sticky electric windows

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Sun 20 Nov, 2011 08:03

Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I recently bought an M Roadster and have noticed that the electric windows are "stiff", i.e. they are very slow to move from fully up. I'm wondering if this is a common fault on the Z3? and maybe they need lubrication?

Has anyone else had this problem and, if so, what's the best way to resolve it?

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Sun 20 Nov, 2011 08:14

you just hit the nail on the head Roo...door cards off and re-grease the runners ..

DC · Post by DC » Sun 20 Nov, 2011 09:14

As swamper says, it's easier than it looks, just a bit fiddly.
I think there are a few posts about it.

One that helped me:-

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/interi ... panel.html

You don't need a special tool for removing the panels, just something thin and wide between the panel and door frame near the clips, a piece of cloth or thin plastic will protect the door paint.

Dave.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Sun 20 Nov, 2011 12:06

Check out my guide in the Knowledgebase.

Del · Post by **Del** » Mon 21 Nov, 2011 19:46

Hi Roo

This seems to be a common issue from forums I have seen online. I acquired my Z3 this Spring and the driver's window was very stiff and seemed to be struggling. You can carefully remove the door card and inner lining with a little patience/care and no special tools - apart from torx on screw behind the side mirror control. I thoroughly greased the mechanism and found that silicone spray (not WD40) worked very well on the vertical side runners. This window now runs more smoothly than the passenger side which I previously thought worked fine!

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Mon 21 Nov, 2011 22:03

The silicone spray sorted mine out

Roo · Post by **Roo** » Wed 23 Nov, 2011 19:36

Thanks guys, much appreciated - a job for the weekend