DJAbed

My Window Winding Mechanism is faulty.
BMW has advised me to replace the unit, but the service costs are ridiculous.

Anyone know how I can go about making the change myself?

Model : E36 328i 4 door

Regards
Yashin

hlioz

Exactly what is the problem? Do you have manual or power windows?

DJAbed

I have an automatic Window (Power).

One of the metal arms of the window winder mechanism is cracked and I have to replace the entire window winder mechanism.

Wondering if it worthwhile doing it myself, (if it is easy enough), or paying the ridiculous installation costs from BMW.

Regards
Yashin

Marknrom

Have a locked up passenger side front window. Clicked a time or two just before totally up, last click it bound. Motor tries but it's practically frozen. May be mechanism, not sure. Taking door panel apart, suspense w/ airbag. Anyone know remove replace procure/cause? 1999 328i

Marknrom

One more thing. Taking the door panel off is very easy. The register and all, not there yet. I read from one user that you pull like hell when you get the screws loose. NO. The clips easily snap loose with light prying, there's only 3, if I recall, screws, then clips then speaker wires and door handle cable. Put door lock down though, might snap it off if not paying attention.