Fixing a DEAD Mini Cooper R50 Power Window! (Free Motor Fix + 3D Printed Tool)

Is your Mini Cooper R50 power window completely dead? Before you spend money on an expensive replacement window motor or regulator, watch this step-by-step DIY repair guide! In this video, I diagnose a completely stuck electric window motor on a Mini R50 and fix it without buying any new parts. The main culprit? Stuck carbon brushes in the motor assembly causing the window to stop responding. I'll show you the entire repair process from start to finish, including a unique 3D-printed tool to tighten the special window glass bolts upon reinstallation! 🛠️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 - Mini Cooper R50 dead window problem 1:22 - Removing the door card / door panel 1:50 - Motor location 2:32 - The "hand punch" trick to test stuck brushes 3:25 - Removing the window glass safely 6:12 - Removing window mechanism 14:18 - How to open the electric motor & clean the rotor contacts 23:55 - Releasing cable tension & cleaning the window sliders 29:02 - Re-greasing the mechanism for smooth operation 7:45 - Reassembling the window motor and regulator 30:45 - Reinstalling the mechanism into the door 32:25 - Using a custom 3D-printed wrench for the glass bolts! 33:25 - Testing the final working window If your window is stuck up, stuck down, or making a clicking noise, this deep-dive cleaning and maintenance tutorial will save you a ton of cash. Unleash your inner mechanic, hit that SUBSCRIBE button for more Mini Cooper DIY fixes, and leave a comment if you want the link to the 3D-printed wrench file! #MiniCooper #MiniR50 #PowerWindowFix #WindowMotorRepair #DIYCarRepair #CarMaintenance #3DPrinting