07-31-2019, 07:25 AM | #1 |
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Can the Soft Close feature be disabled?
So my driver side front soft close has stopped working and is now making a horrible noise every time I close the door. Im sure its the motor but I was hoping that maybe someone has done or knows how to shut the feature off completely. Anyone?
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07-31-2019, 09:15 AM | #2 |
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possibly you can take out the actuator or unplug it?
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07-31-2019, 10:03 AM | #3 |
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I would think that would work although I'm not sure if that would render the locking mechanism inoperable. I guess I could take the cover off and give it a shot. The new motors are like $200 on eBay and quite frankly, I'm not really concerned with the soft close working so I just figure not even fix it if I can just make it close regularly without this horrendous noise after closing.
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07-31-2019, 11:35 AM | #4 |
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Ill try to remember and look at my Protool tonight and see if the coding options are there. I want to say 'yes', but not 100% sure.
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08-01-2019, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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too bad its not the driver side rear door, i have a brand new motor that i would let go for cheap. Was going to replace my motor but i got rid of the car so its just sitting here now.
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Ya that would have been nice considering I just don't wanna spend so much for one right now
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Anyone?
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I have the same issue with my driver side front door but without the noise. Found a mint motor on ebay and got it. Look for a good used one on ebay...
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Mine did the same thing, you can take off your door panel (videos on youtube how to do this)and pull the wiring harness from the motor. It's a bit tricky to do though as you have to do it all by feel unless you pull the entire motor and latch assembly. I am sure there is a fuse that controls the entire system but not sure what it is. I replaced mine which wasn't a bad job, BMW left just enough room to do it without having to take out the window regulator, just loosen it a bit on the bottom. If your decide to replace it, I would stay away from the cheap units, they are knock-offs and don't last long according to reviews. Get a lightly used one off eBay like mentioned above...or open up your wallet...I think I paid close to 400 for mine new.... Last edited by Sophisticated Redneck; 08-05-2019 at 08:18 AM.. |
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Do the motors from the other doors interchange with this door? At least check, and then if yes can move the motor from a door that you rarely use to the driver door.
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All good advice. Thanks guys. Moving one of the motors would be a great fix since let's be honest, the only two doors that get used most of the time are the fronts. I'll have to get in there and see if I can screw with it. I'm mayen I'll take it to my mechanic and see if he can't disable it with his computer.
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whats the part number on the motor (or link)? mine just started acting up and makes a weird noise once in a while
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