Anti Trap Window Failure - XBimmers

MattUK · 10-26-2012, 04:00 PM

Combined with my tyre pressure warning message yesterday, I am also getting a message that the anti trap system on the Windows has failed.

Anyone had this before?

I've always thought that the front windows power up too slowly anyway

welkerbrads · 10-26-2012, 08:14 PM

Yes, I just had mine repaired. It was the window regulator going out on the front passenger side. Covered under warranty.

dandanio · 10-26-2012, 10:27 PM

or just a miscalibration. Either way, simple fix.

daninny · 10-26-2012, 10:44 PM

I may be off on the description, but try the following. With the door closed, open both front windows at the same time and hold the buttons past the point of complete opening for a few seconds. Then close both at the same time and hold closed for a few seconds. I watched as the service guy did this when my programming went out when they changed my headlight sensor. If this doesn't work, just bring it to the dealer - it's literally a 10 second fix.

sfax · 10-27-2012, 05:03 AM

I've seen a few reports of various problems with electric windows and quite a few people had the regulator replaced. Some examples here.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604367

Haven't seen the specific anti-trap message you're getting on the forum before though

MattUK · 10-27-2012, 01:02 PM

Tried the reset routine, but that made no difference.. not something im bothered about a visit for until the service is due i think

daninny · 10-27-2012, 05:04 PM

I probably missed something while the guy was doing the reset. Anyway, it's literally a 10 second fix. Where we are, you can just show up and they'll fix it right away. Not sure how far you're from the dealer, though (mine's only 10 minutes away).

10-26-2012, 04:00 PM	#1
MattUK Captain Unsensible Drives: 2011 X3 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Anti Trap Window Failure Combined with my tyre pressure warning message yesterday, I am also getting a message that the anti trap system on the Windows has failed. Anyone had this before? I've always thought that the front windows power up too slowly anyway
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sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,791 iTrader: (0)	I've seen a few reports of various problems with electric windows and quite a few people had the regulator replaced. Some examples here. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604367 Haven't seen the specific anti-trap message you're getting on the forum before though __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

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10-26-2012, 08:14 PM	#2
welkerbrads Private First Class Drives: 08 alpine white 328i, 2011 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I just had mine repaired. It was the window regulator going out on the front passenger side. Covered under warranty.

10-26-2012, 10:27 PM	#3
dandanio The one that drives! Drives: 11 x3 35i/09 Jetta TDI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	or just a miscalibration. Either way, simple fix.

10-26-2012, 10:44 PM	#4
daninny Enlisted Member Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I may be off on the description, but try the following. With the door closed, open both front windows at the same time and hold the buttons past the point of complete opening for a few seconds. Then close both at the same time and hold closed for a few seconds. I watched as the service guy did this when my programming went out when they changed my headlight sensor. If this doesn't work, just bring it to the dealer - it's literally a 10 second fix.

10-27-2012, 01:02 PM	#6
MattUK Captain Unsensible Drives: 2011 X3 3.0D MSport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	Tried the reset routine, but that made no difference.. not something im bothered about a visit for until the service is due i think

10-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#7
daninny Enlisted Member Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	I probably missed something while the guy was doing the reset. Anyway, it's literally a 10 second fix. Where we are, you can just show up and they'll fix it right away. Not sure how far you're from the dealer, though (mine's only 10 minutes away).