BMW 318i SE (E46) Electric window problem

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

"Sharma" wrote in message

 > 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!