E46 Window Problem

[slakin57]

I have the following problem;

Drivers side front electric window on my 2003 E46 318i SE does not open when centre console button is pressed however...

The window opens and closes using the key (so presumably not a motor problem)

If I open the window with the key I can close it with the centre console button

It's annoying and means I have to open the door to reach ticket machines when I get to car park entrances and exits (or turn the engine off and use the key to open all the windows..etc)!

The only forum posts relating to electric windows mention the regulator - would a faulty regulator cause this problem or is there another cause?

Any ideas what the problem is?

[mart77]

it could be a dodgy switch or a loose wire on the switch?

[G4VHD]

Welcome to the club mate.

Its more than likely the switch...im pretty sure you can try the nearside switch on the offside plug just to make sure.

Gav the helpful?

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

+1

Deffo the switch, or it's wiring.

[slakin57]

Ok guys, thanks for the help - already have a replacement switch and (more imprtantly?) a husband with experience of fitting one on his own BMW 320Ci which was a fairly straight forward job. When switch is pressed can hear some clicking near the door frame so it may just be wiring but will investigate and find out. Will post solution when we get it fixed as it may help others.

[slakin57]

Problem solved by my husband fitting a new driver side window switch on the centre console. Cost approx £25 on ebay and took 15 minutes to do.