Driver door handle does not open car
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Driver door handle does not open car
Interior handle works. Electric locks work. Everything but the exterior door handle works. What might have happened to get it into this state? FWIW, this was working fine this AM, then I took the car to a detailer and when I got it back, the problem was there.
Check and make sure that the little rubber cap is on the arm of the catch on the end of the door.
There is an adjustment on the handle, but it is inside the door, here is a look inside:
Here is how to get the door panel off:
viewtopic.php?t=2554&
There is an adjustment on the handle, but it is inside the door, here is a look inside:
Here is how to get the door panel off:
viewtopic.php?t=2554&
I've replaced this pot metal part more times than I care to remember. Shame on Bmw for using this very brittle metal for such a highly stressed part. They are left and right specific. Order a couple of sets from the dealer, these are still relatively cheap. These handle levers do not match up with the Bmw parts illustration but they are the same. One hint, the mounting bolt is bolted directly into this lever but the hole on it is not threaded so tap it with a 5mm tapper.
Bert
88 M6
72 3.5 CSi
Bert
88 M6
72 3.5 CSi
Last edited by m6csi on Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:46 am, edited 1 time in total.
yep the earlier cars are steel, why the hell did they switch to brittle pot metal? Probably to try to make money...knowing these parts would brake, damn manufacturers.... This part will also fit from an e23 7 series.
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1983 BMW 633csi N/A Beast (sold)
Cali 1988 BMW 635csi Resto (in progress)
Cali 1989 BMW 635csi high comp tuned zinnabar 5 speed (keeper)
Re: Driver door handle does not open car
Hello all,
I know this is a very old thread but I have the same problem and cannot find the part number on real oem.
I know this is a very old thread but I have the same problem and cannot find the part number on real oem.
Anyone know the part number I need?janelson wrote:Different but close enough, door panel is off, only breaking one nylon clip in the process.
The attached photo shows the broken aluminum part.
1989 635csi Highline
Alpine White
Lotus White Interior
1989 m535i
Alpine White
Lotus White Interior
1989 m535i
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Re: Driver door handle does not open car
#2 in the diagram. I don't remember which is left and which is right (odd number or even number).
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'84 633CSi "Sylvia"; '85 635CSi "Katja";'85 325e "Hazel Ann"; '95 M3 "Ashlyn"
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Re: Driver door handle does not open car
Thanks for that! I looked at that diagram and thought "nah, that looks nothing like it"
1989 635csi Highline
Alpine White
Lotus White Interior
1989 m535i
Alpine White
Lotus White Interior
1989 m535i