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    Windows only work when door is open?

    So my first e30 and the power windows and sunroof will only open when the drivers door is open. The switches only get power when the door pin is out and the interior lights are on. Is this a common e30 problem? Easy fix perhaps?
    Thanks for any help :up:
    Dale
    1991 E30 Touring

    #2
    There is absolutely no connection between door pins and window/sunroof power on a normal E30.

    Go to www.wedophones.com and download your electrical manual.

    (manuals/automotive/BMW)

    Time to study!

    Luke

    Closing SOON!
    "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

    Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

    Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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      #3
      I was hoping the answer wasn't going to be that someone screwing with things.....
      Alright thanks for your help :)
      Dale
      1991 E30 Touring

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        #4
        thanks from me too, that electrical link is great
        I need to find a e36 bentley manual that WILL download, well at least just the engine section

        m42

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          #5
          Originally posted by 3bvert View Post
          thanks from me too, that electrical link is great
          I need to find a e36 bentley manual that WILL download, well at least just the engine section

          m42
          pm me i'll help you out ;)

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            #6
            Could the wire getting pinched when the door is closed have anything to do with the problem? Could something be shorting out between the door and body?

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              #7
              Originally posted by ethree View Post
              Could the wire getting pinched when the door is closed have anything to do with the problem? Could something be shorting out between the door and body?
              That would be my thought of what to check first...especially when it is so easy.

              The sunroof is the odd one though, that is what throws my thinking for a loop.

              Closing SOON!
              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                #8
                On my e30 the mirror n window doesnt work so what can it be?

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                  #9
                  dead mirror motor, bad connection, bad switch? anyone of those things could be the cause. probably the first or last. did you check your fuses also?

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                    #10
                    Check the connections on the door jam for corrotion and dirt, maybe you can use some electrical connector cleaner. Just pull the black rubber covers one on the door and the other on the chassis side and you'll see the pin connectors pull them, spray them and every thing will come back to life again. Good luck.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by maco325e View Post
                      Check the connections on the door jam for corrotion and dirt, maybe you can use some electrical connector cleaner. Just pull the black rubber covers one on the door and the other on the chassis side and you'll see the pin connectors pull them, spray them and every thing will come back to life again. Good luck.
                      This, plus PULL APART THE PLUG!

                      The one in the door jamb, of course.

                      Closing SOON!
                      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by maco325e View Post
                        Check the connections on the door jam for corrotion and dirt, maybe you can use some electrical connector cleaner. Just pull the black rubber covers one on the door and the other on the chassis side and you'll see the pin connectors pull them, spray them and every thing will come back to life again. Good luck.
                        Sounds like a good place to start, pretty straight forward and easy.
                        Thanks!
                        Dale
                        1991 E30 Touring

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