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DIY: Front door lock actuator replacement (E90)
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02-23-2016, 12:30 PM | #134 |
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07-16-2016, 02:58 AM | #136 |
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So a shop quoted me $400 to repair this (if the actuator really is the problem), does this seem excessive?
I don't have time to do the repair myself but don't want to overpay for this repair also |
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07-17-2016, 11:34 PM | #138 |
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Sheeeeeeeeit, well alright then... I'll schedule that... will waiting too long fuk up other things or make the matter worse? Remember reading something like that somewhere
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08-16-2016, 09:09 AM | #140 |
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Do you guys find that with the new actuator the door closes easier? My 320D is 10 years old if I gently push the door to it doesn't close. When I move the latches that hold the pin in place with my fingers they feel rather stiff. I had the drivers door actuator out and took it apart and then sprayed lots of WD-40 and some silicon lubricant. It made those latches move smoother but not as smooth as I'd like. Still, the door now does close a bit easier. What are the new actuators like?
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09-11-2016, 10:30 AM | #141 | |
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09-30-2016, 07:27 PM | #142 |
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I just replaced mine this week on front passenger side door actuator. You do not need to remove windows. You only need to unscrew the bottom screw of the window regulator which will loosen the regulator metal bar. This will give you enough clearance to pull the old acutator out. PM me if you have more questions.
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10-01-2016, 07:56 AM | #143 |
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I changed my drivers side actuator. These instructions were great. I have large hands and the job took me about 4hrs. Removing the actuator was a challenge for me but putting it back in was a snap. The door has a noticeable quieter and more luxurious close to it now.
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12-11-2016, 08:07 AM | #144 |
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this saved me a bunch of time and $$$. thx! 2 comments: i agree that it's easier to disconnect the cable to the outside door from the inside. very easy to feel it. You don't need to mess with the outside of the door at all. however, I could not get the old one out without moving the regulator. Once i gave up on trying to AVOID moving the regulator, if went quickly. my hards were too big to get behind the glass, so for disconnecting the regulator hook from the glass, i recommend pushing on the plastic through the hole from the front side with a tool while lifting the glass with the other hand. be careful, though. i've had several people warn me that you do NOT want the tool to slip and crack the glass. i was able to get at the front side of that hole with the window almost all the way down, within about 3-4".
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01-07-2017, 05:56 PM | #145 |
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I'm going to give this a shot in the next few weeks. Fixed the shift assembly issue, so how hard can this be?
![]() Quick question...did anyone replace just the fuses and get it to work? Or is that just done as a precaution? |
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01-07-2017, 07:16 PM | #146 |
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03-22-2017, 04:37 PM | #147 |
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Seems like BMW had a new part number for 2011 LCI E90 M3's, changing from 51217202143 to 51217229455, the problem is the new number is much harder to find and cost twice as much. Going by the pictures it doesn't look different?
Has anyone tried using part 51217202143 in a 2011 LCI E90? |
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04-06-2017, 09:13 AM | #148 |
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Just did my pass side. No problems, took right at 1 hour. Got my kit (both drivers and pass side) from MYBMWCARPARTS. P# 51217263086 for $55.69 (for my car). Have found this dealer has much better pricing than anyone else. I have bought several parts over the last few weeks and they always were the best price.
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04-25-2017, 11:29 PM | #149 | |
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05-16-2017, 03:26 PM | #150 |
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My rear door drivers door on my E91 is intermittently working. Where are you guys finding the best prices these actuators recently? I've seen the fronts pretty cheap on amazon but nothing for the rear doors...?
2008 E91 98k miles
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12-17-2017, 01:04 PM | #151 | |
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Do you think it was just a part number change or has the part been redesigned for better functionality? got a 2011 335d. |
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11-15-2018, 07:18 PM | #152 |
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I just did this on my 335d front passenger side. Got the parts from fcp euro cost me like $70 for both. Took me about 45 minutes but I went skiw and video everything. All in all super easy job way easier than it looks in video. Anyone need any help message me. I think driver is harder but not sure at this point.
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