Bmw e46 driver door not unlocking but locking with key fob.
Passenger side door lock will not unlock bmw.
Great tips for diagnosing a power door lock central locking or key fob issue on bmw and we show you the first steps to take.
Symptoms of lock actuator failure may include.
Take the panel apart when the door is open then shut the door and lock it and see what happens.
Again if one door doesn t work but others do the problem could be with the door lock solenoid.
You have a broken wire.
Replacing it may require removing the car door panel.
The moving parts in the door dont rely on the door panel so its safe to remove when the door is open.
Micro switch may have failed.
If you dont have one there its on the inside of the door lock mechanism.
Have a very close look in the door latch fixed to the car there should be a very small square pressable switch.
When i push the lock button on the key fob both doors will lock but the driver side door won t open with the unlock button and the passenger side will.
Open the door and press your finger inside the latch against the little button the window should drop and raise.
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The driver side door will also not lock when you start driving but the passenger side will.
How to adjust door locks and locate the central locking button.
Failing door lock actuators are another common cause of door lock failure in bmws.
Real bmw s have chipped emblems.
When a door ceases to lock and.
If the lock isn t getting power hold the lock switch either up or down and then open and close the door repeatedly to see if the lock will work.
Odd noises coming from the door locks when the button is pressed or odd behavior coming from the door locks like spontaneously locking and unlocking unprovoked.
Alright so using a physical key to unlock the door isn t the end of the world but it is a slight hassle if you re used to the convenience of electric locks.