Sticky Door Handle

timlang · 01-22-2006, 05:54 PM

Has anybody else been having problems with sticking exterior door handles?

The rear driver side outside door handle is getting very sticky on my 325i (almost 3 months old). It pulls out and releases the door latch just fine, but then the handle doesn't retract back, I have to give it a bit of a push to get it back in.

Not sure if I should just give it a bit of WD40, or take it into dealership.

EDIT: Yae ~ 100th post !!!

ronsil · 01-22-2006, 05:57 PM

I had the same problem and with the same handle at first but then it happened on all of the handles. I would wait until all of them start sticking and bring it to the dealer. The dealer fixed the problem and they work great since then.

visor · 01-22-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by timlang

Has anybody else been having problems with sticking exterior door handles?

The rear driver side outside door handle is getting very sticky on my 325i (almost 3 months old). It pulls out and releases the door latch just fine, but then the handle doesn't retract back, I have to give it a bit of a push to get it back in.

Not sure if I should just give it a bit of WD40, or take it into dealership.

EDIT: Yae ~ 100th post !!!

Yep, same problem here. Worse on cold rainy days, as it has been for the last 30 days in Vancouver!

Solution: spray WD40 into the hole where the plastic piece of the door handle slides into the door. Then pull/push the door handle rapidly many times to get the lubricant in, and voila, no more sticky handle. And better yet, no need to waste time for a trip into the dealer!

RICH2005 · 01-22-2006, 06:15 PM

I just had mine fixed at Brian Jessel in Vancouver when I had my car serviced. The dealer said that this is a problem with almost every E90......it is an easy fix and is working fine now

eleven24 · 01-22-2006, 06:17 PM

DO NOT SPRAY WD40 in your door handle!!! It WILL eat away at the clearcoat on your paint! Instead, I would try spraying some quick detailer spray between the two pieces. If that doesn't work, pull the door handle out and try using some car wax.

LEDZEP · 01-22-2006, 06:29 PM

I just noticed this behavior on the driver's handle of my E90 the last few days. It's getting service on the 30th, so I'll probably have them fix it then.

jimf15e · 01-22-2006, 07:17 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10858

Broken1 · 01-24-2006, 04:08 AM

I am having this problem on my car too now, just recently popped up since I went on holiday! GRRR

JVFan · 01-24-2006, 10:41 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...teering+column

I commented on the fix in my first post here....

- Paul - · 01-24-2006, 11:04 AM

Can anyone link us to the Official bulletin concerning this please? My first problem..... a sticking door handle. Not too much to worry about!

E90 · 01-24-2006, 11:44 AM

I have had the same problem from day 3.Please can someone tell what to do.My dealer does not know how to fix the problem.

Robin_NL · 01-24-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90

I have had the same problem from day 3.Please can someone tell what to do.My dealer does not know how to fix the problem.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...8&page=2&pp=22
A Service Mechaniker used some grease or oil and with a minute the problem was solved.

01-22-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
timlang Private First Class 4 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Sticky Door Handle Has anybody else been having problems with sticking exterior door handles? The rear driver side outside door handle is getting very sticky on my 325i (almost 3 months old). It pulls out and releases the door latch just fine, but then the handle doesn't retract back, I have to give it a bit of a push to get it back in. Not sure if I should just give it a bit of WD40, or take it into dealership. EDIT: Yae ~ 100th post !!! __________________ 18' 330i xDrive M Sport Edition II - Mineral Gray/Black (Canadian Model 'eh!) 14', 13', 11' & 08' 328i xDrive - Mineral Gray/Black, Steptronic, PP, Nav (Canadian) 06' 325i - Sparkling Graphite/Black/Burl, Steptronic, PP (Canadian)
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ronsil Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 204 Posts Drives: Black e46 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem and with the same handle at first but then it happened on all of the handles. I would wait until all of them start sticking and bring it to the dealer. The dealer fixed the problem and they work great since then.
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RICH2005 Private 1 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: VANCOUVER iTrader: (0)	I just had mine fixed at Brian Jessel in Vancouver when I had my car serviced. The dealer said that this is a problem with almost every E90......it is an easy fix and is working fine now
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eleven24 Foppa! 29 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Furlong, PA iTrader: (0)	DO NOT SPRAY WD40 in your door handle!!! It WILL eat away at the clearcoat on your paint! Instead, I would try spraying some quick detailer spray between the two pieces. If that doesn't work, pull the door handle out and try using some car wax. __________________ 2018 X5 xDrive35i past: 96 323ic \| 00 328i \| 06 330xi \| 11 Q5 \| 14 Touraeg \| 17 Q7 ~ 2011-2017: my era of darkness
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I just noticed this behavior on the driver's handle of my E90 the last few days. It's getting service on the 30th, so I'll probably have them fix it then. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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jimf15e First Lieutenant 44 Rep 345 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10858 __________________ 2012 X5: BSM/Black/Sport Activity/STi-R+ (Sold) 2013 BMW M3: JZB/Black/ZCP/M-DCT (Sold) 2010 Audi S4: Deep Sea Blue/Black/Prestige/S-Tronic (Sold) 2006 BMW 330i/Jet Black/Black (Sold) 2005 Audi S4/Moro Blue/Black
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01-24-2006, 04:08 AM	#8
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I am having this problem on my car too now, just recently popped up since I went on holiday! GRRR
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01-24-2006, 10:41 AM	#9
JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...teering+column I commented on the fix in my first post here.... __________________ 2012 328i White Luxury/ Saddle Brown
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- Paul - Major General 697 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Can anyone link us to the Official bulletin concerning this please? My first problem..... a sticking door handle. Not too much to worry about!
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E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	I have had the same problem from day 3.Please can someone tell what to do.My dealer does not know how to fix the problem. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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