outside door handle stuck

[mysweetx5]

You need a new door carrier for that door which can be found on ebay $45 otherwise n'less you want to spend $109 from stealer bmw.

[Mr.Xerox]

I don't need new door carrier,Just a Little lubricant and cleaning and it works again..I only need to know how to re install the carrier... like adjustments

[jc1surf]

hi guys, im new to this thread and the forum. i'm about half done with replacing the passenger door carrier. have any of you guys with the aftermarket carriers experienced any play with the ball socket, where it goes into the lock latch? im pressing quite hard and it hasnt "popped in" it is just sitting on top of the ball.
is it just suppose to be like this where it is loose or should i apply more force? i afraid to break the latch where the ball is located.

thanks for all help and apologies if this is some sort of thread jacking? newb here.

[Mr.Xerox]

it have to popped in easily..try put some lubricants..

[jc1surf]

hi mr xerox, thanks, i have tried with lube still couldn't go in. I test with the old oem part and popped in with minimal hand force. I have now switched out the ball/joint cable from old carrier onto the new. now just having a lot of alignment issue and actuator problem

any tips on to opening the door from the inside with the panel off?
thanks.

UPDATE: thanks fellas for ur tips and awesome help. just wanted to tie off my question. i was able to open the door by pulling inside latch it unlocked then new outside carrier was able to open. felt good being able to finally open door from outside. i guess during install i had manually locked it and then pulled the latch.
anyrate now im cringing hoping no "Open door " msg comes on....
thanks again

[CrazyOneToo]

Originally Posted by Blowout

The X5 is easy to break into on the drivers side. Can you see any signs of an attempt to force the lock?

I replaced my lock with a keyless cover so it looks like the other door handles. It prevents break ins from the drivers side door. The problem is you cannot open the door with a key now and can only unlock with the key fob.

I added external jumper terminals underneath the rear of the car and ran extension cables from the battery. I did not want to get locked out because of a dead battery.

Can't you just switch the cover out with the RHD passenger side cover or rear door cover and if need be drill thru the cover to get to the keyhole in case the remote stops working or the battery dies???


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[CrazyOneToo]

[QUOTE=gregwx5;440278]

2) Pop off the painted trim piece that is around the key hole on the exterior of the door.

3) Pop off the black plastic oval on the side of the door. (2 pieces)

4) The hex screw (#17) that holds the carrier is located inside this hole. You will NOT see the screw by looking directly into the hole towards the front of the car. You must look into the hole as if you were looking at the side of the door (It took me a while to find this screw, just don't look into the hole directly because the screw is off to the side). The hex screw that holds the carrier screws into the lock assembly, you could see the hole from the outside. Once you find the screw remove it.

5. After removing the hex screw, the lock assembly (key hole) is lose. Gently pry out the entire assembly (the end of the shaft has a star shaped structure that presses into another piece when putting everything back together)

6. Now you could see the bolt and nut that holds the handle to part of the door carrier. The bolt has a square head. Remove this bolt.



Can the door lock cover and lock be removed via the bolt under the plastic cover at the rear end of the door and without removing the door panel? I just want to check if the bolt shown below is loose and allowing my door handle to droop down a bit. Thanks

[Blowout]

Originally Posted by CrazyOneToo

Can't you just switch the cover out with the RHD passenger side cover or rear door cover and if need be drill thru the cover to get to the keyhole in case the remote stops working or the battery dies???


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The "no Key" replacement module for the driver side is not the same as the passenger side or rear. not sure what you are mean...

[CrazyOneToo]

Originally Posted by Blowout

The "no Key" replacement module for the driver side is not the same as the passenger side or rear. not sure what you are mean...

I mean just the cover. Can the blanked out cover (from a UK or AUS car) be placed over the key lock mechanism for the LHD cars?

[14thbmw]

Just want to say thanks for this and related threads. My door had the symptoms this morning, so we bought the carrier at the local dealer (who almost matched RealOEM's price) and I took a bit over two hours to do the deed. Works fine now.

I did have quite a bugger of a time getting the hex screw to seat and it still doesn't look quite right - may have to go buy a proper Allen wrench of the right length to do this better.

But all in all, you guys saved my bacon and a lot of potential hassle and expense getting this fixed, so thanks!