Well my 4th window regulator has to be replaced :mad I knew it was going out... so just never used it, but yesterday I picked up the dog from the vet and as it was going down (dog loves to hang head out window) I heard the crunching, but it was too late. I have already replaced the other 3 over the past few years, so now I should be good for a while right.

I'm really just venting here cause the E46 regulators are CRAP! But you already knew that :cool

Oh yea, it's pouring rain here in Tennessee today and I'm driving around like redneck trash with gaffers tape holding my window closed until Saturday.

Cheers,
-Steven

I feel your pain. I've had both front window regulators die on my wagon so far. I'd expect the two rears aren't far behind. :(

Muhaha, the shitty outsourced regulators strike again.

My passenger lock actuator is now dead .... man, who ever the hell bmw outsourced all these door parts to ....... sucks.

Muhaha, the shitty outsourced regulators strike again.

My passenger lock actuator is now dead .... man, who ever the hell bmw outsourced all these door parts to ....... sucks.

Relplaced mine a week ago on Sunday took about 1.5 hours to change that and install Alarm system. I would do a write up for you but my short term memory, What short term memory? i dont have one anymore to much fucking drugs and alcohol.

Relplaced mine a week ago on Sunday took about 1.5 hours to change that and install Alarm system. I would do a write up for you but my short term memory, What short term memory? i dont have one anymore to much fucking drugs and alcohol.

Do I have to remove the vapor barrier to get to the actuator? Im assuming I need to since the barrier covers dam near everything back there.

Well my 4th window regulator has to be replaced

Muwahahaha I've ONLY had 2 :rolleyes

only two here as well. I've been lucky.

Muhaha, the shitty outsourced regulators strike again.

My passenger lock actuator is now dead .... man, who ever the hell bmw outsourced all these door parts to ....... sucks.
Company out of... well... Germany. Ha Ha. They also make them for a couple of the Benz models. Yet they won't ever recall them :confused

Gotta love it!

-Steven

Do I have to remove the vapor barrier to get to the actuator? Im assuming I need to since the barrier covers dam near everything back there.

Ya becarful you dont rip it, take your time taking it off so its easier to put it back on. Anytime I work on my car I keep in mind that it is 10X harder to put something back together then it is to take it apart :D

ive only replaced 1 :D

Funny thing is that for the 6 years we've had this car, we barely use the windows. When we do it's usually just cracked and not fully opened. But maybe that's why all FRIKIN' 4 of mine broke; not enough usage.

-Steven

Ya becarful you dont rip it, take your time taking it off so its easier to put it back on. Anytime I work on my car I keep in mind that it is 10X harder to put something back together then it is to take it apart :D

ive only replaced 1 :D

Gotcha, was the removal and installation hard once the vapor barrier is off? Nothing incredibly difficult? I hate working on interior pieces, i rather work on anything under the car since I dont have to be worried about breaking fragile pieces of plastc.

you cant really break anything you gota be stupid to brake something.
heres a tip dont drop any screws in the door its a bitch getting them out. Its very easy dont worry myself i hate working on iterior things to but if you have to do it then do it. Id help you out if you were in LA.

you cant really break anything you gota be stupid to brake something.
heres a tip dont drop any screws in the door its a bitch getting them out. Its very easy dont worry myself i hate working on iterior things to but if you have to do it then do it. Id help you out if you were in LA.


Gotcha, thanks a bunch. Ill order it soon, or wait till it's warmer :(

I already have shock swap and caliper replacement on my beater accord this weekend while the weather is freakishly warm, so a tad busy as of now. I didnt think the actuator would be a pain, but it makes me feel better that you did it so easily.

my 1st one is going now, bought thi car used and had it for like a month. dont know if hte other 3 have been replaced, hopefully they have

What are the signs of a regualtor going bad?

I recently noticed a louder thud when I roll the passenger side window down. I tested it today and it makes a noise noticeably louder than the driver's side. :dunno

Similar sounds. Also "cracking" or "creaking" sounds. Uneven height when rolling up, shifting back and forth....

how much does the dealer/independent shop charge to replace a regulator? And how old were your cars when they started going bad? Thanks

Lol, I think less than 1 year for the first one. I had two done under warranty and I think the 3rd cost about $120. :dunno