Door lock

[bigwinn]

Right, first problem to sort

Drivers door won’t unlock from the remote. Will lock; will unlock with the key manually.

Won’t pop up with button on centre console but does lock with that button

Is this the lock actuator in the door- and how difficult is that to get at?

Cheers

Stuart

 

[markplant]

Might be gm5 module

 

[bigwinn]

Any way to test Mark?

 

[BumpyZ4]

You can pull the door card off and disconnect the connector from the actuator and check for 12 volts when you unlock the door with the key fob or button in the center console. If you have 12 volts it's the actuator if not it's the relays in the GM5.

 

[ARCS]

I'd plump for the GM5 too as this is how it started with mine.

 

[bigwinn]

I’ll have a look at the 12v at the plug first- door card has been off before so looks like someone has had a look

Where is the gm5 located?

 

[gadgetJunky72]

I've got the same issue, but with the passenger side. this should help locate the GM5:

https://www.bmwgm5repair.co.uk/bmw-gm5-removal-instructions/

I'm planning on taking mine out tomorrow and sending it here for repair:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-Central-locking-GM5-module-repair-for-E85-Z4-fault-same-day-service/174520097488

 

[gadgetJunky72]

just noticed you're in Lincoln. not too far from me in Peterborough. hopefully there are are few more owners around us for a meet once restrictions loosen.

 

[bigwinn]

just noticed you're in Lincoln. not too far from me in Peterborough. hopefully there are are few more owners around us for a meet once restrictions loosen.

Hi matey

Always happy to help out on stuff- we moved from Stamford just as covid lockdown hit! My missus worked in pbo too so we know the area well!

Stuart

 

[gadgetJunky72]

Hi matey

Always happy to help out on stuff- we moved from Stamford just as covid lockdown hit! My missus worked in pbo too so we know the area well!

Stuart

I have no mechanical or electrical skills to offer. I do have a Carly though.

 

[bigwinn]

Hi matey

Always happy to help out on stuff- we moved from Stamford just as covid lockdown hit! My missus worked in pbo too so we know the area well!

Stuart

I have no mechanical or electrical skills to offer. I do have a Carly though.

I’m probably the polar opposite- shout out when you need a hand with owt