door locking

[ThomasBellamy]

Need some advice with central locking.

Once the car is locked I can unlock the drivers side fine with the key. The central locking doesn't work when I do this, also the button on the key is shagged.

Now, once the drivers door is open, I cannot manually lock the door with the key, the key turns in the lock but doesn't lock. I can unlock and lock the passenger door ok and I have to lock the drivers side by going in the passenger door and pressing down the pin.

Number 1: Does this mean there is something wrong with the lock on the drivers side or is this a design feature on central locking models?

Number 2: what would be my plan of attack to diagnose the problems with the central locking system>

[Rtaylor2208]

The drivers side lock barrel is goosed. You will need a rebuild kit from BMW to strip it and rebuild it.

There is a guide in the wiki on the steps involved.

[ThomasBellamy]

ahh gay

[Brianmoooore]

Number 2: what would be my plan of attack to diagnose the problems with the central locking system>

Red/black wire modification - all detailed in the wiki.