Rear Passenger Door Stuck Shut

bsouth19 · 06-29-2016, 06:17 AM

I took the seats out and managed to the get the door jam off, but when I manually pull the cable the door still does not open.

Some research shows that this is likely the door lock actuator, but how do I get the door open to replace the part (once I find one for the rear passenger door).

bsouth19 · 06-29-2016, 08:40 PM

Any help is much appreciated. Just need to get the door open, found the part!

The HACK · 06-30-2016, 08:21 AM

Open the door using the OUTSIDE handle, then flip the little switch on the door jamb to the "unlock" position.

bsouth19 · 06-30-2016, 09:23 AM

The door doesn't open from the outside.

Gaspo · 07-01-2016, 04:18 AM

Had the exact same problem after days of searching I found this its a bit tricky but it works:http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=730211

Remember that the door won't open again if you close it. You have to buy Nr:1:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=41_1634

I replaced mine my self.

bsouth19 · 07-01-2016, 06:08 AM

thanks! i will try it this weekend!

Taskmaster · 07-01-2016, 07:07 AM

I had this problem, I just kept hitting the lock actuator (that latches on the car) until it came off - nothing else was working and it wouldn't let go.

After that, it was easy.

bsouth19 · 07-01-2016, 07:47 AM

physically hitting it from inside the door you mean?

Taskmaster · 07-01-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bsouth19

physically hitting it from inside the door you mean?

Yes. Once you get the door panel off and the bolts out, you're supposed to be able to pull the cable and have it release. Mine wouldn't, so I had to get physical.

bsouth19 · 07-01-2016, 07:55 AM

yea thats the stage i am at. once i pull the foam back i will just get after it.

thanks, wanted to clarify

Gaspo · 07-02-2016, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Yes. Once you get the door panel off and the bolts out, you're supposed to be able to pull the cable and have it release. Mine wouldn't, so I had to get physical.

To get to the bolts you have to open the door! I suggest my method. Before breaking anything.

muncie21 · 07-02-2016, 08:11 AM

That is your car telling you to get a coupe

bsouth19 · 07-06-2016, 06:56 PM

So the door is still stuck shut. Pushing and pulling on things will not break anything free and the door remains shut.

Therefore I can't get to the screws.

Any ideas?!?

Taskmaster · 07-06-2016, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsouth19

So the door is still stuck shut. Pushing and pulling on things will not break anything free and the door remains shut.

Therefore I can't get to the screws.

Any ideas?!?

Take a picture and I will tell you what to do. I had this issue too.

bsouth19 · 07-07-2016, 08:11 PM

got pissed off and whacked the outside of the door a few times with an open hand pretty hard... magically the latch released and i was able to open the door.

goes to show that it was just plain stuck.

got a new actuator in and all back together. seems to be working.

i appreciate the help all around!

Gaspo · 07-08-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsouth19

got pissed off and whacked the outside of the door a few times with an open hand pretty hard... magically the latch released and i was able to open the door.

goes to show that it was just plain stuck.

got a new actuator in and all back together. seems to be working.

i appreciate the help all around!

Did you even try the DIY i linked to?

bsouth19 · 07-07-2017, 05:17 PM

i did... didnt work because of how the actuator failed I think.

I do appreciate the help!

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Gaspo Private First Class 34 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E91 320D -2009 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Had the exact same problem after days of searching I found this its a bit tricky but it works:http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=730211 Remember that the door won't open again if you close it. You have to buy Nr:1:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=41_1634 I replaced mine my self.
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bsouth19 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	physically hitting it from inside the door you mean?
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bsouth19 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	yea thats the stage i am at. once i pull the foam back i will just get after it. thanks, wanted to clarify
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bsouth19 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	So the door is still stuck shut. Pushing and pulling on things will not break anything free and the door remains shut. Therefore I can't get to the screws. Any ideas?!?
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bsouth19 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	got pissed off and whacked the outside of the door a few times with an open hand pretty hard... magically the latch released and i was able to open the door. goes to show that it was just plain stuck. got a new actuator in and all back together. seems to be working. i appreciate the help all around!
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bsouth19 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 535i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	i did... didnt work because of how the actuator failed I think. I do appreciate the help!
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