E30 Door Lock

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   The door lock on my E30 has started giving trouble - it will lock if you push down the pin, but then can't be opened again with the key.
First thing I thought of is that the central locking solenoid is gone. Am going to try and get the parts from German & Swedish or Eurocarparts, but then someone else mentioned it might be the lock itself that was gone.
Anyone else experience any problems with the locks on their E30?

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kdevitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904	Topic: E30 Door Lock Posted: 12-June-2003 at 13:38
	The door lock on my E30 has started giving trouble - it will lock if you push down the pin, but then can't be opened again with the key. First thing I thought of is that the central locking solenoid is gone. Am going to try and get the parts from German & Swedish or Eurocarparts, but then someone else mentioned it might be the lock itself that was gone. Anyone else experience any problems with the locks on their E30?

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Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:10
	Ken I came across the saem problem and had to fit a new barrel

kdevitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:24
	ok - think i'll try that first then. Did you have a separate key for the lock & ignition or is there a way of getting the new barrel to work with your old key??

kbannon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:27
	if you get the key number (from the side of the barrel) you give it to BMW (possibly with logbook evidence of ownership) they can get you one within a few days - IIRC about �50
	Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:32
	exactly what killian said except it didnt cost me anything!

kdevitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:32
	perfect - really want to be able to lock the car before I start spending cash on it!!!

Eamo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 15:56
	or if you get an alarm fitted you wont have to fix the lock

kdevitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 16:00
	good point eamo - i'm getting a laserline alarm fitted, theres one in there at the moment but its not great - doesn't activate the locks either.. Still handy for the key the be able to work - i have recent enough memories of having to climb into my honda civic through the boot cos the door wouldn't open!!!

kbannon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 16:05
	well if you choose a different make - don't get an RM / Sikura alarm - they protect the car alright (hasn't been taken yet) but the fobs are the worst feckin kind around. I often have to force the button down hard just to turn on / off and you usually need to be close to the car for them to work.
	Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

kdevitt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 27-February-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 904	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 16:29
	Well a guy I do some work for can supply and fit the laserline alarms for �200 or so, which is cheap enough. A fairly happy with Laserline to be honest - had a roler alarm before which had a mind of its own...

william3e30 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 09-June-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 20:28
	I don't sell alarms so I'm independant, but I think all of these brands are rubbish, Sigma from Safe & Sound in Dundalk 042 9339000 (also an M3 owner) super quality waterproof blips etc

Iain H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 405	Posted: 12-June-2003 at 22:37
	Kdevitt Check out www.bmwdatabase.com and you will get a whole load of info on locks. Its also a good site to bookmark for future use.
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Iain H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 405	Posted: 13-June-2003 at 03:43
	http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00053&Section=02 The above link will answer just about any/every question on central locking and faults on doors/boot etc.
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