LondonBMW

Hello! The back passenger door is stuck closed with neither the inside or outside door handle doing anything. The lock still pops up and down with the central locking so I'm wondering if the actuator has randomly broken? Is there a way to get the door card off from the inside to help get the door open?

I've searched the web a lot this afternoon trying to find a solution but haven't seen any threads on this subject - hopefully someone can help! Failing that I guess it will need to go to the dealer.

Thanks in advance

donpb

This might help....

LondonBMW

Thanks, I did find this video as well - it's the rear that's stuck so I didn't learn much from it. I'm hopeful that there is a way to remove the door panel from the inside which doesn't involve drilling holes in it!

donpb

I posted that just to show the location you need to get to. I read to slip a thin blade in there and feel around until you find that release lever. One guy said he used a hacksaw blade. Another guy said he removed the panel screw and then used a large screw driver to force the panel upwards and out. You may break a plastic clip in the process but they're cheap to replace.

LondonBMW

Thanks, I'll give it another watch. Other than the actuator failing, is there anything else that could have happened?