I am having intermitent drivers door exterior handle issues.

1997 BMW Z3
97,000 MILES
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Opens sometimes, sometimes handle does not activate the latch. I took the door panel off and looked at the linkage and nothing looks out of place or damaged.
Dec 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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Check for worn bushings causing play in the mechanism.
Dec 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM
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