My passenger door hates me! - United Bimmer Community

**mullethunter3** · 12-17-2007, 10:31 PM

K guys, this is a weird problem. It just started up when it got cold outside. You know, cold + electronics = stupid crap.

Anyway, my passenger door is being ridiculous. The "window convenience" feature, or the feature that rolls the window DOWN when you open the door and UP when you close the door, is all messed up. Well, now it rolls DOWN when I close the door and UP when I open the door. So basically, the door closes, but the window is rolled down about a half inch. Gay. It's really a hassle to open and close my door. I have to mess around with the latch, tricking the door into thinking it's being opened and closed until the window convenience feature finally rights itself. I've gotten so pissed off at this annoying problem that I may or may not have pulled the door panel off from the inside. Oops.

Anyway, the question I'm really asking is if there is a way to disconnect the window convenience feature and how (specifically) can I do it? I'm really tired of not being able to use my passenger door because my patience can't take it.

-Amanda

witeshark · 12-17-2007, 11:39 PM

Is this a stuck solenoid type switch? Maybe a short circuit?

**xsperf** · 12-18-2007, 03:17 PM

thats really weird, its backwards? electronically is that even possible? only thing i can think of is maybe the switch or the sensor that does it is faulty

nick_318is · 12-18-2007, 03:48 PM

You and Chris should get together with your door issues.

johnnybayonne · 12-18-2007, 10:55 PM

Hi! Amanda! How are you doing! Maybe start looking here, it might have some connection to your problem!

http://home.earthlink.net/~frankie66...croswitch.html

Good luck!
johnnybayonne,

**Numark318i** · 12-19-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nick_318is

You and Chris should get together with your door issues.

funny.

i think its bad door day for BMW's

i almost kicked my door earlier. did you think about that yet?

**mullethunter3** · 12-19-2007, 09:20 PM

^^^ I've done it already. Don't worry, I'm already ahead of you on that one.

johnnybayonne · 12-19-2007, 09:38 PM

Found this on the frankie66 site!!!

Coupe owners may want to use this opportunity to disable the

annoying "window convenience" feature. This feature moves the door window slightly when you open/close the door. Operation of this feature is rather crude and was improved in late 1994 cars. It's not necessary for window fit or sealing and can be safely disabled. See step 17 below.
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johnnybayonne,

**mullethunter3** · 12-19-2007, 09:39 PM

I've read that before, but it requires me taking the whole latch/door panel apart. It's cold out and I'm lazy. Do you guys think a stun gun aimed at the latch would work? Eh?

johnnybayonne · 12-19-2007, 10:13 PM

Cold it is, & that sucks!!! you can't do much in this weather!!! I just need to replace my spark plugs, valve cover gasket, flush & bleed my brake system, install my new European glass-lensed headlight assemblies, complete with the illuminated "Angel Eye" rings & install my ///M style painted trunk lip!!! COLD SUCKS!!!!! After the Holidays put the Bimmer in the garage, & then set up some electric heaters, & then kick some ASS!!!!!!!!!!

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**mullethunter3** · 01-06-2008, 05:46 PM

As an update to this: I went down to Rolla, where I go to college, over the holiday. My door latch completely stopped working at a friend's house and I had to have the passenger hold the door shut as we drove back to my house. Gay.

I checked it out in the morning. The door latch doesn't even latch at all anymore. So, I've been trying to get one from Bavarian Auto Recycling. They haven't been answering their phones for the past 3 days. WTF? They have the part for $65, which is sooo much cheaper than the dealer or BavAuto or Pelican. I'll have to get the whole passenger door latch with the microswitch and just do a swap. Should be pretty easy, I've already ripped off my door panel in rage, so I have easy access to it.

johnnybayonne · 01-06-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mullethunter3

As an update to this: I went down to Rolla, where I go to college, over the holiday. My door latch completely stopped working at a friend's house and I had to have the passenger hold the door shut as we drove back to my house. Gay.

I checked it out in the morning. The door latch doesn't even latch at all anymore. So, I've been trying to get one from Bavarian Auto Recycling. They haven't been answering their phones for the past 3 days. WTF? They have the part for $65, which is sooo much cheaper than the dealer or BavAuto or Pelican. I'll have to get the whole passenger door latch with the microswitch and just do a swap. Should be pretty easy, I've already ripped off my door panel in rage, so I have easy access to it.

Hey! mullethunter3! How about ebay motors, found this Buy it now item:1993-BMW-318i-Front-Right-Door-Latch- Buy it now- $45.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-...sid=p1638.m118
note: you contact seller to make sure it has the microswitch!!!