1997 BMW Z3 Intermittent Door Lock Issue

1997 BMW Z3
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
Avatar
NEOCLICKNCLACK
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
I saw another door handle question posted here for the Z3, so in the interest of keeping things organized, will post it in this category. there wasn't really a good category for it.

I am having intermittent issues turning the key in both the driver and passengers sides door locks. It is currently cold outside. I do not have engine starting issues, just door locking issues in which I am unable to get the key to turn. Sometimes the issue is with s locking, sometime it is with unlocking, often both, often both passenger and drivers side, currently its pretty bad. If the key turns, the door will lock or unlock, but the issue is often the key simply wont turn. Any help appreciated.
Dec 30, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
DOCHAGERTY
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,603 POSTS
Temperature and moisture can be contributing factors in the central locking system. Does the remote in the key fob work at all? What is the last 7 of the vin, I need to know to access the data base and see if this car has a bulletin on the issue stated.
Dec 31, 2009 at 9:09 AM