Key cylinder fix

[regulatorfix]

haven't seen this black 'clip'. Does it fail often? I can check my manufacturers in Europe if they make it (and if demand justifies, keep them on the shelf).

Window clips: it is not a bimmer or X5 specific issues. All cars have this problem (that the plastic becomes brittle and fails after a decade or so; and that they all only offer the complete regulator).

I have E46, X5, X3, E90 front and rear clips in stock. Also the 'guide' for the scissor style regulators in 5 and 7 series. And the rear metal 'clip' for the E39 5 series.

Locks for E46, X5 and X3.

Have to check (haven't listed them) what years/models use the door panel fasteners I put on the shelf (and forgot about). Tend to break when removing the door panel, and some bimmer users asked me to stock them. Ah. found it:

Looks like they fit e36 e46 e53 e60:

[regulatorfix]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Here are the window clips:

Do they fail often? Should I check with my manufacturers in Europe to see if they make them and stock here?

[Greg C]

So tried to fix it with the new parts. Major snafu when I used some lithium to lubricate it. The pins fell out of the cylinder. WTF? It's over $ 500 for a new cylinder lock. Trying to match 720 combinations is not my idea of fun.

[g300d]

^ah that sucks. I was careful to try to avoid disturbing the rear of the cylinder (where the key and pins interface) when I did mine.

Maybe you can line up the pins against your key so you can line them up to the right height?

[upallnight]

Or you can just put them any any order, insert the key and get a file to file the pin down down so they are flush with the barrel.