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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: Ramblin MAn on August 24, 2009, 08:25:39 PM

Title: Power Windows don't work
Post by: Ramblin MAn on August 24, 2009, 08:25:39 PM

Can anyone tell me when the power windows should work? Acessory? Run? Engine running? My windows don't work. Fuse is good, relay appears ok. I keep forgeting to take my multi meter with me so I have not actually checked anything.

Anyone have wiring diagrams? for the e30?

Title: Power Windows don't work
Post by: Ramblin MAn on August 24, 2009, 09:39:34 PM

Ok, stupid question. Is the unmarked switch above the right window switch a ciruit breaker for the windows? I was just looking for parts and came across a switch that looks like it has a window with a lightning bolt on it. Sorry guys, I have no owners manual.

Title: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual (ETM) links
Post by: romeomike on August 25, 2009, 02:20:41 AM

Quote from: Ramblin MAn;77355

Ok, stupid question. Is the unmarked switch above the right window switch a ciruit breaker for the windows? I was just looking for parts and came across a switch that looks like it has a window with a lightning bolt on it. Sorry guys, I have no owners manual.

Rest easy, your questions aren't stupid. I think I will be able to answer all of them from your two posts.

Yes it is a circuit breaker, and it must be pushed in for your window switches to operate.

http://www.wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm

PDF version of owner's manual at link below

http://jon.bimmerfest.com/bulletins/e30_manual.pdf

With my 91 318i (US spec), I can't work my windows until the ignition is the RUN position.

Adios for now,

RM