Weird Door Lock Situation

[DuHast]

After searching and finding key cylinder rebuilds and CDL unit installs I need to know some other info.

Right now, I can't lock or unlock my passenger door at all. Not from driver door, trunk (locking never worked from trunk) and the key doesn't turn at all in pass. door lock.

Also, my driver door lock shit the bed tonight. I used to have to go 90degrees all the time because the door wouldn't lock at all at 45 degrees. I can't lock the driver door at all. Not with key, not by pushing door lock down.

I took the door panel off and there is a circular connector at the bottom of the door with nothing going into it. What is that? Also, if I shut the door latch manually as it would be with the door shut, and reach around the inner door and push the plunger down, the door will lock, but not with the key.

So... do I need a CDL unit AND a lock cylinder? Do I need more? Why won't the trunk lock? Should I just do a keyless entry thing?

Thanks

[wodcutr]

Most likely the connection hub in the drivers A pillar needs to be pulled apart and cleaned. The connectors get corroded and then the lock computer is not getting the proper grounds and such to funtion properly. Clean the pins with electrical cleaner and then put some dielectric grease in there and see if that does the trick.

[Dirtbleed]

I gave up trying to make it all work 20yrs later. Ripped it all out.
1. Bought laser cut key from bmw off my vin#
2. Bought L+R Lock repair Kit.
3. Bought new trunk lock , matched to my vin #
All cost $150 or so. Now everything is manual, but works as new.
PS: Chix dig when you actually open their door with a key to let them in. Most losers just hit the button and let their fine piece of ass fend for themselves.
Unless I'm picking up a hooker, I make her climb thru the window. An undercover cop would never do that.

[taperunner]

might i ask where you purchased the door lock repair kit from? thanks