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IainG · Dec 18th, 2016, 08:54

Hi
Not sure if it helps.
My brothers BMW had a similar problem but had a switch/wiring problem. We were able to use 2 wires off a battery to operate the lock directly on to the lock connector pins with the loom unplugged. Will only work if it is a wiring problem, but not if it is a burnt out or jammed lock.

Iain

Dec 18th, 2016, 08:54	#3
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:05 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Not sure if it helps. My brothers BMW had a similar problem but had a switch/wiring problem. We were able to use 2 wires off a battery to operate the lock directly on to the lock connector pins with the loom unplugged. Will only work if it is a wiring problem, but not if it is a burnt out or jammed lock. Iain Last edited by IainG; Dec 18th, 2016 at 08:56.