Door Handle Fix - Outside no open only - Page 2

issacsierra06 · 10-10-2009, 04:27 PM

i wish it where a simple zip tie fix for my car i have the same issue..... tried this but found out my cable was completly snapped

jinwu57 · 03-14-2011, 09:27 AM

my buddy and I tried this fix yesterday. HOW the heck did you guys get the zip tie on?? we put the cable back on the carrier, but couldnt find a way to put the zip tie directly in place to clamp it down.

kikokbg · 03-21-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by I///Mraspy

Definitely up. I finally got this fixed this past weekend but then ran into another problem. The door opened and closed multiple times but then I closed the door, went to the grocery store and my passenger couldn't open the door from the inside or out. Door still has tention but now just won't open. If you pull the inside handle while locked the door lock pops up as normal but nothing. Can't open the door. Any way to get the door open?

I have the exact same problem, I have fixed the handle problem with the zip tie, the door opened and closed multiple times without any problem, but on the next day I couldn't open it from the inside or out. Can smeone advice me what can I do to open the door? In my case it is a driver's door

yanksfan e46 · 10-07-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kikokbg

I have the exact same problem, I have fixed the handle problem with the zip tie, the door opened and closed multiple times without any problem, but on the next day I couldn't open it from the inside or out. Can smeone advice me what can I do to open the door? In my case it is a driver's door

BUMP for a response to this... i cant open my passenger door from inside or out!!! unlock button goes up and down and so does window, but nothing from the handle... any ideas guys???

Mango · 10-07-2011, 04:56 PM

it seems like only coupes have this problem?? my buddy's m3 coupe has this problem (E36) and ive been blessed with the task of repairing it!

yanksfan e46 · 10-07-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

it seems like only coupes have this problem?? my buddy's m3 coupe has this problem (E36) and ive been blessed with the task of repairing it!

Do u have any idea on how to open the door if handles dont work???

CoupeMagic323ci · 10-07-2011, 07:38 PM

can you put the zip tie on to tight which would cause the door to not open period from in or out? jw..

yanksfan e46 · 10-08-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CoupeMagic323ci

can you put the zip tie on to tight which would cause the door to not open period from in or out? jw..

could this be my issue?? I def put the zip tie on tight... but i tested the door handles after i put it on and worked perfectly... i am STILL looking for a response/answer to my issue...

Does ANYONE know how to get the door open??

Jim Miller · 01-17-2012, 12:36 PM

I just want to thank the posters on this thread and this website for all the information provided here. I had my driver’s side door handle malfunction this weekend. I must admit I had to stand on my head to fix it but the information given here was invaluable. What a pain in the ass to fix, but after repeated studying of the information here and continuous tries I succeeded, WOW! I'm tempted to pull the inside of the passenger side door and put a zip tie on that before I have the problem on that side.
Thanks
Jim

DillonMpower · 01-18-2012, 03:10 PM

I have a coup as well and i have the same problem of the door not opening from both in and out. anyone figure a way in ? i need to open this door

Jim Miller · 01-18-2012, 05:20 PM

I have seen some posts of people having this problem also. If you can get the inner door panel off you should be able to pull the one of the cables to get it open. I did see someone was able to get the door panel off will the door closed. Run a search of "Door Handle" Hope it helps.

100mileperhour · 11-26-2012, 09:05 AM

This my current "nightmare" having seen the video on how to adjust the hex bolt and make my 323ci door open easier, I managed to make both doors not open from the outside. So, I'll be doing the above fix tonight. I'm such the fool!

Jim Miller · 11-29-2012, 07:22 PM

100mileperhour how did it go?

100mileperhour · 11-29-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Miller

100mileperhour how did it go?

I found out something that my car 99/00 323ci don't have the cable for the outside door handle.

Here's my DIY!
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=958224

10-10-2009, 04:27 PM	#21
issacsierra06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: visalia, CA Posts: 1,360 My Ride: bmw 325i View My Garage	i wish it where a simple zip tie fix for my car i have the same issue..... tried this but found out my cable was completly snapped __________________ READ BEFORE YOU BUY

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Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,313 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	it seems like only coupes have this problem?? my buddy's m3 coupe has this problem (E36) and ive been blessed with the task of repairing it! __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

10-07-2011, 07:38 PM	#27
CoupeMagic323ci Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany County, NY Posts: 490 My Ride: 00 323ci View My Garage	can you put the zip tie on to tight which would cause the door to not open period from in or out? jw.. __________________ *-Ivan* PS3N ID: siberiasurvivor

11-29-2012, 07:22 PM	#33
Jim Miller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 51 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	100mileperhour how did it go? __________________ 2001 330CI 1999 Boxster

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03-14-2011, 09:27 AM	#22
jinwu57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 173 My Ride: bmw325 ci View My Garage	my buddy and I tried this fix yesterday. HOW the heck did you guys get the zip tie on?? we put the cable back on the carrier, but couldnt find a way to put the zip tie directly in place to clamp it down.

01-17-2012, 12:36 PM	#29
Jim Miller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 51 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	I just want to thank the posters on this thread and this website for all the information provided here. I had my driver’s side door handle malfunction this weekend. I must admit I had to stand on my head to fix it but the information given here was invaluable. What a pain in the ass to fix, but after repeated studying of the information here and continuous tries I succeeded, WOW! I'm tempted to pull the inside of the passenger side door and put a zip tie on that before I have the problem on that side. Thanks Jim

01-18-2012, 03:10 PM	#30
DillonMpower Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 53 My Ride: bmw 330 ci View My Garage	I have a coup as well and i have the same problem of the door not opening from both in and out. anyone figure a way in ? i need to open this door

01-18-2012, 05:20 PM	#31
Jim Miller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 51 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	I have seen some posts of people having this problem also. If you can get the inner door panel off you should be able to pull the one of the cables to get it open. I did see someone was able to get the door panel off will the door closed. Run a search of "Door Handle" Hope it helps.

11-26-2012, 09:05 AM	#32
100mileperhour Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan Posts: 134 My Ride: 2000 323ci ZSP View My Garage	This my current "nightmare" having seen the video on how to adjust the hex bolt and make my 323ci door open easier, I managed to make both doors not open from the outside. So, I'll be doing the above fix tonight. I'm such the fool!