door handle buggered

[mydot377]

Hi guys, drivers door wouldn't open yesterday,expect the carrier cable is caput, I have no worries changing it,but just wondering,have any of you bought and used the cheap ebay ones, $35 odd? Wonder how long will last? And, while it seems that only the actual cable itself is the culprit, is it possible to replace just the cable? couldn't find any on ebay. cheers

[Scott ZHP]

Usually not the cable; the ear on the pot metal spring housing breaks off. I have not used anything but the "genuine BMW' part, but others have and they seem to work but are a bit of a challenge to fit.

[StephenVA]

+1

[ylwjacket]

On my other X, there was a DIY here, I think, to fix that w/o replacing the whole mechanism. I need to replace it on the current X, and I will buy an aftermarket piece for it.

[yes_its_neil]

I have used this supplier for both front doors. 18 months to date on the front left about 6 on front right. Not $35, though, just a little more. All the right holes lined up, so no issues so far.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/bmw-x5-E5...oAAOSwLF1X51-r

[mydot377]

cheers guys, have ordered the ebay job, 40 odd bux, will give it a go.

[richardb]

Originally Posted by mydot377

cheers guys, have ordered the ebay job, 40 odd bux, will give it a go.

Here's a DIY I put together, hope it helps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7-HJ0DUz0

[mario4705]

if your in LA i can tell you someplace that does it relatively cheap, i took it there took 45 mins, if your not going to DIY route