A Stuck Door....

ON325i · 12-03-2005, 03:49 AM

Did anyone have a problem when the doors are unable to close tight

Mine seem to have stuck from time to time becuz of cold weather? Sometimes after I open the door, get inside and try to close it, the external handle does not seem to return to the original position and hence i cannot close the door properly.

i have to pull the handle a couple of times to 'reset' it, then it will close properly....

this is hard to describe, in a nutshell, i can't securely close the door

David328M-Sport · 12-03-2005, 04:40 AM

might need to get service to lubricate the handle's internal workings to open/close easier for the cold weather.

cheers.

E90 · 12-03-2005, 10:14 AM

Coreslogic I have noticed the same here in Finland that door handles get stuck when it is cold.It pissis me off.I tried to lubricate them with some anti freeze lubricant.It helped as long as I did not wash the car.I think I am going to call BMW about this matter here in Finland.

3some · 12-03-2005, 10:54 AM

In extreme cold every wire I think expands a small bit, and in extreme heat shrinks a bit. That I am sure is what is causing your problem. Im sure in early spring or summer things will return to normal. Just think of the things in your freezer @ home. Same principal I suppose.

Just taking a chance here. Dont bash me if I am wrong.

e90driver · 12-03-2005, 11:25 AM

I had the same exact problem, but only on driver's side doors. I lubricated the "unlatch mechanism" with some sil-glyde on a q-tip. Handles return to position flawlessly. I will post a pic of exactly what I mean later today. It will take you 15 seconds per door...

e90driver · 12-03-2005, 11:42 AM

I'll be gone for the day, so I'll post now.

Instructions:

Get a flashlight and locate the door latch on the door. Shine flashlight into area where arrow is pointing and look down in there. Pull door handle from outside and observe a piece of curved metal sliding on a plastic slide. Lubricate lightly. Pull on door handle from outside a few times and it will now return after pulling it to get in. Good luck.

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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	might need to get service to lubricate the handle's internal workings to open/close easier for the cold weather. cheers. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	Coreslogic I have noticed the same here in Finland that door handles get stuck when it is cold.It pissis me off.I tried to lubricate them with some anti freeze lubricant.It helped as long as I did not wash the car.I think I am going to call BMW about this matter here in Finland. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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3some First Lieutenant 37 Rep 314 Posts Drives: E90 //M Sport 320i S/Black Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South-Africa / Pietersburg / Limpopo iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i M-Sport P ... [0.00]	In extreme cold every wire I think expands a small bit, and in extreme heat shrinks a bit. That I am sure is what is causing your problem. Im sure in early spring or summer things will return to normal. Just think of the things in your freezer @ home. Same principal I suppose. Just taking a chance here. Dont bash me if I am wrong.
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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I had the same exact problem, but only on driver's side doors. I lubricated the "unlatch mechanism" with some sil-glyde on a q-tip. Handles return to position flawlessly. I will post a pic of exactly what I mean later today. It will take you 15 seconds per door... __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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12-03-2005, 11:42 AM	#6
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I'll be gone for the day, so I'll post now. Instructions: Get a flashlight and locate the door latch on the door. Shine flashlight into area where arrow is pointing and look down in there. Pull door handle from outside and observe a piece of curved metal sliding on a plastic slide. Lubricate lightly. Pull on door handle from outside a few times and it will now return after pulling it to get in. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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