Rear passenger door won't open from outside

Bimmerg621 · 03-03-2022, 01:36 PM

Hey y'all,

After coming back from a work trip for a few days, I found that the left rear door would not open from the outside. Only can be opened from the inside. Other doors are working completely fine. Any advice before I take it in to the dealer?

Seaford · 03-03-2022, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerg621

Hey y'all,

After coming back from a work trip for a few days, I found that the left rear door would not open from the outside. Only can be opened from the inside. Other doors are working completely fine. Are there any common fixes I can do before I take it in to the dealer?

Without looking I would guess there is a child lock….usually a small lever on the door around the lock mechanism. Flick the lever and it will sort it.

Unless bmw do something more complicated of course……

So here for generic information…. https://www.kidsandcars.org/2019/03/...-safety-locks/

Seaford · 03-03-2022, 01:57 PM

:Ignore above post…..just reread the original post

DOH………

Bimmerg621 · 03-03-2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Andybird

:Ignore above post…..just reread the original post

DOH………

Checking child lock was the first thing that came to mind. Despite being childless! lol

Redditor9000 · 03-03-2022, 03:17 PM

I’m not sure about the 3 series G doors- do those have key locks accessible somewhere? I know my 440i does if you pull up the handle, a key can fit in there. I’m curious if you can manipulate the key lock?

premier3is · 03-03-2022, 09:47 PM

Can you reset your iDrive system, hold down power button for 30 seconds and let it reboot. Report back and let us know if that works!

wrickem · 03-04-2022, 09:30 AM

I've had to have an actuator replaced when my back door wouldn't unlock with the button, does your door lock pop up?

I've also had a door handle cable come undone, so even unlocked, it was just a dead handle that did nothing.

Either way, you should bring it in and get it fixed.

Bimmerg621 · 03-04-2022, 10:20 AM

Thank you for the advice everyone! I'll try to see which works and will report back if the problem resolves itself (I sure hope it does because visiting the dealer isn't exactly my idea of fun

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mib1986 · 12-07-2022, 09:47 PM

Hi, I'm facing the same issue now. What is your solution for this case?

G30M · 12-08-2022, 10:23 AM

strange. these doors are electric?

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Redditor9000 Private First Class 99 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2022 M440i GC Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I’m not sure about the 3 series G doors- do those have key locks accessible somewhere? I know my 440i does if you pull up the handle, a key can fit in there. I’m curious if you can manipulate the key lock?
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premier3is Major 1632 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Can you reset your iDrive system, hold down power button for 30 seconds and let it reboot. Report back and let us know if that works!
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I've had to have an actuator replaced when my back door wouldn't unlock with the button, does your door lock pop up? I've also had a door handle cable come undone, so even unlocked, it was just a dead handle that did nothing. Either way, you should bring it in and get it fixed. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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Bimmerg621 Private First Class 159 Rep 169 Posts Drives: '22 G20 M340ix Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advice everyone! I'll try to see which works and will report back if the problem resolves itself (I sure hope it does because visiting the dealer isn't exactly my idea of fun) __________________ 22 G20 M340ix AW / TR 19 F22 M240i BSM / CR (Sold)
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