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Some update on this , did the silicone spray on the guides and removed the motor to test.
Put it all back and the windows are still slow and struggle (lights dip on the dash) , going up
Took a battery and connected direct to the motor in the door and clearly I have an issue on the wiring somewhere as the windows work perfectly when directly connected to power.
Put it all back and the windows are still slow and struggle (lights dip on the dash) , going up
Took a battery and connected direct to the motor in the door and clearly I have an issue on the wiring somewhere as the windows work perfectly when directly connected to power.
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martauto
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One for Brian I belive !!Shaheenk wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:25 amSome update on this , did the silicone spray on the guides and removed the motor to test.
Put it all back and the windows are still slow and struggle (lights dip on the dash) , going up
Took a battery and connected direct to the motor in the door and clearly I have an issue on the wiring somewhere as the windows work perfectly when directly connected to power.
Mart.
Only the E46 cab left now.
Just got too old.
Just got too old.
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biffer
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Could be the multi-connector on each door A-pillar. Do a search on here for 'C404 connector'
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Shaheenk
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Early edition Chromie did not come with a connector , wires go direct into the doors
