Older model bmws such as the e30 and e36 commonly have issues with the central locking system failing due to corroded power wires faulty actuators and relays.
Bmw e36 door actuator problem.
One common failure point of the e36 bmws is the small switch located inside the power lock assembly.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms of a potential problem with a power door lock actuator.
Their are several diy s on how to remove it.
Replacing the electric door lock actuator on a bmw e36 posted on october 10 2012 by lee devlin the bmw 3 series cars manufactured from 1991 1999 are getting to the age where the electric door actuators are wearing out and there s nothing more frustrating than a door lock that won t respond to the key fob.
Swap them out and see if that fixes the drivers door.
These switches get a lot of use and when they wear out they can cause all sorts of problems.
Switches that are stuck open tell the car the door is ajar all the time.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door.
The front door actuators are identical.
Most power door locks operate using gears or motors that may quietly whir or make noise when they operate.
Those noises are normal.
This is a common problem in most bmws with this central locking switch so i m going to show you a simple temporary fix until you are able to get the part or.
Faulty door lock actuator failing door lock actuators are another common cause of door lock failure in bmws.
Door lock actuators are an electronically powered mechanism that is responsible for physically engaging the door locks when the lock button is pressed.
Most power door locks operate using gears or motors that may.
If the issue continues look at the lever attached to the lock and check the lock mechanism itself.