Beamer320i94 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I am having a problem with a seized Drivers side (RHD) front door lock. It is a 1994 E36 320I sedan and doesn't have a chipped door key, and the key is the only way to lock or open the doors. The door has jammed the lock cylinder and cannot be turned one way or the other, therefore I cannot lock the door and becomes a security issue. The passenger door lock works well and will lock/unlock all other locks on the car except right hand drivers door. Any useful suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 603 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Try abit of crc in the lock, failing that it could be the lock solenoid box that triggers the central locking. Hav a similar problem with my passengers door. Wont lock with the rest and can be very difficult to do with the key. Try sitting in the car with door closed and use the pin to try lock and unlock it to free it up. Edited July 11, 2012 by euroriffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beamer320i94 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Try abit of crc in the lock, failing that it could be the lock solenoid box that triggers the central locking. Hav a similar problem with my passengers door. Wont lock with the rest and can be very difficult to do with the key. Try sitting in the car with door closed and use the pin to try lock and unlock it to free it up. I will get some wd40 or crc tomorrow, but the door button won't move either, but it could be the actuator (solenoid) as you say or possibly door lock mechanism. Thanks for your quick reply Edited July 11, 2012 by Old beamer fan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 603 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I would say it's the solenoid box. Quite a common thing at this age. Replaced five on the two cars and now a sixth needs done and I'm thinking of getting new ones because they can be a sh*t of a thing to get to especially the rear doors and I don't want to be doing them again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beamer320i94 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 I would say it's the solenoid box. Quite a common thing at this age. Replaced five on the two cars and now a sixth needs done and I'm thinking of getting new ones because they can be a sh*t of a thing to get to especially the rear doors and I don't want to be doing them again Thanks for your help euroriffic, used CRC 556 in lock, pushed key in and out a few times and it worked. Door still won't lock or unlock from left side, but can live with that for the time being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 603 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 No problems, Good to here you have a lockable door again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
