Power Window - Driver side not working

[jsean]

My driver side power window (front) does not work, but all the others do. I had been dealing with a fuel issue and replaced the fuel pump fuse... and when I got the car running the front driver side window didn't work. It appears the fuse must be okay because of the other windows working, but I can't imagine what else it would be since it was just working yesterday before I replaced the fuel pump fuse. One thing after the other. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance!

[jeffreyb4me]

unrelated to your other problems, this is ususlly the window switch block [ they get full of coffee/pop,etc..

[jsean]

Thank you! After opening the sunroof this afternoon, the driver's side window miraculously opened. Go figure.

[4-Door Flunky]

Hi, JSean-
I've got a 1985 535i. I had a whole bunch of migrating electrical problems. I got really tired of them, so I bought about 50 fuses on ebay ($10 for all of them) and replaced every last one of them.
Turns out some of the fuses can look fine, and still be crap.
Flunky
PS-Haven't had any mysterious electrical problems since!

[jeffreyb4me]

YES, the later 'ATO' style fuses can 'look' ok and still be open which is why a volt test at the fuse is only the first check in the circuit, the next step is right at the circuit's load [component power terminal]

[jsean]

Thanks for the tip. I was just considering some new fuses.