[mynewbmw]

So last week my driver side actuator started giving in (can't open door with remote and lock stutters i was able to open door with the manual unlock button at center console) I ordered the part and it finally arrived now I have another problem...door lock won't unlock with center console or remote so now I have the new actuator but can't open the door to replace it. I checked a whole bunch of fuse and they all look good. Is there another way to open the door?

[Bavarian Tech]

Open the door from the inside ?. Two pulls, or remove the door panel while the door is closed

[El Cheapo Loco]

I had the same experience. The gears inside the actuator broke. You have to use the key to unlock from outside.

If key and door pull both won't work, your only option is to rip out the door card. Buy new plastic tabs because you will destroy all of them going this route.

[mynewbmw]

Ok I manage to pull out the door panel from inside the car now how do I get the actuator unit to release the locking mechanism so the door can be open? I tried pulling a bunch of things inside but nothing seems to be working.

[El Cheapo Loco]

Check post #66.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477507

[mynewbmw]

Thanks bro you save my life.