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Anonymous Posted on Jun 04, 2010

2003 bmw z4. driver window does not drop 1/4 when opening or closing door. microswitch not in latch on body but inside door. how do I replace switch. thnak you

  • Anonymous Jun 05, 2010

    hi thanks for responding. i have tried all the window reset procedures that are posted on the forums. none of them work. i can drop the passenger side window by moving the latch in the door but the drivers side doesnt respond. i think the microswitch that tells the window to drop is either not in the right position or is defective. before i take things apart i just would like more info on the switch, its location to the door latch and the problems i may encounter. thanks

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As long as it's not a mechanical malfunction, your car's position memory just needs to be reprogrammed. So, put the key in the ignition & place it in position 1 (ACC). Hold down the affected window switch for an additional five seconds after the window goes all the way down to perform a memory reset. Let this window back up, let go, pull the keys back out of the ignition, & open the door.

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