BMW X3 E83 Window Regulator Replacement DIY 

I did a new sound system in my 2004 X3 last summer, because the amplifiers are known to go bad and are very expensive to replace, the whole time I was saying out loud "there's still bolts under the handle trim!" lol

I really hope you have installed beck the door holes cover well and glue it on place especially on bottom side. Else you do have a water leak from this door. You can use hot air gun for to glue it better. Common problem for E83 after intervention on the doors.

Very cool! Just had the same problem in my E83 X3 from 04/2004, because the white plastic part which moves the window plate broke in two parts.. Followed Your tutorial and now it's fixed :) Thanks a lot, buddy! Btw, the official BMW workshop wanted over 250 Euros for this..

Thanks, just ordered a regulattor, going to put it in this weekend!

I highly suggest replacing the glue / butyl tape that holds the vapor barrier to the door while you're in there. I know on the E46 you can get leaks inside the car from water running down inside and leaking past the barrier and into the car. I got a used E46 and all of the doors were leaking in this manner so I replaced all of the vapor barriers (they were torn up from prior window regulator replacements from the previous owner and removed and replaced all the sealer with 3M 08611 Window-Weld 5/16" x 15' Round Ribbon Sealer. No more leaks after and the car has been bone dry.

fyi, if the motor is running it is likely the metal wire has severed the plastic guide plastic clip only. So you need only replace the plastic guide clip to fix. (2004 e83)

Man I wish I could find a channel like you for the F3X series, I'm interested in how work is done on a modern BMW

Hey man, you are a life saver. I have saved soo much money by watching your videos. You rock dude. thanks.

Shit man i have the same problems with my BMW windows. Almost all your vids are on issues I have with my BMW this is very informative and your giving me hope for my beautiful old bmw.

The ending got me omg crying I broke 4 clips on that cover, try to avoid doing it people :)

This is a great old video but of course the last 2minutes of the video are what I'm struggling with. All the plastic standoffs with clips came unglued from the door panel, including the big top plastic bit. This is where the video ended! lol

Thank you for your tutorial, it help me to fix my X3

Thanks for the great video. Giving it a go tomorrow and now I know what to expect.

One day I pulled driver side door handle and the hook inside broke off, so handle was no use anymore. Welp, proceeded to open the door from inside and when I did it I heard some cracking noises and door didn't stay open anymore.. It was summer with + outside, so I didn't really expect that to happen, more so those two things at the same time. Now it's always fun when anybody tries to open my door and has that wtf face afterward lol. As far as I know coupes are prone to this door holder thing failure, so if you'll find one with this problem the video would be great. I've tried looking at it with angry face, but it didn't fix itself LOL

I'm trying to replace the window itself, can you describe how to replace the window. A lot of molding holding the window in. Mostly molding removal issue

Good work!

Informative and useful info as always 50's kid! Thanks!

nice instructional, but without replacing the inner door seal water will get into the cabin - very common for them to fail.

Yes is common issue on e83. Great job.

Hello, how the glass hold at the top while you change the regulator?

Just fitted a new regulator clip from ebay £3.95 will see how long it lasts

Thank You!

I have a 2001 e46 325 convertible and the factory window regulator on my passenger door has finally given out. I have priced the BMW part at around $500. I would consider a less expensive OEM aftermarket part but can’t seem to identify a good one among the various brands. And many seem to be junk. Can you recommend an aftermarket brand or am I stuck buying the expensive BMW part? Any options I may have overlooked? Thanks for the advice.

hi, in my e46 , i only buyed the plastic part, and fixed it, it's not easy, but less than 10 dollars,,

Nice fix Jason! :)

Thank you yes it is a 3xproblem

Hello I have a problem with an BMW e46 1.9 gasoline 1999 , recently I've replace the head gasket and cilinder head and I have problem with the camshaft pozition sensor is showing a error p0340 I've replace the sensor and delete the error and is doing same thing I've replace again with a original sensor and is showing the same error so I've tried two with out my sensor! Have any ideas what can be the cause?

Very nice work... ✌️👌😁

50s kid i think your gonna end up needing another cylinder head more then likely yours is cracked

Can you buy a bmw e60 XD

FYI, www.1aauto.com/ has lifetime guarantee, never by a second regulator. I had a drivers regulator on X5 2001 and shipped me a new one and returned in same box. They seem to be lasting longer than OEM as well.

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