E46 Door Lock Actuator

However when unlocking the doors in either way the passenger door does not unlock.

E46 door lock actuator. I have a bmw e46 316i saloon 2000 model. The problem is that i cant open the central locking doors with the key remote control. How to remove and replace front door lock actuator on bmw e90 e91 e92 e93 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i 335i 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d 335d 325xi 328xi i. This was done on my 330ci clubsport.

This item bmw e46 01 06 coupe door lock actuator left front. Original video i watched. Hope it s informative enough. I finally got the think cracked open.

My attempt to show how to replace a door actuator on a bmw e46. I can only access the car by opening the drivers side door with the key. A premium door lock repair kit replacement for bmw e46 series 320i 323i 325ci 328i 330i 2001 2006 front left or right 7 pc set. When locking the car with the key fob or the center console button all doors lock just fine.

One of the motors is for the double lock and one is for the single lock. The central locking button by the hazard light switch in the car also does not open the central locking either. I will be replacing the passenger side actuator soon. Labwork new front left integrated door lock actuator 51217011247 for bmw e46 325 330ci.

A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door. I haven t figured out which is which yet. When i cannot unlock or open the passenger side door i get in the car close my door start the car and press the central lock button a few times until i hear the driver side door lock unlock. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.

I then pull the passenger door handle and it now magically unlocks and opens the door. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. E46 door lock actuator replacement sorry it s not done so skip to the bottom of this page for diys that i ve found on the various bmw forums.