Dicky Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Spotted this on another forum and it is an excellent little video to show you how to fix that common problem that is the sticking E46 door handle Here you go :- JWM330CI, Andystandin, vtidaz and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Easy when you know how eh? Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark330Vert Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Great Vid and never knew was so easy. nice one dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///Marty Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 LOL.. Matt makes me laugh - Top bloke. Thats also the dude with the X50twin turbo i posted a while back now (and the insanely hot missus) ((sorry Matt if you read this!)) (((who am i kidding, you will be loving that comment!))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes that vid of the twin turbo pulling away is mental Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///Marty Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes that vid of the twin turbo pulling away is mental True.... Did i mention that his missus is insanely fit?????? And she drives a BMW! Lucky bloke. Might have to get me an x50 next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just tried this but my bolts wont budge, its only the pax side though so im not too bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 True.... Did i mention that his missus is insanely fit?????? And she drives a BMW! Lucky bloke. Might have to get me an x50 next. Sounds like my kind of girl! Going to do this on my passenger side on my lunch break. People always tap on the window asking me to unlock it when they're trying to get in the car. Don't half get on my nerves. PS. Just seen a pic of a stunning blonde on his youtube page. Yes please! LOL sive s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikz Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Got to try this as mine are really tight .... The door handles of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Well did it at lunch and it really is as simple as Matt said. Pop out black rivet thing, tighten, pop back in. Jobs a goodun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanB Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Spotted this on another forum and it is an excellent little video to show you how to fix that common problem that is the sticking E46 door handle Here you go :- What size Allen key is used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayla Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 cool learnt something new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Good find... I done this and it made so much difference!!! Yeh Matt is nuts! Isn't he getting married this week??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay631 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Lol @ Vikz... Good Find Mate will have to have a go at this as mine are getting worse I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demlotcrew Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Just a word of warning for anyone looking to do this, if the mechanism is worn so much that when you adjust the stop you can risk adjusting too much and as a result you will never be able to open the door! Always adjust this stop with the latch locked in (as it would be if the door is shut) and then test the mechanism to make sure it will unlock the door before closing! Seriously the internet is a dangerous place these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelle46 Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just a word of warning for anyone looking to do this, if the mechanism is worn so much that when you adjust the stop you can risk adjusting too much and as a result you will never be able to open the door! Always adjust this stop with the latch locked in (as it would be if the door is shut) and then test the mechanism to make sure it will unlock the door before closing! Seriously the internet is a dangerous place these days. like a fool i did not read this and seem to be fooked as far as the door is concerned is there a fix for this?please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckle Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 So i guess gradual adjustments are in order! in which direction should you turn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 It will probably only need a 1/4 of a turn at the most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkd Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 will be doing this at the weekend, I thought it was just the way the doors were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dans_coupe Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Been meaning to do this for a while now, just thought if I don't do it now I never will so out came the Allen keys and head torch. Passenger side worked great, really good now, drivers side ........ Made probably half a turn and no difference so another half it felt like it wouldnt budge anymore so I thought, good stuff! But still no difference. I really give it some and now it's just turning and turning and still not opening any easier. Please say I have done something simple and this is an easy fix Or Have a broken something? Any help appreciated lads! (and any ladies we have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4est Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 sounds like you'll have to remove the lock to see what's broken (if) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Selwyn Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Tried this and the allon key bolt is totally worn and it now wont turn at all, what should i do? applied some wd40 and it has made a slight improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_spender Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 It seems that this video is a bit miss leading, in dealership we used to slacken off the bolt lift the handle to approx half free play and tighten the bolt at the same time, also worth mentioning the bolt has a left hand thread which I think explains a few peoples problems. Once adjusted the mechanism needs lubricating some sort of spray grease is best (do it with window up) use a can with a long tube and spray though the access holes and down the side of the outer handle in the upward position. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 my passenger door needs doing! was expecting to spend half a day on this removing the door card etc! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
328Sam Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 pics of his mrs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...