Thanks for investing the time and effort to create this video mate. Somebody attempted to break into my R50 and damaged the locking mechanism. My key would just spin freely 360 degrees and do nothing. I found a replacement lock assembly with key on eBay for $70. I must admit this repair takes patience and is a knuckle buster working in very tight space with limited visibility, but watching this video gave me the confidence to try! It was a 3 hour job in all for me. I’m sure I could do it faster if I ever needed to do it again. I have total confidence in replacing the lock actuator assembly as well now (which I will likely be doing in a week or two, that will almost seem simple!) after having done the key lock mechanism.
Yes it always takes longer 1st time round. My advise, if you find yourself getting annoyed or frustrated while attempting repair. Step back for 5-10 minutes, have a coffee or tea break. Then go back to it, take your time & don't rush - WELL DONE mate :)
many thanks, very useful, especially identifying that specific screw near to the lock, inside the door as the one to be unscrewed (with the second easier to identify inside the door also) to be able to remove the for handle!!!
Worst design ever coming from a 15 year tradesmen thank god it's only my own. Just a reminder when trying to put handle cable back on you will have to loosen that Star key at 2:30 min in the video. Also reading comments online saying lock free turns or doesn't turn probably 90% of time it's the door lock cylinder itself and not the actuator as others state so don't go waisting money on a actuator. Also great video thank you.
How do you replace/repair this yet have your key still work? Mine will lock, but spins freely when trying to unlock and the door actuator is also bad, which means the key fob won't unlock it either!!
Its much more difficult than presented here, and putting the back back is as difficult again and needs you to loosen and drop the lock mechanism take it to BMW
eBay has them, both with and without a key. If you buy one without a key, a locksmith would be needed (or there is a TH-cam video showing how) to transfer your old tumbler into a new housing, so your original key will still work. I just bought one with a key included, so I now use a different key to unlock the door manually and my original key with fob to start the car and remotely lock/unlock.
believe you me, this job is a nightmare! there's a reason you don't see how it's reassembled...you have to be a magician to put it back together correctly! trust me, save up some coin and leave this repair to a professional.
its a very very difficult job my electrician gave up and gave me it back very difficult to get the lock out, and as difficult but different getting it back together
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Thanks for investing the time and effort to create this video mate. Somebody attempted to break into my R50 and damaged the locking mechanism. My key would just spin freely 360 degrees and do nothing. I found a replacement lock assembly with key on eBay for $70. I must admit this repair takes patience and is a knuckle buster working in very tight space with limited visibility, but watching this video gave me the confidence to try! It was a 3 hour job in all for me. I’m sure I could do it faster if I ever needed to do it again. I have total confidence in replacing the lock actuator assembly as well now (which I will likely be doing in a week or two, that will almost seem simple!) after having done the key lock mechanism.
Yes it always takes longer 1st time round. My advise, if you find yourself getting annoyed or frustrated while attempting repair. Step back for 5-10 minutes, have a coffee or tea break. Then go back to it, take your time & don't rush - WELL DONE mate :)
should’ve recorded the reassemble
many thanks, very useful, especially identifying that specific screw near to the lock, inside the door as the one to be unscrewed (with the second easier to identify inside the door also) to be able to remove the for handle!!!
your explanation is the best I found on youtube. Thanks so much for making this video.
Glad it was helpful.
This info is invaluable, im about to replace mine with confidence 👍
I'll let you know how it goes ..
I tried but couldnt get the last bolt out, was tempted to drill a little hole in the door frame....instead, got some else to do it \o/
Very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Worst design ever coming from a 15 year tradesmen thank god it's only my own.
Just a reminder when trying to put handle cable back on you will have to loosen that Star key at 2:30 min in the video.
Also reading comments online saying lock free turns or doesn't turn probably 90% of time it's the door lock cylinder itself and not the actuator as others state so don't go waisting money on a actuator.
Also great video thank you.
Great video, thanks for the help
No problem 👍
Any tips on how to get the lock back into place and the bar to sit in place too?
I suspect you need to lower the lock mechanism on the inside and guide the lock back into its socket by trail and error, the design is abysmal
How do you replace/repair this yet have your key still work? Mine will lock, but spins freely when trying to unlock and the door actuator is also bad, which means the key fob won't unlock it either!!
Its much more difficult than presented here, and putting the back back is as difficult again and needs you to loosen and drop the lock mechanism take it to BMW
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Do you know a good place to find parts. We have to replace this lock. The barrel is just spinning freely
eBay has them, both with and without a key. If you buy one without a key, a locksmith would be needed (or there is a TH-cam video showing how) to transfer your old tumbler into a new housing, so your original key will still work. I just bought one with a key included, so I now use a different key to unlock the door manually and my original key with fob to start the car and remotely lock/unlock.
@@chadmccollister could you link the video you mentioned about transferring the lock tumblr?
I'd guess its spinning because the cross shaped prong from the lock is not entered into the mechanism on the inside of the door frame
believe you me, this job is a nightmare! there's a reason you don't see how it's reassembled...you have to be a magician to put it back together correctly! trust me, save up some coin and leave this repair to a professional.
its a very very difficult job my electrician gave up and gave me it back very difficult to get the lock out, and as difficult but different getting it back together
What is it about hand videos and long nails. Lol every video i swear