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E46 window regulator replacement cost

All E46 models (body)

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Symptoms

  • Window drops into the door or won't go up
  • Grinding, clicking or popping from the door when the window moves
  • Window moves crooked or slowly
  • Motor runs but the glass doesn't move

Which cars are affected

1999–2006 E46 sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon. Front regulators fail most often.

E46 3 Series 1999–2006

The plastic guides and cables in the regulator wear out. Shops usually replace the regulator and reuse the motor if it still works. We haven't found enough verifiable public prices for this job yet, so none are shown.

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Repair: E46 window regulator replacement

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