Driver's Door Panel Issue

CT_335D · 12-10-2012, 10:11 AM

Noticed that the driver's door handle part was pulling away from the door panel. Took the car to the BMW dealership and they told me that they have to replace the entire panel. That they can't just pull the current panel off and snap them back into position. Anyone else experience this issue? I have attached a picture.

Diesel Pimpin' · 12-10-2012, 12:15 PM

You could take the panel off and peek back there. Or maybe see if there are DIY's of door panel removals with pic's posted. Then look to see if they have pictures of the inside. Or buy epoxy and glue it from the inside of the door panel.

CT_335D · 12-10-2012, 01:48 PM

The good thing is that I still have 1200 miles before my 50k miles warranty runs out. The dealership ordered the new panel 2 weeks ago. So I dropped off the car this morning thinking it will take about 2-4 hours, but it looks like they forgot to order a part that goes with the panel. So I should get the car back in 2-3 weeks

Quasimodem · 12-10-2012, 10:49 PM

Strange, my door panels are solid. Have had them off a number of times to replace the speakers and wiring and whatnot, never had a problem like that.

Maybe you should have gone with Saddle Brown

JYohay · 12-11-2012, 09:52 AM

i actually have this same thing going on, and i noticed it after they took off my door to check the window motor....doesnt bother me enough to loose my car for the 3 days it will sit in their lot before they actually even look at the car

CT_335D · 12-12-2012, 08:02 AM

Picked up my car yesterday. I was told that a new door panel and handle was ordered and installed. To me it looks like the same door panel and handle. I think they just pulled the door panel off and snapped the handle back into position. I wonder how much they charged BMW for this.

Quasimodem · 12-14-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT_335D

Picked up my car yesterday. I was told that a new door panel and handle was ordered and installed. To me it looks like the same door panel and handle. I think they just pulled the door panel off and snapped the handle back into position. I wonder how much they charged BMW for this.

Sounds like my dealer. The only problem I had with my car was a deflating lumbar support in the drivers seat. It took a couple of hours to deflate, but it was kinda annoying. I took it back to the dealer under warranty and they said they replaced the lumbar support bag. Still had the same problem. I was sorry I lost it for a couple of days because there was no change. Taking them at their word, I would guess the leak is in the compressor. One day I will take the unit out and use soapy water to try and find the leak and patch it up.

dzlmoose · 12-14-2012, 03:06 PM

I usually take the car in the service bay show them the problem, they create a service appt and order the parts. I come back when the parts are in and pick up my car the next day.

Both my drivers and passenger side air vents broke.

12-10-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
CT_335D Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA iTrader: (0)	Driver's Door Panel Issue Noticed that the driver's door handle part was pulling away from the door panel. Took the car to the BMW dealership and they told me that they have to replace the entire panel. That they can't just pull the current panel off and snap them back into position. Anyone else experience this issue? I have attached a picture. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-10-2012, 12:15 PM	#2
Diesel Pimpin' I heart D-TUK 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	You could take the panel off and peek back there. Or maybe see if there are DIY's of door panel removals with pic's posted. Then look to see if they have pictures of the inside. Or buy epoxy and glue it from the inside of the door panel.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2012, 01:48 PM	#3
CT_335D Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA iTrader: (0)	The good thing is that I still have 1200 miles before my 50k miles warranty runs out. The dealership ordered the new panel 2 weeks ago. So I dropped off the car this morning thinking it will take about 2-4 hours, but it looks like they forgot to order a part that goes with the panel. So I should get the car back in 2-3 weeks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Quasimodem Colonel 145 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	Strange, my door panels are solid. Have had them off a number of times to replace the speakers and wiring and whatnot, never had a problem like that. Maybe you should have gone with Saddle Brown __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-11-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
JYohay Banned 42 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	i actually have this same thing going on, and i noticed it after they took off my door to check the window motor....doesnt bother me enough to loose my car for the 3 days it will sit in their lot before they actually even look at the car
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-12-2012, 08:02 AM	#6
CT_335D Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA iTrader: (0)	Picked up my car yesterday. I was told that a new door panel and handle was ordered and installed. To me it looks like the same door panel and handle. I think they just pulled the door panel off and snapped the handle back into position. I wonder how much they charged BMW for this.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-14-2012, 03:06 PM	#8
dzlmoose Lieutenant 122 Rep 541 Posts Drives: Trek 7.2, 2001 M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I usually take the car in the service bay show them the problem, they create a service appt and order the parts. I come back when the parts are in and pick up my car the next day. Both my drivers and passenger side air vents broke.
	Appreciate 0 Quote