Door locks

[bimmerbum1050]

Hey guys I've got a 95 e36 m3 and when I unlock the door from the drivers side it unlocks that door and the trunk but not the passenger side. The car has been doing this since I bought so I don't know if that's normal or what...the weird this is when I go to the passenger side and unlock the car it unlocks everything? Idk I don't get it lol. Also did these cars come with a remote to unlock them? Any help is appreciated!

[Avec]

Sounds like the lock actuator in the passenger side door is bad. There is a remote to lock/unlock. Check the E36 sub forum to find more information. It is a pretty easy retrofit because most E36 were prewired for security system

[DannysM3]

im having the same exact issue with my 95 m3.. I took it bmw and they charged me 140 to diagnose the problem (which was the actuator) and wanted another 350 to fix it(which I didnt do).. you just have to buy an oem actuator and DIY... theres prob a video on YouTube on how to do it.. thats on my to do list but it actually doesnt bother me that much so im holding off for a little..

[pottsalot]

My guess is the actuator also

[bucs19]

I have the same car, same issue. Never bothered me enough to fix it. I Just reach across and open it from the inside.
It's on the "someday ill get to it" list.

[DannysM3]

I have the same car, same issue. Never bothered me enough to fix it. I Just reach across and open it from the inside.
It's on the "someday ill get to it" list.

same.

[bimmerbum1050]

I have the same car, same issue. Never bothered me enough to fix it. I Just reach across and open it from the inside. It's on the "someday ill get to it" list.

Same but now the door won't unlock from the inside either...so now I'm forced to fix it lol

[bimmerbum1050]

Fixed it. Thanks guys it was a bad actuator.