Re: stuck window

["John Y. Hung" <jhung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Charles,

I recommend pulling the door panel, and disconnecting the wiring connector
to the motor.  Test for voltage at the connector when the console switch is
activated.  If there is no voltage, then check switch or wiring (sometimes
a wire breaks at the door hinge).  If there is voltage, then the motor is
faulty.  By the way, I took my 'dead' motor apart, cleaned and oiled the
bearing, and it works fine now.  Can't promise that yours will be that
simple.  Best wishes.

John Hung
Auburn, AL
86 325 e (bad idle)

>Anyone with advice on how to troubleshoot a stuck driver's side power
>window on a 93 525i would be greatly appreciated.
>The window is stuck in the up position.    The console switch does not
>work for this window but the other 3 window switches work fine.
>Is there a way to remove the console and test the switch.    This
>happened once before and the dealer said something must have been
>spilled inside and gummed up the switches.
>Any help on how to test if it is the switch on the console or the window
>motor would really be appreciated.
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Charles Vickers
>The Woodlands, Texas
>93 525i - Jim C chip, K&N, Eibach, Bilsteins

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