New to E90 world, not bmw's though.

B1MMM3R · 06-02-2017, 07:23 AM

Hey folks! I'm new to the e90 world and just got my first one Monday. 2007 328i with 98k, one owner, nav, Bluetooth, heated seats. Have plans for tint, wheels and maybe mild lowering since it's my daily. I have searched a weird issue I'm having and tried everything and isn't working. My driver rear window will randomly not go up, it will move a hair and go right back down. I tried re-calibrating from the rear button, front button, cleaning window of debris, using lubricant to make sure nothing is stuck and nothing. I do not get a warning or anything so I'm curious if this could be a control module that needs a reset? Thanks in advance.

bennye90 · 06-02-2017, 10:47 AM

Congrats on the purchase and welcome! If you dont mind me asking, how much did you purchase the car for?

I bought mine with the same issue, the dealer initially tried to "reprogram" or fix it electrically but ended up resolving the issue by replacing the window motor and regulator.

NitroKing · 06-02-2017, 03:05 PM

Ahh welcome! Beautiful color btw

B1MMM3R · 06-02-2017, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bennye90

Congrats on the purchase and welcome! If you dont mind me asking, how much did you purchase the car for?

I bought mine with the same issue, the dealer initially tried to "reprogram" or fix it electrically but ended up resolving the issue by replacing the window motor and regulator.

Ahh! I hate to hear that. I got it for 7800

B1MMM3R · 06-02-2017, 06:09 PM

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Ahh welcome! Beautiful color btw

Beautiful!!!
I have a similar colored boosted e36.

Efthreeoh · 06-03-2017, 06:25 AM

OP, congrats on the new car. So the best process to follow with E90s is to get a BMW-specific scan tool. There are several to choose from. The Coding section can help you here. But with a BMW scan tool, almost any fault with any system in the car has a trouble code associated with it. And a BMW scan tool will allow you to test most systems, and does include the windows. It sounds like the pinch activation is acting up from some reason.

Also, get the Bentley service manual.

Unknown_Car · 06-03-2017, 07:07 AM

The problem you have is the window regulator.
And also good looking car.

B1MMM3R · 06-03-2017, 08:53 AM

Thanks fellas, I will check out the tool and regulator. Here are the other 2 bmw's we currently own.
93 318is with supercharged s50 and lots of other mods.
07 x5 3.0 (wifes)

wifes

Here was my 330i that someone hit while parked and totaled (why I got the e90)

Here is my 87 325e I had before the e46

tlow98 · 06-04-2017, 04:28 PM

Nice collection!

That 318is is a real sleeper. Miss my e36 from time to time.

lab_rat · 06-05-2017, 06:46 PM

Very nice cars; I especially like the color on the E36...sets it apart in a classy way. Welcome to the E90 family, too.

B1MMM3R · 06-06-2017, 03:02 PM

Thanks folks. I love my e36, it is the most balanced car I have personally ever driven.

mike@x-ph.com · 06-07-2017, 06:52 PM

Congrats!

El Cheapo Loco · 06-07-2017, 07:24 PM

I had the same issue with a non-OEM window regulator. Get OEM and avoid the risk.

gds52 · 06-07-2017, 09:09 PM

Congrats...that's a nice clean car.
Love your e36 and older e30.

JStar · 06-07-2017, 09:25 PM

If you get tint remember to get a tint protector. Tested it on my 09 328i driver door and it definitely got scratched w/o it.

Bluewater328iT · 06-08-2017, 09:39 AM

Welcome! Nice cars, the E30 is my favorite. 1991 E30 318i was my first BMW.

tgyberg · 06-08-2017, 01:04 PM

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Thanks folks. I love my e36, it is the most balanced car I have personally ever driven.

No doubt! Ride quality is a bit rough but mannnn does it handle!

B1MMM3R · 06-09-2017, 09:43 PM

What is a tint protector? Thanks my e36 is my favorite for sure. I got tint 2 days ago and wheels today!

m3rxn · 06-09-2017, 11:12 PM

sweet pic up bro

ThugzZ BunnY · 06-10-2017, 11:10 AM

never seen that color on an e36. looks awesome

thecadman99 · 06-11-2017, 06:52 PM

Nice!

My aftermarket rear regulator (the all metal one from amazon) seems very smooth, but does the same thing- if I let it down any, I have to take it all the way to the bottom, then it will go up fine. They are so finicky.

Congrats on the e90! Be budgeting for waterpump and thermostat- everything else will normally give you some warning when it wants attention.

B1MMM3R · 06-12-2017, 03:29 PM

Seems like regulators in these E90's is common.

06-02-2017, 07:23 AM	#1
B1MMM3R Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: e36 e70 e90 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roanoke VA 24019 iTrader: (0)	New to E90 world, not bmw's though. Hey folks! I'm new to the e90 world and just got my first one Monday. 2007 328i with 98k, one owner, nav, Bluetooth, heated seats. Have plans for tint, wheels and maybe mild lowering since it's my daily. I have searched a weird issue I'm having and tried everything and isn't working. My driver rear window will randomly not go up, it will move a hair and go right back down. I tried re-calibrating from the rear button, front button, cleaning window of debris, using lubricant to make sure nothing is stuck and nothing. I do not get a warning or anything so I'm curious if this could be a control module that needs a reset? Thanks in advance.
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bennye90 Private First Class 41 Rep 108 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the purchase and welcome! If you dont mind me asking, how much did you purchase the car for? I bought mine with the same issue, the dealer initially tried to "reprogram" or fix it electrically but ended up resolving the issue by replacing the window motor and regulator.
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Efthreeoh General 17365 Rep 18,762 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	OP, congrats on the new car. So the best process to follow with E90s is to get a BMW-specific scan tool. There are several to choose from. The Coding section can help you here. But with a BMW scan tool, almost any fault with any system in the car has a trouble code associated with it. And a BMW scan tool will allow you to test most systems, and does include the windows. It sounds like the pinch activation is acting up from some reason. Also, get the Bentley service manual. __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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Unknown_Car Major 447 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: Few and diffrent Join Date: May 2015 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	The problem you have is the window regulator. And also good looking car. __________________ JB4 Tune, MHD backend flash, E85 VRSF 7" Intercooler, BMS OCC VRSF CP & TIAL 50mm BOV, BMP PI DocRace 6266 single turbo.
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B1MMM3R Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: e36 e70 e90 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roanoke VA 24019 iTrader: (0)	Thanks fellas, I will check out the tool and regulator. Here are the other 2 bmw's we currently own. 93 318is with supercharged s50 and lots of other mods. 07 x5 3.0 (wifes) wifes Here was my 330i that someone hit while parked and totaled (why I got the e90) Here is my 87 325e I had before the e46
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tlow98 Major General 2191 Rep 5,007 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Nice collection! That 318is is a real sleeper. Miss my e36 from time to time.
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B1MMM3R Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: e36 e70 e90 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roanoke VA 24019 iTrader: (0)	Thanks folks. I love my e36, it is the most balanced car I have personally ever driven.
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El Cheapo Loco douchebaggo 186 Rep 972 Posts Drives: stick Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I had the same issue with a non-OEM window regulator. Get OEM and avoid the risk.
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Congrats...that's a nice clean car. Love your e36 and older e30.
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JStar Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	If you get tint remember to get a tint protector. Tested it on my 09 328i driver door and it definitely got scratched w/o it.
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B1MMM3R Enlisted Member 7 Rep 38 Posts Drives: e36 e70 e90 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roanoke VA 24019 iTrader: (0)	What is a tint protector? Thanks my e36 is my favorite for sure. I got tint 2 days ago and wheels today! Attached Images __________________ Supercharged s50 e36 318isE90 328iF15 x5
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06-11-2017, 06:52 PM	#21
thecadman99 Lieutenant 53 Rep 450 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Nice! My aftermarket rear regulator (the all metal one from amazon) seems very smooth, but does the same thing- if I let it down any, I have to take it all the way to the bottom, then it will go up fine. They are so finicky. Congrats on the e90! Be budgeting for waterpump and thermostat- everything else will normally give you some warning when it wants attention. __________________ 06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
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