Body - Power Locks Lock/Unlock By Themselves
SI B51 15 05Body Equipment
July 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure B51 204 04 dated February 2005.
SUBJECT
Vehicle Locks and/or Unlocks
MODEL
The following vehicles produced from December 2003 until July 2004 can be affected:
E46 (3 Series) Coupes and Convertibles
E53 (X5)
SITUATION
The vehicle may unlock, lock, convenience open and/or close on its own.
CAUSE
Faulty micro-switch in the front door latch assembly.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis, replace the driver's and passenger's side front door latch assemblies.
PROCEDURE
Follow Repair Instructions RA 51 21 090.
Note
It is essential that front door latch assemblies be replaced as a pair for this complaint.
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