Sticking Door Handles anyone?

DILLIGAF · 02-04-2007, 12:25 AM

I've been a member on this forum for over a year now and havent really heard any complaints about sticking door handles on the rear doors of the E90. Since the past summer I've noticed the door handles on both rear doors of my 2006 E90 stick when I open them...and dont return to their normal position (as if they arent properly lubricated). I rarely have any rear passengers and dont often open my rear doors. I went in for an oil change the other day and brought the issue up with the dealer and was informed a number of E90's have been in with the same problem. Needless to say they are ordering me new door handles covered under warranty. Anyone here come across this problem?

daheechang · 02-04-2007, 12:27 AM

i did also, but the dealership told me to simply wd-40 the doors. havent done it yet, but if it doesnt work i'll be getting new door handels like you.

MMVI · 02-04-2007, 02:49 AM

Mine too.. on all doors.

Frustratingly if you dont notice when you pull the door shut it bounce back to ajar as the locking mechanism is out also stuck out of the way.

Strangely these seems to have come on all of a sudden and to all doors even the drivers which clearly is used most.

ChineseGuy · 02-04-2007, 03:02 AM

because of the weather

King Luis · 02-04-2007, 03:11 AM

try putting white lithium grease...better then wd-40....stays in place and helps lubricate.

Kamando · 02-04-2007, 03:26 AM

I had the exact same problem and another one also. My first issue was the locking mechanism would start to grind every time I would lock the car and it just got louder and louder as time went on. With the locking mechanism and sticking handle issue, it got to the point where I could no longer open the driver door from the inside. So I would definitely have the dealer fix it. Had the locking mechanism and handles replaced and now no problems what so ever.

SoYank · 02-04-2007, 05:26 AM

Mine started sticking in November. When I took it in for a different problem I mentioned it to the SA and I haven't had a problem with it since. I wonder if they did anything to it.

ES-Jet · 02-04-2007, 06:17 AM

One of my rears started doing it, so I lubricated it with Finish Line all weather mountain bike lube. Seems to have done the job.

wamy · 02-04-2007, 06:24 AM

my rear passanger door has the same issue
there is also the back window from the driver side , anyone shares this ?!

LEDZEP · 02-04-2007, 08:09 AM

It's off and on with mine on both cars, but more on the E90. Cold weather seems to make it worse. I think it's a pretty typical issue.

DFW_M · 02-04-2007, 09:02 AM

just noticed last night on my rear driver side door that I rarely open (only when cleaning the car).

hue · 02-04-2007, 09:30 AM

I've been having the same problem on my 06 E90... Seems to get worse with the cold weather. Occassionally get a grinding noise from the automatic unlock (in the rear doors) as well when it gets really cold. I'll mention it to the SA next time I'm in... The FTM alarm went off again - I'm sure it's related to sudden drops in temperature.

tracfour · 02-04-2007, 11:21 AM

I also started having the problem with my driver front door. I told the S/A when i took my car in for the first service, and the new tires .The dealer said the door handle was defective so they have ordered a new one. I am just waiting for it to arrive. The weather had no effect on it some times in closed and some times it did not.

Carnage · 02-04-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

It's off and on with mine on both cars, but more on the E90. Cold weather seems to make it worse. I think it's a pretty typical issue.

Same here. The M3 is not near as bad as the E90 in that regard and the back doors are worse than the front ones.

s4iscool · 02-04-2007, 12:53 PM

use a plastic safe grease...typically synthetics that specific "Safe for plastic"

Jaws · 02-04-2007, 12:57 PM

I had all 4 handles replaced my car.

There is a TSB on this ---- 511406.

As for dealer that recommended WD-40

It makes a great paint remover.

s4iscool · 02-04-2007, 01:21 PM

do u have the tsb print out?

wd40 isnt strong enough to strip paint, unless you let it sit there for days. Ive used wd40 to degrease my painting motorcycle wheels for years and never had a problem.

Jaws · 02-04-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

do u have the tsb print out?

No, just the w/o from the dealer:

All outer door handles have been replaced with updated models as per serv. bulletin 511406.

part nos. 51-21-7-162-445 L-handle, 51-21-7-162-446 R-handle.

Jaws · 02-04-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

wd40 isnt strong enough to strip paint, unless you let it sit there for days. Ive used wd40 to degrease my painting motorcycle wheels for years and never had a problem.

Sure, but as you said, if it is left to sit (eg spray it into the handles where it could pool and sit) it certainly could lead to paint degredation and early wear. It's not like brake fluid, but I certainly wouldn't want it anywhere near the paint of my car. Do you use it as tar remover?

s4iscool · 02-04-2007, 02:46 PM

thx for the info. not tar, but chain lube, gunk remover...works quite well followed by some spray polish

Vancouver E90 · 02-04-2007, 07:57 PM

Same problem here. Rear door handles.

Since its under warranty, might as well bring it back to the dealer. Get a car wash out of it.

Driv3r · 02-04-2007, 09:26 PM

hmm, mine do the same.....odd.

02-04-2007, 12:25 AM	#1
DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sticking Door Handles anyone? I've been a member on this forum for over a year now and havent really heard any complaints about sticking door handles on the rear doors of the E90. Since the past summer I've noticed the door handles on both rear doors of my 2006 E90 stick when I open them...and dont return to their normal position (as if they arent properly lubricated). I rarely have any rear passengers and dont often open my rear doors. I went in for an oil change the other day and brought the issue up with the dealer and was informed a number of E90's have been in with the same problem. Needless to say they are ordering me new door handles covered under warranty. Anyone here come across this problem? __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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daheechang Colonel 126 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	i did also, but the dealership told me to simply wd-40 the doors. havent done it yet, but if it doesnt work i'll be getting new door handels like you.
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02-04-2007, 02:49 AM	#3
MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine too.. on all doors. Frustratingly if you dont notice when you pull the door shut it bounce back to ajar as the locking mechanism is out also stuck out of the way. Strangely these seems to have come on all of a sudden and to all doors even the drivers which clearly is used most.
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ChineseGuy QuickShifter 137 Rep 1,500 Posts Drives: Black E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Pole iTrader: (2)	because of the weather
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King Luis Private First Class 9 Rep 105 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	try putting white lithium grease...better then wd-40....stays in place and helps lubricate. __________________ 2004 BMW M3 (my car) 2007 BMW 328i (dad's car) 2007 BMW X3 3.0i (mom's car)
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02-04-2007, 03:26 AM	#6
Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	I had the exact same problem and another one also. My first issue was the locking mechanism would start to grind every time I would lock the car and it just got louder and louder as time went on. With the locking mechanism and sticking handle issue, it got to the point where I could no longer open the driver door from the inside. So I would definitely have the dealer fix it. Had the locking mechanism and handles replaced and now no problems what so ever.
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02-04-2007, 05:26 AM	#7
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Mine started sticking in November. When I took it in for a different problem I mentioned it to the SA and I haven't had a problem with it since. I wonder if they did anything to it. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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02-04-2007, 06:17 AM	#8
ES-Jet Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2013 320i Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK iTrader: (0)	One of my rears started doing it, so I lubricated it with Finish Line all weather mountain bike lube. Seems to have done the job. __________________ 320i Sport - AW, 397 alloys
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02-04-2007, 06:24 AM	#9
wamy Wamy 11 Rep 248 Posts Drives: e90-325i- monaco blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ksa iTrader: (0)	my rear passanger door has the same issue there is also the back window from the driver side , anyone shares this ?!
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02-04-2007, 08:09 AM	#10
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	It's off and on with mine on both cars, but more on the E90. Cold weather seems to make it worse. I think it's a pretty typical issue. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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02-04-2007, 09:02 AM	#11
DFW_M Major General 1671 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	just noticed last night on my rear driver side door that I rarely open (only when cleaning the car).
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02-04-2007, 09:30 AM	#12
hue New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I've been having the same problem on my 06 E90... Seems to get worse with the cold weather. Occassionally get a grinding noise from the automatic unlock (in the rear doors) as well when it gets really cold. I'll mention it to the SA next time I'm in... The FTM alarm went off again - I'm sure it's related to sudden drops in temperature.
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02-04-2007, 11:21 AM	#13
tracfour Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2014 550. 2015 x328d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Illinois iTrader: (2) Garage List 1972 Mustang Mach 1 [0.00] 2012 Electra Glide ... [0.00] 2017 Premier [0.00] 2022 Genesis GV70 [0.00] 2014 BMW 550I [0.00]	Door I also started having the problem with my driver front door. I told the S/A when i took my car in for the first service, and the new tires .The dealer said the door handle was defective so they have ordered a new one. I am just waiting for it to arrive. The weather had no effect on it some times in closed and some times it did not.
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02-04-2007, 12:53 PM	#15
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	use a plastic safe grease...typically synthetics that specific "Safe for plastic"
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02-04-2007, 12:57 PM	#16
Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	I had all 4 handles replaced my car. There is a TSB on this ---- 511406. As for dealer that recommended WD-40 It makes a great paint remover. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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02-04-2007, 01:21 PM	#17
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	do u have the tsb print out? wd40 isnt strong enough to strip paint, unless you let it sit there for days. Ive used wd40 to degrease my painting motorcycle wheels for years and never had a problem.
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02-04-2007, 02:46 PM	#20
s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	thx for the info. not tar, but chain lube, gunk remover...works quite well followed by some spray polish
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02-04-2007, 07:57 PM	#21
Vancouver E90 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Same problem here. Rear door handles. Since its under warranty, might as well bring it back to the dealer. Get a car wash out of it.
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	hmm, mine do the same.....odd. __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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