The front door actuators are identical.
Bmw e36 door actuator problem.
If the issues presents itself on the passenger door then you know the actuator is bad.
Door lock actuators are an electronically powered mechanism that is responsible for physically engaging the door locks when the lock button is pressed.
Bmw models equipped with the central locking system feature a locking fuel filler door to prevent theft.
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.
If the issue continues look at the lever attached to the lock and check the lock mechanism itself.
These switches get a lot of use and when they wear out they can cause all sorts of problems.
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.
Switches that are stuck open tell the car the door is ajar all the time.
Those noises are normal.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door.
Swap them out and see if that fixes the drivers door.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms of a potential problem with a power door lock actuator.
Unusual noises coming from inside the door are one of the first symptoms of a potential problem with a power door lock actuator.
Most power door locks operate using gears or motors that may quietly whir or make noise when they operate.
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.
One common failure point of the e36 bmws is the small switch located inside the power lock assembly.
