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Broken BMW door lock - how can I fix it?

The driver's door lock has broken on my BMW 330d E46. The lock turns, but will not unlock. I can use the remote locking for now, but would like to get this repaired. Can you advise the cheapest way to replace the door lock?

Asked on 1 February 2015 by poiuyt

Answered by Honest John
Your problem will be replacing the door lock with one that works with the key you have. Try: Try the links to keys and locksmiths in this directory: www.honestjohn.co.uk/useful-websites/specialists/

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