locked out thinking probably central looking system

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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:32 am

hey guys i recently bought a 325e and i loved it but today i came home i locked my car and when i tryed to unlock it with my key i cant even turn it so i tried the passenger door to nothing even the trunk is locked. im thinking its the central locking system. is there a spacial way to unlock it with the key? any help would be appreciated
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:36 am

i will do that tomarow and will update. i also think it could be the cold mb something froze
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:46 am

what do you mean deadlock position? when i put the key in it wont turn any way at all il post a vid tomrow if i wont get it unlocked.
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Post Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:45 am

Try lifting the handle whilst turning the key.
All the lock does,really,is dis-connect the mech between the handle and the latch.
Once you have gained access,strip the door card off,remove the latch from the door jamb,clean and lubricate all piviots that you can see,work the mech by hand until it is light and smooth in operation.
Replacement lock cylinders are available as a 'repair kit',what you get is a bag of bits to enable you to build up a replacement cylinder to match your key.In the UK these cost about £20.
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Post Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:47 am

Thanks every one fror your help It opened I had to spray a shit ton wd40 in there let it sit for a few min bam !! Good as new