Forcing open a stuck door latch from an internal failure on a bmw with it stuck in double lock.
Bmw door lock stuck.
20 inches of wire coat hanger or welding rod or similar thin but stiff wire to free the stuck lock mechanism.
You will need the following.
Not all of them obvious at first.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Another great way to lock the key in a bmw equipped with the type 2 system is to lock the car with the key or the remote and then unlock the trunk set the keys inside the trunk and close the trunk lid.
T20 torx driver wrench to remove door card.
Most solutions involving a car door lock stuck in the lock position require gaining access to the lock assembly inside the door which is difficult to access with the door shut.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
Once you know in your minds eye the whereabouts of the stuck parts within the door cavity a little keyhole surgery is all that s needed to get the door open.
Disconnect door lock actuator.
Failing door lock actuators are another common cause of door lock failure in bmws.
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When i got my 2002 bmw 330i there were a few little issues.
When the car door is stuck in the lock position hopefully it is not the case that the car door will not open from the inside or outside.
Now you will be able to remove the door card and replace the fubar actuator.
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