door handles sticking

sirloin13 · 01-12-2006, 07:38 PM

anyone having troubles with sticky door handles? All four of my door handles stick open. I have a 325i and I love it.

BLK325 · 01-12-2006, 08:36 PM

I have the exact same problem. I just haven't had time to take it in.

visor · 01-12-2006, 08:53 PM

Had this problem on my driver's door handle. Worst in cold weather.

Fixed it good by spraying a little bit of WD40 silicone lubricant into the hole where the handle slides into.

tctic · 01-12-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visor

Had this problem on my driver's door handle. Worst in cold weather.

Fixed it good by spraying a little bit of WD40 silicone lubricant into the hole where the handle slides into.

Yes, that worked for me too. BMW really needs to work on this. So many people are having this problem although it's not a major one.

RICH2005 · 01-13-2006, 12:06 AM

I am taking my car in next week to get this looked at along with replacing my aluminum trim on my dash that has a slight bubble in it....

I can live with these minor first year bugs because the car is so fun to drive

DerekS · 01-13-2006, 12:13 AM

I've also experienced the same issue. Wet weather seems to make it worse. My dealer has sprayed silcone lube into the locks; this seems to solve the problem.

Broken1 · 01-13-2006, 01:24 AM

JVfan mentioned somewhere that he had a metal part in his handles filed down, which is supposed to be done according to some service bulletin?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10555
see post #8

ldpantoja · 01-13-2006, 02:28 AM

I had that same problem last month. just took it back to the dealer and let them handle it. I don't touch my car. Let dealer do everything thru warranty. But if you don/t care about that stuff just do what VISOR did. Just is some WD40 silicone lubricant.

djordje · 01-13-2006, 03:17 AM

Same problem here in cold weather.

chrisbin · 01-13-2006, 06:29 AM

Yep, rear driver's side door is worst. Shouldn't happen.....

espo · 01-13-2006, 07:47 AM

I vaguely remember having this problem once in the thousands of times I've open/closed the door. Guess it's just a tolerance problem in a couple of small parts.

E90 · 01-13-2006, 08:21 AM

I have the same problem.It seems to be worst when it is cold.I mentioned it to my dealer and he said that they do not know what to do about it.

stack · 01-13-2006, 09:55 AM

I have te same thing on the front driver side door

stack

findtom · 01-13-2006, 10:43 AM

Haha... I have this problem, I guess I'm not the only one.
It actually stays stuck out on the driver's side so the door won't close until I push it back in.

JVFan · 01-13-2006, 10:54 AM

Yep..it was me and there is a service bulletin on it.....My driver's door started it and a month later the driver's rear...I think it has to do with use so eventually ...with enough wear...they all will do it. So I had the dealer do the remaining two proactively...before they were even doing it....

ThreeBimm · 01-13-2006, 10:57 AM

I've never had this problem but looking at the replies it seems to only be happening, with one exception, in non-US cars. Don't know if that means anything.

JPJ · 01-13-2006, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICH2005

I can live with these minor first year bugs because the car is so fun to drive

The thing is e46's have the very same issue, so you would think they should have figured it out by now!

paullo · 01-13-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by E90

I have the same problem.It seems to be worst when it is cold.I mentioned it to my dealer and he said that they do not know what to do about it.

There is a Service Bulletin posted for this issue. Your BMW dealership should know about it; if not, print off the TSB and take it in and show them. Like most people who've noticed (and complained to BMW) it does get resolved.

We had BMW take a look at it a few months ago, and it's been smooth ever since.

thebigman · 01-13-2006, 12:04 PM

I am also experiencing this problem on all 4 doors. Particularly annoying because the doors will not close at the first attempt.

I will apply WD40 and if the problem persists chase it up under warranty.

tiga901 · 01-13-2006, 04:32 PM

same problem here...on the rear dor, driver side. Will print the tsb and take it to the dealer.

Black325i · 01-13-2006, 08:26 PM

Same problem. I've justy gotten used to opening and jugging the handle back..I do it without thinking.

Real piss off is when you take other folks out in your car. They are like "Dude, nice ride...hey WTF...dude, your door is broken...POS car..."

Not how I want them to react....

Time for some warranty work.

swu · 01-24-2006, 08:35 AM

Anyone has the service bulletin number?

01-12-2006, 07:38 PM	#1
sirloin13 Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	door handles sticking anyone having troubles with sticky door handles? All four of my door handles stick open. I have a 325i and I love it.
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01-12-2006, 08:36 PM	#2
BLK325 Private 4 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same problem. I just haven't had time to take it in.
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01-12-2006, 08:53 PM	#3
visor BMW, can I have some LSD please? 88 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Had this problem on my driver's door handle. Worst in cold weather. Fixed it good by spraying a little bit of WD40 silicone lubricant into the hole where the handle slides into. __________________ 2006 330i \| TiAg \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2008 335i \| AW \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2013 328xi \| Red \| Gray \| Al \| 8AT \| Sports Line \| Premium \| Executive \| Heat Pkg retired 2017 340i xDrive \| Estoril \| Black \| Al \| 8AT \| M Package
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01-13-2006, 12:06 AM	#5
RICH2005 Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: VANCOUVER iTrader: (0)	I am taking my car in next week to get this looked at along with replacing my aluminum trim on my dash that has a slight bubble in it.... I can live with these minor first year bugs because the car is so fun to drive
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01-13-2006, 12:13 AM	#6
DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	I've also experienced the same issue. Wet weather seems to make it worse. My dealer has sprayed silcone lube into the locks; this seems to solve the problem.
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01-13-2006, 01:24 AM	#7
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	JVfan mentioned somewhere that he had a metal part in his handles filed down, which is supposed to be done according to some service bulletin? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10555 see post #8
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01-13-2006, 02:28 AM	#8
ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I had that same problem last month. just took it back to the dealer and let them handle it. I don't touch my car. Let dealer do everything thru warranty. But if you don/t care about that stuff just do what VISOR did. Just is some WD40 silicone lubricant. __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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01-13-2006, 03:17 AM	#9
djordje Private 6 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 335d Msport AW Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d [0.00]	Same problem here in cold weather.
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01-13-2006, 06:29 AM	#10
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Yep, rear driver's side door is worst. Shouldn't happen..... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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01-13-2006, 07:47 AM	#11
espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	I vaguely remember having this problem once in the thousands of times I've open/closed the door. Guess it's just a tolerance problem in a couple of small parts. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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01-13-2006, 08:21 AM	#12
E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem.It seems to be worst when it is cold.I mentioned it to my dealer and he said that they do not know what to do about it. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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01-13-2006, 09:55 AM	#13
stack Private 1 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	I have te same thing on the front driver side door stack
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01-13-2006, 10:43 AM	#14
findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Haha... I have this problem, I guess I'm not the only one. It actually stays stuck out on the driver's side so the door won't close until I push it back in.
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01-13-2006, 10:54 AM	#15
JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	Yep..it was me and there is a service bulletin on it.....My driver's door started it and a month later the driver's rear...I think it has to do with use so eventually ...with enough wear...they all will do it. So I had the dealer do the remaining two proactively...before they were even doing it.... __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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01-13-2006, 10:57 AM	#16
ThreeBimm Private First Class 13 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 325 xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I've never had this problem but looking at the replies it seems to only be happening, with one exception, in non-US cars. Don't know if that means anything.
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01-13-2006, 12:04 PM	#19
thebigman Private First Class 5 Rep 126 Posts Drives: E90 320d SE Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I am also experiencing this problem on all 4 doors. Particularly annoying because the doors will not close at the first attempt. I will apply WD40 and if the problem persists chase it up under warranty.
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01-13-2006, 04:32 PM	#20
tiga901 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 244 Posts Drives: e90 330i, mt pp sp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Millbrae, CA iTrader: (0)	same problem here...on the rear dor, driver side. Will print the tsb and take it to the dealer.
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01-13-2006, 08:26 PM	#21
Black325i '06 325i / Jet Black / 6sp manual / Sports Package / Active Steering / Adap Lights 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Same problem. I've justy gotten used to opening and jugging the handle back..I do it without thinking. Real piss off is when you take other folks out in your car. They are like "Dude, nice ride...hey WTF...dude, your door is broken...POS car..." Not how I want them to react.... Time for some warranty work.
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01-24-2006, 08:35 AM	#22
swu Private 1 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Anyone has the service bulletin number?
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