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Power Windows: Other BMW 3 series E46

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INITIALIZATION

Note. If power windows are not initialized, tip function is blocked and clamping protection is not activated.

Close all doors. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Raise appropriate window and keep power window switch in UP position for about 5 seconds.

POWER WINDOW MOTOR

Remove power window motor. See POWER WINDOW MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Secure power window motor gently in vise. Using fused jumper wires, briefly apply positive battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and negative battery voltage to terminal No. 2 at power window motor. (Scheme 11) Power window motor should operate. When polarity is reversed, power window motor should operate in opposite direction. If power window motor does not operate as described or is noisy, replace power window motor.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: POWER WINDOW MOTOR

Note. On 2-door models, it may be necessary to remove power window motor control module to access window motor rivets. See POWER WINDOW MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (2-DOOR) .