Door Actuator (locks)

hubble bubble · 11-17-2011, 12:04 AM

I know there are a few posts about door locks not working and door actuators being replaced, but I was having trouble finding anything saying if this was a recurring problem (like the HPFP) or if I should expect the new door lock actuators to last a while.

Oh yeah, the stealership just replaced both front door lock actuators under warranty.

So, if you have had your door actuators replaced, did the problem come back? if so, how long and how often?

Thanks

mike3000fl · 11-17-2011, 12:38 AM

old actuators are discontinued, the new actuators are a different design. hopefully designed to last longer.

username604 · 11-17-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

old actuators are discontinued, the new actuators are a different design. hopefully designed to last longer.

anyone know when bmw started putting in the new actuators? is it just model years 06 and 07 that are affected? (i'm going by what i've seen on e90post)

hubble bubble · 11-18-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by davidkneiber

anyone know when bmw started putting in the new actuators? is it just model years 06 and 07 that are affected? (i'm going by what i've seen on e90post)

My car is a 2008 (Dec 07 build) and I just had to replace both front door actuators - under warratny thankfully.

ShinyRedCar · 11-22-2011, 09:23 PM

My driver-side door lock stopped responding to the key fob and the button inside the car. The door would not lock or unlock except by using the key inside the fob. Figuring it was the actuator, I decided to put it off for a while. A few weeks later, the darn thing works now. Go figure

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ShinyRedCar First Lieutenant 7 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	My driver-side door lock stopped responding to the key fob and the button inside the car. The door would not lock or unlock except by using the key inside the fob. Figuring it was the actuator, I decided to put it off for a while. A few weeks later, the darn thing works now. Go figure __________________ Jeff
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