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    #16
    Originally posted by FLG View Post
    Op i have a spare trunk lid. Gonna see how or if the lock can be removed from the outside

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    Lol wait was that actually a logical idea?!?!


    1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
    1991 318i 4dr slick top


    Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
    Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
    Mtech 2 turbo restoration
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      #17
      Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View Post
      Cut hole in trunk lid and buy a new one and paint it to match lol it's the only way... Jk don't listen to me.
      Pop off the roundel and hole saw through the trunk, open trunk, and stick the roundel back on. No one will ever know.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
        Pop off the roundel and hole saw through the trunk, open trunk, and stick the roundel back on. No one will ever know.
        Until it rains and water goes into the cuts under the roundel and makes his trunk floor rust out like mine... If he cuts the trunk lid at all its gotta be replaced. He could get the door lock out at the cost of a new window and probably some cut fingers.


        1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
        1991 318i 4dr slick top


        Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
        Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
        Mtech 2 turbo restoration
        Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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          #19
          your best bet is going to be rolling the window up somehow.

          1989 Coupe build thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=312012
          IG: @mitchlikesbikes

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            #20
            Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View Post
            Until it rains and water goes into the cuts under the roundel and makes his trunk floor rust out like mine... If he cuts the trunk lid at all its gotta be replaced.
            I wasn't serious. Lol.

            I already posted a solution: remove the power window switch, jump power and ground to the harness to wind up the window, and remove the door lock tumbler.

            Or, tap into the harness and trigger the solenoids to unlock.

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              #21
              Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
              I wasn't serious. Lol.

              I already posted a solution: remove the power window switch, jump power and ground to the harness to wind up the window, and remove the door lock tumbler.

              Or, tap into the harness and trigger the solenoids to unlock.
              lol I was hoping so. Your idea is probably the best way with out breaking anything. Manual windows FTW


              1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
              1991 318i 4dr slick top


              Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
              Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
              Mtech 2 turbo restoration
              Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                #22
                What year did they do away with the ability to manually wind the windows up manually? I thought you could pop off the plastic cover on the door card and use an allen wrench?

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
                  What year did they do away with the ability to manually wind the windows up manually? I thought you could pop off the plastic cover on the door card and use an allen wrench?
                  I think the same years as the face lift.


                  1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                  1991 318i 4dr slick top


                  Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                  Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                  Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                  Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                    #24
                    Have you guys ever tried to remove a door panel with the door closed? It's nearly impossible without ruining it.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by FLG View Post
                      Have you guys ever tried to remove a door panel with the door closed? It's nearly impossible without ruining it.

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                      would you have to for taking the window switch out?


                      1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                      1991 318i 4dr slick top


                      Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                      Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                      Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                      Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
                        What year did they do away with the ability to manually wind the windows up manually? I thought you could pop off the plastic cover on the door card and use an allen wrench?
                        Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30 View Post
                        I think the same years as the face lift.
                        In my experience, all of them have this ability. My 88 and a friend's 91 have the caps. You need to puncture the vapor barrier, but a wrench will definitely wind the window up.

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by FLG View Post
                          Have you guys ever tried to remove a door panel with the door closed? It's nearly impossible without ruining it.

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                          But a door card is much easier/cheaper to replace than a trunk lid.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
                            But a door card is much easier/cheaper to replace than a trunk lid.
                            true unless he got an identical color from a scrap yard or forum member on the cheep.


                            1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                            1991 318i 4dr slick top


                            Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                            Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                            Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                            Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                              #29
                              I'm not saying make a hole anywhere but I'm sure there's a way to get this done.

                              Op try pulling up the door lock a bit, while holding it try to open the door. My car, even double locked, there would be enough play in the passenger side lock to still get the door open.

                              Will be home soon to check on that trunk lid lock idea.

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                                #30
                                why would the door have to be closed for removal? if the window is rolled down enough to block the lock cylinder then you can just reach in and unlock the door.

                                1989 Coupe build thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=312012
                                IG: @mitchlikesbikes

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