RE:E28 Sunroof Inop, and other elect switches...

["Gilbert, Clark" <Clark_Gilbert@xxxxxxx>]

Pete - 

The window switches are serviceable. Take them out, pry them apart, and
shine up the contacts with an emory board or fine sandpaper. They will
work great after that. Or, pop down to the parts desk and pay $35 per
switch. But I'm too cheap for that. Were the BMW engineers thinking on
the E28, "let's save money on the front suspension and brakes so we can
really invest in the window switches, that's where enthusiasts really
want performance."?

Clark
87 535is
137005

	Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:29:10 -0400
	From: "Peter S.Confar" <chacocanyon@domain.elided>
	Subject: E28 Sunroof Inop, and other elect switches...

	Hi:
	I have an 88 535is.  Recently, the sunroof will not open.
Additionally, the
	passenger window is off/on as it goes up like the electrical
contact is
	questionable.  The sunroof has exibited these symptoms
previously, for short
	periods of time, and then the sunroof works again.  It has not
worked for
	awhile now.  Do you think the switch contacts may be corroded,
or the the
	motor contacts are questionable, or any other possiblities?
	Thanks for any experiences or thoughts.
	Pete Confar
	Columbus, Ohio

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