Embarrasing experience. The driver side door won't open.

[brian5]

awesomejun,

Luckily, I have not experienced this problem. Do you what fix was that was done when you had this problem before?

[Price]

This is most likely due to one of the two cables that come from inside and outside handles; replacing both of them is the best solution.

[alexmish]

I had a similar issue with my 2008 X5 back in winter of 2009 (rain/cold temperatures). Except I couldn't close the driver's door - it wouldnt latch. After many attempts the dealer eventually replaced all internal mechanical components. My theory is that water gets in and freezes stuff up.

[RougeTrooper]

I went over to the E53 forum and found the below useful thread. Not sure if the door will open when I go and try it later but might try this when I get home.

Door lock replacement/service with pics: E53

My guess is BMW probably replicated the same shitty design in the E70.....and probably will throw it in the F15 as well

[zx45]

Originally Posted by awesomejun

Nothing worked out. I tried the outside handle, the remote control, and central locking button.... None of it works..
Even though the the locking button(you know the little thing on the door - when you lock/unlock the door, it goes down/up accordingly) is at up-positon, the door won't open.
So weird...
Thanks for advices anyway.

What a disgrace,another case of superior GERMAN engineering lol.

[RougeTrooper]

Well, leaving the car for half a day the door opened after taking a deep breath, no need for the hanger maneuver

I guess that's a hint for me to service and grease the locks!

[brian5]

Originally Posted by RougeTrooper

Well, leaving the car for half a day the door opened after taking a deep breath, no need for the hanger maneuver

I guess that's a hint for me to service and grease the locks!

I wouldn't be surprised if it's related to cold weather. Servicing and greasing the locks may help though

[pcotangco]

Started happening to me recently. Probably due to the weather. It will occur once and pressing the unlock button on the remote fixes it at that time.

Will keep an eye before my CPO runs out.