Door Lock Button Fail

[Swervin_Mervin]

Is this a common thing? Never been any bother at all, 'til I just moved the car for a colleague.

It absolutely refused to lock the car. Had to use the passenger side in the end.

I've got 10 days warranty left so it needs to go in! (also might need a new window regulator) :s

 

[Foxspeed]

been a few fail !

i had the optical sensor fail - but out of warranty - did it myself - not a diy job for those not mechanically minded:bat:

 

[RalphyBMW]

Door button went on mine, outside of warranty though. As above, did it myself but it is a bit fiddly.

 

[Giles]

I use my key button lock or unlock the car, to save door sensor & button.

 

[ken182]

or use the button inside the rear bootlid diamond

 

[Maz]

Was the other door closed right as it wont lock if it's not ?

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Aye. All totally normal. Just thankful it's within warranty. I just dread having to deal with dealerships as in most cases I've ended up having to call RUK CS to get things done under warranty!

 

[Maz]

It's a total pain I know

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

It's working again this morning.

POS.

That's 2 intermittent faults then, the other being the window regulator.

Can guarantee they'll break for good once the warranty has expired.

 

[Roy]

It's working again this morning.

POS.

That's 2 intermittent faults then, the other being the window regulator.

Can guarantee they'll break for good once the warranty has expired.

Guaranteed mate

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

It's in next Tue - 3 days before the warranty runs out!

If, at any point, it stops working again I'll video it.

 

[maggie_197]

door lock fail

:@

ours still works,but started making a rite weired noise!!!?

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Mine's VERY LOUD on the drivers side. Has been for some time. Makes a real CLACK when it locks, whereas the passenger side is very quiet.

 

[Maz]

Can you just use the card instead of the button on the door? maybe help

 

[Deako]

Mine has been tempramental as well. Sensor doesnt work one minute. Unlock manually with the key. Then it will work off the sensor the next time.

 

[maggie_197]

ours still makes a weired noise even on the key card.
not on passengers.

 

[tw0hats]

Had this problem tonight on the driver side button, but when I tried the passenger side and the boot they wouldn't lock the car either! Had to use the key card. Tried it 1/2 hour later and working again. If it goes completely will it be expensive to sort?

 

[vivid white]

I've been having this problem as well.

The drivers side some times works but some times doesn't. can you swap the sensors over?

Thanks
James

 

[Andy]

Mines stopped working this week, passenger side locks fine and both doors unlock fine.

Anyone got a guide to replace the button?

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Update:

Went in last week to be fixed under warranty. They replaced the lock. It's still hardly ever working.

Would I be right in thinking it's not a lock problem but a door handle/button problem? I've not seen how the button operates the lock myself but it feels like something's maybe worn away with use and it's that that's causing the issue.

Anyone ever looked into it themselves? I'm taking it back next Tuesday for a quick while-u-wait appointment to try and determine what's wrong. Any useful ammo would be much appreciated.