Anyone had THIS issue?
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Anyone had THIS issue?
Ok 03 MCS here
Yesterday it started with my inside door handle not unlocking the door with the first pull, making me use the toggle switch. Now I have to pull the handle 4 or 5 times before it catches and opens the door at all.
Works fine from the outside of course. I'm trying to schedule service but hopefully it doesn't continue to get worse to the point where I can't get out of my car =O
Off chance that it's something I can fix by taking off the door panel??
Yesterday it started with my inside door handle not unlocking the door with the first pull, making me use the toggle switch. Now I have to pull the handle 4 or 5 times before it catches and opens the door at all.
Works fine from the outside of course. I'm trying to schedule service but hopefully it doesn't continue to get worse to the point where I can't get out of my car =O
Off chance that it's something I can fix by taking off the door panel??
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I have had this issue-twice-with the drivers door. In my case, I would try to open the door from inside and nothing would happen. I would open the door, and it just didn't feel right when I pulled the handle, then the next time, it wouldn't work at all.
This is a known issue, and both times only took about an hour to fix. The problem involves the bowden cable in the door and was fixed by replacing the cable if I remember correctly.
This is a known issue, and both times only took about an hour to fix. The problem involves the bowden cable in the door and was fixed by replacing the cable if I remember correctly.
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Had this problem with my 02MC last year and was repaired under warrenty. No mention of what was replaced, but the SA did say it was fairly common. The problem has come back (of course no more warrenty) so I have just conditioned myself to unlock my doors with the toggle before opening the driver's door.
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this is a fairly common problem that we see in the shop weekly.
the problem is the cable that connects the handle to the lock actuator. the cable pops out of the actuator and it doesn't have enough tension to unlock it.
the good thing is that it's easy fix. heres how:
pull of door panel.
remove the pin that moves up/down when you use the lock. the way you remove it is by feeling inside the door where it meets the actuator and poping it off. thats it.
look towards the actuator or feel with your hand for the cable that comes from the door handle. there is a green clip around the cable that goes into the actuator. you will have to pull the cable towards the front of the car and then push it into place in the actuator. that's all. if you want you can place a lil' bit of glue to keep it in place if it's not under warranty.
good luck!
the problem is the cable that connects the handle to the lock actuator. the cable pops out of the actuator and it doesn't have enough tension to unlock it.
the good thing is that it's easy fix. heres how:
pull of door panel.
remove the pin that moves up/down when you use the lock. the way you remove it is by feeling inside the door where it meets the actuator and poping it off. thats it.
look towards the actuator or feel with your hand for the cable that comes from the door handle. there is a green clip around the cable that goes into the actuator. you will have to pull the cable towards the front of the car and then push it into place in the actuator. that's all. if you want you can place a lil' bit of glue to keep it in place if it's not under warranty.
good luck!
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I had this happen to my MINI several times eventually my tech got tired of fixing it and just replaced all the inarrds of my door.
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This diagram may help:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...88&hg=41&fg=40
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...88&hg=41&fg=40
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Ok 03 MCS here
Yesterday it started with my inside door handle not unlocking the door with the first pull, making me use the toggle switch. Now I have to pull the handle 4 or 5 times before it catches and opens the door at all.
Works fine from the outside of course. I'm trying to schedule service but hopefully it doesn't continue to get worse to the point where I can't get out of my car =O
Off chance that it's something I can fix by taking off the door panel??
Yesterday it started with my inside door handle not unlocking the door with the first pull, making me use the toggle switch. Now I have to pull the handle 4 or 5 times before it catches and opens the door at all.
Works fine from the outside of course. I'm trying to schedule service but hopefully it doesn't continue to get worse to the point where I can't get out of my car =O
Off chance that it's something I can fix by taking off the door panel??
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there's a switch that doesn't make up i think. they actually changed my whole handle (outside) assembly guess water gets in there. in your case it could be rusted up by now.
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theres a green circular clip on the actuator the rod clips in there, thats it.
then you have to slide it back when installing the door panel.
you can feel for the clip, or take a small flashlight and look inside the door. good luck!
then you have to slide it back when installing the door panel.
you can feel for the clip, or take a small flashlight and look inside the door. good luck!
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Yes joey got that thank you. From what I've heard, there's a plastic piece on the cable that clips into a u-shaped groove by the green clip. What I don't know is where this groove is in relation to the green clip. If you could help me with that, I think I'll be ok.
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OK so it took me a little longer to get the time to try to fix the problem than I thought. Started working on it yesterday. Took the door panels off and everything seems to be in the right place. The Bowden cable is still pulling on the lock mechanism but not enough to fully unlock. Also having the problem that the handle doesnt seem to release the latch when it is unlocked with the toggle. I have to pull a couple of times and push on the rear part of the door to get out.
Any of you that have had this problem, did just replacing the cable fix it?
Might the problem be a streched cable or something similar, or would it be easier to replace the entire assembly?
There is a dealer close that I can order parts from but I dont want to have to take it in to get something fixed that seems so simple. Any other input on what actually fixed the problem would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Smiley
Any of you that have had this problem, did just replacing the cable fix it?
Might the problem be a streched cable or something similar, or would it be easier to replace the entire assembly?
There is a dealer close that I can order parts from but I dont want to have to take it in to get something fixed that seems so simple. Any other input on what actually fixed the problem would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Smiley
Last edited by FlyingSmiley; 04-24-2007 at 10:32 PM. Reason: I cant spell
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I just got my car back from a non MINI dealership and it had this problem! Of course I would not have noticed it till I got home and tried to exit the car. My question is could some gorilla at the dealership have caused the cable to pop out if they were pulling on the handle not knowing that it takes two pulls to open the door?