[jfoj]

www.bmwgm5.com

Most likely your GM5 module has bad relays, the age of the car it is most likely the cause.

You NEED to fix the broken link in your drivers door lock before you get totally locked out of your car due to a dead battery or some other problem!!

Search ebay both in the US and UK/Europe for the replacement door lock mechanisms. They are cheap and easy to replace. I do not think you can get the small parts in the US from BMW, probably need to get the entire door handle??

As these cars get close to 8-10 years old the relays in the GM5 modules go bad. Just step up and send your module to Scott at www.bmwgm5.com and he will sort you out and you will be back in business.

 

[jfoj]

Sounds like a "classic" GM5 module issue. The relays go bad. The door lock actuators, but with age of your car, the GM5 relays NEED to be replaced anyway. Then if you still have problems, you can address the door lock actuator(s).

If you go to www.bmwgm5.com there is a lot of good info there.

Sometimes a weak battery, usually with a bad cell can cause similar issues, BUT like I said, you need the GM5 relays replaced anyway at the age of your car, trust me.

You also better fix your key lock soon as well. If you ever get fully locked out of your car, you are really screwed with a BMW!! If you battery dies or your keyfob quits working, you WILL be SORRY!!

$26 on ebay, but from Turkey. I have not used this seller, but I have purchased from outside the US many times with good luck. This sellers feedback looks pretty good for the number of items sold.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[jfoj]

^+1 Agree with the above poster on this one.

Used module may work for now, but who knows when you will have the same issues pop up again, but new relays will last another 8-10 years.

I have a pair of spare relays in my toolbox when my GM5 starts to play up.

 

[jfoj]

SEARCH, RTFM, Owners Manual.

There should be a manual gas flap release in the trunk of your car!

Touring I think they are behind the side cover panel?