July 8, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Let us know how it goes. Very nice of you to take the time and make such an extraordinary effort to document this procedure. As mentioned by another user below, he has heard this is a software issue. On re-install, pull the electrical connection to the inside of the door so it is not disconnected by the window when it is slid in. Unfortunately, genuine window regulators can cost an arm and a leg and many other alternatives are built with questionable quality. It's like the threads only loosen but don't remove. I notice that mechanism is different before 2007.
Try fixing the door lock actuator. This article applies to the 1st Gen Mini. Step 15: Remove 1 20 Torx screw that attaches the motor assembly to the rail. I got extra leverage by sleeving the allen key with a long piece of pipe. July 11, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You shouldn't have to.
This was confirmed by a Mini dealer parts department. Using a 10mm socket, move the bolts on the front and rear of the door until you can get a piece of paper to just slide in and out of the gap between the window and seal. The clip has a hook on the top edge and a tension clip on the bottom. Cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon. Loosen, but don't remove, the four 20 screws that hold the motor to the cable assembly. If the issue is from your window regulator, then you should hear the power window motor trying to move the window, but nothing happens. The special tool is a life saver.
Try fixing the door lock actuator. Give our parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799 - Nick at Pelican Parts bhaggen Comments: What about the rear regulator on an 06 convertible? November 12, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Glass can be scratched with metal, sand, or sometimes the wrong ice scraper. Set the glass aside in a safe place for the time being. July 13, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Ok, it may be jammed. The window seems to have a really hard time getting back up or even down sometimes like there is something rubbing really hard on it and i can't figure it out : February 19, 2013 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Double check to see if the window is properly aligned and inserted into the window seal and guide.
Posted in our forum by a customer - reprinted with permission. Looking forward to my next breakdown just to order another part from you. It's important to get a personalized quote that is based on your location, the make, year and model of your car. Step 2 — Remove the door glass The door glass is held in place by two nylon sprockets that are located by the regulator up in the door cavity. You'll see a series of white plastic clips.
I've done closing the noisy and windy sound the gap just by adjusting the pegs. The motor adapter plate holes should now line up with the holes in the door. Once you are certain it is adjusted properly, you can refit the door panel. We stock nearly all of the common window failure parts including the window regulators, window motors, guides, vapor barriers, clips, and even power window switches. Please check the listings below to ensure you purchase the correct side. July 29, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: no.
Join us in our and ask a question to one of our many automotive experts. The regulator contains the rails that help the window move up and down, and if it collects a lot of grime without enough lubricant, then it may get stuck. Step 4 — Check the power window motor It could be faulty. Test the window to make sure it is working properly. If your car was built after 2004, remove the trim piece by the door handle that you close the door from, then remove the Torx screw under it.
They are available for the following Mini Cooper years: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03, 02. They can help you find the right part. Perhaps it's time to replace your window regulator. The new window regulator will come with two 10mm bolts for the upper connection in the door as well as three new T20 Torx screws for securing the motor to the new gearbox. Should I be replacing the gearbox or regular or could something just worked its way loose? Instead, I just used some adjustable pliers and grabbed the outer jagged rim of the retaining pegs with it.
If it's not the switch or the fuse, it must be the motor, or the regulator in the door. Remove the three T20 Torx screws and remove both the upper frame and the window motor See and. April 17, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You will have to find the source of the rattle. Owning a Mini was a good choice, now maintaining it in top condition is a great choice! First, pop off the trim piece around the door handle, then remove the small trim piece by the edge of the door panel, which covers the Torx screw holding the door panel in place. Set the light aside See.