Problem with the Left Window

BU Z4 · 03-19-2011, 09:37 AM

Left side window goes up and down like normal when I open/close the convertible top. But it does not move up with the switch on the door. I changed the switch and still have the same problem.

The window motor is still functional, but (get this) it only turns in one direction. If i push the button to roll the window up, the window goes up. If i push the button to roll the window down, the window goes UP.

Note: Window still moves 1/2 inch down/up when open/close the door.

BlackMoupe · 03-19-2011, 11:42 AM

Try the window reset. Search for the technique.

BU Z4 · 03-19-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

Try the window reset. Search for the technique.

In order to do the reset, I need to roll the window all the way down, but I can't do that since the switch only closes the window when I push or pull the button.

imz4n · 03-20-2011, 08:19 AM

Window works on top up/down and on door opening. Not an issue with the body control module. Replaced the dual window switch on drivers side, no help. Original switch operated the same as the new one. Original switch worked correctly at some point? No mods added in between? Sounds like a shorted or crimped wire in the door to me.

BU Z4 · 03-20-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

Original switch worked correctly at some point? No mods added in between?

Switch can only raise the window (Upward only), so when I push the switch to lower the window, it'll go UP instead of down! No mods added.

Problem started right after a hand carwash.

imz4n · 03-20-2011, 12:47 PM

I the window us left down, I could see where water got in the switch, but , you replaced that. Hmmmm

bigbacon · 11-03-2011, 09:18 PM

no fix to this?

RichardTS · 11-03-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BU Z4

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSKE92

Try the window reset. Search for the technique.

In order to do the reset, I need to roll the window all the way down, but I can't do that since the switch only closes the window when I push or pull the button.

I had a problem similar to this after a battery replacement. Dealer had no clue. I finally went thru a long drill of putting the top up and down using the key in the door. After several different things I got it to work again.

Can't remember the steps but I did post a long story about it sometime back. You should find it with a search.

RichardTS · 11-03-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardTS

Quote:

Originally Posted by BU Z4

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSKE92

Try the window reset. Search for the technique.

In order to do the reset, I need to roll the window all the way down, but I can't do that since the switch only closes the window when I push or pull the button.

I had a problem similar to this after a battery replacement. Dealer had no clue. I finally went thru a long drill of putting the top up and down using the key in the door. After several different things I got it to work again.

Can't remember the steps but I did post a long story about it sometime back. You should find it with a search.

Go here and scroll to bottom:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62834

03-19-2011, 09:37 AM	#1
BU Z4 Captain 15 Rep 647 Posts Drives: Big & Small Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (5)	Problem with the Left Window Left side window goes up and down like normal when I open/close the convertible top. But it does not move up with the switch on the door. I changed the switch and still have the same problem. The window motor is still functional, but (get this) it only turns in one direction. If i push the button to roll the window up, the window goes up. If i push the button to roll the window down, the window goes UP. Note: Window still moves 1/2 inch down/up when open/close the door. Last edited by BU Z4; 03-19-2011 at 10:31 PM..
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03-19-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	Try the window reset. Search for the technique.
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03-20-2011, 08:19 AM	#4
imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	Window works on top up/down and on door opening. Not an issue with the body control module. Replaced the dual window switch on drivers side, no help. Original switch operated the same as the new one. Original switch worked correctly at some point? No mods added in between? Sounds like a shorted or crimped wire in the door to me. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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03-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#6
imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I the window us left down, I could see where water got in the switch, but , you replaced that. Hmmmm __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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11-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#7
bigbacon Private First Class 21 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 03 Z4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	no fix to this?
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