Door unlocked but wouldn't open.

[Grumpy owld git]

Out and about in the car today, headed to the coast for fish and chips, as you do.
Got back to the car, unlocked it, button popped up OK but couldn't open the drivers door from outside. Opened OK from inside.
Got home and it opens fine again from outside!
Is this a common issue, and if so what should I be looking at doing to fix it before it happens again?

 

[maxman]

Do a search in the e85 problem section.Title your search door lock.Lots of info

 

[Grumpy owld git]

Do a search in the e85 problem section.Title your search door lock.Lots of info

cheers will do.

 

[Haro]

Cable is stretched, don't park drivers side to the sun or replace it.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement.htm#

 

[sw4nny]

Try cleaning the latch mechanism on the door also before ya splash out,has worked for me in the past.

 

[Grumpy owld git]

Cable is stretched, don't park drivers side to the sun or replace it.

It was parked in the sun today. Thanks for the reply

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement.htm#

 

[Swampy1982]

Push the door shut with your knee whilst lifting the handle, see if that helps.

 

[patriot66]

Cable is stretched, don't park drivers side to the sun or replace it.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/BMW_Z4M/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement/56-BODY-Door_Handle_Replacement.htm#

Agree with this^ I just replaced the Bowden cable in my drivers door lock a couple of weeks back. If it had been parked in the sun it wouldn't open without a fight ! The Pelican guide is spot on too

 

[Z4paul]

Try cleaning the latch mechanism on the door also before ya splash out,has worked for me in the past.

Yep, 2nd this as a initial and relatively cost affective attempt at fixing problem. It had previously used wd40 to clean and lubricate the locking mechanism but think this actually was the worse thing to do. Graphite lubes/sprays are what you need - i ordered ambersil from amazon in door lock hole and on mechanism and problem free since