mrphil911

I'am new with this so my question is how do I open the door on a 97' 5 series that is looked.The button will not come up with the key or the inside console button.

arks

I recently had this very problem.
Your door lock actuator is acting up, which will require the interior door panel to be removed for servicing. This is a VERY difficult job to do with a locked door, so my suggestion is to keep trying to unlock that door.
In my case, it took almost a month but one day (for no apparant reason) it decided to unlock. I IMMEDIATELY took it to my indy, who got it fixed with no damage or problems. Parts and labor cost about 300 bucks.
good luck, I feel your pain!

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2001 530i:
5 speed, Sport, Premium, Cold, Dinan Stage 2, General Exclaim UHP's

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited

2008 Ford F250 XLT

mrphil911

I was lucky and the door for some reason unlocked. I believe it was the cold night, that is when it open. Next question is to remove the door panel is there something tricky with the side air bag?