Help! Locked out!
Moderator: martauto
1991 320i coupe. This happened once before. Turned key to lock the car & the key went past a quarter turn & it dead locked, key came out in the horizontal position. Now it won't turn all the way back to vertical and unlock. Last time after several attempts the key clicked over to vertical, but not this time. Passenger lock hasn't worked since I got the car. Can open the boot but obviously can't get any further. Locked out! Any advice please.....
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pac1982
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if you really get stuck its no real hard ship to pop the rubber seal on the front or rear screen and the whole window will just lift out
Before anyone moans about telling people how to break in to a car, its not exactly a quick procedure so cant see a thief using this method.
Before anyone moans about telling people how to break in to a car, its not exactly a quick procedure so cant see a thief using this method.
1991 BMW E30 318i Neon Design Convertible (Sold)
1990 BMW E30 325i Touring (Sold)
1990 BMW E30 318IS (Sold)
1990 BMW E30 316i (RIP)
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=41&fg=40
think its number 20, 21 and 23 thats the parts that need swapping
think its number 20, 21 and 23 thats the parts that need swapping
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Brianmoooore
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If the average thief wants to remove glass to gain entry, a brick would be the tool of choice.
Even if you get into the car, you still won't be able to open the doors without digging the locking ECU out of the driver's footwell and releasing the dead locks.
Even if you get into the car, you still won't be able to open the doors without digging the locking ECU out of the driver's footwell and releasing the dead locks.
Thanks for all the advice guys. It sounded as though the dead lock was releasing, so managed to get a wire coat hanger in and lift the button, but then I still couldn't get the key out unless it was in the dead lock position! Got some GT85 in the lock & it turned eventually. Problem now being I don't want to risk locking the car in case I can't get back in!
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Brianmoooore
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On the back end of the lock barrel (11) there is an L shaped alloy piece which is hinged to the rest of the barrel and located in one of two positions by an over centre spring mechanism.
This mechanism is probably either broken or stuck through lack of lubrication.
This mechanism is probably either broken or stuck through lack of lubrication.
