Doors not opening

NiceAndSlow · 04-02-2010, 11:31 AM

Door lock malfunctioning. All 4 doors on my 2007 BMW 335i won't open using the key remote nor the central lock system. Even when trying to open the door manually, I was not able to open any of the 4 doors.

Driving it to the dealership Saturday... probably should roll down the window so I can climb out.. first BMW and last... lol..

hubble bubble · 04-02-2010, 11:36 AM

A freind just had a similar problem with her 2006 325, except she couldn't lock the doors. Cost her about $500 to fix, another $300 to fix the door she locked manually by pushing down the button thingy on the top of the door (s0 don't doo that).

A BMW isn't a Lexus for reliability, but it doesn't drive like one either.

NiceAndSlow · 04-02-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hubble bubble

A freind just had a similar problem with her 2006 325, except she couldn't lock the doors. Cost her about $500 to fix, another $300 to fix the door she locked manually by pushing down the button thingy on the top of the door (s0 don't doo that).

A BMW isn't a Lexus for reliability, but it doesn't drive like one either.

Isn't it under warranty.. probably not cuz 4 years old? I believe this should be under the warranty... only 60K and 3 years old.

bunnn · 04-02-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NiceAndSlow

Door lock malfunctioning. All 4 doors on my 2007 BMW 335i won't open using the key remote nor the central lock system. Even when trying to open the door manually, I was not able to open any of the 4 doors.

Driving it to the dealership Saturday... probably should roll down the window so I can climb out.. first BMW and last... lol..

Lol, that would be hilarious if you were to roll into the service bay then hops out the window..haha

TheRox · 04-02-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

Lol, that would be hilarious if you were to roll into the service bay then hops out the window..haha

Its a BMW

By the time he gets to the service bay...the window switches will stop working

But yea...this isn't a lexus, you should budget at least 4-7 K after warranty for BMW repairs. Good thing is, you're still under warranty.

TiAg330 · 04-02-2010, 02:03 PM

This happened to me. They had to replace a fuse. Fixed under warranty luckily.

HoJun · 04-02-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg330

This happened to me. They had to replace a fuse. Fixed under warranty luckily.

+1

i had the same problem and was fixed under warranty, not sure about the fuse, but luckily my driver side door was still working and had to open other doors from the inside.

Lazzer · 04-02-2010, 05:13 PM

Its a known issue its either the fuse or the actuators have gone. In my case it was the actuator.

In some cases you can open the driver side door with the key and in some you cant.

jasonintoronto · 04-02-2010, 05:16 PM

remember, the key fob contains a real "key" that you can use to unlock (and lock) the doors. so don't push the pin on the door.

lostcause · 04-02-2010, 07:15 PM

Happened to me about two months back, they have a service bulletin regarding it and replaced all four under warranty even though only one had malfunctioned.

dassub · 04-02-2010, 07:49 PM

Happened to me during the winter. Dealer replaced all door lock actuators + fuse under CPO warranty.

pokerface · 04-13-2011, 02:10 PM

Bump.

Does anybody have a TSB # or some part # that I can speak to the dealer with?

Can work on TSBs be claimed outside the warranty period?

Havok_2011 · 04-13-2011, 02:15 PM

My key was not working when I first bought the car unless I was right up to the door and pushed the button 10 times.

Ended up being corroded wires they replaced in the car. Covered under warranty.

Hopefully you don't have to pay anything...or else I would be pissed as well.

kol · 04-13-2011, 02:21 PM

happened to my e90. fixed under warranty - they replaced the fuse and the door actuators....iirc i paid $50 for the deductible

redline2 · 04-13-2011, 07:36 PM

+1 and also a 2007 335i. Had to climb over to the passenger seat and leave out the passenger door. Then had to repeat to drive away. Wonderfully safe if you get into an accident and need to exit the car quickly. The only $%#%$# car that I have seen where there is no mechanical actuator from the inside. Later realized, however, that the mechanical key does work from the outside and so does the outside door handle (useful feature when the key is inside the car with you).

The issue is the actuator which degrades, consumes more current and eventually blows the fuse. Don't let them just replace the fuse. It will blow again later. Common and old problem so argue with them and get them to pay for the repair.

e90_guy · 04-13-2011, 07:55 PM

I've the same problem on my 335i and I'll bring it in for repair next week. I can open the door from outside but not from inside. So I've to climb to the passenger side to exit the car

By the way I only have problem on the driver side door.

pokerface · 04-13-2011, 09:34 PM

I have it on my front passenger side. Already replaced the fuse, but the door lock issue is intermittent. I'd appreciate it if somebody posts to confirm the TSB (are they diff for Canada?)

here's the one I found on the main TSB thread:

SI B51 19 07
Body Equipment September 2009
Technical Service

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...or#post6825043

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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	A freind just had a similar problem with her 2006 325, except she couldn't lock the doors. Cost her about $500 to fix, another $300 to fix the door she locked manually by pushing down the button thingy on the top of the door (s0 don't doo that). A BMW isn't a Lexus for reliability, but it doesn't drive like one either.
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TiAg330 Private 12 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	This happened to me. They had to replace a fuse. Fixed under warranty luckily.
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Lazzer The Specialist 5 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E90/335i, E70/4.8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Its a known issue its either the fuse or the actuators have gone. In my case it was the actuator. In some cases you can open the driver side door with the key and in some you cant.
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jasonintoronto Captain 41 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	remember, the key fob contains a real "key" that you can use to unlock (and lock) the doors. so don't push the pin on the door. __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
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lostcause New Member 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 323i 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Happened to me about two months back, they have a service bulletin regarding it and replaced all four under warranty even though only one had malfunctioned.
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dassub Captain 63 Rep 965 Posts Drives: '14 328xi sport line Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 1981 Fiat 124 Spider [0.00] 2014 F30 BMW 328xi [0.00] 2006 E90 BMW 325i ( ... [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	Happened to me during the winter. Dealer replaced all door lock actuators + fuse under CPO warranty.
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pokerface Colonel 443 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Bump. Does anybody have a TSB # or some part # that I can speak to the dealer with? Can work on TSBs be claimed outside the warranty period?
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Havok_2011 244 Rep 3,155 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	My key was not working when I first bought the car unless I was right up to the door and pushed the button 10 times. Ended up being corroded wires they replaced in the car. Covered under warranty. Hopefully you don't have to pay anything...or else I would be pissed as well.
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kol Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,564 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: (416/905) iTrader: (47) Garage List E92 N54 [7.50]	happened to my e90. fixed under warranty - they replaced the fuse and the door actuators....iirc i paid $50 for the deductible
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04-13-2011, 07:36 PM	#15
redline2 Private 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	+1 and also a 2007 335i. Had to climb over to the passenger seat and leave out the passenger door. Then had to repeat to drive away. Wonderfully safe if you get into an accident and need to exit the car quickly. The only $%#%$# car that I have seen where there is no mechanical actuator from the inside. Later realized, however, that the mechanical key does work from the outside and so does the outside door handle (useful feature when the key is inside the car with you). The issue is the actuator which degrades, consumes more current and eventually blows the fuse. Don't let them just replace the fuse. It will blow again later. Common and old problem so argue with them and get them to pay for the repair.
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04-13-2011, 07:55 PM	#16
e90_guy Private First Class 14 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1)	I've the same problem on my 335i and I'll bring it in for repair next week. I can open the door from outside but not from inside. So I've to climb to the passenger side to exit the car By the way I only have problem on the driver side door.
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04-13-2011, 09:34 PM	#17
pokerface Colonel 443 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I have it on my front passenger side. Already replaced the fuse, but the door lock issue is intermittent. I'd appreciate it if somebody posts to confirm the TSB (are they diff for Canada?) here's the one I found on the main TSB thread: SI B51 19 07 Body Equipment September 2009 Technical Service http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...or#post6825043
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