Driver's side window fault

edz_f06 · 08-07-2016, 11:39 AM

Hi all,

Really pleased with my 640d GC, but have noticed that it has recently started having problems getting the driver's side window all the way up. I know it won't move with the door open, but now it mostly won't get the window up past the mid way point - I guess it is the anti-trap type location. It is worse when the car is not "on", and so much so the other day the window wouldn't go up when locking the car and holding down the BMW button on the key fob - passenger window went up no problem driver's stopped half way so i had to get in and start the engine then hold the window button to get it to go up. I've had a search around for other similar faults and haven't seen much for 5-series or 6 series, only the Z4?

Any ideas appreciated. Car is due its first service shortly anyway so will be getting the dealer to sort it but just wondered if there was a simple fix?

Thanks.

M6Havana · 08-07-2016, 12:28 PM

When you say wont go up when open? Under warrenty?

Brazz · 08-08-2016, 04:09 AM

Something similar happened to me. It would go halfway up and then back down. BMW had to replace the window motor. It took two days....had to wait for the part.

edz_f06 · 08-08-2016, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the responses. Yes it is under warranty still as only 15 months old. Will see what dealer says when I take it for its service sometime soonish.

BDO · 08-10-2016, 01:40 AM

Do you have tint on your windows? This happened to me too, and it was found by the dealer to be due to the incorrectly applied tint triggering the safety mechanism.

edz_f06 · 08-10-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BDO

Do you have tint on your windows? This happened to me too, and it was found by the dealer to be due to the incorrectly applied tint triggering the safety mechanism.

No, just the standard windows. Thanks for the idea.

cartaa100 · 08-22-2016, 07:42 AM

I have the same issue on mine... happens on the passenger rear window to (convertible)

ctenidae · 08-31-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazz

Something similar happened to me. It would go halfway up and then back down. BMW had to replace the window motor. It took two days....had to wait for the part.

I get this. I tried the trick of resetting the switch, but it didn't help. Highly inconsistent when it happens, so a motor fault makes sense.

edz_f06 · 09-04-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazz

Something similar happened to me. It would go halfway up and then back down. BMW had to replace the window motor. It took two days....had to wait for the part.

Just taken it for service in the week and this was the problem. Fortunately they already had one in stock to sort it.

WWnyc · 09-06-2016, 11:05 PM

On mine ('14 640 ix Vert) with the roof down and all the windows down, when I close the roof the drivers side (left) rear window closes then reopens halfway, every time.
HOWEVER, if I first close all the windows together (one switch) then close the roof, it NEVER happens. Doesn't sound like motor issue to me.

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edz_f06 Lieutenant 43 Rep 412 Posts Drives: F06 640d MSport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cumbria, England iTrader: (0)	Driver's side window fault Hi all, Really pleased with my 640d GC, but have noticed that it has recently started having problems getting the driver's side window all the way up. I know it won't move with the door open, but now it mostly won't get the window up past the mid way point - I guess it is the anti-trap type location. It is worse when the car is not "on", and so much so the other day the window wouldn't go up when locking the car and holding down the BMW button on the key fob - passenger window went up no problem driver's stopped half way so i had to get in and start the engine then hold the window button to get it to go up. I've had a search around for other similar faults and haven't seen much for 5-series or 6 series, only the Z4? Any ideas appreciated. Car is due its first service shortly anyway so will be getting the dealer to sort it but just wondered if there was a simple fix? Thanks. __________________ F06 640D Gran Coupe M Sport+ Alpine White with Black Nappa Previous: F31 320D M Sport Touring Mineral Grey / Coral Red
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Brazz Private 8 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 640i GC [0.00]	Something similar happened to me. It would go halfway up and then back down. BMW had to replace the window motor. It took two days....had to wait for the part.
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edz_f06 Lieutenant 43 Rep 412 Posts Drives: F06 640d MSport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cumbria, England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. Yes it is under warranty still as only 15 months old. Will see what dealer says when I take it for its service sometime soonish. __________________ F06 640D Gran Coupe M Sport+ Alpine White with Black Nappa Previous: F31 320D M Sport Touring Mineral Grey / Coral Red
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BDO Lieutenant 276 Rep 536 Posts Drives: 2016 X6 40d M-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Citizen of the World iTrader: (0)	Do you have tint on your windows? This happened to me too, and it was found by the dealer to be due to the incorrectly applied tint triggering the safety mechanism.
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cartaa100 Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 335i, 640i, X6M50d, X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue on mine... happens on the passenger rear window to (convertible)
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WWnyc First Lieutenant 31 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2014. 640 ix Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640 ix Con ... [0.00] 2014 BMW 640 ix Vert [0.00]	On mine ('14 640 ix Vert) with the roof down and all the windows down, when I close the roof the drivers side (left) rear window closes then reopens halfway, every time. HOWEVER, if I first close all the windows together (one switch) then close the roof, it NEVER happens. Doesn't sound like motor issue to me.
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