E36 window and lock acting up

The drivers remote locking and window motor both seem to be acting up on
our 1997 323i 4 door saloon. The lock mostly doesn't unlock (remotely)
and window is starting to scrap or grind. My partner described it as
falling apart and nearly stopping, but sounds like some minor scratching
inside to me, motor feels strong.

Will have a more detailed look tonight and check inside the door, any clues?

--
Tony

No help on the door - my remote / lock has been intermittent for
years. It seems the closer I get to the car the more likely it will
work - but putting a new battery in doesn't improve the odds of it
working. Dunno on this one.

When the windows squeak going up / down I spray them (both inside and
out) with the silicon spray that leaves a white residue behind. Send
them up / down many times and the noise reduces. Then I clean with
windows and hope for the best. The drivers side window has a clunk
when it is going down and I was told it was the white neoprene guides
inside. Both too costly for me to deal with so I put up with the
problems.

Dave

On Nov 25, 11:18 am, Tony wrote:
> The drivers remote locking and window motor both seem to be acting up on
> our 1997 323i 4 door saloon.  The lock mostly doesn't unlock (remotely)
> and window is starting to scrap or grind.  My partner described it as
> falling apart and nearly stopping, but sounds like some minor scratching
> inside to me, motor feels strong.
>
> Will have a more detailed look tonight and check inside the door, any clues?
>
> --
> Tony