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pbgd3skier

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Lock info
« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2008, 08:25:00 PM »
Just get the key made, the blank is not uncommon at Wally World and many ace hardwares and such will have the ILCO blank.  Worry about getting a bmw blank later on, you'll have those ILCO's to keep in your sock drawer or so someone can mail it to you if lost.

The actuators shouldn't require lubrication, and you would have to open the door to do that (they are electric)

The tumblers perhaps could use it.

Lucky yours work, many actuators do not due to the little round ball that turns the rear end of it.
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« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2008, 09:38:58 PM »
I took the inner door panels off and sprayed WD-40 all over the mechanisms.  Made an incredible difference.  Still requires some effort to unlock, but both doors work 90% better.  Trunk...is another matter.  Can't get it to turn at all.  I will dismantle it and find out what the trouble may be.

E-bay has some Ilco key blanks, and I will stop by Ace tomorrow.  My ignition key has an inoperable LED / battery.  I am also stopping by a dealership tomorrow to replace the LED bulb and / or battery.  It'd be the cat's jammies having an LED key.  Had one with my E30 M3.  Loved it.
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