Strange issue with my front windows

Torqu3 · 10-19-2016, 08:02 PM

So I've had this car 2 months now and this issue is starting to get really annoying. I have one touch up and down windows. The rear windows do one touch up and one touch down with no issues. However, my front windows(both driver and passenger side) only do one touch down. They will not roll all the way up with one touch, but they will roll all he way down with one touch.

I've tested the Anti-trap function by putting a pen between the glass and frame, rolled the window up, it hit the pen, stopped, and rolled about 2/3rds of the way down. I don't know what else to do.

I've tried doing the window reset I see floating around the internet, but all that does is make the windows stop working for awhile. Like after I roll the windows up and down a few times and hold the buttons between, the windows will roll up, but will not roll down and I let the car set about 10 minutes and then they work again.

I'm at a complete loss as to what to do now, and want to avoid taking it into a shop if at all possible. Any ideas?

CvilleBill · 10-19-2016, 08:34 PM

Sounds like An FRM module issue. Mine did that before finally giving up completely after trying to reset the module. I think BMW has a recall on the modules.
Personally, I would live with it until it gets worse, or you could try to have your dealer recall it.

When I fried mine the car was not able to be driven. I had no brake lights, turn signals, or door locks.

Torqu3 · 10-19-2016, 09:25 PM

I suppose it could be an issue like that. I'll see what my dealership thinks.
Thanks!

Mik325tds · 10-20-2016, 10:51 AM

Have you tried denormalizing the windows with Ediabas and then relearn the endstops?

Torqu3 · 10-20-2016, 10:56 AM

Negative because I don't have EDIABAS. I was considering getting it for various maintenance issues but have no clue where to start, what cable to get and where to get the software. Do you know if the Rosstech tool on ECS tuning would work? I was thinking of getting that, but EDIABAS may be better. I have no idea.

Puerto Rican 335d · 10-20-2016, 10:58 AM

had the same issue its the module at a tune of $350 out of warranty

Torqu3 · 10-20-2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

had the same issue its the module at a tune of $350 out of warranty

Do you mean the footwell module? Isn't that covered by BMW anyways since they know it's faulty?

Puerto Rican 335d · 10-25-2016, 08:46 AM

Torqu3

my mechanic told me the module, cant specifically tell you which one(was over 2 yrs ago), BMW would not warranty it cause according to them i had European configuration that was not in accordance to BMWUSA (my friend from MGT had put in some Euro mods on my car which included the window configuration, that's why BMW would not give me warranty, LOL)

Torqu3 · 10-25-2016, 09:21 AM

Interesting. I guess I can live with it for now. Maybe if BMW will cover it I'll go for it. Thanks!

335dlci · 10-25-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Puerto Rican 335d

Torqu3

my mechanic told me the module, cant specifically tell you which one(was over 2 yrs ago), BMW would not warranty it cause according to them i had European configuration that was not in accordance to BMWUSA (my friend from MGT had put in some Euro mods on my car which included the window configuration, that's why BMW would not give me warranty, LOL)

It was probably your scoops

Puerto Rican 335d · 10-26-2016, 10:48 AM

335dlci you aint shit jajajajajajajaj

10-19-2016, 08:02 PM	#1
Torqu3 Major 331 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	Strange issue with my front windows So I've had this car 2 months now and this issue is starting to get really annoying. I have one touch up and down windows. The rear windows do one touch up and one touch down with no issues. However, my front windows(both driver and passenger side) only do one touch down. They will not roll all the way up with one touch, but they will roll all he way down with one touch. I've tested the Anti-trap function by putting a pen between the glass and frame, rolled the window up, it hit the pen, stopped, and rolled about 2/3rds of the way down. I don't know what else to do. I've tried doing the window reset I see floating around the internet, but all that does is make the windows stop working for awhile. Like after I roll the windows up and down a few times and hold the buttons between, the windows will roll up, but will not roll down and I let the car set about 10 minutes and then they work again. I'm at a complete loss as to what to do now, and want to avoid taking it into a shop if at all possible. Any ideas?
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10-19-2016, 08:34 PM	#2
CvilleBill Private First Class 24 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Va iTrader: (0)	Sounds like An FRM module issue. Mine did that before finally giving up completely after trying to reset the module. I think BMW has a recall on the modules. Personally, I would live with it until it gets worse, or you could try to have your dealer recall it. When I fried mine the car was not able to be driven. I had no brake lights, turn signals, or door locks. Last edited by CvilleBill; 10-19-2016 at 08:37 PM.. Reason: More info
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Torqu3 Major 331 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	I suppose it could be an issue like that. I'll see what my dealership thinks. Thanks!
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10-20-2016, 10:51 AM	#4
Mik325tds Major 809 Rep 1,192 Posts Drives: 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Greater Detroit iTrader: (0)	Have you tried denormalizing the windows with Ediabas and then relearn the endstops?
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10-20-2016, 10:56 AM	#5
Torqu3 Major 331 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	Negative because I don't have EDIABAS. I was considering getting it for various maintenance issues but have no clue where to start, what cable to get and where to get the software. Do you know if the Rosstech tool on ECS tuning would work? I was thinking of getting that, but EDIABAS may be better. I have no idea.
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	had the same issue its the module at a tune of $350 out of warranty __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	Torqu3 my mechanic told me the module, cant specifically tell you which one(was over 2 yrs ago), BMW would not warranty it cause according to them i had European configuration that was not in accordance to BMWUSA (my friend from MGT had put in some Euro mods on my car which included the window configuration, that's why BMW would not give me warranty, LOL) __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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10-25-2016, 09:21 AM	#9
Torqu3 Major 331 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Centralish Texas iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I guess I can live with it for now. Maybe if BMW will cover it I'll go for it. Thanks!
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Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	335dlci you aint shit jajajajajajajaj __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
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