- So it is my turn for "difficult to open door from outside".
- Info on door panel removal is in my "Window Regulator Clips DIY".
- You NEED to watch this video by "BIMMER ZEIT":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7-HJ0DUz0
- If you ever repair bicycle cable, you will know that it is NOT the steel cable that stretches with time (it does NOT), but rather...the OUTER sheath SHRINKS with time, as repeated force is applied on the cable.
- If you are good with bicycle cable repair, maybe you can add something to LENGTHEN the OUTER sheath by 1 cm. I don't know how to, so I bought a brand-new
BMW door carrier for $105. My research shows me the aftermarket stuff is bad. The factory door carrier lasts some
130K miles, so I cannot complain.
- Photo to show old vs new and you can see the OUTER sheath shortens with repeated use...
- BMW Door Carrier comes dry, I added grease wherever there are moving parts...
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