2005 bmw x5 3 0i.
Bmw x5 door handle won t open from outside.
Https bit ly 2urzuod driver door handle.
Is diy repair feasible.
Door opens fine from the inside but i can t open from the outside.
Door handle doesn t feel loose or anything.
Driver outside door handle will not open door.
Took door panel off looks like the cable has slack in it so that when the handle is pulled the latch is not engaged enough to open door.
Update 2 21 the dealer figured out that the problem was the cable was not connected from the outside door handle to the door lock actuator.
Http amzn to 1o4kkqg passenger door handle.
Inside handle still works.
Then i closed and opened the central lock in the car and then af.
Was hoping this would be the zip tie fix but i don t.
The handle seems to be raised about an 1 8th inch compared to other door handles.
I ve already checked the child lock.
2005 bmw x5 front door won t open from outside will open from inside.
After i changed the door handle mechanics inside the driver side door all worked perfectly.
Posted on feb 12 2010.