1998 BMW 528 Cant open driver side door from inside

1998 BMW 528
99,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROWNDOG7
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Out of the blue my interior handle stopped working to get in and out of car. Is this something I can fix easily and if so how do I do that?
May 2, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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MERLIN2021
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It sounds like the control rod inside the door came off, these are attached with clips, and it must have broke or popped out. open the door from the outside, and remove the trim panel, then reattach the control rod from the handle, to the lock mechanism.
May 2, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is a control cable and might require replacement.
May 5, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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