Power Door Locks Not Working Problems of BMW 330

BMW 330 owners have reported 4 problems related to power door locks not working (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Door Locks Not Working problem of the 2005 BMW 330

Failure Date: 09/17/2020

I have owned this vehicle for a while. I was stationary while I discovered the following. Door locks did not work consistently with the key fob, convertible top also, windows sometimes worked, wipers also. I read forums to realize the general module failed relays is a known problem. This known problem endangers the operator, passengers, and the public, and a recall and redesign should be ordered for the safety of the public. I tried to add pictures, but the form crashes.

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2 Power Door Locks Not Working problem of the 2006 BMW 330

Failure Date: 07/19/2013

Stopped in a parking lot and locked the door after getting out of the car. The door locks didn't open when trying to open with the remote. The door fuse and accuator blew up. Opened the door with the key and sat inside the car. The doors locked and then couldn't unlock the doors to get out. I was trapped in the car.

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3 Power Door Locks Not Working problem of the 2003 BMW 330

Failure Date: 12/28/2012

Please note that this incident happened prior to the date and mileage noted above as the previous owner had to also deal with this problem. I report the dates as when I received the car when it came into my ownership only. Driver's door lock failed to electronically and mechanically unlocked from the inside. The door can only be opened from the outside with a key. This poses a potentially grave safety concern as no one can open the door from inside - essentially passengers may become locked-in. Culprit appears to be BMW e46 gm v module factory coding where glitch prevents door locks from behaving appropriately. Aftermarket reprogramming fixes the issue. This is a very common issue for BMW e46 vehicles - internet search "BMW gm v control module" for details and testimonials. BMW should be held responsible and fix the issue.

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4 Power Door Locks Not Working problem of the 2006 BMW 330

Failure Date: 12/30/2011

Passenger door locks will not respond to fob or central lock/unlock controller. The door will unlock and open from the inside, but will not open with key, fob, or central locking console button. This happened when I first purchased the vehicle in 2010, and again at the end of 2011. This is and continues to be a safety hazard. If the door(s) lock and are unable to be unlocked, it would cause loss of life.


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