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joechum
08-22-2005, 06:17 AM
The cable that opens the driver door from the inside broke. So far I've found the entire lock mechanism on Ebay for $100, but all I need is the cable. Anyone aware of another source?

thanks in advance,

Joe C

1994 530i
Green/tan
auto

Rigmaster
08-22-2005, 07:45 AM
Joe, I've got a good used one- sent you a PM with more details.
Thanks!
Bret

JD525IA
08-22-2005, 08:50 AM
cause mine broke. I used the door panel removal page from www.bmwe34.net.

I was pretty accurate except there were a couple of screws they missed.
While you are getting the bowden cable, also pick up a dozen of the door panel clips. They get crispy after years of heat and abuse.

Good luck, JD



The cable that opens the driver door from the inside broke. So far I've found the entire lock mechanism on Ebay for $100, but all I need is the cable. Anyone aware of another source?

thanks in advance,

Joe C

1994 530i
Green/tan
auto

joechum
08-22-2005, 10:12 AM
cause mine broke. I used the door panel removal page from www.bmwe34.net.

I was pretty accurate except there were a couple of screws they missed.
While you are getting the bowden cable, also pick up a dozen of the door panel clips. They get crispy after years of heat and abuse.

Good luck, JD


Thanks JD, I found the bmwe34 door panel removal page very helpful also. I would note also that there is a torx screw behind the mirror control switch that must be removed. I will take your advice and pick up some extra clips.

JC

bimmerd00d
08-22-2005, 12:14 PM
This is available from the dealer for about $20.

dacoyote
08-22-2005, 12:18 PM
This is available from the dealer for about $20.

You car just doesn't look as cool as the e34s

Bubble
08-22-2005, 01:42 PM
I've just fitted one on my 530 and I paid £2.15p from the local stealer.
Bit of a give-away really.

Bubble.