Door lock switch on centre console.... sometimes not working !??!?!

[Tominizer]

The door lock/unlock on the centre console is sometimes working and other times is not. Doesn't matter if the car is on or off............. similar issue under both circumstances.

Anyone else run across this issue ever ????

DIY-er fix available ?????

[E5M1R]

I had it on my E46, i think i took it apart and found that apeace of plastic broke off inside and would jam it from time to time . Cant realy remeber as this was 7 years ago or so

[Eurosport]

is it really that difficult to use the search function on this site?

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...t-working.html

[rodberg007]

Originally Posted by Eurosport

is it really that difficult to use the search function on this site?

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...t-working.html

They're just too lazy if you ask me.....!

[Eurosport]

Originally Posted by rodberg007

They're just too lazy if you ask me.....!

it just seems like there's sooooo many repetitive threads with simple questions that have already been answered a billion times
gets rather old after awhile

[Tominizer]

Well, I've just been owned......................

[cocoabrova]

Originally Posted by Tominizer

The door lock/unlock on the centre console is sometimes working and other times is not. Doesn't matter if the car is on or off............. similar issue under both circumstances.

Anyone else run across this issue ever ????

DIY-er fix available ?????

Yes, VERY easy and cheap to change out-you just need to pry up on one end slowly/carefully, then do the same on the other side, disconnect the harness, then re-install. The part, which is integrated with the hazard switch, from an aftermarket place like http://foreigncarpartsonline.com
is only about $35-$40 shipped. BTW that site actually has ALOT of good prices for OE BMW parts