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BMW iX1 Power Windows Dead: Regulator Failure Fix Needed
Power windows malfunction
Fault stored
4 comment(s)
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to know it was the battery system causing the trouble. I'm definitely going to look for a garage that knows their way around electric BMWs. By the way, do you remember roughly how much you ended up paying for the whole thing? Also, has everything been working smoothly since the repair, or have you noticed any other quirks?
Hey again! Happy to give you an update! After getting my iX3 fixed, I can tell you it cost me 290 € for the battery system work, which honestly wasn't as bad as I was expecting for a BMW repair. The good news is that everything's been working perfectly since then, all windows are responding smoothly, and that annoying window regulator initialization error is completely gone. The technicians really knew what they were doing with the electric systems. It's been about a month now, and I haven't noticed any other weird quirks or issues. The windows go up and down like they should, and the battery management system is running like a charm. Definitely worth getting it sorted by professionals who understand these electric models. I totally get why you were asking about the cost, these repairs can be nerve-wracking when you don't know what to expect. But I'd say I got good value for what I paid, especially considering it fixed both the window issue and some other small electrical quirks I didn't even realize I had! Let me know how it goes with your repair!
Thanks a lot for all the detailed info! I actually went ahead and got my iX1 fixed yesterday. The whole experience turned out way better than I expected. Found a certified electric vehicle specialist who really knew their stuff. Funny enough, my issue was pretty similar to yours, the battery management system needed a reset and recalibration. The total came to about 320 € which included a full system diagnostic. They had my car ready in just a few hours, and I've got to say, it's running like new now. The windows are working perfectly, and they even caught and fixed a small charging port issue I hadn't noticed. Really glad I asked here first, saved me from going back to my old mechanic who probably would've been scratching their head over this one. These electric BMWs definitely need someone who knows what they're doing! Thanks again for helping me avoid a potential headache with this repair.
Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2020 BMW iX3 last month. Initially thought it was just the battery, but turned out the main battery system needed recalibration and initialization. The window regulator system in electric BMWs is directly connected to the main battery management system. Had this fixed at the garage, they had to perform a complete power system reset and reprogram the window regulators. The job took about 4-5 hours because they needed to run multiple diagnostic cycles. It wasn't a major repair, but definitely required specialized knowledge for electric vehicles. The symptom was exactly like yours, all windows stopped responding at once. In my case, they also had to update the vehicle's software, which resolved some other minor electrical glitches I hadn't even noticed before. Just make sure whoever works on it has experience with electric BMWs specifically. These aren't your regular window regulator issues like in conventional cars. Best of luck!