E30 door lock repair kit. Instructions are in German???

[90pioneer]

I ordered a door lock repair kit for my 91 318i. It wont lock from the drivers door, but will unlock. Seems to be a common problem.

Well I have all I need, and the reviews on pelican parts website says to follow the instructions carefully since there are a ton of tiny parts.

Well... it came with instructions, but they're in German. Does anyone have an English version?

[MattAvino]

Rosetta Stone.

[Shangsta]

Rosetta Stone.

[Aluke123]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=e30+lock+rebuild

[CrusherCurtis]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=e30+lock+rebuild

This is super cool

[90pioneer]

Yeah that google link is great and all. I found a great write up at http://www.billswebspace.com/BMWE30D...derRebuild.htm

However their car is a 2 door and BMW was gracious enough to provide them with a nice access hole to remove the clip on the lock cylinder.

Well I have a sedan, and apparently the doors are shorter. There is no access hole.

It looks like the only possible way to get that clip removed on a sedan, let alone reinstall it, will be to remove the entire jam assembly.

Is that correct? What a pain in the ass!!!!

[dogsbark26]

Not correct. It's not too hard to do without injuring yourself. Just stick your hand up in there. Stick a screwdriver through an access hole. Have someone else hold the flashlight.

[Fusion]

Part number for the repair kit?
I look like an ass every time I have to lock/unlock through the pass. side.

[dogsbark26]

I Googled "Part number for BMW e30 lock repair kit" for you.

The first result (http://www.mesaperformance.com/faqs/centlock.html) contained this statement: "BMW has something called "Door Lock w/key repair kit" or something like that, BMW part number 51211924903 or maybe 51-21-9-061-343."

Another result (http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e30/int...der_rekey.html) says:

"Buy the appropriate repair kit:

51-21-9-061-343 (Central locking, left side)
51-21-9-556-313 (all other door locks) "

Good luck with that. Have fun.

[Fusion]

Thank you sir.
Is there an easy way to tell if the car has oem central? I know mine does, not sure if oem or aftermarket. Doesn't work probably bwcuse of the jammed locks.

[dogsbark26]

OEM unit is located underneath plastic protective panel underneath driver kick panel speaker. IIRC, looks like double or triple length relay.

[Butler]

I have the same problem as OP. I just installed the correct rebuild kit but the lock doesnt trip the central lock switch.

Im not sure wtf is up with that? I fought with this damn thing all afternoon.

[nando]

you know, the ETM has a full central locking guide in it.

http://www.wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm

[Butler]

My problem is a mechanical one. Literally the switch doesn't make contact with the central locking inhibitor. I tried bending the mount and it broke. :(

[kwill22]

I guess I need to pick up this kit because I'm in the same boat. Tired of people asking why do you lock your car from the trunk? My reply... Because race car...