BMW E46 3 Series, X5 E53, or X3 E83 Door Lock Repair Kit Tutorial Intructional Video 

Thank you for the detailed description of how to take one of these locks apart it helped out a lot these BMWs are definitely unique cars you don't find these kind of weirdo problems on any other car besides BMW

Thanks for the great video. I clamped a vice grip lightly around the lock cylinder then used a clamp to fasten the vice grip to my workbench. It took very little time to put everything back together using this method.

Being left handed, I had some troubles with the spring. Luckily a friend stopped by and was able to hold the spring for me while i assembled the last few pieces. Easy install and considerably cheaper than going to a mechanic or dealer. Thanks for the parts and informative video, huge huge help!

Thanks for the video and the repair kit ! Arrived yesterday and the installation was about 10 minutes. Now the lock works fine ! Lots of money saved !!!

Thanks for the great detailed steps, I just fixed my 2002 X5 door lock. Thumbs up. Cannot believe that it is so easy to break as it is a metal part.

Excellent video. I watched this several times while waiting for the parts to be delivered, then again when I got the parts to figure out which one piece was for left door, then I while I was working on my lock 3rd try I watched and assembled at the same time. I had to do this while sitting in my passenger seat, I used a plastic shopping bag as my table. I had the key in the lock and pushed against my body and my phone on my leg. I didn't have grease so I used all the old greasy parts except the broken one and then after I put the lock back into the car I sprayed it with PB Blaster (WD 40) then programed my keys so I won't get locked out again.

O man! 7$ and a half hour I'm able to lock the 330ci again! Actuator still wont allow me to use the fob for the drivers door, WHICH IS NOT DEAD!!!! I found out the hard way by cutting into the fob and testing the battery to find out it still had 3.2 Volts. Thanks a ton for this video!

Thank you very much for your help. You turned a major PITA job into a very easy fix. Note:: I didn't take the interior panel off to gain access to the 4 mm Allen Bolt that holds the door lock to the actuator. Go to 6:49 of this Vid to show you the plastic access cover on the door jam to view the cover:: Repairing door handles on a BMW X5 2000 thru 2006 I also used a ball end 4mm long allen tool. When I loosened the bolt, I then held the allen tool in place with tape to the door (leaving the tool in the access hole and taping to the door). This helps by not letting the allen bolt fall down the inside of the door, using long pliers didn't work for me as it couldn't get enough purchase on the bolt. I used a plastic pry tool and my door key to wiggle out the lock. With the allen tool still inserted and taped to the door, I pushed the allen bolt back through (outward) the actuator and taped the threads to stop the allen bolt falling into the door. This allowed me to take the lock to somewhere comfortable and repair the look. I took the allen tool out of the way so it didn't get bumped but what ever works for you. When I repaired the lock, I removed the tape of the exposed threads sticking out out side of the door. I gently pushed the bolt back into the door while holding the allen tool into the head of the allen bolt. When the thread is flush with the actuator, I taped the allen tool to the door again to hold the allen bolt an stop the bolt from falling into the door. Don't forget to lube the lock mechanism, I used a silicon spray, I had never used the key to unlock the car, it was only when I had a flat battery that I realised I couldn't unlock the car as the lock was Fooked. I inserted the key into the lock to assist in wiggling the door lock back into the actuator. I wiggled the lock as flush as I could and tightened the allen bolt to bring it all into place. Hope this helps. Cheers Gaz

Great tutorial...thanks for your time! I bought a kit and ended up only using the one piece out of it that you suggested would be broken....but very happy.

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you this video really helped me get past. One of the many the retardation principles of BMW engineering I was able to do exactly what you did and it worked perfectly

Thank you for this, the first part of the video with the positions really helped as I was having some issues.

thanks, with this video finished my job within 30 minutes, really fully detailed all steps, thanks again

Thank you for this great video. I was able to fix my door lock just like you said. The kit that I bought was not an exact fit so I only replaced the part that broke and the new spring. Took me about 2 hours but It was well worth it.

Thanks for the video! I got good at this because I had to repeat the job 4 times as my key would only turn one way-then I realized the problem; I had lost some of the tumblers from the cylinder. DO NOT PUT KEY IN CYLINDER WHEN OUT OF ITS SLEEVE. Temp Fix I ended up just removing all tumblers-reinstalling as normal and can use the key to actuate the door lock. spring back function works both directions...obviously not great for long term security, but I guess I will have to order a new cylinder from the dealer. My 2 cents...The Spring seemed easier in 3 stages "profanity helps here too" 1.Like in the Video: Using the Ball Point Pen Tip-work the spring end around and in to its locked position (the radius of the spring is not yet centered around the lock cylinder- dont worry, just get the end where it needs to be, and maintain downward pressure to keep it in place for a second) 2. NOT SHOWN IN VIDEO: While still holding the end in place with the pen-Use the actuator arm you have ready for the next step to push the spring radius back over the cylinder, which will help push the top of the spring over the lock cylinder into its position. At this point YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNHOOK THE PEN and that top end will stay secure, allowing you to let go of everything and take a minute to regain your grip/sanity before next step of attaching the arm and securing with clip 3. Now you can strategically re-position the unit for comfort on a bench or against your belly (think about Eye Safety here) and again Like in the video: use the actuator arm to compress the spring further this time, and slip the locking clip sleeve into position. Good luck

Thanks for making these vids. F that spring! Just finished fixing my lock.

Thanks for the video - totally helped me out doing this repair on my 2001 X5!

THANK YOU; with your video I was able to repair my mother's bmw 328i

Huge help mate, thank you. Got my 325i fixed

Thanks buddy....i have once again changed it successfully due to your video

Fantastic video! Repaired my daughter's E46 without any problems after watching this:)

I put that spring on and didnt twist,compress and attach around and it lock still works. Twisting that spring around is incredibly difficult and probably puts stress on the little piece that breaks

Good video but how do you remove it from a 2010 BMW X3. The 2010 BMW X3 doesn't come out but pushes in .

Whats the actual difference with that part for left or right hand drivers. How to tell the difference? Great video by the way.

Thank you mattski1212. You helped me so much with that video. I can only say that no one should use spare spring because it's such a crap. Use original spring!

Must say thanks, followed yours tips and works fine now.

Do NOT grease the assembly if you live in a cold climate. The grease will solidify, gum up the works, and cause it to break again. Use silicone spray instead. I know this from experience. Otherwise this is a good video of the assembly process.

Muchas gracias Señor I loved your video so much short and simple to the point.

Excellent description - worked perfectly for me. Thank you!!!

just bought from you guys and great video!!

Thank you Matt no lie the spring is a bit chhhhhhhhh to hold down with the flower rod holy what!!!! Still way better than $250 at the stealer😄😄😄😄

Thank you just saved me $900

Very very very helpful. A big THANK YOU, from Brasil

👍Like the video, took up the challenge and success! (after about 10 attempts) with that darn spring. 👎Disliked your comment about not using the 'European' part, (we drive bimmas too you know!) we just drive the right way round!🤣But hey we can easily overlook that thanks to your fab tutorial. Peace ✌

Спасибо чувак! 😎Все грамотно показал! )) Привет всем нашим🇷🇺✌️

thank you for your video. very helpful and easy to follow

super Thanks

Good video, simple and CORRECT!

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My BMW is very complex I hate the fact that mines comes in a black plastic box inside the door what's the name able to remove it today

Muy buen vídeo. Mil Gracias fenómeno

Thanks for the great video. My pin has broken off flush and is stuck inside the barrel. Any idea of how I can get the pin out?

Thank you for your video. It helped me a lot. Good continuation 👍👍👍😉😉😉

Very useful vedio. But have problem. How to remove the Lock cylinder. Please help. My vehicle is BMW x3 3.0i 2004 left hand drive

Its not the same on E53, but not without difficulties, i can do the same on mine, so thank you a lot :)

thanks tried it and it works ....thumbs up

thank you. i just fixed my door lock

I did everything exactly as shown, but I'm having a problem. I can turn the key to lock/unlock, but it gets stuck. I can only release it back to neutral when I compress the shaft (compressing the spring). I've done and re-done this many times and it does it every time. Any clues?

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Браво

nice one mate this helped me today had nightmares could not get in my car i broke the key and the door lock barrel was broke i called a locksmith and the car had a deadlock so no entry ; { only thing to do was smash the window buy a glass fix the barrel what a load of bullshit but all done ... have spare keys people 34567as many as you can afford lool

I winded up just replacing the part that broke. I used the other old parts because the parts in the kit didn't fit smoothly. Lock works fine now. Putting the spring in is a real bitch though....

Thank you so much !!!!

Great vid. Helped me out big time!!

Nice vid but when talkin bout the spring, should add if using the new spring use grip pliers or two needle nose pliers to compress and wear it down before placing it in the cylinder to make it worn like the original. If mentioned it saves nudes like me plenty of time. Was very easy after wearing the spring down first

Danke aus Deutschland. Das selbe beim E90

Thanks! Got mind working

How do you pull the entire cylinder out of the actuator? I have to replace a few tumblers.

great video!! saved my butt!

Hi, I ordered this kit from your website and haven't gotten a receipt or any shipping info or anything...There is no contact information on your website. Soooo what's up? How do I know when my kit is getting to me?

Thank you for sharing. I’m trying to find a kit that carries that longer tail piece as you mentioned in the beginning. Every kit I buy says it goes to my 2007 x3 but the tail is too short. Can you help me find a link to the right length kit?

i got a problem when I did it. I can't lock my doors anymore.... That little thing pops up and down whail i move the key but the doors are always able to be opened. The same is when i lock my car with remote key. I can still open that 1 doors. Do you know any fix for this? ;d

Thanks a lot it really helped!

Hi, do you have any idea where I could get the piece of the barrel surrounding the silver bit shown in the first 10 seconds?

excelente

Thank you!

Great video but the website listed here takes your money and never sends you a kit, no contact info on the website.

My set came with a clear washer/spacer...

My lock just keeps spinning so does that mean I should rebuild it

i love you man, cheers

What kind of grease do we use?

What kind of grease do you use?

Where can I buy this kit?

For some reason the part that you didn't use (said was for "right-hand-drive" vehicles) was the correct part in my U.S. left-hand-drive 2000 BMW 323i. Also if you leave your key in the lock after taking the lock out, the cylinder can fall out and only goes in one way (you can put it in the wrong way, if you do the parts won't be flush)

I have the barrel losck issue as well, My Key FOB works but the driver door side isnt working possibly stuck or lock actuator but thats another issue. My question is if I use this kit do I need any key coding done or will my original key work as usual?

My outer housing came off but the lock remained inside the door I have a 2005 e83 x3 is this the instructions for my car?

I lost the pin during the removal process. Will that affect anything?? Thanks!

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Why nott show how to take it apart. The only diff between the two is this is for e46 and this for x series. Then goes on to say the other diff is left or right hand drive

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my key isn't turning, what does that mean?

Can't find a thing on the E60 !!

WEAR safety glasses that spring hurts... it hit me in the cheek just below the eye, i put glasses on before continuing, also a bench mounted vise with something soft lining it helps to free up your hands to work with the spring good luck gents

100%

i did everything like you said and when i put my key in and turned the key it got stock. key will not go back or come out. help please

You save me arse😭😂😭😂

Tried doing it for three hours … & it was so stressing.. I gave up.

mines turns one way or the other not both ways

I ordered from your site and have still not received an email from you the only confirmation I have is paypal. I have no idea when it will be shipped or if you have gotten the order personally. I tried emailing you and it was not received per an automated message. This youtube account is not my real email so do not respond to the email. I will hope you respond to the comment and I receive something from you soon.

E83 is totally different from this

I can't get my key out of the fucking lock.

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