Another NCT question
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Printed Date: 05-May-2024 at 19:07
Topic: Another NCT question
Posted By: Dergside
Subject: Another NCT question
Date Posted: 10-May-2005 at 05:28
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Mrs D's 316i was in for test this morning. All was fine except they picked up on the fact that the drivers side rear door external handle is a bit temperamental - probably just through lack of use by us and previous owners. They just want to be able to open the door from the outside (it opens fine all the time from the inside), so there is no re-test fee or anything. Does anyone know if this is a legitimate reason for withholding the certificate? I'll be posting a seperate thread on the 3 series board for hints about adjusting or lubricating the mechanism. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 10-May-2005 at 05:33
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As far as I know all dorrs must open freely without any difficulty. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 10-May-2005 at 07:23
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In case of emergency and someone needs to open it from outside; there may be childlocks active stopping it from opening from the inside. I assume.... ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 10-May-2005 at 08:41
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Fey Its not the childlocks, it actually opens fine from the inside. Its the external handle that is causing the problem and I reckon its just simply down to lack of use and lube. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 10-May-2005 at 08:44
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Sorry; I meant that they probably made an issue of it not opening from the outside in case of an emergency where it had to be opened from the outside due to the person inside being trapped/unconscious or unable to open it from the inside due to something like a childlock being on. I'm getting confused just typing this explanation of my earlier post!!! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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