Any Lock Experts on here?

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:59 pm

Problem basically revolves around that the central locking stopd working one day, done the red/black wire trick thing, didn't work and failed miserably. Noticed the lock wasn't mechanically working, therefore took door card of, and noticed the spring on the lock was unhooked.. Tried placing the spring on the little groove in which it connects to the gold lever which actuates the lock. However the spring is going over on itself, and not moving the lock lever down. If you do it with a screwdriver it works 100%. Seems the spring isn't strong enough or its not on properly. Something similar to the image :-

http://e30world.com/body/BMW-E30-lock-cylinder-repair

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 4:55 pm

You need a lock rebuild kit from BMW, that will repair the barrel and stop the problem you are describing.

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:16 pm

Between £25-£30 for the kit IIRC

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:19 pm

thanks lads.. any ideas or links ? only one I can find online is in the US. Cheers

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:06 pm

Just contact any BMW dealer and they will be able to supply it.

Post Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:06 pm

Contact your local BMW dealer or Cotswolds on here.

Part number and assembly instructions are in the Wiki:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ck_Repairs