Door Lock Actuator Replacement DIY BMW E46

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • In this video I show you how to replace your door lock actuator on your BMW E46
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  • @ShopLifeTV
    @ShopLifeTV  5 лет назад +11

    Here are the links for the parts from ECS Tuning. If I have helped you out, help me out by buying from the affiliate link down below. Thanks!
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    • @jaylin9316
      @jaylin9316 5 лет назад

      PLEASE CAN YOU MAKE, HOW TO TAKE OUT THE convertible TOP ON E46

    • @CristianGarcia-ws4nc
      @CristianGarcia-ws4nc 5 лет назад

      I’m having problems with my e46 sedan the reverse light wouldn’t work i don’t know if it’s the reverse switch could you do a video to to replace it? Please

    • @Haze508
      @Haze508 5 лет назад

      I know it sounds silly but I was without reverses lights for years till I realized change the bulbs lol

    • @gvvr5671
      @gvvr5671 4 года назад

      Hello shoplifetv I have looked with enthusiasm at your videos and they have been very helpful. Today my convertible failed me, I put a couple of videos to see if you can help me. thank you.. ruclips.net/video/Yq5OcT8QIWw/видео.html

    • @gvvr5671
      @gvvr5671 4 года назад

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  • @BrianRoediger
    @BrianRoediger Год назад +10

    You all are an absolute GODSEND for BMW owners. Thank you so much for going through all the trouble teaching us how to take care of our aging babies 🙂

  • @MrNicoe36cabrio
    @MrNicoe36cabrio 5 лет назад +35

    An 11 out of 10 guys. The best actuator DIY on an e46 I ever saw. Congrats on that!!

  • @simonyoung5300
    @simonyoung5300 2 года назад +2

    This guy is so clear and articulate with great camera work and editing. Superb!

  • @austrech
    @austrech 4 года назад +8

    The best video i had seen so far about any repair, so detailed and the fact that you mention what tools are needed, isthe part part of all. THANK YOU, honestly the best videos out there!

  • @madaboutcarsandwatches2784
    @madaboutcarsandwatches2784 Год назад +1

    Another good video. I’ve done these a million times but always watch this again to refresh my memory before starting

  • @markdashner8502
    @markdashner8502 5 лет назад +6

    I have my actuator sitting here waiting for a decent day to replace it. I've only found one decent video tutorial up until today. Thanks so much for putting this and your other videos up! Thanks for showing how the pieces disconnected/connected as you went through. Well done and keep them coming!

  • @JMUDoc
    @JMUDoc Год назад +2

    Great video, Jason - some tips from me:
    1. use a couple of drops of superglue to stick the glass-retaining screw to the socket - I lost count of the number of times I dropped those horrible screws!
    2. "lock" the door (while it's open) with a screwdriver, and test the exterior and interior handles before committing to closing the door.
    3. while you have access to the back of the door _handle_ mechanism, DROWN it in WD40 while cycling the handle, then DROWN it in lubricant while cycling the handle; it can seize up in cold weather and leave the door unable to close.

  • @Ch8sing
    @Ch8sing 4 месяца назад

    Once again @shoplifetv coming to save the day! Your video about the blower motor resistor was spot on and help me get my a/c going again in my car for this Texas heat and now I’m having the lock/unlock issue and will use this video 👍🏻

  • @dalepierce3426
    @dalepierce3426 6 месяцев назад

    Wow! Solid video and commentary for each step during the replacement of the actuator. Greatly appreciated!

  • @randybarrientos8457
    @randybarrientos8457 5 лет назад +15

    very detailed and informative DIY as usual . i replaced my passenger side on my E46 M3 before this video has been uploaded. it would have been alot easier if i have seen this video. just take your time and lots of patience. i’m glad i have small hands 😊

    • @morganlingsweiler9813
      @morganlingsweiler9813 5 лет назад

      Randy Barrientos is the m3 pretty similar on the passenger side? Is there a way to mess things up easily? I don't want to mess up the window position or alignment attempting this repair. However, The part is around $200 so labor at a shop could easily make this repair $500+

  • @martinx8348
    @martinx8348 4 года назад

    Bought a cheap 325I touring that needs just about everything fixing . front suspension bushes, Door lock actuator.
    Now just needs air con , oil leaks to be done.
    Thanks for the awesome instructional videos. Keep up the good work.
    Great car, just needs 1000Kg (2000lbs) removing.

  • @harrybatt7462
    @harrybatt7462 4 года назад +1

    Thankyou so much. By far the best videos I've been able to find on this common e46 problem, explaining everything in full detail. Good job my freind. Muchly appreciated!!

  • @johncoss5604
    @johncoss5604 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks great video. I have an 2003 e46 325ci been a great car. The outside door handle cable on the drivers side has broken twice. The first time I took to my mechanic. This video has shown me enough information I think to try the repair myself. Thanks

  • @TheCowgirlNiamh
    @TheCowgirlNiamh 5 лет назад +5

    I have to do mine on my coupe lol I've been putting it off as its the rarely used passenger door. Actuators are not cheap here unfortunately! Nice job as always! Well done xx

  • @danielelble8767
    @danielelble8767 3 года назад

    This video showed me everything I need to know about replacing my actuator on my BMW 325I. Thank you.

  • @xile321
    @xile321 8 месяцев назад

    amazing DYIs as always. Your videos are a lifesaver. My door was frozen this morning so I checked out your video to see what's involved in removing the door actuator. Hopefully, I can get the tumbler unfrozen without having to do this.

  • @you..tube..
    @you..tube.. 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I struggled with this for a long time and could not remove the lock from the door. After this video it was easy :)

  • @missvogue5215
    @missvogue5215 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi there, excellent video your attention to detail is next level. Would you recommend replacing the actuator first or having the GM5 module repaired? Thanks

  • @JellyStyleMaster
    @JellyStyleMaster Год назад +3

    Couple of comments on this. BEfore anyone replaces their actuator, make sure its in fact what is wrong. It could be your GM5, which is your relay board. I went through all the trouble to do the swap and no change.
    The best way to test this, is without taking anything out, unplug the current actuator in your door, and plug it into your new one, see if it actuates up and down before you do the swap. If i had down this, i would have saved the hour and time to do the entire project.
    the GM5 module is in the glovebox, there is a guy with a website that does the repair for 100, its far cheaper correction than a new actuator and the time to install it. Its really important you make 100% sure your actuator is bad, the only way to test it is to unplug it and plug in the new one (without installing), and see if it works, if not, then you know its your GM5 module that need repair.
    ALSO - my 2001 E46 M3 didnt have the same bolts for the window mounting, they were REVERSE TORX bolts and...THEY ARE REVERSE threaded, VERY IMPORTANT to note this.
    Great video if it was in fact the actuator but folks need to know there is two causes for a lock not working situation.

    • @M5JamesE39
      @M5JamesE39 2 дня назад

      My mom's got an '02 330Ci that randomly doesn't wanna work using the remote and apparently the key in the door is hit or miss as well.
      I've plugged in the replacement actuator, the window goes up/down like 1/4" when plugging/unplugging the actuator but ZERO reaction from the actuator when using the key, remote or physical.
      You didn't complete your sentence but I assume if the new actuator isn't reacting at all that I should be looking at repairing the GM instead?

  • @0500412
    @0500412 5 лет назад

    Great and detailed videos you make, I just swapped the doorlock on my wifes e46 touring with help of your video.... and the central locking started working...

  • @danl4222
    @danl4222 4 года назад

    I always learn from your videos Jason. We just bought our 2nd BMW .. a 3.25 coupe .. and the lock cylinder is definitely bad ..nowo i know i need only to remove 1 screw to get is out of there. Hope all is going your way in Carolina. GB you & the Mrs.

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 5 лет назад

    Seriously great teaching video. This isn't an easy one to figure out without a video like this. Thank you!~

  • @FAIRBOY11
    @FAIRBOY11 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video, just replaced mine, lock operates much smoother now, but unfortunately remote still sometimes works sometimes does not, I guess my GM5 is busted, darn it!

  • @DuaneBrant55
    @DuaneBrant55 4 месяца назад

    Video was very useful, thank you for making it.

  • @MANILLEDOLORO
    @MANILLEDOLORO Год назад

    Perfect video,best vidéo for see all about the door lock

  • @jtoddsmith73
    @jtoddsmith73 3 года назад +1

    Great video. I just used this to take me through this job tonight out in my driveway. The only question I have is what's wrong with the 61 people that disliked the video?!?! Thanks for the great content.

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  3 года назад

      lol, thank you for watching glad it helped!

  • @chuckrangel7207
    @chuckrangel7207 4 месяца назад

    Everything about this video is great. Love the close ups of the smaller parts. Only regret is that om my 323ci pre 08/2000 the exterior door handle does not have a cable hook up . Instead it has a solid piece of metal that seems to go up to the door handle. Any one know of a video for that setup?

  • @MrViicc
    @MrViicc 3 года назад +3

    Your videos have been amazing. Thank you for the help! I have a question maybe you can point me in the right direction. I swapped my door cards and now I'm having a bit of issues with my car unlocking. Sometimes it really doesn't want to unlock and I have to crawl in through the window. (if I hold the unlock button the window goes all the way down. Then even pressing the interior button the car doesn't want to unlock the doors, neither does the door handle. Is something stuck? It's not consistent, sometimes its fine, othertimes not so much. Any help is appreciated Thanks

  • @alexdaniel2148
    @alexdaniel2148 3 года назад +1

    What if the door is not opening from the outside and inside after removing the door panel and pulling the cable of the latch manually

  • @missvogue5215
    @missvogue5215 11 месяцев назад

    Hi there, excellent video …. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND replacing the actuator FIRST or having the GM5 module repaired? Thanks

  • @missvogue5215
    @missvogue5215 11 месяцев назад

    Hi there, excellent video …. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND replacing the actuator FIRST or having the GM5 module repaired? Thanks

  • @missvogue5215
    @missvogue5215 11 месяцев назад

    Hi there, excellent video …. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND replacing the actuator FIRST or having the GM5 module repaired? Thanks

  • @brickder3934
    @brickder3934 5 лет назад

    Was planning on doing this job sometime next week. Thanks for the video !

  • @cmartinezg1209
    @cmartinezg1209 4 года назад

    You make it look easy. i have an e46 M3 my passenger lock wont go down its stuck in open so i cant lock my car hope this solves my issue. thanks for this great video very valuable

  • @southflagolf
    @southflagolf Год назад

    Great video but I have one question: I have an 2003 325Ci and when you open the door the window drops down a little to clear the convertible top.
    If I remove the window motor and move the window up and down as in the video how do I make sure the window is indexed correctly when I re-install the motor?
    Thanks

  • @NJProduction_s
    @NJProduction_s 5 месяцев назад

    A QUICK WAY TO BYPASS ALL OF THAT IS TO USE THE KEY. Open up your fab and take the key out and open the door manually. Only for driver side door though.

  • @mehmethussein5048
    @mehmethussein5048 2 года назад

    Your the man love your video

  • @Lay00027
    @Lay00027 4 года назад +1

    Amazing videos and without a doubt, you're my go-to for DIY videos for my E46! You've shown how to replace an actuator for a sedan / wagon but is it the same approach for a coupe? As you know, the window is frameless so would I be better off removing the glass entirely or would I mess up the alignment?

  • @rickjames6260
    @rickjames6260 4 года назад +1

    Hey..I was wondering if this applys at all to changing the whole lock itself..i have a rusted driver door where it meets the quarter panel and bought a whole door from my local junkyard to replace it but im having a hard time putting my original lock for my key in the newer junkyard door..

  • @David-yh5po
    @David-yh5po 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @marcellolunnardibsantos2734
    @marcellolunnardibsantos2734 3 года назад +1

    Very good video, keep up the good work!!!!!

  • @anaskamal8711
    @anaskamal8711 3 года назад

    How are you, my friend, the cabin lights do not work for me when I open the doors. What is the problem? Please tell me and thank you

  • @jongkeunlee
    @jongkeunlee 3 года назад

    Great tutorial clip. But I have an issue. I couldn't open the passenger door to fix since the actuator not working. There is no key whole. Any tip how to open the door? Thanks.

  • @taupuhitoki3438
    @taupuhitoki3438 3 года назад

    Whats complicated with the convertible model as I have the same problem not unlocking on the passenger side (left)

  • @ilqari7131
    @ilqari7131 4 года назад

    Hello 👋 I'm from Azerbaijan, Thanks my friend....

  • @ricardofonseca3997
    @ricardofonseca3997 3 года назад

    Sometimes my locking system do not work properly..
    I push unlock button(blinks 2 times) but doors wont open..
    Is this a symptom of a bad actuator??
    Waiting for ur reply
    Thanks

  • @dannynguyen9074
    @dannynguyen9074 4 года назад +1

    My lock actuator for my driver door went out could I just buy a used door and take there lock actuator? Because for a 2001 330ci it costs $180 for the part. But you could find a used door for $100

  • @dabr5467
    @dabr5467 Год назад

    can the actuator prevent the door from being unlocked even if you use the key?

  • @МихаилЛис-н1б
    @МихаилЛис-н1б 11 месяцев назад

    if central locking doesn't work and there is indicator of open door on the dashboard even if the door is closed that means that lock actuator is dead?

  • @z1ngsz0ng
    @z1ngsz0ng 2 года назад

    Great video. Helped me a lot. Thanks!

  • @commandos55
    @commandos55 Год назад

    Is it possible to remove the actuator without messing with the window regulator?

  • @andrewphillips306
    @andrewphillips306 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you 😎

  • @cristianandressmithdelgado1042
    @cristianandressmithdelgado1042 3 года назад

    Hello How can I do it if the driver's door does not open with the control or with the key? Thanks

  • @juliangoddard7310
    @juliangoddard7310 4 года назад

    Really nicely explained, many thanks.

  • @cgeromi
    @cgeromi 3 года назад

    Great video. I have heard/seen that in a coupe, you can get away with leaving the regulator in, but just unbolting it as well as the window clamp, closest to the actuator. Have you ever tired it that way?

  • @og2644
    @og2644 4 года назад

    Best video im ever saw!!!

  • @MrReniks
    @MrReniks Год назад

    The newer style actuator is plug&play on pre 00's lever style actuator electrical instalation? Thanks!

  • @mamdirar8464
    @mamdirar8464 2 года назад

    I World like to thank you.

  • @sethor_im3336
    @sethor_im3336 Год назад

    My 05 e46 coupe started misbehaving yesterday. The passenger Door Open indicator came on and the window came down 1/4", even though the door was fully closed. I can roll the window down and back up but it will automatically do the 1/4" drop and the Door Open light stays on. It roll down automatically but don’t roll up,have to hold the button to roll up and still come down 1/4.
    Any idea what might be the fault or how to fix it thanks in advance.

  • @dirtyharry6297
    @dirtyharry6297 3 года назад

    I cant open door from inside . Handle feels loose . Any video how to fix it bro

  • @viperocco
    @viperocco 2 года назад

    nice diy and good video work and editing!

  • @ramosc40
    @ramosc40 4 года назад

    You're the man Bro!!!

  • @danzam374
    @danzam374 2 года назад +1

    Hey brother I would really appreciate some knowledge here, would a faulty driver side door lock actuator effect all four doors? That is the problem I am having with my wife’s e46 wagon.All four doors are not wanting to lock/unlock center counsel locking button is also not working? I know battery is good alternator is charging at 14 volts it’s not the immobilizer because the car does start drive, or are all these symptoms GM5 related?

  • @jamiearellano8903
    @jamiearellano8903 5 лет назад

    Thanks for every one of your videos. I have a 325i 2002 with the new electronic fan, new temperature sensor and the problem is that the fan never turns on....please help me.....thanks

  • @ДушанМарковић-ф2ч

    I can't open the door from inside or outside. How can I remove door panel from the inside while door is closed? Its bmw e46 2001 sedan

  • @chuckrangel7207
    @chuckrangel7207 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  2 года назад

      No problem! Hope the lock is working again!

  • @ianwinward2483
    @ianwinward2483 3 года назад

    Excellent helpfull video thankyou very appreciated

  • @MrMogulMoney
    @MrMogulMoney Год назад

    I need help. I removed the handles and cylinders to wrap them. Rear door cylinder is not aligning with screw anymore. Handle is in but cylinder is giving me trouble. Spent hours with no luck. Frustrated

  • @jacquelinepringle3849
    @jacquelinepringle3849 3 года назад

    I have a 2011 bmw f10 just today all my doors are lock and won’t open by remote are manually, can all my door locks go all at once?

  • @wowwowwow185
    @wowwowwow185 Год назад

    what do you do if you cant open the doors from out side or in thinking of breaking window as tried every thing on my Bmw 330ci doors jammed closed nightmare

  • @JoseMMoret
    @JoseMMoret Год назад

    Hi. If you know how fix the trunk window in a bmw e46 wagon.? I replaced the switch and dosent work. Thanks.. Jose

  • @johndunagan2212
    @johndunagan2212 2 года назад

    would this keep your key fob from working ? i just spent $300 0n a new bmw key ..new and old key the fob does not work .what can i do ?

  • @chuckrangel7207
    @chuckrangel7207 2 года назад

    my 2000 323 Ci, the driver door does not work unless I pull up and out excessively hard. The interior latch works good with no problem opening the door.
    Anyone know if this is also due to a faulty actuator?

  • @bubbles3281
    @bubbles3281 4 года назад

    Question would a failing driver door actuator that fails the bring the latch up fully affect the rest of the doors abilities to unlock at all?

  • @likits1999
    @likits1999 4 года назад

    Can you please make a video on a 2008 528i trunk lock actuator not locking?

  • @Eyvazk
    @Eyvazk 2 года назад

    Great video, about to do mine. Quick question- if I want to lower window by connecting back battery, why do I need to hook up back airbag? Video at 11 min. Just wanted to lower window without disassembling the motor

    • @darkoz1692
      @darkoz1692 2 года назад

      If you connect the battery back up with the airbag unplugged, you'll get the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster and it will stay on until you get the code cleared.

  • @kimdotnet8151
    @kimdotnet8151 Год назад

    What do you do when you can’t open the door lol. Luckily my car is someone stripped so I don’t have door panels on.

  • @black328is
    @black328is 5 лет назад +2

    You should have mentioned one other symptom of a bad actuator, coming out to your car and finding the windows and sunroof open. That's why I replaced mine.

    • @danielpislar4401
      @danielpislar4401 5 лет назад

      John Owens yeah my driver side lock has this weird symptom when I lock it it jump up and down rapidly until it finally locks::

  • @googletv9902
    @googletv9902 2 года назад

    Hi! How do we know if the door actuator is bad, or the relais on the gm module is bad?

  • @stevetaylor2842
    @stevetaylor2842 5 лет назад

    Great video! I've got a 2004 325ci,all at one my door open was lit up on driver's side door,my lock would no longer work with my key button.my car thinks my door is ajar I guess?does this sound like I need to replace the actuator?

  • @yojamf
    @yojamf 5 лет назад

    Do a review of your s54 swapped e46 and why you decided to swap

  • @nathanshirey1550
    @nathanshirey1550 4 года назад +1

    any advice for getting an actuator out if neither my interior nor exterior door handles work and the door is shut?

    • @michaelcrossley5661
      @michaelcrossley5661 3 года назад

      I had this happen to the drivers side a couple years ago. I had to pull the panel with the door shut and then cut out part of the metal frame to get to the actuator. I can't remember what I did, I think I had to drill out the actuator to get the door open. My passenger side is doing it now and I'm hoping for an easier process.

    • @joseignaciomartin169
      @joseignaciomartin169 Год назад

      How did you do it at the end? I have the same problem

    • @upjeeper
      @upjeeper Год назад

      @@joseignaciomartin169 i don't remember. in fact, i'm not sure it was the actuator, it may have been one of the controllers. there's a controller about the size and shape of a VHS tape that you can remove and send to a guy in califoria for repair. i did that

  • @keithkirk59
    @keithkirk59 5 лет назад +3

    Can you do a review about the GM5s, I might have issue with mine

    • @N1NT3NDUD3
      @N1NT3NDUD3 5 лет назад

      Same I think

    • @markdashner8502
      @markdashner8502 5 лет назад

      Check out this site: www.bmwgm5.com/bmwgm5/
      I haven't used him yet but elsewhere people say this is the guy to go to if you think you have a GM5 issue. He repairs it for around $100. Just ship it to him and he'll send it back with a quick turnaround time. He wants you to send him an email describing the issue you have and he'll let you know if you need the module fixed.

    • @mers5499
      @mers5499 5 лет назад

      Since the gm5 is a problem on pretty much all e46's i also want him to do a video on it. From what i have found out, its the relays in the module that go bad and you just need to replace them.

  • @bigt8699
    @bigt8699 9 месяцев назад

    Would this be the same on a compact?

  • @zerosocker
    @zerosocker 3 года назад

    Hello, somehow I managed to loose the rod from the actuator after the job was done. Does that mean I have to everything all over again or is there any way to put it back from the outside?
    The reason I don’t want to do everything all over again is because I broke the clip to the airbag and the light came on afterwards. I fixed that but I would prefer not to risk that again...
    If no, is it necessary to remove the airbag? Or is it safe if the battery is disconnected first for 30 minutes and then just let it be there while someone holds it?

  • @jeanhernandez995
    @jeanhernandez995 5 лет назад

    Hey I have a 2002 330I and i did the whole passanger door replacement and followed all steps to your videos but the only problem is the actuator unlocks and locks but doesnt let me open from the outside handle

  • @annaparent7013
    @annaparent7013 Год назад

    FYI FOR COUPE OWNERS!!!
    I have an M3 and the 8mm bolts in the video for holding the window on the regulator are RH THREADED E7 TORX SOCKETS. So righty loosey, lefty tighty lmao

  • @andrewphillips306
    @andrewphillips306 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you 😎

  • @SBrown-ov9lz
    @SBrown-ov9lz 3 года назад

    I understand about the possibility for a GM5 module. ....Question..Can I leave my doors unlocked. Are the door locking just electronic movements to thwart a mechanical actuator, such as a block to mechanical unlock mechanism? In another way, Has BMW provided a way to unlock the car, then start it...in what Order??? I am now leaving my 325xi unlocked...its ok because I got nothing in the car worth value to steal....While sometimes it locks, Now I can no longer Trust locking the car if now it is going to fail...I do not have $500 to replace a GM5 modulator...My A6 went 297K, Volvo's went 350K..The 87 300D, a 6 cylinder., om 603, retired @ years ago 863K albeit, one aluminum head replacement. MB 124, were the greatest Mercedes Benz cars ever! Looking on CraigsList ...Mercedes 124...sell high lately...The 1987 124 300D, fastest production diesel car in 1987....now sell for $12,000 to $20,000.....

  • @Nankech
    @Nankech 3 года назад

    Hi everyone !
    I need to replace the cable that goes from the exterior door handle to the lock (the yellow one).
    Mine snapped just where it attaches to the handle assembly and I got a replacement one.
    Question is : Do I need to take out the handle, its assembly (if so, do I nee to take out the window actuator and other stuff ?) and the lock actuator or can I work my way around it and unhook the cable from both ends without taking everything out (I got tiny hands, if it helps lol) ?
    Thanks ;)

  • @ThreeDimGraphics
    @ThreeDimGraphics 5 лет назад

    I have this problem! Thank You!

  • @abro9598
    @abro9598 2 года назад

    Great diy! Thx for wearing gloves. Wish all diy guys would wear gloves. 🙂

  • @freeman98720011
    @freeman98720011 3 года назад

    You guys fkn rock. I'd work for you in A heartbeat.

  • @e46boyz42
    @e46boyz42 4 года назад

    So how exactly am I supposed to do this if the passenger door doesn’t open anymore? i’ve tried checking the fuses, tried opening it from the inside, lock/unlock button in the center console, key fob, reprogramming key fob and nothing works. My lock/unlock feature has not been working ever since I got my car and I never really cared until I manually pushed down on the lock on my passenger door, ever since that I can’t open the door at all.
    2001 M3

  • @edwardthompson9442
    @edwardthompson9442 5 лет назад

    Help!!!!! Great video by the way much appreciated. I took my door apart and have noticed I am missing the yellow latch cable that you talk about. I have the actuator out and instead of the white connector I have a metal bracket and I do not see this cable anywhere inside the door. Not sure what do do now. Problem was that when I unlocked the door with the key fob it would not pop. Most of the time I have to put the key in the door and turn it back and forth than unlock it with the key fob. Why would my car be different. 1999 323i
    Please help and what is that cabled called, I can't find it in any parts diagrams.

  • @sniperking305
    @sniperking305 3 года назад

    Can I use the back door one for the front ?

  • @giuseppeguarino22
    @giuseppeguarino22 5 лет назад

    Hi, thank you very much for this video. Can you tell me about the coupe please? How different is it? Do I have to remove the window as well? (My actuator is the previous one 1999 the external handle has a different mechanism of liver making it of an L shape.

  • @shayes325
    @shayes325 4 месяца назад

    I just swapped this component out and my driver's door STILL won't unlock with the keyfob - I can unlock it manually but not remotely. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions?? I'm so bummed... :(

  • @rodrigolarasielfeld1678
    @rodrigolarasielfeld1678 3 года назад

    Hi ! Do you know if I must reprograming the FRM module when install a new door lock actuator ?, because install a new actuator, and my car don't work the lights, the alarm, etc.