Rear door lock

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   1989 - 530ise

my rear door has locked solid. The rest of the central locking system operates fine but the rear door mechanism shows no signs of life at all. There is limited access via the removal of interior door trim - any tips..

I suspect the relay may be the problem, where do I find it/replacement costs etc. 

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chas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5	Topic: Rear door lock Posted: 14-July-2003 at 12:03
	1989 - 530ise my rear door has locked solid. The rest of the central locking system operates fine but the rear door mechanism shows no signs of life at all. There is limited access via the removal of interior door trim - any tips.. I suspect the relay may be the problem, where do I find it/replacement costs etc. Edited by chas

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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: 14-July-2003 at 18:29
	I would have presumed that the relay would control all locks so the problem is either wiring or something has siezed. You probably won't know until you remove the trim. Can you remove the wiring loom from the door and test the connectors?
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chas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5	Posted: 16-July-2003 at 13:00
	My 5 year old was in the car when it locked looking guilty so I suspect he'd been playing with the door lock when it jammed. I'll have a go removing the trim again and try to release the rods thanks for the advice

iang Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22-July-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 21	Posted: 23-July-2003 at 22:15
	1989 - 520ise I have the same problem on the rear offside door. However its intermittent once every other month so it is difficult to trace if it is a problem with the wiring or door control. Very interested if you find a soloution.

Leonard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12-March-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 27	Posted: 24-July-2003 at 13:01
	Try the solution at this website. I used this method and it worked a treat. Sounds like it is the solenoid http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/trouble/Locked.htm Cheers