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NHTSA 10150074: Doors Will Not Unlock Using the Key Fob or Central Locking Button

Doors Will Not Unlock Using the Key Fob or Central Locking Button on BMW E46/E90/E91/E92 and other models (2006–2009); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10150074 · Jun 2013

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Doors Will Not Unlock Using the Key Fob or Central Locking Button. One or more of the doors may not unlock when using the remote key outside the vehicle, or the central locking button inside the car.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

Official document on NHTSA (PDF) →

Details

Bulletin numberNHTSA 10150074
NHTSA ID10150074
Document IDs filed511907
TypeService bulletin
Date
Models325i, 328i, 330i, 335d, 335i, M3
Model years2006–2009
ChassisE46, E90, E91, E92, E93
EnginesM54, M57, N52, N54, S65
Component (NHTSA)Electrical System
Latches/Locks/Linkages

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.