I was searching for diy vids on google and did not find any pertaining to the f30.
F30 door lock actuator.
The front passenger door lock on my 2013 335i xdrive is not locking and unlocking anymore and i was planning to replace the door lock actuator myself.
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I opened the door and watched as i hit the lock button and i could hear the motor working to lock the door and i watched the little knob go down but it seemed like it was hung until the motor sucked it down into the door.
I almost returned the door lock actuator after watching some videos about replacing the actuator on other bmw models.
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I have replaced all the door speakers recently so removing the door panel is not an issue for me.
I ve never been a fan of working on in.
On most new vehicles however when you press the lock switch a signal is sent to a control module usually the body control module.
Odd noises coming from the door locks when the button is pressed or odd behavior coming from the door locks like spontaneously locking and unlocking unprovoked.
Bad door lock actuator symptoms.
Actuators were replaced under warranty.
Power door locks do not function.
Power door locks behave erratically.
The door lock actuator is probably your problem also there are 2 cables on the door lock actuator which could be a problem in the cold weather i would check the part number with a bmw dealer because sometime the part number might change or supersede to a newer part number.
4 signs to watch out for typically on older vehicles when you press the door lock switch power flows through a relay to the door lock actuator.
Symptoms of lock actuator failure may include.
If the actuators have any sort of internal or wiring issue it may cause them to rapidly lock and unlock unexpectedly or cause them to function intermittently.
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Door lock actuators are an electronically powered mechanism that is responsible for physically engaging the door locks when the lock button is pressed.