What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[stephenkirsh]

Replaced window regulator.

[Newjack]

Replaced window regulator.

How bad was that job? My passenger window rolls down, but like halfway through the window starts creaking and coming down crooked and will never fully come down. The only thing I can think of is the regulator failing.

[stephenkirsh]

How bad was that job? My passenger window rolls down, but like halfway through the window starts creaking and coming down crooked and will never fully come down. The only thing I can think of is the regulator failing.

Tedious but it’s not bad. Take the door panel off, then the air bag, then vapor barrier. Then disconnect regulator from window. Swap motor over to new regulator. Put it all back together.

Some good YouTube videos out there.

[330i ZHP]

Tedious but it’s not bad. Take the door panel off, then the air bag, then vapor barrier. Then disconnect regulator from window. Swap motor over to new regulator. Put it all back together.

Some good YouTube videos out there.

Yea, it’s a time consuming job. But if you’ve had door panel off before and know how to do it...the process can take less time than putting away tools.

You’ll need a torx driver t25 I think. A clip pry tool and ten mm socket and wrench...

[John in VA]

I leave the vapor barrier attached at the bottom & lower sides, releasing it from the top & upper corners, and peeling it down just far enough to get the regulator out. This helps assure you won't get water in the car from a loose barrier. Of course, if someone has been in the door before you there is a good chance the lower edge of the barrier is already detached! Get a box of butyl rope caulk to reattach it.
You will probably need to power the new regulator to get the clip for the window in the right location to reattach it. Don't turn on your car with the air bag unplugged or you'll get an SRS warning light that you'll need to turn off.

[stephenkirsh]

Yea, it’s a time consuming job. But if you’ve had door panel off before and know how to do it...the process can take less time than putting away tools.

You’ll need a torx driver t25 I think. A clip pry tool and ten mm socket and wrench...

8 or 9mm to remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

[330i ZHP]

8 or 9mm to remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

Yep, forgot those two little guys

[stephenkirsh]

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You will probably need to power the new regulator to get the clip for the window in the right location to reattach it. Don't turn on your car with the air bag unplugged or you'll get an SRS warning light that you'll need to turn off.

I was able to slide the regulator along its tracks to put it right at the service openings. I had the motor out of the regulator to do this.

[dpark]

I know right?

Fiancé also likes Subaru crosstek and outback so looking into those as well.


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I will heartily recommend the Outback. Awesome in bad weather and surprisingly roomy. Was very unimpressed with the CrossTrek, but I think they have brought out a new model since 2014 so it may have improved. Just felt very cheap.

[Rovert]

Woke up to my friend in distress with this picture:



He said he was abandoning his car and finding his way home.

After the plows came at 2:30AM I woke up my trusty E46, turned on M track mode, left my driveway sideways, got onto the main road sideways, got to my friends place, did a few donuts while waiting for him to come down, and go get his car. LOL



Big bros helping stuck bros....


Guys don’t be going out in any type of snow with AS3+ tires. There’s not enough snow siping compared to a Conti DWS06. This 135i couldn’t do a thing and was helpless sliding down this hill until he stopped on the roadway. He has plenty of tread life left and they’re amazing in the dry and wet. Just don’t give them snow.