F32 coupe - Driver's window doesn't auto up and down on door open

BMW DIY Guy · 08-07-2019, 10:45 AM

Hey yall

I just noticed something this morning, as the door just didnt feel or sound right when it closed. What I noticed is the window!

Normally when you open or close the door, the window cracks down about 1/2 inch then back up when the door closes right?

It has stopped doing that! WTH?? The window itself seems to operate OK with the window controls but the auto up/down has stopped.

Anyone seen this? Any suggestions? I didnt find anything trying to search the forums, but maybe my search fu is weak.

Thank you, I need to get this fixed ASAP.

BMW DIY Guy · 08-07-2019, 11:36 AM

HAHA!

Actually my local shop just gave me the info! Its super simple so wanted to share in case anyone else runs into this.

Symptoms: The auto up/down on door open doesn't work and also the double click auto up full (from the window controls) doesn't work.

Cause: Window regulator has lost track of the window position.

Fix: Press window down, and hold the window control button down for 10 seconds after full down. Press window control up until full open and hold for 10 seconds. Then just window down as normal. It should now do the auto up/down perfectly.

Just fixed mine! Woot woot!

wdeerfield · 08-07-2019, 12:19 PM

This will also work on the f30 as well. I recently had the same issue with my rear windows. You have to reprogram the stops. The sunroof has a similar procedure.

exE36M3 · 08-07-2019, 05:48 PM

Yeah, it's a BMW window thing. Heck my 1995 E36 did this too. Thankfully the window reset is easy.

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BMW DIY Guy Brigadier General 3070 Rep 3,018 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maple Valley WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M2 [9.80] 2017 BMW X1 [10.00] 2001 BMW X5 [10.00]	HAHA! Actually my local shop just gave me the info! Its super simple so wanted to share in case anyone else runs into this. Symptoms: The auto up/down on door open doesn't work and also the double click auto up full (from the window controls) doesn't work. Cause: Window regulator has lost track of the window position. Fix: Press window down, and hold the window control button down for 10 seconds after full down. Press window control up until full open and hold for 10 seconds. Then just window down as normal. It should now do the auto up/down perfectly. Just fixed mine! Woot woot! __________________ Check out my BMW DIY Channel on YouTube! E, F and G series projects from Active Autowerke, Bimmertech, Kies Motorsports, AvinUSA, Karbonius Composites and more! YouTube BMW DIY Guy 'Nimona' G87 M2 Build Thread 'Lillith' F87 M2 Competition Build Thread
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exE36M3 BMW CCA Member 488 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2015 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	Yeah, it's a BMW window thing. Heck my 1995 E36 did this too. Thankfully the window reset is easy.
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