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**Numark318i** · 11-06-2007, 12:33 AM

hey.

had wha ti believe to be the same problem as you with my 330's passenger door.

what broke was the cable that goes from teh exterior door handle to the lock. That clip is probably the clip that held the cable in place. Once it moved it prolly shifted out of its position causing it to break under the pressure of opening the door.

Basically you have to buy the door handle mechanism and replace the cable. Atleast thats the easy way. Actually replacing the entire machanism was more then i could do.

11-06-2007, 12:33 AM	#2
Numark318i Name: Numark318i Title: has an empty wallet Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Only place in the world where people say "Hella" Rate My Car: 131 / 246 Your Ride: ^^	hey. had wha ti believe to be the same problem as you with my 330's passenger door. what broke was the cable that goes from teh exterior door handle to the lock. That clip is probably the clip that held the cable in place. Once it moved it prolly shifted out of its position causing it to break under the pressure of opening the door. Basically you have to buy the door handle mechanism and replace the cable. Atleast thats the easy way. Actually replacing the entire machanism was more then i could do. __________________ We all get the urge...Saturday early morning...nothing to do till noon... BMW FTW The aural sensations of 1st gear WOT CGM (Certified Garage Mechanic)