E30 Door Lock Cylinder Rekey Link

[RamRod E28]

Or move south like Florida so no more snow and more quality time with racecar

[straight6pwr]

i definately recommend the rebuilt to save a few $$, its not very difficult.  the hardest part is getting the c-clip on and off to remove the cylinder from the car, but once you master that doing this is a breeze.

heres a picture i took of how I diagrammed the rebuild

of course, get a new key at the same time you rebuild the lock so they work the best together.  when I rebuilt the lock on my last e30, the original key was so worn it wouldnt work anymore with the rebuilt cylinder.

[YoungCR]

what's the procedure on taking apart the trunk lock? I've done the door cylinders but never figured out those.

[straight6pwr]

never investigated, but as long as you can get it apart, i imagine the waffers have to be the same thing as in the door locks. you can definately order one from BMW keyed to your VIN.

[DrLeadFoot]

I just got my trunk lock cylinder disassembled. This was all gumed up. Does pelican parts have a rebuild kit?

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[DrLeadFoot]

Here is a good write up about common issues.

http://nomad-bmw.blogspot.com/2012/10/e30-central-locking-issues.html

[DrLeadFoot]

I got the whole thing apart plus the waffles out. I PB blasted the cylinder and took pipe cleaner and ran it through then brake cleaned the whole thing.

I took some 220 grit sanding paper and cleaned up the waffles on all sides so they slide smoothly. I'm only doing the first 4 waffles and not all 7.

Now I just need to grease everything up and reinstall. Tomorrow I'll finish up.

I will also wire wheel the black housing and repaint before install.

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[DrLeadFoot]

I got the cylinder and the waffles all installed in the housing along with the spring and ball bearing.

I thought I flung the bearing across my living room on the first install attempt. Went to 3 different hardware stores in between my appointments with no luck. I come home, sit at my table and see the damn bearing smack dab in the middle of my work station!!

^this is a smooth operator now.

I'm going to wire wheel or sandblast the black housing tonight and paint it up. After that dries I need to put this together.

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[DrLeadFoot]

Painted and reassembled ready for install.

I tried to move my electronic lock for the trunk and it is locked solid. I guess I'll have to get a new one.

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[wasnt m3]

Nice plug for bestofbrewcity.com

[DrLeadFoot]

Trunk lock is installed. Locks and unlocks with ease.

I have a new trunk actuator coming. My old one was seized up and locked in one position.

I also have a drivers door rebuilding kit. That will be next then on to the passenger door.

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