BMW e53 X5 Malfunctioning Window Regulators
If your BMW e53 X5 has malfunctioning window regulators, we can help! Our BMW mechanics in Jacksonville, FL specialize in affordable BMW service.
Soon after they purchased Land Rover in 1994, BMW began development of the BMW e53 X5. This vehicle is the first generation of BMW X5s (BMW has released a few models since then). By utilizing Land Rover’s technology, BMW engineers began working on an SUV that brought together the sportiness of a BMW and the durability of the Land Rover. The e53 X5 is the final product of this incredible combination of driving forces. Similar to every other new model of vehicle, there are a few common problems. For the BMW e53 X5, malfunctioning window regulators are one of the common problems.
The window regulator is made up of a small electric motor, cables, spur gears, worm gears, and drive dogs that work together to lower and raise the window just by touching a button. When something within the window regulator malfunctions, the window will drop much faster than usual and then it will become stuck in the open position. When you try to raise the window again, you might hear clunking or grinding noises. Sometimes the window will move up and down without an issue, only freezing when the window is rolled down all the way.
Because there are so many parts in the window regulator, there are a number of things that can cause the window to malfunction. The motor could be burnt out, or one of the plastic clips— called drive dogs—which grip the bottom of the window may have snapped. The cable that moves between the motor and drive dog can also unravel.
A common reason the window regulators go out is due to the heavy grade steel BMW uses in the e53 X5’s doors. Constant slamming can loosen some of the bolts, which can knock the window out of alignment.
If you do not seek the advice of a professional to fix the window regulator, it can easily lead to an incorrect diagnosis, purchased parts that you don’t need, or a smashed window. For the sake of your BMW and your family, contacting a local German import service expert at Bavarian RennSport is the easiest, and safest, option.
Bavarian RennSport is a local, independent BMW repair shop with BMW mechanics in Jacksonville, FL that have dealer-level expertise at a fraction of the expense. Book your appointment online today!
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