RE: BMW-digest V9 #1057

["Phemister, George" <PHEMISG@xxxxxxxx>]

	>>>>>>>Hi, I have an '86 528e that seems to have a problem with the
power
> windows.  For all the E28 owners, you know there is a push-button switch
> for supplying power to the power-windows.  This switch was installed by
> BMW so the owner could tell when he has a fault somewhere in his wiring
> for the power windows...
> 
> And there is a small relay that is "tripped" and buzzes continuously when
> the key isn't in the ignition, one should also note that the lit
> power-window switches by the gear-shifter dim...but do not go out!
> 
> I have replaced the relay 3 TIMES, but I'm afraid that the fault is
> somewhere in the existing wiring!  This car was hit pretty hard in the
> Left-rear quarter before I got it and had a new quarter cut and welded
> into it...
> 
> Well, that's what I can tell, you.....ANY information is considered!
> 
> Thanks, oh great guru!
> 
> Eben Shantz
> '86 528e
> BCCA #0163464>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
> 
	Eben - two thoughts: check the trunk lock to make sure it isn't
sticking an d keeping the solenoid activated. Also, on mine, I had to clean
out the 12 or 14 hole plug that fits to the relay in the R front kickpanel.
The holes had corroded, and the poor contact caused the relay to activate
the Pass F. door lock on and off.

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