Outer door handle doesn't work
 

Something broke off inside the door and fell to the bottom of the door interior. Now my outer door handle doesn't work, just free pulling with no door latch connection, I assume it is just some plastic piece inside, Anyone ever seen this before? or is it a DIY job?

Thanks in advance

400 dollar fix from the stealership....i should have at least attempted it myself ... lol

Ouch!,

Haberman, Do you have a Bentley manual? These are great and can take the mystery out of most jobs. I've been using one on my Porsche for years and will get one soon for the BMW. They run around $70 but are a wise investment.

Ack!!! Haberman, did you already have the stealership do the work? Replacing a door handle is a pretty simplistic replacement. If you did just break the pull handle, it is a bolt out/bolt in replacement. Ugh... it's always the little things they nail you on.

The again, if something actually broke on the door-jam lock mechanism, that could be a more pricey replacement. I guess you would have had to have taken a look inside the panel. Could you still open the door from the inside (if you could, that's a good indicator that it is just the handle that broke).

We can supply you with door handles. Easy fix for the most part..

Hey Jared, do you guys supply the internal door lock micro switch for the window drop and dome light for the 'is' and 'ic' models? It's the one that goes into the lock mechanism.

Might be able to get it for you special order. Do you have a part number?

Door Microswitch Assembly, p/n 51 21 8 208 423

lemme see...


Yup, can get it by Friday, $20.25

just want to update....the door is fixed and the dealership did it.....aye, bad move but from what the mechanic said it was a real bear. $480..hope this never happens to any of you!

peace