Door lock actuator?

[m3f_Dreams190]

My passenger side door lock decided to stop working with my keyless/alarm system. Wont lock or unlock with the button on the console. Still works manually with the key. Any common failures/problems that I don't know about?

[m3f_fitchesbass]

Sounds like door actuator to me... I have to replace mine too.

[m3f_baltimoreM3]

Sounds like door actuator to me... I have to replace mine too.

Ditto.



Pelican parts and 1 hour of labor

[m3f_Dreams190]

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/cata..._pg1.htm#item7


Do I need the whole door lock mechanism!?

[m3f_fitchesbass]

this is what you need.


http://catalog.worldpac.com/zygmunt/...mmerparts.com/

[m3f_JohnDojah]

Sounds like door actuator to me... I have to replace mine too.

me too

[m3f_Dreams190]

Derek, if you havent ordered one yet, pelican parts has it for $64

[m3f_kiamxsquid]

My door won't open electronically or by inserting the key... Does that mean there are other problems besides the actuator? or can having a bad actuator alone make it so that you can't unlock the door by inserting the key?

[m3f_Zoomzoom951]

Its the actuator happened to my pass door 2 years ago.

[m3f_RT Cockburn]

If the actuator is bad, you should still be able to open the door manually with the key. Does it unlock/lock with the center lock button inside the car?

[m3f_kiamxsquid]

It locks with the button on the key and with the central button, but it doesn't unlock with anything, including inserting the key and turning it manually. So I'm wondering if there is something about having a bad actuator that makes you unable to unlock it manually.

[m3f_kokgo20]

How can i take it out the door, i took it off but do i have to remove the window mechanism ?

[m3f_Sliquepimp]

If the actuator is bad, you should still be able to open the door manually with the key. Does it unlock/lock with the center lock button inside the car?

Not exactly true. If the actuator is worn bad enough, it prevents the key from engaging far enough to unlock the door. I just went through it myself. To the OP, fix those things now before they get any worse.

[m3f_Sliquepimp]

How can i take it out the door, i took it off but do i have to remove the window mechanism ?

No. Once the door panel is off, roll the window all the way back up. You can pop/wiggle it out.

[m3f_Zuletzt]

It's easier if the window mechanism is out but that's more work than necessary. It'll be cramped but it's def doable. I plan on replacing mine this spring and I'll probably remove everything.