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Power Windows: Other BMW 7 series E38 facelift

Windows ~166 words

3-SERIES EXCEPT SEDAN

ComponentLocation
Body Electronic Control Module (ZKE IV)Behind Glove Box
Power Window MotorsBehind Door Panels
Power Window Motor Control ModulesAttached To Power Window Motors
Power Window SwitchOn Center Console
Relay Module (Exc. M Coupe/Roadster & Z3)Behind Glove Box

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (3-SERIES EXCEPT SEDAN)

3-SERIES SEDAN

ComponentLocation
General Module Control UnitBehind Glove Box
Power Window MotorsBehind Door Panels
Power Window SwitchOn Center Console

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (3-SERIES SEDAN)

5-SERIES & 7-SERIES

ComponentLocation
General Control Module UnitBehind Glove Box
Power Window MotorsBehind Door Panels
Power Window SwitchesOn Door Panels

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (5-SERIES & 7-SERIES)

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 battery voltage to terminal No. 1 and ground terminal No. 2 at power window motor 2-pin connector. 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.

POWER WINDOW SWITCH

Note. Clips can hang up on door panel, making it difficult to remove and possibly damage door panel.