Door lock story

[3er]

E46 have the same problem and now E90 also the same thing?

I didnt have that problem with my E46 in all its 7 years ive owned it. The E90 remote has a physical key as a backup. You all know that right?

 

[jarance]

I didnt have that problem with my E46 in all its 7 years ive owned it. The E90 remote has a physical key as a backup. You all know that right?

I guess you are one of the lucky people. I have the same problem when I got the E46 last year. Did some search and found that it quite common worldwide. Managed to get some tips on how to solve it myself. Have not encounter it for a year now after cleaning the connectors and ensuring that it locked properly. :rock:

 

[racheltoh]

Got the car back.
Asked what was changed...front locks? how come fronts n not entire lock system?

on thur night, i used the e90 key to enter (driver side). all other doors were lock. fuel cap also lock...

anyway didnt ask somemore la otherwise IA may change their mind to charge me!!!!

 

[MSport]

there is a way to unlock the fuel cap though.....

 

[bimmerdude]

Boot need to use key also.. E90 boot key hole location u all know ya?!

u mean there IS a keyhole? where?

 

[bimmerdude]

from reading all the posts here, am I to understand that if lock jam :

1. cannot come out from inside unless thru window.
2. cannot use physical key for doors other than driver side.
3. cannot open boot unless using physical key.

wah lau eh...

 

[racheltoh]

from reading all the posts here, am I to understand that if lock jam :

1. cannot come out from inside unless thru window.
2. cannot use physical key for doors other than driver side.
3. cannot open boot unless using physical key.

wah lau eh...

For my case
1. only driver side door can open. all other doors FREEZE
2. Yes
3. Can open boot the usual way..press the key
4. Fuel cap FREEZE.

 

[astroboy]

from reading all the posts here, am I to understand that if lock jam :

1. cannot come out from inside unless thru window.
2. cannot use physical key for doors other than driver side.
3. cannot open boot unless using physical key.

wah lau eh...

The ZKE module controls power window, central lock, boot release and sun roof. On worst case scenario, all freezes!! Must use physical key. From inside, only driver's door can open.

There's a write up here: http://www.bmwgm5.com/ [Interestingly, our club was mentioned in the website!! ]

Back to the question, if ZKE module complete failure:

1. Only driver's door can open from the inside, and use physical key from outside.

2. Yes. Other doors no key hole and lock won't release from inside.

3. Yes.

In Rachel's case. The ZKE didn't fail. Only her driver's door central lock fail. That's why she can still use her remote to open her boot.

Apart from the "problematic" ZKE module, the E90 driver's door lock is a another common problem. It first burn fuse. SC will replace with a bigger rating fuse, failing which, they will replace the lock. My fuse was replaced. So far so good. Keeping my finger crossed. I wonder if there's any E90 owner here doesn't experience central lock problem before?!

 

[Schwepps]

I wonder if there's any E90 owner here doesn't experience central lock problem before?!

Touch wood, so far I haven't had this, or any other problem. In fact, my present unit is the most reliable car I've ever owned, including the family Merc. :burnout:

 

[racheltoh]

touch wood, so far i haven't had this, or any other problem. In fact, my present unit is the most reliable car i've ever owned, including the family merc. :burnout:

lucky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[oligokoko]

The ZKE module controls power window, central lock, boot release and sun roof. On worst case scenario, all freezes!! Must use physical key. From inside, only driver's door can open.

There's a write up here: http://www.bmwgm5.com/ [Interestingly, our club was mentioned in the website!! ]

Back to the question, if ZKE module complete failure:

1. Only driver's door can open from the inside, and use physical key from outside.

2. Yes. Other doors no key hole and lock won't release from inside.

3. Yes.

In Rachel's case. The ZKE didn't fail. Only her driver's door central lock fail. That's why she can still use her remote to open her boot.

Apart from the "problematic" ZKE module, the E90 driver's door lock is a another common problem. It first burn fuse. SC will replace with a bigger rating fuse, failing which, they will replace the lock. My fuse was replaced. So far so good. Keeping my finger crossed. I wonder if there's any E90 owner here doesn't experience central lock problem before?!

Hie astroboy.

Just here 2 correct ur small misunderstanding, not 2 "tunjuk pandai". FYI, in an E90, there is no ZKE. ZKE is actually a body control unit, which is installed in e39 n e46(if im not mistaken). in E90, central locking is being controlled by JBE (Junction Box Electronic) + CAS, while power windows, interrior lights, boot opening are being controlled by the FRM (Footwell Module). Just a valuable info to share with u n others.

Happy motoring guys :burnout:

 

[astroboy]

Wow! valuable insight.. that's what Sun Tzu called the "Throw Bricks to attract Jade" technique. Now I know more about our car. So the designer finally do away with the death trap ZKE module which is made by GE.

I will read more about the JBE and FRM.. :wink:

Thanks!

 

[racheltoh]

ooooooooo lock n windows have no relation at all. Hmmmm
after i picked up my car... a few days later i started to hear some squeaky sound when the window is turn up or down.

 

[oligokoko]

Wow! valuable insight.. that's what Sun Tzu called the "Throw Bricks to attract Jade" technique. Now I know more about our car. So the designer finally do away with the death trap ZKE module which is made by GE.

I will read more about the JBE and FRM.. :wink:

Thanks!

no prob there mate. from a techy guy to another

 

[oligokoko]

ooooooooo lock n windows have no relation at all. Hmmmm
after i picked up my car... a few days later i started to hear some squeaky sound when the window is turn up or down.

tht is because ur window strip (the groove which guides ur window going up n down) is either dry or dirty. try cleaning it with a compressed air or get the SC guys to clean it n lubricate it. n FYI, please do not use oil/greese base materials to lubricate it as it will make the window strip to "kembang" and makes it brittle after streaks of hot n cold weather. silicon works best on this case. please do ask rishi (if im not mistaken is ur fave SA at IA) to solve this. im sure enough guys like rishi knows how to tackle this case well. u might also ask him to lubricate all 4 windows as well

 

[racheltoh]

ahhahahaha i dont have a choice. the SA is tag to us...

thanks for the tip. see u monday afternoon ..

 

[initialM]

E46 have the same problem and now E90 also the same thing?

I have the same problem last year but it went away after I dismantle the GM5 module and cleaned it up with contact cleaner.
It been a year since I have this problem.. Touch wood..

Bro,

I'm having the same problem. Some time can sometime cannot especially on hot wheather. Can unlock using the button near handbrake. Sometimes cant even manually unlock at the inner door handle. Send for diagnostic & shows general module fault. Check out the price bout RM1500:thefinger:

Unker is it the same one? Located behind the glovebox. err mine old E46 oni

 

[jarance]

Bro,

I'm having the same problem. Some time can sometime cannot especially on hot wheather. Can unlock using the button near handbrake. Sometimes cant even manually unlock at the inner door handle. Send for diagnostic & shows general module fault. Check out the price bout RM1500:thefinger:

Unker is it the same one? Located behind the glovebox. err mine old E46 oni

Not to worry. Mine also old e46. Let not disturb other people thread.

I have started a previous thread on E46 Door Lock before when I have the same problem.

You can check it out here. clit below.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24808

 

[supergripen]

Went thru the 15Amp to 20Amp fuse change.. it was okay for a while.

Then a few days ago I started to hear faint clicking noises coming from both the driver's and rear pax's doors.Not long after the rear pax's door lock stopped responding to the plipper/keyfob.
Sent the car to Ingress for a normal service package,asked Rishi to have a look at the door locks..Lo and behold,the door lock control unit for the driver and rear pax's doors was pronounced faulty thus requires replacing.Price for each? Approx rm700 each....

Ah well.....

 

[astroboy]

Is it here... maybe not..