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2001 Z3 6-cyl. Sun's finally coming out and the fob will lift and lower lock posts - therefore there's power - but when door's unlocked the handle doesn't engage and so door won't open. Both sides. Anybody know what's up?
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my 96 seems to know if the doors were locked from the inside or outside, and the door must be opened from the same way it was locked. if i reach in through the open top and lock the doors, the outside handle won't open the door when i come back. i have to reach in and unlock from the inside. this is a very low optioned car, no fob
Thin Air
Sometimes the catch won't release and needs to be lubed. Try lifting on the door while trying to open it.
See if this thread sounds like your issue - https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...r+won%27t+open
2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Black Soft Top, Steel Gray Metailic Hard Top, TC Kline Double Adj Shocks with H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C Wheels. Looking for a new home.
2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Prem Pkg, Driver Assistance Pkg
2023 X5 M50, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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Push kinda against the door and up while you pull and it might release. Mine had a similar issue and that was it. Some white lithium or other good grease for door hinges should eliminate the issue. Dont use WD40 or Pb blaster, thats what I did the first time and it worked but doesn't last long
Thin Air
If this works to open the door, you also need to put a bit of white lithium grease on the door catch. Also check to make sure the plastic is still on the car side of the catch.Originally Posted by ihm96
2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Black Soft Top, Steel Gray Metailic Hard Top, TC Kline Double Adj Shocks with H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C Wheels. Looking for a new home.
2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Prem Pkg, Driver Assistance Pkg
2023 X5 M50, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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Thanks so much, folks! I'm in. I owe you a beer.
Thin Air
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2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Black Soft Top, Steel Gray Metailic Hard Top, TC Kline Double Adj Shocks with H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C Wheels. Looking for a new home.
2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Prem Pkg, Driver Assistance Pkg
2023 X5 M50, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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Isnt it the best feeling when a dreaded issue is such a simple fix?
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I wonder how many millions this forum has saved the collective member group in repair costs?
This is nice thread to read.
Dan "PbFut" Rose
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