E90 330 won't unlock! HELP!

Viral · 07-06-2013, 10:58 AM

Ok, this morning when I went o my car the doers wouldn't unlock.

When I press and hold the unlock feature on the key, the windows will roll down. When I lock/unlock the car, the lights flash like normal. When I press the unlock button on the dash, nothing happens.

What could this be? This really sucks because I have to climb in and out of the car throughout the window just to drive the car.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!

Suntzu · 07-07-2013, 03:58 AM

Use the key hidden in the key fob. My 330i did the same - but only once so far....

Meeni · 07-07-2013, 10:49 AM

Check your fuses. Could be that simple.

It is a widespread defect on early e90. The door handle does nothing when activated from the inside, too. You have to open the door and replace something (don't remember the exact details, was done under CPO for me).

Chriztofor · 07-07-2013, 10:50 AM

Try charging your battery. Invest in something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ter-66783.html

Amini77 · 07-07-2013, 07:52 PM

+1 I think its the fuse.

Viral · 07-08-2013, 12:43 PM

thanks everyone...........hopefully it's just the fuse, but I'm having it looked at this afternoon.

Fingers crossed!!

Route 16 · 07-08-2013, 12:57 PM

It is the fuse. I think the amp had to be changed from 15 to 20. Mine was done at the dealer and they changed the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if it was all 4 doors or front 2. But I exited out the window at the dealer to make it look dramatic. It's a same day fix.

Viral · 07-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Yes, it turned out to be a fuse......

Thanks for all the replies!

07-06-2013, 10:58 AM	#1
Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	E90 330 won't unlock! HELP! Ok, this morning when I went o my car the doers wouldn't unlock. When I press and hold the unlock feature on the key, the windows will roll down. When I lock/unlock the car, the lights flash like normal. When I press the unlock button on the dash, nothing happens. What could this be? This really sucks because I have to climb in and out of the car throughout the window just to drive the car. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!
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07-07-2013, 03:58 AM	#2
Suntzu Private 1 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2005 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canberra Australia iTrader: (0)	Use the key hidden in the key fob. My 330i did the same - but only once so far....
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07-07-2013, 10:49 AM	#3
Meeni Gateropode 332 Rep 2,846 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Check your fuses. Could be that simple. It is a widespread defect on early e90. The door handle does nothing when activated from the inside, too. You have to open the door and replace something (don't remember the exact details, was done under CPO for me).
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07-07-2013, 10:50 AM	#4
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Try charging your battery. Invest in something like this http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ter-66783.html __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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07-07-2013, 07:52 PM	#5
Amini77 Brigadier General 194 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	+1 I think its the fuse.
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07-08-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	thanks everyone...........hopefully it's just the fuse, but I'm having it looked at this afternoon. Fingers crossed!!
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07-08-2013, 12:57 PM	#7
Route 16 I got lei'd 863 Rep 7,608 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	It is the fuse. I think the amp had to be changed from 15 to 20. Mine was done at the dealer and they changed the door lock actuators. I'm not sure if it was all 4 doors or front 2. But I exited out the window at the dealer to make it look dramatic. It's a same day fix.
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07-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#8
Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	Yes, it turned out to be a fuse...... Thanks for all the replies!
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