Lock problems

[admhndry]

Hey guys. Ever since I've had my e30, I've had problems with the driver's side lock, in that it didn't work at all. Central locking doesn't work at all, so I can unlock my car from the inside, or the passenger side. So today I tried to find out what the problem was. No central locking is fine to me, I don't mind much. Opening my driver's side door is important to me. So. I took off the door card and whatnot, per this guide: http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWE30D...derRebuild.htm
And got it all open and the lock out. This is what I found:



The broken part I had to fish out of the bottom of the door. First, I don't know much, but I know that is not the way it's supposed to look, and second, I want to get the locking fixed in my car. I'll need a new lock, and I'll need to put my car back together. I was wondering if any of you have tips to best achieve this? Thanks :)

[phreshkid]

contact steve blunt at blunt tech. He is a forum sponsor here. Order a driver side door locking rebuild kit from him and find a DIY lock rebuild for the driver's side door lock; they are found on the internet. This is what I did and now I have a fully functioning driver's side door lock and only about half an hour worth of work.

This will make your life 100% better. Steve Blunt. Blunttech. Go now.

[straight6pwr]

also, check the condition of your latch mechanism. oil it while your in there, at a minimum. one that is starting to get sticky/corroded will cause your lock mechanism to wear out quicker or not work completely.

[lbreevesii]

rebuild kit ftw.

Its basically a whole new lock, with extra lock wafers so you can key it to your stock key. Its pretty easy, and pretty cheap.