Stiff exterior door handle....

Beefy · 11-27-2007, 11:07 AM

Does anyone know/experience this; any idea where to apply spray lubricant.
Thanks
Beefy

Chesmu · 11-27-2007, 05:54 PM

for someone named "beefy", you sound pretty wimpy!
which door handle is it? Inside or outside?

jermc68 · 11-27-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

for someone named "beefy", you sound pretty wimpy!
which door handle is it? Inside or outside?

That is frickin' hilarious!!

I'd be willing to bet it is the outside handle as mine has been a little sticky/stiff too. I used some silicon spray lube (in a controlled manner and a little spray straw) on the rear/aft end of the handle where it enters the body and it seems to be holding up fine.

Jaws · 11-27-2007, 09:47 PM

There's TSB. Visit your dealer and you'll get new handles.

Beefy · 11-28-2007, 05:26 AM

It is the outside handle as the name of the title suggested.
Yes, will give it an oil treatment and see how it goes.
Best Wishes

csupernova · 11-29-2007, 10:22 AM

Ya, there is a TSB. My dealer is replacing all four door handles for me.

UncleWede · 02-11-2010, 10:04 AM

FYI the TSB is #511406 http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b511406g.htm

UncleWede · 02-12-2010, 11:38 PM

Since they didn't have th handles in stock, they "adjusted" mine today. They seem to stick more in wet conditions and it wasn't raining. . .

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Beefy Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E91 330d Trotter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Stiff exterior door handle.... Does anyone know/experience this; any idea where to apply spray lubricant. Thanks Beefy
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	There's TSB. Visit your dealer and you'll get new handles. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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csupernova Captain 34 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	Ya, there is a TSB. My dealer is replacing all four door handles for me.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18673 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	FYI the TSB is #511406 http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/b511406g.htm
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Beefy Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E91 330d Trotter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It is the outside handle as the name of the title suggested. Yes, will give it an oil treatment and see how it goes. Best Wishes
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02-12-2010, 11:38 PM	#8
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18673 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Since they didn't have th handles in stock, they "adjusted" mine today. They seem to stick more in wet conditions and it wasn't raining. . .
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