Re: E36 window drop/raise failed

Open the door and operate the latch mechanism manually by using a screwdriver to mimic the post that it latches on. I think you will find that you can manipulate the latch with your finger and stimulate the window into operation. This is a test only, but it means the latch is dirty and needs to be cleaned, as per my earlier post.

Operate the door handel to open the door, then close the latch on a screwdriver (I think you can actually use your finger), then open the door again -- operate the door handle. Repeat this a couple of times, and you should find that the window actually does go up and down when you work the latch by hand. I think it works like this because you can move the latch further by hand that it moves when it actually is latching around the post -- you can manually operate the mechanism beyond the sticking point and this actuates the switch.



"Andrew Morton" <akm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:4u5i9aF16iv5gU1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Andrew Morton wrote:
Andrew Morton wrote:
My car (UK spec E36 coupe) has the problem where the driver's door
window does not drop/raise when opening/closing the door. The window
works otherwise. I suspect the switch.

I just found
http://www.e36coupe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=90606&highlight=door+lock
which suggests the switch is in the door pillar, not the door lock.
Will investigate further.

But only from '94 on. Curses! However, this guide looks like exactly what I need:
http://home.earthlink.net/~frankie66/cars/diy/E36_doormicroswitch.html

Andrew


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