Car starts but wont unlock

BlackE93 · 07-23-2013, 07:16 PM

Hey guys so today i reqliazed something was wrong when it wouldnt unlock or lock. It unlocks and locks when i click the button in the car but when using the key to unlock/lock/open trunk it wont work starting the car with key in my pocket as well in the slot is still fine. Can somebody tell me whats wrong? Thanks!

edit: i replaced the battery and still not luck. i tested out the battery in the key and found that its working fine. must be something to do with the key? when i have the key in my pocket i can still start the car i just cant use it to unlock or lock i have to manually unlock and lock the car. thanks guys

edit: sorry for the edit but i found out that having the key in my pocket doesnt actually work. i can actually start the car with the key in my pocket. i have to actually stick it in the slot. does this mean i need a reprogram or anything? i dont have a spare key so i cant make sure that it is the key that is the problem. thanks for all the reply really helpful info!

Snow King · 07-23-2013, 07:21 PM

If you have Comfort Access, replace the keyfob batteries and see if that fixes the problem. The other day I was having a hard time unlocking/locking the car with the keyfob which was fixed with a new set of batteries.

BlackE93 · 07-23-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow King

If you have Comfort Access, replace the keyfob batteries and see if that fixes the problem. The other day I was having a hard time unlocking/locking the car with the keyfob which was fixed with a new set of batteries.

hey thanks man i do have comfort access and will try to replace the battery

BlackE93 · 07-24-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow King

If you have Comfort Access, replace the keyfob batteries and see if that fixes the problem. The other day I was having a hard time unlocking/locking the car with the keyfob which was fixed with a new set of batteries.

hey i got a chance to change my batteries but still no luck. did you have to reprogram your key? when i stick it in the slot it connects to the car and starts and everything just no luck in unlocking and locking as well opening the trunk.

toshibamouse60 · 07-24-2013, 12:35 PM

Hi guys, yesterday I tried to open my BMW335I door and it wont unlock. took out the key and manually open the driver door. But I cannot unlock the other doors. This is a major safety concern. What if the car has a fire and if i have passengers at the rear and front passenger seat, they cannot get out cos the door auto lock and there is no manual open button? Besides the fuse and actuator issues I read in this forum I think BMW will have to address the bigger potential liability concern. Is there an open class action over this issue?

TC_e90 · 07-24-2013, 12:44 PM

I had the same issue with being unable to unlock doors. Dealership replaced fuses first but it didn't work and ended up replacing both front door latches under warranty. fault A6D4 and A6D5 found.

3s4u2 · 07-24-2013, 12:44 PM

You need to check your fuses behind your glove box, fuse layout should be attached to the glove box fuse access door.

Nr!qUe · 07-24-2013, 02:12 PM

You need to replace the central locking actuator (something like that) it happened to my sister, she got it fixed under warranty

cuiter23 · 07-24-2013, 02:14 PM

Your actuator is broken. Happened to me, its a very common problem.

07-23-2013, 07:16 PM	#1
BlackE93 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 209 Posts Drives: Man Join Date: Nov 2012 iTrader: (0)	Car starts but wont unlock Hey guys so today i reqliazed something was wrong when it wouldnt unlock or lock. It unlocks and locks when i click the button in the car but when using the key to unlock/lock/open trunk it wont work starting the car with key in my pocket as well in the slot is still fine. Can somebody tell me whats wrong? Thanks! edit: i replaced the battery and still not luck. i tested out the battery in the key and found that its working fine. must be something to do with the key? when i have the key in my pocket i can still start the car i just cant use it to unlock or lock i have to manually unlock and lock the car. thanks guys edit: sorry for the edit but i found out that having the key in my pocket doesnt actually work. i can actually start the car with the key in my pocket. i have to actually stick it in the slot. does this mean i need a reprogram or anything? i dont have a spare key so i cant make sure that it is the key that is the problem. thanks for all the reply really helpful info! Last edited by BlackE93; 07-25-2013 at 02:52 AM..
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07-23-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
Snow King Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	If you have Comfort Access, replace the keyfob batteries and see if that fixes the problem. The other day I was having a hard time unlocking/locking the car with the keyfob which was fixed with a new set of batteries.
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toshibamouse60 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 335I Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Hi guys, yesterday I tried to open my BMW335I door and it wont unlock. took out the key and manually open the driver door. But I cannot unlock the other doors. This is a major safety concern. What if the car has a fire and if i have passengers at the rear and front passenger seat, they cannot get out cos the door auto lock and there is no manual open button? Besides the fuse and actuator issues I read in this forum I think BMW will have to address the bigger potential liability concern. Is there an open class action over this issue?
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TC_e90 First Lieutenant 9 Rep 369 Posts Drives: e90 LCI 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	I had the same issue with being unable to unlock doors. Dealership replaced fuses first but it didn't work and ended up replacing both front door latches under warranty. fault A6D4 and A6D5 found. __________________ 2009 TIAG e90 LCI 335i Sport Last edited by TC_e90; 07-24-2013 at 12:55 PM..
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3s4u2 Beamer Mantic 82 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	You need to check your fuses behind your glove box, fuse layout should be attached to the glove box fuse access door. __________________ 2006 325i 2006 M5 2008 X5 4.8i 2014 X5 50i M-Pkg
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Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	You need to replace the central locking actuator (something like that) it happened to my sister, she got it fixed under warranty __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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