318 door lock came off in my hand!

brianrcarney

so i was trying to get in my car and the the key was hard to get in... got it in eventually but when i tried to take it out it was stuck...

so with a bit of shaking i managed to get it out barrel and all! now i cant open door!

any way of getting into the car? i have no alarm central locking fob so thats a no!

some presents in the car that i need to get out so i am in desperate need of help

any ideas pls would be greatfully appreciated

Tomas_S

through the boot

brianrcarney

seats wont fold down

santa presents on back seat!

Tomas_S

i know some cars have special little key for passenger door if theres no normal lock. have to remove small plastic cover

brianrcarney

nope doesnt have it!

phill106

Got free windscreen cover on your car?
Either that or autolocksmith.
Or you could try this http://www.metacafe.com/watch/815372/unlock_your_car_with_a_tennis_ball/

Cookie_Monster

so is the key stuck in the barrel cos its frozen?
heat it up and remove it, heat the other side door lock with a hair dryer or similar and try that one.

Voodoomelon

I think he pulled the lock out of the handle with the key. Sorry i'm no help!

BlackWizard

Almost done this myself. Was yanking at the door but it was frozen closed. After 5min of pouring hot water and yanking on the handle I realised the car was locked

neilthefunkeone

So obv you have no second key that you can use in the passenger door lock?? Failing that heat up the broken barrel and try remove the stuck key and use in passenger side..

i had the complete opposite last week wit my 318is where i got the door open but it wouldnt close!!!

bazz26

neilthefunkeone wrote: »

So obv you have no second key that you can use in the passenger door lock?? Failing that heat up the broken barrel and try remove the stuck key and use in passenger side..

i had the complete opposite last week wit my 318is where i got the door open but it wouldnt close!!!

Alot of cars these days do not have a key lock on the passenger door.

Captain Slow IRL

What year?

Is it possible to get a flathead screwdriver in to turn and unlock it?

brianrcarney

99 and no passenger lock to tackle! locksmith the only way i think... cha ching! more money on the car that i hate more and more everyday!

omega man

Sure the back seats dont go down? My 00 has 2 levers on the inside roof of the boot to release the back seats.

brianrcarney

yeah they definitely dont... well i dont see any lever anyway. thanks though

mondeo

BlackWizard wrote: »

Almost done this myself. Was yanking at the door but it was frozen closed. After 5min of pouring hot water and yanking on the handle I realised the car was locked

Ye Big clown

feelites

you have to call locksmith anyway so...
just call them and they will fix it

omb0wyn5ehpij9

I think it's very very odd that the back seats don't go down.......

Seth Brundle

Bryn wrote: »

I think it's very very odd that the back seats don't go down.......

Pretty normal in BMWs. Some have an opening but not wide enough to get through (for skis).

omb0wyn5ehpij9

kbannon wrote: »

Pretty normal in BMWs. Some have an opening but not wide enough to get through (for skis).

Learn something new everyday :P