The handle now moves freely up and down but it won't open the door, it still opens ok from the inside , any advice please, Malc
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Door Handle
- malc1950
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Door Handle
When I just tried to open my driver door from the outside there was a snapping noise when I pulled the handle,
The handle now moves freely up and down but it won't open the door, it still opens ok from the inside , any advice please, Malc
The handle now moves freely up and down but it won't open the door, it still opens ok from the inside , any advice please, Malc
2004 3.0d Sport Facelift Remaped, Schnitzer styling body kit, Black leather
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Speed camera warning, Heated front seats, Wabasto heater, Auto wipers lights, Rear view camera.
Neon lights, Elec fold in mirr, 6Cd changer,DSP, Sat nav, Bluetooth, Wood pack
Speed camera warning, Heated front seats, Wabasto heater, Auto wipers lights, Rear view camera.
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Re: Door Handle
Broken door handle carrier = part now about £90 from the stealers and a pig to change!
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Re: Door Handle
Thanks Nujon what kind of job is it once I've removed the door card , has anyone done it ,
Malc
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Speed camera warning, Heated front seats, Wabasto heater, Auto wipers lights, Rear view camera.
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Speed camera warning, Heated front seats, Wabasto heater, Auto wipers lights, Rear view camera.
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Re: Door Handle
[quote="malc1950"]
Thanks Nujon what kind of job is it once I've removed the door card , has anyone done it ,
Malc
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Yes did mine last week - there is a guide by Sanj on this forum. In addition to the guide, note that in addition to clips all round (metal on the upper edge), there is a central key that you have to wiggle the door card upwards from to disengage the card - to refit, you have to recover the black plastic key from the door and slot it into the guide on the door - the card is then a straight push back on. Also, the job is made a bit easier if you unbolt the door keeper/solenoid and lower it carefully down inside the door (its easy to refit). Finally, the carrier has a slot-on end piece which you need to re-use (not supplied with new carrier) put a blob of grease on it to hold it in place on the new carrier when you refit. Still a pig of a job though - good luck!
Thanks Nujon what kind of job is it once I've removed the door card , has anyone done it ,
Malc
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Yes did mine last week - there is a guide by Sanj on this forum. In addition to the guide, note that in addition to clips all round (metal on the upper edge), there is a central key that you have to wiggle the door card upwards from to disengage the card - to refit, you have to recover the black plastic key from the door and slot it into the guide on the door - the card is then a straight push back on. Also, the job is made a bit easier if you unbolt the door keeper/solenoid and lower it carefully down inside the door (its easy to refit). Finally, the carrier has a slot-on end piece which you need to re-use (not supplied with new carrier) put a blob of grease on it to hold it in place on the new carrier when you refit. Still a pig of a job though - good luck!
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Re: Door Handle
Think everyone on this forum has done it at least once!
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Re: Door Handle
Damn I've heard of this problem. After how many miles later does this happen?
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Re: Door Handle
82,487
Mine gave up at 83,386
Mine gave up at 83,386
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Re: Door Handle
Found a carriage on EBay £78 BMW part, should be 2year guarantee, Will take a look over the weekend
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Re: Door Handle
Mine lasted until 97834 - Ha! beat you all!
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Speed camera warning, Heated front seats, Wabasto heater, Auto wipers lights, Rear view camera.
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Re: Door Handle
Flow the guide and it's relatively easy. Parts are about £40 if you don't mind pattern- can't be any worse than OE eh?
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Don't buy pattern mate.
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Re: Door Handle
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Damn I've heard of this problem. After how many miles later does this happen?
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i cant see how you can put a milage on this problem, depends how many time the doors been opened, and by who, and how hard etc surely
Damn I've heard of this problem. After how many miles later does this happen?
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i cant see how you can put a milage on this problem, depends how many time the doors been opened, and by who, and how hard etc surely
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Re: Door Handle
106 k and now someone else's problem.
Hi Malc, hope you got the door sorted, we will have to get together next weekend for a Mc Donald's coffee before you hibernate to the Canaries for the winter again, and mothball the X5 for the winter.
Hi Malc, hope you got the door sorted, we will have to get together next weekend for a Mc Donald's coffee before you hibernate to the Canaries for the winter again, and mothball the X5 for the winter.
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