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Yea success. The OE is the way to go and it waill save us all about 23 postings on "My handle does not fit flush after buying a cheapo carrier and I can not get the side screw into the carrier" postings. See "My Door handle is broken/ will not work" postings from the last round of 10 degree days here in the USA. There must have been 5 individuals with the same problem at the same time in Jan/Feb.
My own carrier snapped on the driver's side one C O L D morning in spite of lubing the carrier and cable and leaving the door unlocked. It was the first after 9 years so i think it was OK engineering. I think this part was completely re-engineered with the next model of X5. Yep, just doubled checked. Twice as strong.
X5 E53 Carrier and door handle (LEFT)
X5 E60 Carrier and Door handle (RIGHT)
Welcome to ownership of an X5 and to the forum. We all try to share common experiences and knowledge. That is why everyone was jumping up and dowm on the OE vs ebay parts. Fit finish and correct alignment.
Now go buy the part, install it, and lube the other doors BEFORE they break too.
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2005 X5 4.8IS
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2003 525iT
1998 528i
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1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
Last edited by StephenVA; 03-17-2014 at 01:47 PM.
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