Driver's side window.

[m3f_DaKineM3]

My window sometimes stops and retracts midway after fully pressing the automatic roll up button, what's going on in there? Any ideas?

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

common problem unfortuneately.



Both mine do the same thing.



You need to buy new window motors(i think)...which clearly aren't worth the expense.



Just learn to hold the button a little longer before releasing.

[m3f_TRUE///M3]

happened to me also... it was the motor that was broken and i had to get it replaced by my local bmw dealer... i have extended warrenty and only had to pay $50 for labor... other than that i think it would cost $150 + tax?

[m3f_99DakarM3_146594ecf1]

its the motor - mine did the exact same thing, but was replaced under warranty. I hear its an expensive part so good luck.

[m3f_erikM3]

Its called the "window actuator" to replace the whole system is around 500.00. Just prees the butoon down the whole time and you wont have a problem.

[m3f_AMPowerJ_e8f979e5cd]

I am having mine replaced under warranty next week.

[m3f_hammerk]

Mine does the same thing. I just deal with it as long as it goes up and down.

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

I'm going to wait until a few other things break...I have a list going...and then I'm going in for all my warranty work.



I pay by the appointment, not by the item so I want to batch it.



As soon as something critical like RSM fails...I'm getting new actuators and a fan motor.

[m3f_Angella_c036ec6b5f]

lol, I always thought it was because I was moving!



Hehe... well, I'll deal with it, and add it to the bottom of the list (you know, that part of the list you never really get to?)



: )

[m3f_astan100_7ef66fbe89]

What if you went to a junk yard? Wouldn't any 3 series e36 have what you need?



If you found an e36 with low miles that was wrecked, it might work for cheap.



Just a thought.