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Question: back doors not unlocking

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ruva1206, Houston, TX, February 03, 2010, 18:34
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Hello can some one help me i have a 97 540i and my back doors Dont unlock with the key can unlock them by hand

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    dandd February 04, 2010, 19:27
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    Door actuators go out on these cars, but first scan the body module and test them with the computer, because it may just be a micro switch. Is the child safety button in the unlock position?

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