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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: aworthybrother on April 22, 2010, 02:33:14 PM

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: aworthybrother on April 22, 2010, 02:33:14 PM

This might sound weird but I am just wondering if the e30 318i/ic comes with a power door lock?  I have a 1992 cabrio and I do not have power door locks.  Thanks.

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: BlueBMW on April 22, 2010, 06:38:44 PM

I'm not 100% sure, but I think on some cars power locks were an option, but I'd think that a vert would have them being a higher model.  If you do have them and they're not working, check the harness connection between the drivers door and the body, I've seen a few that get mangled over time and cause the central locking system to stop working.

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: Hey-u on April 22, 2010, 07:16:11 PM

I have a 92 vert with power locks. I'm pretty sure that they were standard with the car as I don't remember them on the list after checking the VIN.

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: DesktopDave on April 22, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

Check the microswitches on the door locks.  They fall off the clamps and stop working.  I'd assume that any iC has them.

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: Ryann on April 22, 2010, 08:55:15 PM

According to my info the (M42) 318ic came standard with power locks, as did the 318is and 318i.

Title: New 318ic owner question
Post by: aworthybrother on April 23, 2010, 11:03:05 AM

Thank you all for the replies.
 

Quote from: DesktopDave;91273

Check the microswitches on the door locks. They fall off the clamps and stop working. I'd assume that any iC has them.

Where should I look for the clamps? Do I need to remove the door panel?  Thanks.