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> Hi, > This car is great to drive but recently it has just experienced a major > problem with the drivers window.  When opening it, there is a loud noise > like the glass is breaking (a loud metal noise).  But the motor is still > operational. > I have therefore just left the window half open and tried to see if the > glass is loose and I can move it out of the socket in the left frame.  Is > this a design problem or do I need to take it to the dealer and pay a > fortune ? > Any help much appreciated

I had the same problem on my 318i E36 model. But over time it just stopped doing that, when I spoke to the dealer they said some times water goes into the motor and makes the noise till all of it has dried up. I dont belive them though!

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Hi, This car is great to drive but recently it has just experienced a major problem with the drivers window.  When opening it, there is a loud noise like the glass is breaking (a loud metal noise).  But the motor is still operational. I have therefore just left the window half open and tried to see if the glass is loose and I can move it out of the socket in the left frame.  Is this a design problem or do I need to take it to the dealer and pay a fortune ? Any help much appreciated

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