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    Doors not unlocking

    Been trying to unlock my passenger doors but no luck. Tried the following

    Central locking button beside hazards
    With the key, but the trunk works
    Double pulling on the handles.
    -Double twisting to unlock on the drivers side but i can hear more than just the driver door locking

    Any idea what it could be?






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    Lock actuator.

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    Quote Originally Posted by curry View Post
    Lock actuator.
    So i would have to replace all three?


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    I have a convertible so only two doors. When I bought it the passenger door could only be unlocked from inside. The lock actuator part was responsible. When I replaced it all of the ways to unlock it now worked. Just thought you're situation sounded similar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by curry View Post
    I have a convertible so only two doors. When I bought it the passenger door could only be unlocked from inside. The lock actuator part was responsible. When I replaced it all of the ways to unlock it now worked. Just thought you're situation sounded similar.
    But in my case, i cant unlock it from inside. Tried all passenger doors and still nothing. Oh and when i lock the doors with the key, it was only locking the driver side, not all of them. Im gnna check the fuses right now


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    Is there any way i can unlock the doors manually?


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    finally getting some time to work on my car. I have decided to replace the GM5 but at the same time i was also wondering if i would have to reprogram it or would it be just a plug n play?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Assassin27 View Post
    Is there any way i can unlock the doors manually?
    No.

    From page 31 of the Owners Manual:

    Never lock the doors when leaving passengers in the vehicle, as they would then be unable to open the door from the inside.

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    I'm also having the same problem with my 328i does anyone know how much the lock actuators are and should I go for a new one or from a parts car

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    Just found out and i dont need to reprogram it.

    Quote Originally Posted by hoon4life View Post
    I'm also having the same problem with my 328i does anyone know how much the lock actuators are and should I go for a new one or from a parts car
    Do you know if it is the lock actuators? if its just one of or two of them not locking then most likely the actuators. if its all the locks and you can only unlock the drivers side manually then most likely the gm5 module

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    When my door locks starting acting up, I sprayed some lithium grease into the lock mechanism and dripped some on to the posts. Been fine ever since.

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    Here is a web site for repair of GM5 module: https://bmwgm5.com/bmwgm5/
    Be sure to read everything carefully. He has very detailed information/instructions on this site.

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