Door Lock Problem
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Printed Date: 17-June-2024 at 11:14
Topic: Door Lock Problem
Posted By: e34m5
Subject: Door Lock Problem
Date Posted: 28-July-2004 at 17:52
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Hi All,
I just went out to my car to move it and when i pulled the outer door handle up to open the door i heard a rather worrying sound (like something plastic breaking). Now the door will not hold shut unless i slam it really firmly or push hard from the outside  I have just checked the door striker plate and a piece of plastic seems to have snapped off from the top corner, would this cause the door not to shut properly as i thought the door lock closed over the cylindrical centre part of the striker plate ? Or has something broken inside the door lock itself ?
Any help appreciated. Miles -------------  
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 28-July-2004 at 18:48
Here is a picture of the striker plate, the cylindrical plastic part seems to move whereas on the other 3 doors it does not so i think this is what is causing the problem ?
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 28-July-2004 at 19:20
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-that bit doesn't look too bad to me. Unless it comes loose on the door frame, or breaks up altogether, it won't cause big problems. I think you have an internal problem of some kind in the door. Really the driver's door lock mechanism needs to be accessed for lubrication once every five years- otherwise they just go dry and wear out or break. cheers
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 29-July-2004 at 11:22
I just took the car to my mechanic and he is quite confident that it is the striker plate, i have managed to source a striker plate and latch for £14 on ebay 
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: b8alk
Date Posted: 29-July-2004 at 13:21
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hi miles i once had to put p/t/f/e tape a round that plastic barrrel in order for my door to shut why i do not know has i could not see a problem with it, once i replaced it door shut has it should i think if only slightly worn it can cause problems ------------- E34 M30 535i SPORT  
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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 02-August-2004 at 18:50
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Apologies to Brucey, it seems that it was the door latch mechanism that was causing the problem. I have replaced it and the door now latches as normal
Miles -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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