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Central locking issues (e36)

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Forum Name: BMW 3 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 3 Series (E21, E30, E36, E46, E90, E91 & E92)
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Printed Date: 04-May-2024 at 10:19


Topic: Central locking issues (e36)
Posted By: Honeyman328
Subject: Central locking issues (e36)
Date Posted: 01-December-2012 at 16:50
Hello, i own an e36 328 1999 touring.
My central locking started playing up. First it was the drivers door lock and now the rear 2 doors do not open with the central locking. Its only the boot and the front passanger door that works with teh central locking. I have checked the connection under the passanger seat but it is ok.
 
I don't think all three door acuators have failed at the same time so think it will be the central locking control module. Is this just a direct swap for the control module. I have read up its the zke iv module. Is it a case of a straight swap with a working one or will it need programmed.
 
I have been stumped on this and need it working for the family .
 
Thanks, Ross


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Replies:
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 01-December-2012 at 18:43
Is there any noise from the doors when you try to lock/unlock using the key?

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Posted By: Indian
Date Posted: 02-December-2012 at 09:11
It appears remote central locking plays up when cold, had same problem with Nissan Primera and others.
Use the key, it usually works.

Posted By: Honeyman328
Date Posted: 05-December-2012 at 17:29
Maybe post not clear enough!! Was using drivers door lock, though same problem occurs when using remote.
I am 99% sure that its the central locking module that needs changed.
I have bought a new one, just not sure if its a straight swap or if the module will need programmed

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