so my 87 325es driver side door is now unable to open from the outside and i am forced to reach over through the passenger door and open it, then walk back around to get in.. anyone have any ideas whats wrong..?
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When you pull the handle up from the outside it is connected to a lever that is attached to the latch. The handle on the inside pulls on a different lever. Will explain why you can open it from the inside.
To solve the problem, check and see that the lever is properly attached to the latch or the handle. It could have become disconnected from either (Is the outside handle displaying more excessive play than usual?)
You will need to pop the interior door trim off. There are two screws on the lower half of the armrest, and then you will need to pop the switch for the powers mirrors off to remove the third. After that take the bezel off the interior door handle, and pull the panel up carefully from the buttom. Snapping noises will be heard, this is normal as the plastic clips become loose, when you get to the top (it is easier with the window rolled down). Shimmy up and towards the rear to free the last clips at the top.
Worse case scenario is the little plastic pieces that are on the levers inside the door broke. You can probably snag one from a junk yard.
Yadda... That was kind of long.Originally posted by Teaguer -
yahh i went to get in this morning and the door opened.. so im hoping it fixed it self.. but thanks for the explanation incase i continue to have problems..Comment
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Fixing itself is never good!
I am gonna be in Bellingham in a few weeks, if it persists I can swing through Mukilteo and take a look.Originally posted by TeaguerComment
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nice so far its been holdin up and i havent had any problems with it.. but thank you for the offer..Comment
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