Fixing Door Locks

BMW 320
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CHRISRKO
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BMW 1980 320i
170,xxx and up miles
1.8 liter inline-4

I walked up to my car one day, unlocked the driver side door with my key, drove it to school, got out of the car and tried to lock the door from the outside. Didn't work!
The only way that i can lock the driver side door is to lock it from the inside, meaning that i have to go to the passenger side, reach over to the driver side and push the lock down.
I've popped the panel out and looked at the lock. I don't really knwo the mechanics of the lock and don't want to risk messing it up even further. Please help.
Jun 30, 2007 at 5:16 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It sounds like there is a problem with the tumbler assembly. the age of the car might indicate that the tumbler is worn or broken.
Nov 15, 2007 at 11:07 PM