Author Topic: New 318ic owner question (Read 3205 times)

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.

BlueBMW · « **Reply #1 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.

Hey-u · « **Reply #2 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.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #3 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.

Ryann · « **Reply #4 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.

aworthybrother · « **Reply #5 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.