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karbonkid
04-01-2010, 02:53 PM
Where I haven't used the car for 4weeks+ the alarm was going off from a dead battery. Went to open door, nothing.
So opened manually with the key. In.

But now handle inside and outside not working. Car is running as normal now after charging and have to use passenger door.

I would take the CF pannel off to get to it but cant even take it off. :banghead:

Anyone?
karbonkid
04-01-2010, 03:11 PM
Solved... THE END. :thumbs:
shimmy
04-01-2010, 04:24 PM
and get yourself a CTEK battery conditioner if she stands idol

saves you money and keeps the car working
alexk
04-01-2010, 04:47 PM
and get yourself a CTEK battery conditioner if she stands idol

saves you money and keeps the car working

I bought one last week (CTEK) btw and is very good.
karbonkid
04-01-2010, 05:11 PM
I bought one last week (CTEK) btw and is very good.

and get yourself a CTEK battery conditioner if she stands idol

saves you money and keeps the car working

:beer: Which ones you both got? Is it the 3600?
SIEN
04-01-2010, 05:29 PM
I find mine sticking now actually, but I believe it's the window not dropping properly when you pull on the handle. Might have to take it in for them to check out
weedavey
04-01-2010, 06:05 PM
Handle felt sticky on mine the other day too. Got some ptfe lube in and around there and seems to be a little better.
phat///M3
05-01-2010, 09:53 AM
Handle felt sticky on mine the other day too. Got some ptfe lube in and around there and seems to be a little better.

There's an adjustment screw on the inside of the door to fix that.
weedavey
05-01-2010, 06:05 PM
There's an adjustment screw on the inside of the door to fix that.

ooh..cheers.
DaveD
05-01-2010, 10:07 PM
There's an adjustment screw on the inside of the door to fix that.

And heres a quick video on what to do.

I did this a while ago and noticed a huge difference!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hT9E-BQOJk
glendog74
05-01-2010, 10:13 PM
And heres a quick video on what to do.

:thumbs:
shimmy
05-01-2010, 10:17 PM
my doors fine.............but i am still gonna try that:thumbs:
Bounce
05-01-2010, 10:22 PM
Ive had a e46 m3 for 4 years and i didnt know that.Good find,im gonna try it to.:thumbs:
karbonkid
05-01-2010, 10:24 PM
And heres a quick video on what to do.

I did this a while ago and noticed a huge difference!

People often think its still locked its that stiff, esp driver side. :beer:
M5 Powered
05-01-2010, 11:04 PM
Handy to know.

In the next clip, he shows you how to start the car without the keys :wink:



J.

re: CTEK, it will pay for itself in saving your car battery. Had mine for years.
My pal came back from Lidl with a CTEK clone.
I thought it might set his car alight with it on;y costing £9, but it does work.