so.went to lock 316ti with the key last night, turned the key and the whole part of the lock barrell came out ON the key.so the cars locked, but i cant get into it! presume i need to replace the whole lock on the door! what about the key! - do they match the new lock to the old key or would i need new keys too! HATE to think what all thats going to cost! - also any reccommendations of a good, reasonable automotive locksmith in chch!
sir-ben,
Nov 25, 12:09pm
chill, it may just be the securing spring, or screws came loose and it'll be a matter of re-fitting it for a couple of dollars.
carkeys4u,
Nov 25, 1:19pm
this is very common and requires a repair kit
carmedic,
Nov 25, 1:24pm
E46! If so yes VERY common, you now have three/four options 1.) Order a new complete lock from Germany (via BMW NZ) $240-270 and 14 days which will fit your exsisting key. 2.) Buy a imported genuine BMW door lock (complete) $160 (I can let you know how) however the key will be different, but a locksmith can rebuild the lock to fit your existing key for about $25. 3.) Buy an aftermarket repair kit $70 and get a locksmith to rebuild the lock another $25. 4.) Call every wrecker in the country and find the part is that common that they??
smellykelly,
Nov 25, 1:58pm
Thanks heaps.it's in a pretty dodge area.so might not even be there this morning lol. I'll have to get someone out so I can actually move it back Home.thanks for your help
carmedic,
Nov 25, 2:15pm
Sorry Kelly, I didn??
kazbanz,
Nov 25, 8:25pm
Um--dont bmw's have two lockable doors!
carmedic,
Nov 25, 10:50pm
No not really, the E46's just have a driver??
smellykelly,
Nov 26, 4:45am
Worked.bingo.thanks
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