Keyhole Cover on drivers door replacement

hansenc · 02-01-2009, 09:37 PM

Ok something I noticed done on the 3 series that I wouldn't mind doing to my 1 coupe. Replacing the keyhole on the drivers side door with a cover. Not really doing it for security but just for looks.

Anyone seen this done on the 1 coupe yet? Any ideas what part I would need to order?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=handle

swiftss13 · 02-02-2009, 09:23 AM

Here is the part numbers for the covers. Keyhole cover

Lester · 02-02-2009, 09:28 AM

That would be the cover if the left door doesn't have a integrated key. In England, Australia and Japan - that door is the passenger door which doesn't have a key. In Rest of world, the left door is a driver's door with a key.

I'm not sure why you would want to cover it up. Each to his own. You will lose the ability to close all windows and sunroof by using the door key.

hansenc · 02-02-2009, 07:44 PM

I have the remote rollup/down mod and also comfort access.

hansenc · 02-02-2009, 07:47 PM

so looks like i need either one of the following-

FOR VEHICLES WITH
COMFORT ACCESS
AND
LIGHT PACKAGE
ONLY APPLIES TO
PASSENGER'S SIDE
WHEN ORDERING INDICATE COLOR CODE
S322A=YES

S563A=YES
22 COVER LEFT PAINTED CODE - UNI/MET. 1 51210392543 +core
FOR VEHICLES WITH
COMFORT ACCESS
AND
LIGHT PACKAGE
ONLY APPLIES TO
PASSENGER'S SIDE
S322A=YES

S563A=YES
22 COVERING DOOR LEFT 1 51217161413

JiveTurkey · 02-03-2009, 02:35 PM

There is always this option.

http://www.bumperplugs.com/BPindex.html

swiftss13 · 02-03-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

That would be the cover if the left door doesn't have a integrated key. In England, Australia and Japan - that door is the passenger door which doesn't have a key. In Rest of world, the left door is a driver's door with a key.

I'm not sure why you would want to cover it up. Each to his own. You will lose the ability to close all windows and sunroof by using the door key.

You take out the locking mechanism when you do this. I realize that the US cars have a keyhole on the drivers side. If you read the post from E90 in his link above the body shop actually gave him the lock back when they installed it. A lot of people to include myself have never really used the feature to roll up the wndows. I do that before I get out of the car.

hansenc · 02-04-2009, 12:12 PM

I called my parts dept yesterday, its like $35 for the cap plus it has to be painted.

not sure if they will install it or not.

Berduderunner · 02-04-2009, 10:11 PM

will the plug fit a 1?

1013mm · 02-04-2009, 10:40 PM

why do you guys have key holes?

Lester · 02-05-2009, 07:14 AM

It allows you to unlock the door in case your battery/wireless were to fail in your key fob. It also allows you to roll up windows, close sunroof, and lock the doors and trunk.

1013mm · 02-05-2009, 09:22 AM

all 1's have a key hole even with comfort access??

hansenc · 02-05-2009, 05:49 PM

yep even with CA

Lester · 02-05-2009, 10:39 PM

Especially with CA.......

1013mm · 02-05-2009, 10:49 PM

hmm never noticed that. but on my 3 the keyhole is hidden underneath the handle.. I wonder why its on the door handle on the 1

SV Concepts III · 08-24-2009, 01:42 PM

Don't mean to revive an old thread but I was searching for a DIY on the door lock removal and it's the same as the E92- just a single bolt right through the inside of the door. I also tested one of the prepainted E92 door lock covers we have here as I had a funny feeling BMW wanted to save a bit of cash on the design. They are fully interchangeable so we have these in stock for the 1er as well

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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	That would be the cover if the left door doesn't have a integrated key. In England, Australia and Japan - that door is the passenger door which doesn't have a key. In Rest of world, the left door is a driver's door with a key. I'm not sure why you would want to cover it up. Each to his own. You will lose the ability to close all windows and sunroof by using the door key.
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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	I have the remote rollup/down mod and also comfort access.
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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	so looks like i need either one of the following- FOR VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS AND LIGHT PACKAGE ONLY APPLIES TO PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN ORDERING INDICATE COLOR CODE S322A=YES S563A=YES 22 COVER LEFT PAINTED CODE - UNI/MET. 1 51210392543 +core FOR VEHICLES WITH COMFORT ACCESS AND LIGHT PACKAGE ONLY APPLIES TO PASSENGER'S SIDE S322A=YES S563A=YES 22 COVERING DOOR LEFT 1 51217161413
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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	I called my parts dept yesterday, its like $35 for the cap plus it has to be painted. not sure if they will install it or not.
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	It allows you to unlock the door in case your battery/wireless were to fail in your key fob. It also allows you to roll up windows, close sunroof, and lock the doors and trunk.
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	all 1's have a key hole even with comfort access?? __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Especially with CA.......
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1246 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	hmm never noticed that. but on my 3 the keyhole is hidden underneath the handle.. I wonder why its on the door handle on the 1 __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Don't mean to revive an old thread but I was searching for a DIY on the door lock removal and it's the same as the E92- just a single bolt right through the inside of the door. I also tested one of the prepainted E92 door lock covers we have here as I had a funny feeling BMW wanted to save a bit of cash on the design. They are fully interchangeable so we have these in stock for the 1er as well
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