Does it have central locking?

Post Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:42 pm

Hi guys,

Buying a 1990 320ISE and the guy says it does not have central locking, however it is so well equipped with every option other than cruise, I find this unlikely. So does it have central locking? And if so is it common for it to stop working?

Thanks

Post Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:24 pm

IIRC all UK E30s from 1988 onwards had central locking though you could delete it as an option if you wished.

Locking faults are reasonably common - have a look in the Wiki.

Post Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:22 pm

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

Post Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:59 pm

Rav335uk wrote:http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... al_Locking

There are a LOT of inaccuracies in that article, however, the page dealing with locking problems is more accurate: http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... g_problems
The red/black wire mod. will cure 2/3 of locking problems, but should be done anyway, even if it not the cause of the problem.

Post Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:30 am

Does anyone have more detailed instructions for doing the mod on a cab, pref with pics?

Post Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:45 pm

daboy3000 wrote:Does anyone have more detailed instructions for doing the mod on a cab, pref with pics?

Find the three red/blacks going to the back of the A pillar plug, looking through the speaker hole. Cut them all away from the plug, and solder them together.
Don't confuse the one red/brown for a red/black.