Anddd the next problem is?.....

[Rockit]

Originally Posted by mrcarter20

So is there anyway I can get my driver's side door open since I can open it from the inside or outside?


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Yes it has to sit in a heated garage overnight, then will work until it freezes again.

Get the car to an independent shop and have them replace the cables. You can do it but you would need a weekend and a warm garage.

[mrcarter20]

Might as well throw it in there also. After replacing everything for the windshield wiper reservoir, I'm still getting a huge leak. Looked around and saw fluid leaking from this area.


I assume it's the grommet underneath the pump that needs replacing again?


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[Rockit]

Originally Posted by mrcarter20

Might as well throw it in there also. After replacing everything for the windshield wiper reservoir, I'm still getting a huge leak. Looked around and saw fluid leaking from this area.


I assume it's the grommet underneath the pump that needs replacing again?


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Make sure the grommet is installed on the pump first then it pops into place. Most likely the washer hose itself is leaking to the pump...mine did the same thing.

[yes_its_neil]

Good luck with it. I haven't had to use that method, but saved the info just in case. Thanks to the original poster.

[Rockit]

This will fix your problem. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...andle-fix.html

The link above will not fix the problem, the cables are frozen, they will never move with a coat hanger. The new handle comes with the new cables.

[mrcarter20]

Originally Posted by Rockit

This will fix your problem. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...andle-fix.html

The link above will not fix the problem, the cables are frozen, they will never move with a coat hanger. The new handle comes with the new cables.

Thank you for the input but I think the previous method will help me out once i get it into a heated shop and everything thaws out. The method you posted only pertains to the outside door handle being broken. I can't open my door from neither the inside nor outside. Won't be able to open the door panel with the door stuck closed.

[Rockit]

Originally Posted by mrcarter20

Thank you for the input but I think the previous method will help me out once i get it into a heated shop and everything thaws out. The method you posted only pertains to the outside door handle being broken. I can't open my door from neither the inside nor outside. Won't be able to open the door panel with the door stuck closed.

Right that is because the door cables are frozen, the latches will not release nor lock. The cables come with the new handles.

The common problem if you pull hard enough the handle or carrier will break. The new handles and cables are redesigned and once changed will never freeze. Your door latches and all other mechanisms are fine. Again this was common on the 2000-2002 models and BMW came out with a recall-TSB to change the handles-carriers and the cable.

Your X5 was probably never in that climate before. Same thing happened to me and nothing will fix it other than changing the cables and handle. It will thaw and work until the next wet day then overnight freeze.

[mrcarter20]

Originally Posted by Rockit

Right that is because the door cables are frozen, the latches will not release nor lock. The cables come with the new handles.

The common problem if you pull hard enough the handle or carrier will break. The new handles and cables are redesigned and once changed will never freeze. Your door latches and all other mechanisms are fine. Again this was common on the 2000-2002 models and BMW came out with a recall-TSB to change the handles-carriers and the cable.

Your X5 was probably never in that climate before. Same thing happened to me and nothing will fix it other than changing the cables and handle. It will thaw and work until the next wet day then overnight freeze.

Hmm I'll look into that. Last year I had the body shop replace the driver side door handle in which they ordered and installed. I would suspect they ordered the oem part so there shouldn't be a reason why it's broken again.

It wouldn't be that the X wasn't in this climate before being that it was originally sold out BMW Motorwerks out of Minnesota and has been up here in Minot since 2012 so it's seen it's fair share of winters.

Well I have both door handle carriers coming in today. We'll see what happens from here.


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[upallnight]

Originally Posted by mrcarter20

Hmm I'll look into that. Last year I had the body shop replace the driver side door handle in which they ordered and installed. I would suspect they ordered the oem part so there shouldn't be a reason why it's broken again.

It wouldn't be that the X wasn't in this climate before being that it was originally sold out BMW Motorwerks out of Minnesota and has been up here in Minot since 2012 so it's seen it's fair share of winters.

Well I have both door handle carriers coming in today. We'll see what happens from here.


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BMW have a 2 years unlimited miles warranty for any parts that they sell. If the body shop ordered BMW OE door handles, they should still be under the BMW warranty.

[mrcarter20]

Originally Posted by upallnight

BMW have a 2 years unlimited miles warranty for any parts that they sell. If the body shop ordered BMW OE door handles, they should still be under the BMW warranty.

Oh alright I'll contact them to check it out.


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