Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

Doorlock Mechanism

Article by: Sean Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: In my case, the central locking system keeps locking the car when I unlock it. That’s mostly related to a stuck servo or door lock. But all the servo’s where working, so at first I thought that was related […]

Doorlock Bracket

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 / e34 models. Problem: The locking pin of the door won’t come all the way up. You have to pull the pin up the last bit to unlock the door. This could be caused by a broken bracket on the door lock […]

Deadlocked Rear Door

Article by: Johan Problem: My rear door remained locked when all other doors opened. It was not possible to just pull up the locking pin in the door. The servo appeared to remain in it’s “deadlock” anti-theft state. Models: Applies to all e32 and e34 models. Solution: At first I […]

Dashboard Removal

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: You want to remove the dash. Probably because you have some sort of problem with the heating system. I have divided the removal of the dashboard into three steps: Removing the glove box and other lower dash parts. […]

Hood and Trunk Shocks

Article by: Johan Applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem:Working on your own car has its share of risks. One of them is having the hood slammed on your back when it’s rather windy outside. After getting a quote of 50 euro for two new shocks from the dealer […]

Key-less Entry Version 1

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Preface: There is just no way you will be locking your E32 with a key is there? OK, so they all have a heated door-lock? So what?!? We all want key-less entry! Most E32s came from the factory with […]