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Problem with rear window

BMW 3 Series 2013 saloon 108011 miles
My rear windows doesn't row up only down
EMMA from other 2 years ago  
EM
5 reports 
Abdullah from South Africa a year ago
I have a 325i e92 2007. My front passenger window only goes down and doesn't come back up
shooter from South Africa a year ago
Two front windows don't want to roll up and the dash also duck no lights
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Radio and rear parking sensors stopped working

BMW 3 Series 2009 N43 E91 100000 miles
While driving the radio stopped working. The CD inlet works but the display is black and there is no sound coming from the radio. Later I found out that also the rear parking sensors are not working, but thats probably because i dont hear any sound from the radio. I checked the fusebox behind the glove panel but everything seems fine, no blown fuses. I checked the PDC module in the rear right side of the trunk to check for wiring damages or water/moisture damage, didnt find anything.
I am about to change the radio for a aftermarket carplay system and see what is does.
Does anyone have experience with this or similar issues?
Timdekam from other a year ago  
TI
11 reports 
Radio 330i from United States 10 months ago
I'm having the same issue have you resolved your issue or ay suggestions
Timdekam from other 10 months ago
Yes I have, i changed the radio for an aftermarket car play system, everything works again
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Water leak inside on the back door

BMW 3 Series 2013 Automatic  1640000 miles
When is raining any water in the back door getting water inside and left side it looks the sales no closing properly or maybe though I don’t know
Razvan from Great Britain 10 months ago  
RA
2 reports 
Kidenkinas from other 10 months ago
Take the plastic off your door, each door has this “trap” with adhesive along the edges, if its punctured or sealed poorly theres your problem. Its cheap so get a new one and your leaks are gone, no mold no humidity inside car.
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Wipers don't work

BMW 3 Series 2006 Bmw e46 sedan 32000 miles
Front wipers are not working, I don't know whether its fuse or motor
December from South Africa 6 months ago  
DE
3 reports 
Aryan from other 6 months ago
Try changing the fuse if it doesnt work 9/10 times its the motor but you can check by disconnecting the plug and measure it if it gives 12 volts its the motor
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Limp home mode on.

BMW 3 Series 2007 320i Sedan  142000 miles
Vehicle was standing for about 3 years after it was knocked on the left side front fender and bonnet. It was starting and running but would suddenly cut out and I it always take two cranks to start. About a week ago, I left it idling then it suddenly cut out and when I started it again it went into limp mode with wipers on constantly plus dsc and abs warning lights on cluster. Fuses are good and there's power to the DME. please assist been battling. Thanks
Kumi from South Africa 2 years ago  
KU
2 reports 
Randy’s N54 from United States 2 years ago
I’d recommend any water leaks due to the nature of the car sitting for 3 years . Check the line of the gasoline.
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Window / electrical annoying

BMW 3 Series 2007 Saloon 160000 miles
Originally went to garage for a service and to fix my drivers door lock, it would make a big crackling noise everytime it would lock.
Told it was the door actuator

Replaced.
Took it from the garage got home unplugged the key fob
Got out all the windows came down. Ignition on, put the windows up except the rear drivers side didn’t go up waited a while and it went back up but everytime I go to get out the car they keep going down. Very annoying and car won’t actually lock.

Going back to the garage tomorrow with wet seats 🤣 but would like to know what people’s thoughts are?

I did take out the 3 window fuses. rear windows don’t come down now but front two still do.
Will keep you guys updated and add a video tomorrow maybe
LiamOfLittlePatience from Great Britain 2 years ago  
LI
6 reports 
Maicon from other a year ago
Problemas no módulo do vidro, o meu foi o mesmo problema
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The windshield wipers don't work.

BMW 3 Series 2006 E91 4999999 miles
The windshield wipers don't work.
Rami from Hungary 3 months ago  
RA
1 report 

Windshield wiper motor

BMW 3 Series 2018 Touring 137944 miles
Replaced windshield wiper motor. Still not working any known errors? on f31
Lillemym from Norway 3 months ago  
LI

Looking for fuse controls the trunk release button?

BMW 3 Series 2011 Convertible 328i 99000 miles
Lost power to trunk lid release unit.
Jima from United States 5 months ago  
JI
2 reports 

Heater problem

BMW 3 Series 2006 325i 3.0L  223753 miles
I can’t get my heater to work , I replaced the heater control valve, did a antifreeze and back flush haven’t tried replacing the blower motor, blend door or heater core wanted to see what tips I can get before I start replacing the rest:
Kamrynn from United States 6 months ago  
KA
5 reports 

Heat stops ,only get heat when setting is at 28 degrees

BMW 3 Series 2016 Bmwx3 28I xdrive 113000 miles
When turning digital heat dial from 28 to 27 degrees,damper door slams open and cold air fills the cab.
Ronie from Canada 8 months ago  
RO

Key fob will open car but won’t start car

BMW 3 Series 2021 330 I drive 31500 miles
Can’t start car with the key fob, it will open the car doors but the car will not start with fob and also with spare fob same issue.
Sandi from United States a year ago  
SA
2 reports 

Ambient lighting issue driver side not working

BMW 3 Series 2019 320d x drive 30000 miles
The driver door ambient lighting and rear door on the right not working. Other side working fine. Any ideas please. Done 30 second reset on idrive nothing also checked the ambient lighting is turned on. Not sure if there's a fuse that is blown i understand the fuse box is under the passenger side but not sure which fuse it is?
Har66 from Great Britain a year ago  
HA

Trunk won't open with key fob

BMW 3 Series 2007 328i drive 170000 miles
My trunk won't open with my key or the button in side the car just with the key
Vanessa408 from United States a year ago  
VA
6 reports 

Driver window

BMW 3 Series 2020 2.0L Sedan 45240 miles
The driver's window doesn't open.
lepia3000 from United States a year ago  
LE
11 reports 

Doesn't unlock the 3 passenger doors

BMW 3 Series 2009 318 i 388888 miles
Locking and unlocked system
Bro Bee from South Africa a year ago  
BR
5 reports 

Driver side rear window not working

BMW 3 Series 2009 Convertible 330i manual  101000 miles
I need a copy of the fuse box diagram as I have a problem with my rear drivers side electric window. Not functioning, all the other windows are working correctly. Tia
Fiercemongreldog from Great Britain a year ago  
FI
2 reports 

The car is on and all off a sudden the headlights wiper and Ac blower

BMW 3 Series 2013 2013 320d  24000 miles
The car is on and all off a sudden the headlights wiper and Ac blower Starts to work automatically I can’t turn off any of them and even after I turn the car off the Ac blower remains on could someone help me
Dheveish from India a year ago  
DH

Front door lock

BMW 3 Series 2016 320d 30000 miles
Front door doesn’t look when the lock button is pressed
Sanj from India a year ago  
SA
9 reports 

Rear windows not operating

BMW 3 Series 2013 luxuryline 85000 miles
Rear windows, rear boot switch, reverse sensors are not working in my 2013 bmw 320d F30 Luxuryline
Shrikanth Rashinkar from India a year ago  
SH

Front passenger window only goes down, does not go back up

BMW 3 Series 2007 Coupe 150000 miles
I have a 325i 2007 e92. Ever since I had issues with my alternator I now have issues with my front passenger window even after Having the alternator replaced. The window only goes down but doe ls not come back up.
Abdullah from South Africa a year ago  
AB

heated mirror \ mirror defogger not working

BMW 3 Series 2000 Sedan, manual 300000 miles
My heated mirrors are not woring, what fuse is linked to those? and do i need to press a button or something?

Its a bme e46 (3 series YOM 2000)
Marino from other 2 years ago  
MA
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