Just bought an e90

stilov · 11-23-2015, 09:55 PM

On the passenger door panel the handle piece of the panel has become goopy.

Can I get just the handle somewhere or do I need to replace the entire panel?

ptpending · 11-24-2015, 07:43 AM

it depends on which part of handle is damaged, if it is upper part, it is removable

stilov · 11-24-2015, 08:13 AM

Its the piece I outlined in red...

iphonechik · 11-24-2015, 08:22 PM

Does this happen often? Funny how mine is like that too. Been wondering if I could just replace that piece, as well....

STRMTRPR · 11-25-2015, 10:47 AM

i kinda got the same problem , my handles plastic part or whatever is like messed up . I dont know someone did it intentional or it just happens. I would also like to know what to do to fix this.

ccraig13 · 11-26-2015, 09:39 AM

They become like that overtime, unfortunately. There's not an exact lifespan for the handles but it's roughly sometime after the warranty expires

stashtrey · 11-26-2015, 10:43 AM

I have this too. Sucks!

stilov · 11-26-2015, 10:53 AM

You my plan was to just buy a door panel but then I found you can buy the "door pull" new separately for cheaper

I don't seem to be able to find the brown color interior though. ?

stilov · 11-26-2015, 12:03 PM

Good news. It's not brown there! Yay it's black and you can get them at the dealer.

iphonechik · 11-27-2015, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stilov

Good news. It's not brown there! Yay it's black and you can get them at the dealer.

So no tan color? How much?

stilov · 11-27-2015, 05:19 AM

Tan seems readily available too. You can check ecstuning also. There are two pieces about 35 dollars for both.

iphonechik · 11-27-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stilov

Tan seems readily available too. You can check ecstuning also. There are two pieces about 35 dollars for both.

Thanks! I'll check it out!

msjulesy · 12-24-2015, 02:30 PM

My e90 was like this when i purchased. Inner and outer handle pieces are available at dealer wicked cheap. You will find the inner piece has been plastic welded when you pull the door panel off. Just drill out and trim off the extra plastic on the new handle. There are 3 screws already securing the handle, the plastic weld is just extra support. Replaced mine a year ago, its still intact. Note: this deterioration is caused by alcohol based products like hand lotion or sanitizer.

11-23-2015, 09:55 PM	#1
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	Just bought an e90 On the passenger door panel the handle piece of the panel has become goopy. Can I get just the handle somewhere or do I need to replace the entire panel? Attached Images
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11-24-2015, 07:43 AM	#2
ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,749 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	it depends on which part of handle is damaged, if it is upper part, it is removable __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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11-24-2015, 08:13 AM	#3
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	Its the piece I outlined in red... Attached Images
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11-24-2015, 08:22 PM	#4
iphonechik Private First Class 19 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Does this happen often? Funny how mine is like that too. Been wondering if I could just replace that piece, as well....
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11-25-2015, 10:47 AM	#5
STRMTRPR Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 13 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Death Star iTrader: (0)	i kinda got the same problem , my handles plastic part or whatever is like messed up . I dont know someone did it intentional or it just happens. I would also like to know what to do to fix this.
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11-26-2015, 09:39 AM	#6
ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	They become like that overtime, unfortunately. There's not an exact lifespan for the handles but it's roughly sometime after the warranty expires __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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11-26-2015, 10:43 AM	#7
stashtrey Lieutenant Colonel 294 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335xi TiAg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E90 335xi Sedan [0.00]	I have this too. Sucks!
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11-26-2015, 10:53 AM	#8
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	You my plan was to just buy a door panel but then I found you can buy the "door pull" new separately for cheaper I don't seem to be able to find the brown color interior though. ?
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11-26-2015, 12:03 PM	#9
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	Good news. It's not brown there! Yay it's black and you can get them at the dealer.
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11-27-2015, 05:19 AM	#11
stilov Lieutenant 19 Rep 569 Posts Drives: various Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: McKinney, TX iTrader: (3)	Tan seems readily available too. You can check ecstuning also. There are two pieces about 35 dollars for both.
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12-24-2015, 02:30 PM	#13
msjulesy New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My e90 was like this when i purchased. Inner and outer handle pieces are available at dealer wicked cheap. You will find the inner piece has been plastic welded when you pull the door panel off. Just drill out and trim off the extra plastic on the new handle. There are 3 screws already securing the handle, the plastic weld is just extra support. Replaced mine a year ago, its still intact. Note: this deterioration is caused by alcohol based products like hand lotion or sanitizer. __________________ Jules
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