window going back down after rolling it up...

[ULTM135]

Oh, forgot to let you guys know, it took me over 2 hrs playing with opening and closing the window, trying to figure out the first time when I encountered the problem about a year ago. But now I just prevent it from happening everytime I notice the 1/4 inch gap gets smaller when I open the door. By the way, it happens to both of my doors so I dont think it's either the motor or the software. You have to physically re-set the windows with your fingers

[tonytigerking]

Well, BMW Bellevue changed the motor and updated the software for the car. I might have a very stubborn car, since it took them 2 tries to get the software updated and reset everything. The window seems to be fixed, for now.

[dragon1761]

when i had my alarm installed and program updated, it was fixed for a few wks. But its acting up again only on the driver side window. I just gave up.

[shodanusmc]

same here. New Software, problem is back. Going to just live with it and see if they can come up with a real fix. Software, Motor, Gremlins, full moon.

[shodanusmc]

Anything new here? Still happening after the software? Motor?

[mleskovar]

Almost two months with new motor and problem hasn't reoccurred.

[orangeman1026]

Mine is scheduled for service next week for this.

[dragon1761]

im going in tomorrow to get my 3rd brake light replaced and the sa told me something about the motor for the window having to be replaced as well for the windows up and down thing.

[shodanusmc]

They ordered a new window motor and I go in next week for it. Hopefully this will resove the problem and it will only go down when we want it to. Software did not work. Thanks for the heads up.

[Mark M]

Had mine do this only once, but that was at 110mph yesterday.

Was trolling along behind some service truck at a dismal mundane 45mph on what should be some fun backroads. Moved left to take a peek, nothing coming, clear for ignition, dropped to 3rd, windows open to take in the auditory joy of the Perf Exhuast, dropped the hammer, turbos lit up, pushing me back deep into my bolstered seats, rpms and mph climbing at a feverish pitch, rear tires clawing at the asphault like a cat to a carpet accelerating me at an insanely rapid pace. Now well clear of the service truck and back in my lane, for some reason my body is paralyzed....it will not let up on the hammer pedal. My right foot remains planted as I pilot this beast into the sub-sonic speeds it was designed for. Over 90mph with windows down, the cabin is like a F1 wind tunnel. Close the windows, as the speeds continue to climb. Knocked on ~120mph before I regained control of my right foot and lifted.

Joy is the 135 without the stock suspension, RFTs, and exhaust!

[spud]

this is a BMW issue across all brands.

I had this issue with my MINI..soo many issues with that car that i sold it after 11 months.

sunroof:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...-warm-out.html

same window issue:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ow-dipper.html

[dragon1761]

Dealer replaced the motor on my driver side window. Now car starts shaking when i roll up or down my window when the door is open only on driver side. On my drive back home, my car shook really bad at a red light. Then i tried to roll the windows and it wont roll up or down anymore. Tried to restart the car, same issue. Driver Window wont respond. When i open the door, window wont go down so the window slams on the side of my car when i close my door. Took it back to the dealer, SA told me i was playing with the window too much and the motor overheated so it needs time to cool down for it to work. Waited for a while, finally dealer gave me a KIA rental, now awaiting repsonse

[mleskovar]

Originally Posted by dragon1761

... SA told me i was playing with the window too much and the motor overheated so it needs time to cool down for it to work....

Why do they say crap like that?

[dragon1761]

i have no idea but mY guess is that they are trying to find some sort of excuse to get me out of the dealer. So they called me and said everything was fine with my car now. But they want to see how it acts tomorrow am. Having doubts on the reliability of my BMW.

[rudyv1]

Would anyone happen to know the Technical Service Bulletin number for this Software Update that so many people have had done?

I need to show it to my SA so he can perform the update, he can't find it in the system

Thank you so much

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Ask them to talk to SA Bob in BMW service at Motor Werks in Barrington, Il. 847-381-8900.

I guess they can throw parts at it, but it is a software issue...well, for most of us with the window that rolls 1/2 way down on its own.

If it was the motor, the window would not move.....same as with a broken regulator. If my dealship has the software, why don't the others?

U am not Tech, but they are clueless.

[Jammer005]

I don't know the TSB number - but I had the software upgrade (at least I was told they did it, but I'm not sure how to confirm that) and my window still comes down on a pretty regular basis with my convertible.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Kvnjmpl

I don't know the TSB number - but I had the software upgrade (at least I was told they did it, but I'm not sure how to confirm that) and my window still comes down on a pretty regular basis with my convertible.

Same here. New software, new motor, still goes back down, but at leat both front windows now do it, so we are in perfect balance and harmony

[mleskovar]

Originally Posted by Kvnjmpl

I don't know the TSB number - but I had the software upgrade (at least I was told they did it, but I'm not sure how to confirm that) and my window still comes down on a pretty regular basis with my convertible.

I had the software update done along with a motor replacement and it lasted about 4 months before it failed again and they repeated the software upgrade. One motor has also been replaced. This bothers me. I don't want to be stuck with window problems when it comes off of warranty.

[drinkcoke3]

i am having the same issue on a 2011. its REALLY annoying..i am bringing the car to service on wednesday and will mention it to them. the car is less than 4 weeks old....i wil keep you guys posted.

[mosx]

Originally Posted by The Cthulhu

I know that if you catch something in the window, say, your genitals, while it is in automatic rollup mode, the window will roll back down. This happened with my moon roof and I had to clean the track out and lube it.

Last time I sleep on my back on my lunch break...

Maybe your window is encountering some kind of resistance.

[rubles]

I've brought my car to the dealer 4 times with this issue, and they still can't get it fixed. Crazy and annoying.

[sparkyblue]

I have this issue as well with my Driver side window. It's pretty intermittent though, but when it happens its annoying. Always the same goes 1/2 way then immediately pops back down.

But it always works after one or two more tries... darn thing.