Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2002 BMW 745

Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2002 BMW 745.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW 745

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
1

Door Latch problem

There have been many occasions when the doors on my 2002 BMW 745 have frozen closed after driving to a destination. This could have resulted in a serious problem had we been in an accident and not been able to exit the car. Myself and my passengers could have been trapped in the car. I have also had occasion when the door would not latch after driving to a destination. I have made numerous complaints to the dealer and have been told there is no solution to this problem other than spraying the door latch with silicone. This only works for a short while and is ineffective if very cold temperatures follow within a day or two of rain or having the car washed.


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