Rear Doors wont open

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Dear John (Heh! Heh!) I have the same problem with my 95 318i (Thank God, it's a rear door and not the driver door !) Hopefully this might work...

This issue recently got resolved in my case, coz apparently my rear door had somehow got double-locked (all by itself) and I was using the Valet key for my daily use. Instead when I used the Master key on the driver's side door (turning it a full 90 degrees, not possible with the Valet key) it released the double-lock. They say, some times a faulty relay in the keyless control module may erratically activate a double-lock, even when not intended. Always make sure U try the Master key before taking it to repair. I'm sure the Master key is designed to manually override all electronic immobilizers (makes sense too, when U imagine a 'War of the worlds' like scenario)

That happens sometimes in sedans, BMW's are known for electrical trouble. The coupes are even worse. Sometimes they don't even ship with door handles. Good luck.

I had a similar problem with my old e34.

Here's how I did it.