BMW Window Regulator Repair
Owners of BMW 2002 might be interested in an inexpensive alternative repair for a common problem with the window regulator mechanism lurking inside the doors.
The original crank mechanisms tend to weaken at the pivot point, held together with a rivet. After years of use, this eventually lets go and elicits a rather disheartening "clunk followed by an Inability to raise the glass. I had the misfortune of this experience twice in the last month and in both cases was left with a lowered window and threatening rain-showers. A quick trip to my local BMW dealership provided what is becoming a customary experience of helpfulness and concern.
The service manager offered me an alternative to what was formerly a replacement situation costing $30 in parts alone. The suggested repair was to remove the old mechanism and use a Mercedes Benz "window regulator rivet kit, part number 115 586 01 72", (please see comments about part number change) consisting of a pin and an E-clip,. costing all of .43. I removed the door hardware and door panel, unbolted the three 10-mm bolts that secure the window regulator mechanism and pulled the mechanism from the inner door cavity. I replaced the failed rivet with the M-B part and had my window and door back together again before the rains came.
The mechanism is riveted together in three locations so it pays to have at least one spare repair kit on hand at all times. A heartfelt thanks and hats-off to my local BMW dealership is hereby offered for their ingenuity and concern in helping a customer actually save time and money.
Author: Thomas J. Unger
BMW Window Regulators, Doors and Check Stops
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BMW OEM Left Window Regulator 2002 2002tii 1968 1976 | 129.99 |
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BMW OEM Right Window Regulator 2002 2002tii 1968 1976 | 129.99 |
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WINDOW REGULATOR bmw 330 01 05 rear 04 03 02 2001 LH | 36.85 |
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BMW e39 540 Right Rear Window Regulator | 49.99 |
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BMW E39 REAR LEFT WINDOW REGULATOR 1999 2005 | 79.95 |
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BMW E38 Passenger door Blk 740iL 750iL Window regulator | 350.00 |
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BMW E38 Passenger door Blk 740iL 750iL Window regulator | 350.00 |
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BMW E39 REAR RIGHT WINDOW REGULATOR 1999 2005 | 99.95 |
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BMW E46 LEFT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR ELECTRIC | 69.95 |
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BMW WINDOW REGULATOR FRONT RIGHT PS E39 525 528 530 540 | 79.99 |
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BMW E38 7 SERIES DOOR FRONT LEFT DOOR COMPLETE TEAL OEM | 250.00 |
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BMW WINDOW REGULATOR REAR LEFT DR E39 525 528 530 540 | 130.00 |
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BMW E38 7 SERIES DOOR REAR LEFT DOOR COMPLETE TEAL OEM | 200.00 |
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BMW E38 7 SERIES DOOR FRONT RIGHT DOOR COMPLETE OEM | 250.00 |
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1994 BMW E36 2 Door Left Window Motor and Regulator | 81.00 |
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BMW E38 7 SERIES DOOR REAR RIGHT DOOR COMPLETE OEM | 250.00 |
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BMW E36 LEFT FRT ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTER 51 33 1 977 609 | 54.50 |
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BMW E46 SEDANTOURING RIGHT FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFT | 69.95 |
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BMW E46 PASSENGER DOOR 325CI 330CI COMPLETE DR OEM | 250.00 |
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2006 750 BMW right front door glass regulatormotor | 19.95 |
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BMW E36 RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTER 51 33 1 977 610 | 49.95 |
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BMW E38 Driver door Black 740iL 750iL Window regula | 350.00 |
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BMW E38 Driver door Black 740iL 750iL Window regula | 350.00 |
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1996 up E Class Right Front Window Regulator W210 | 39.00 |
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BMW E38 740IL LEFT FRONT DOOR | 75.00 |
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BMW E38 7 SERIES DOOR FRONT RIGHT DOOR SHELL OEM | 150.00 |
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BMW E46 3 SERIES DOOR DOORS OEM | 250.00 |
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BMW Left Door Shell Non Airbag E36 318 318is 325 325is | 199.99 |
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92 99 BMW 3 SERIES RIGHT DOOR ASSEMBLY BLACK | 150.00 |
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BMW LEFT FRONT DOOR SHELL WINDOW E38 740 740IL BLACK | 175.00 |
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View Comments to “BMW Window Regulator Repair”
1 Andrew 12 June 2008 @ 8:42 am
Hi Thomas,
Does that work for all BMWs, including a 1999 323i? Also, is that little kit model specific to any certain model? I just had my second rear window regulator fail and the first one cost me a couple hundred in parts and labor to get fixed. I would like to attempt this one myself but I am not sure about these Mercedes parts you speak of. Please shoot me an email when you get this. Thanks!
2 Scott Buchanan 16 May 2009 @ 10:49 pm
It may be helpful to note that part number A 115 586 01 72 has been replaced with A 123 725 01 15, which was later replaced with A 115 725 00 15.
3 Carol 15 September 2009 @ 11:07 am
Will this work on a 2001 325i? Please reply to e-mail. Thanks in advance.
4 Marie 13 October 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Hello Thomas,
Could you possibly confirm that this would work on a BMW 740il on the driver left side window?
Thanks
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