electric window and sunroof problem m3

[tobias]

hi guys all of a sudden both have stopped working not sure why.....and yes i have checked the fuse its fine

thanks in advance toby

[tobias]

any ideas fellas???

[tobias]

is there some sort of relay which controls them al which may have gone?????
sorry im crap with electics lol

[MONSPORT42]

Do they work with a door open, i.e. is it just the switches. If they are working with the doors open then it's likely to be an earthing problem. Happened for a while on my Sport especially in the wet. A member suggested cleaning/tightening the cables on the starter motor connection (disconnect battery first). They've worked perfectly ever since. Might help.

[eko]

You are aware that there are 2 seperate fuses for the windows?
One for doors closed,one for doors open!

[jpboost]

there are 2 relays that control the electric windows.

they use 1 relay in normal use (ignition on) , and the other one when the doors are open & ignition is off.

so if they work when the ignition is off/door is open then you know it's the other relay.
pick a relay that you know is good (i.e. something like the horn one is easy to check) and swap em over. then you'll know for sure.

[tobias]

your right boys!!! they work with doors open. which relay/ fuse needs switching???

thanks again for all the help

toby

[tobias]

what numberfuse for ignition on

[eko]

this will come in handy for you i think!
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 0fuses.htm

[tobias]

hi eko electric windows on this table..... any ideas

[tobias]

sorry i meant it doesnt say which one for leccy windows

[Brianmoooore]

Fuse 17 is for the windows/roof with the ignition on. Fuse 28 is for the windows/roof with the doors open, ignition on or off. Both 30A.

[tobias]

cheers brian

[marley_uk1]

on my car the windows aint working but the sunroof is any ideas

[Brianmoooore]

on my car the windows aint working but the sunroof is any ideas

If they boh stopped working at the same time, then probable culprit is the cut out switch. Either acting up, or a wire fallen off the back.
This assumes the wiring is as BMW intended, and hasn't been "got at".

[marley_uk1]

where is the cutout switch

[Gortour]

Cutout switch is the one in front of the drivers window switch.

[gooner1]

Can also be on dashboard, next to hazzards.