Remove all power locks?

[Jesda]

1990 525i

Is it possible to remove the actuator and lock/unlock the door manually? If I remove one actuator, do I need to remove them all? I'm considering going with aftermarket central locking.

Thanks!
-Jesda

[pundit]

1990 525i

Is it possible to remove the actuator and lock/unlock the door manually? If I remove one actuator, do I need to remove them all? I'm considering going with aftermarket central locking.

Thanks!
-Jesda

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[Jesda]

From what I understood by searching this forum, the power locks are controlled by electric actuators. By removing the actuators, can I then use the locks manually?

My concern is that by removing only one, the faulty one, the remaining network of power locks will not function properly because they are all on one circuit.

[Paul in NZ]

is the drivers one bad.....and you get the car unlocking or locking after an attempted lock or unlock???You might try switching the driver and passenger.Or a new actuator I dont think they are too bad $$$$

[Jesda]

The driver side actuator, I think, is bad or jammed. So far I have removed the door panel but still need to buy a Torx30 and remove the actuator entirely.

I'll keep poking around.

[pundit]

The driver side actuator, I think, is bad or jammed. So far I have removed the door panel but still need to buy a Torx30 and remove the actuator entirely.

I'll keep poking around.

Better off fixing the problem you have rather than creating a whole lot more by changing everything.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

The BMW central locking system is easier to fix than most cars I've worked on.

The door panel is a little tricky, but the inside of the door has room to work in, and the actuator right there, easy to get at..and not in some remote corner of the door...plus those self extracting plugs are so cool.

The system also double locks everything, including the ignition. So replacing one actuator is much less of a job, then trying the redo the system with an after market kit.

Good luck

[Jesda]

I got the T30 bit and loosened the latch assembly from the front door. Unfortunately, its all behind the guide rail used by the window. In addition, some metal rod its hanging on is making it impossible to remove. Any tips?

Much appreciated.

[Paul in NZ]

use the search function...i am sure that tis was covered fairly recently and there is a very detailed write up

[Jesda]

Yep, spent a few hours last night and this morning searching. 200+ results, so I'll keep looking.

Edit: Found.
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...acing+actuator