So inevitably my rear right window regulator broke.
What is the consensus on fixing it? Just the zip-tie fix, or are there better repair options available?
Ebay yields some fix kids, but I always take these with a grain of salt.
So inevitably my rear right window regulator broke.
What is the consensus on fixing it? Just the zip-tie fix, or are there better repair options available?
Ebay yields some fix kids, but I always take these with a grain of salt.
I think I read that the zip-tie fix only applies to the front windows.
I’d replace it (I installed zip ties on the new one in an effort to prevent future failures).
Replace it.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Send it...I meant replace it
-Corey
2003 Blue ZHP Sedan @ 210k
Dead due to damaged valve. Parts are being transferred to a wagon:
2003 325iT Japanrot 6MT @ 230k
Purchasing from FCPEuro, with their lifetime replacement guarantee, means it'll be the last one you will pay for. They sell original BMW units.
URO has a "Premium window regulator" with features like ball bearing pulleys to reduce motor load and extend regulator life via re-engineering and eliminating the failure points found in stock window regulators. Premium regulators also feature a life time warranty to ensure this is the last regulator you will ever need.
https://www.uroparts.com/uro-premium-warranty.pdf
2006 330ci ZHP - Silbergrau Metallic / Stoff Laser/Anthrazit / Alu Black Cube trim / Adaptive Xenon headlights / HK hi-fi system / heated front seats
I have the URO Premium regulator and can say that it still pops and creaks occasionally. I've only had it for 2 years or so and it's been doing it for quite a while. But, it still works fine. The occasional LOUD POP I hear every once in a while startles me, but hasn't affected the operation just yet.
I bought this guy:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-Win...72.m2749.l2649
I'll report back. It looks like it has a metal housing as opposed to a plastic one.
Just ran across this thread...I bought one of the URO 'Premium' window regulators for my wife's previous E53 X5. Exactly one year later, it failed. The seller did warranty the failed regulator, but buyer beware...from my experience these 'premium' regulators are no better than the $25 regulators you can get from eBay. And yes, I actually use those $25 eBay regulators and they have lasted longer than a year. Matter of fact, around 3 years now and going strong.
Eric Giles
'05 330i ZHP Imola Red/Gray Leather 6sp swap
'05 330i ZHP Titanium Silver/Black Leather
'87 325is Delphin Gray/Black Leather 5sp plastic bumper swap
There are few things more expensive than a cheap BMW...