Door lock pin doesn't go down

RobG_M340 · 06-05-2015, 08:06 AM

Hey guys,

Just recently, my driver side door lock pin stopped going down. The door locks and unlocks as it should, but the pin stays in the unlocked position. I can manually push it down with no problem and lock the door. When I unlock via door handle of key fob, it pops up on it's own with no problem.

Not a huge problem, but still annoying. Any ideas on what the issue might be or a possible fix?

kisho · 06-05-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rgilkes

Hey guys,

Just recently, my driver side door lock pin stopped going down. The door locks and unlocks as it should, but the pin stays in the unlocked position. I can manually push it down with no problem and lock the door. When I unlock via door handle of key fob, it pops up on it's own with no problem.

Not a huge problem, but still annoying. Any ideas on what the issue might be or a possible fix?

Take off the door card and see if it's loose or if something is obstructing it.

VTECaddict · 06-05-2015, 07:10 PM

Door lock actuator broke.

RobG_M340 · 06-16-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Door lock actuator broke.

Actuator even though the lock works exactly how it should and even goes up with no problem?

VTECaddict · 06-17-2015, 02:22 AM

It's possible. It seems like the actuator can fail partially and not all the way. When my driver's door lock actuator failed, it wouldn't unlock electronically. Had to unlock with the key from outside or by pulling the door handle on the inside. Locking worked fine both manually and electronically.

us722 · 05-06-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RobG_M340

Hey guys,

Just recently, my driver side door lock pin stopped going down. The door locks and unlocks as it should, but the pin stays in the unlocked position. I can manually push it down with no problem and lock the door. When I unlock via door handle of key fob, it pops up on it's own with no problem.

Not a huge problem, but still annoying. Any ideas on what the issue might be or a possible fix?

Hi. Do you recall what the solution was here?

Obsidiane90_dustin · 10-11-2023, 02:42 AM

i had this problem a couple years ago, the solution was to replace the door lock actuator

lordnikon · 11-03-2023, 09:15 AM

Replace the door lock actuator asap. You don't want it to be in the locked position when it fails. It's a real PITA

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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 479 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	Door lock actuator broke. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 479 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	It's possible. It seems like the actuator can fail partially and not all the way. When my driver's door lock actuator failed, it wouldn't unlock electronically. Had to unlock with the key from outside or by pulling the door handle on the inside. Locking worked fine both manually and electronically. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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Obsidiane90_dustin New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320i Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Surabaya iTrader: (0)	i had this problem a couple years ago, the solution was to replace the door lock actuator
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lordnikon Lieutenant 367 Rep 459 Posts Drives: Break My Wallet Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	Replace the door lock actuator asap. You don't want it to be in the locked position when it fails. It's a real PITA
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