To fix the sunroom in your BMW E46, you will need a new motor. The delicate parts in the OEM one are not serviceable. Drivers can really mess up the functionality by trying to perform a DIY repair. The glass not going up and down is a clear sign that the motor assembly is not working. Auto Pros USA sells a cheap BMW sunroof motor for E46 cars online.
Cause of Series 3 Window Failure
BMW built its 3 series cars with luxury in mind. There are a lot of good electronics in these vehicles. The best of the best parts sometimes still fail. The main cause of a sunroof failing is because water becomes trapped in the housing. The seals around the glass can deteriorate in high temperatures. This allows moisture to enter into the interior.
People try all sorts of things to keep water from flowing in. Putting a towel there is never a good idea. Silicone that is installed will only last for so long. Dealerships generally have automotive epoxy that has a much stronger hold. This is what should be used to prevent such a problem from happening again.
E46 Complete Sunroof and Parts
We not only sell a replacement BMW motor, we can sell you the entire interior parts section. The guide that allows the window to travel might be damaged. This is in stock and ready to ship too. Using our website as a place to research a problem and find a used part is smart. There are aftermarket companies like Cardone and ACDelco, but these are expensive.
The original BMW factory parts for an E46 car are what we provide. All of this comes from cars that are in our own lot or sitting in a junk yard. The procedure for removal is closely followed to guarantee nothing is disturbed. The extraction of the parts including the sunroof glass is performed by a person with experience.
Used BMW Sunroof Motors
Call them preowned or even second hand. The name is not important. What is important is that we can ship you one of the units we have. These are factory originals that are inspected and cleaned. It is our priority to offer good replacement car parts at lower prices. The fact that a warranty is included helps most people decide to buy.
The BMW 3 cars are not the only model that we retail parts for through this website. Go into our parts locator and find what you need. You will be shown your price. It will likely include our best discount. A charge for freight if applicable is also presented. We do price match most of the time if we are not the lowest around.
