Rear Window Regulator on a BMW E46 Sedan 1997-2005

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2023
  • Quick down and dirty on replacing a rear window regulator on a BMW E46 Sedan! Hope you enjoy
    Heres a link for some Butyl tape that looks like the style I prefer
    amzn.to/3wi4Kqi
    amzn.to/3D48qzV
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 55

  • @chadriddle3517
    @chadriddle3517 Рік тому +2

    Doing this same job momentarily! Appreciate the content as always ! Anticipating those ideas in the future… thanks

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Good stuff Chad, nice to see you in the comments again!

  • @dougmauro7570
    @dougmauro7570 11 місяців тому +2

    wow- fantastic video- really love your explainations and the value you give us with your exceptional vocabulary and knowledge

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  11 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it!

  • @billbrasier9521
    @billbrasier9521 Рік тому +2

    Good vid. Clear and concise. Definitely helped me get the job done on my E46. My window was jammed and immobile and blew fuse whenever switch activated. You confirmed my guess on how to move the window - cut the cable!

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      super pumped to hear the video was helpful Bill! Yup, cut the cable if its bound up!

  • @pvt_weed
    @pvt_weed Рік тому

    The way you present the videos are awesome! I may need to do a regulator on my e60.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      Thanks Patrick! If I remember correctly E60s are pretty easy!

  • @FashionGlam2696
    @FashionGlam2696 Рік тому +1

    I Just did it, so easy with your help!! Greetings from 🇲🇽

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 🙂

  • @Vanader
    @Vanader Рік тому +1

    straight to the point. love this

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      Thanks brother! appreciate it

  • @MLC...
    @MLC... Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this handy tutorial. I have replaced these with Valeo regulators which seem to be of a better design than the OE units.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      Awesome! I like Valeo products, theyve been good to me so far

  • @bogusienombre355
    @bogusienombre355 Рік тому +2

    We all hate window regulator issues but this tutorial helps. Steps to follow at our finger tips. Your lights are awesome. Can you talk about that a second on video? Most yt'ers buy lights and light stands but yours are garage strip lights? Really good placement and no shadows! Ya'll notice it? Perfect viewing. Really nice set up Alex.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      I got the perfect video for you coming up then :) currently in touch with the manufacturer and working on a collaboration!

    • @bogusienombre355
      @bogusienombre355 Рік тому

      @@DayOffDIY That's great news!! Congrats!! Looking forward to it.

  • @ozzyfreeman2619
    @ozzyfreeman2619 Рік тому +1

    Thanks mate, nice job.

  • @Bchara-Knio
    @Bchara-Knio Рік тому +1

    Good work👍

  • @russeGll764
    @russeGll764 Рік тому +2

    I recently had to do this to mine too. You should do a tutorial on how to trace a parasitic battery draw on these cars as that’s what I’m having issues with haha. I always look forward to a new upload good job!

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Good idea Russell, I’ll have to add it to the list! Thanks for the comment

  • @jannenorman1599
    @jannenorman1599 Рік тому +1

    An other great video. 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

  • @PhantomZore
    @PhantomZore Рік тому +1

    Great video as usual. This has to be the first video I have seen that someone explains how to reseal the sound card / vapour barrier. Going to order me some tape just in case I need some in the future. 👍
    Have you thought about using Amazon affiliate links to make a little extra money?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Phantom! Planning on doing another video for the vapor barrier/ water leak.
      I have! I have a few links in most videos, but forgot to link anything or discuss it in this one.

    • @PhantomZore
      @PhantomZore Рік тому

      Glad you have it all worked out. Every little helps. 👍

  • @davidfigueroa3014
    @davidfigueroa3014 2 місяці тому +1

    Great work! is it the same process for the bmw x3 2006 e83?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  2 місяці тому +1

      its quite similar i think! just different hardware for the door

  • @shaqtalksstocks
    @shaqtalksstocks Рік тому +1

    What kind of drill set are you using? Thanks

  • @aknduman6819
    @aknduman6819 7 місяців тому +1

    Hı I have a bmw e46 2005 .I replaced my right front and right rear regulators. I want to ask you: Will my left rear and front regulators break down in the future like the right regulator? Does it break down frequently? Is it related to whether to use it or not?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  7 місяців тому

      its quite a common problem on all bmws. hard to say whether the use causes the failure or not. I think its not a bad idea to exercise all the windows every now and then, but regulators and sunroofs are notorious for failure on all the BMWs ive seen. soft tops too

    • @aknduman6819
      @aknduman6819 7 місяців тому

      @@DayOffDIY Thanks bro.

  • @MiguelTorres-rs2rd
    @MiguelTorres-rs2rd 5 місяців тому +1

    hi guys I have a 128i 2010 convertible, I did change my window regulator in my passenger side, I disconnected the battery but now the automatic window drop is not working, before when I opened the door both windows dropped half inch automatically, and when I closed the doors they when up automatically, I looked some videos here in UA-cam in how to fix it but I can't get the doors to work.
    anybody had this issue before and how did you guys fix it.
    thank you for your help.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  5 місяців тому +1

      With the ignition on, go to the windows that are acting up. With the window rolled all the way up, press and hold the window switch down, once the window is all the way down, keep holding it for about ten seconds. Then do the opposite, hold it all the way up for 10 seconds, one of those two procedures will reset the window initialization feature and should fix the problem

  • @nathankinsman3365
    @nathankinsman3365 7 місяців тому +1

    What size screw is the screw that holds the window in place?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  7 місяців тому

      8 or 10 mm, I forget

  • @lieutenantdan8170
    @lieutenantdan8170 Рік тому +1

    Tempted to buy a clean $1000 330xi for sale near me from the description it sounds like it's been overheated are these M54's basically totaled if they've been overheated?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Quite the opposite! The head tends to hold pretty strong, as long as it didn’t get nuclear hot. Most of the time the plastic cooling systems fail. Might be worth a look!

    • @lieutenantdan8170
      @lieutenantdan8170 Рік тому +1

      @@DayOffDIY Thanks for the advice i'll ruminate on it

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      @@lieutenantdan8170 yeah think about it! I’m curious about it now too lol

    • @lieutenantdan8170
      @lieutenantdan8170 Рік тому

      @@DayOffDIY Went and looked at the car but i passed on it it had more rust than you could see in the pictures, it would've been a good winter beater but i already have a winter car

  • @jamescao2008
    @jamescao2008 Рік тому +1

    Is there an airbag within the front door?

  • @mertcapkin7263
    @mertcapkin7263 Рік тому +1

    What is the width of the butyl tape that you used?

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому

      Maybe a little under 1/2 inch? im uploading a vapor barrier/water leak video right now with a link to the tape, ill add it to the description of this video too :)

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      amzn.to/3D48qzV
      this stuff looks great, I like the tootsie roll style better, so thats what Ill link for you guys

  • @Silver_o
    @Silver_o Рік тому +1

    Take a shot every time you hear dum dum.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  Рік тому +1

      Hahahah I know I repeat myself a lottttt. I’d be in the hospital lol

    • @Silver_o
      @Silver_o Рік тому

      @@DayOffDIY 🤣 you're alright bro. It's a game we watchers play in the comments.
      I'm really enjoying your content. Keep them coming.

  • @Adarkane325xi
    @Adarkane325xi 7 місяців тому +1

    I tested the speaker, it didn’t work. 🤔🤣 Great video.

    • @DayOffDIY
      @DayOffDIY  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend !

    • @Adarkane325xi
      @Adarkane325xi 7 місяців тому

      @@DayOffDIY Thanks for reaching out, my comment was just a joke for when you said at the end of the video ”you can test the speaker.”