It feels like whatever connects the handle to the latching mechanism is broken.
E46 exterior door handle cable.
Begin by removing the outer door handle.
I know its an e46 but i think the concept could be the same.
How to replace the exterior door handle in the bmw e39.
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On sedans i realized it is different that coupes previously diyed in the forums.
When i reconnected the door handle even screwing it place the new handle won t open the door.
Front left outside door handle carrier assembly for bmw x5 2000 2006 with cable.
The door can be opened using the interior handle.
Door handle on e46 coupe.
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This bit is awkward but looking upto the left inside the door is the outside handle the cable can be seen coming.
Once your door is pre wire for the leds meaning all your wiring is in the door area and only needs to be connected to the led bulbs.
I took the door apart tugged on the cable and the door still opened.
If the action of the exterior door handle.
Door handle fix success.
The driver side door handle exterior on my 99 323i is broken and i d like to attempt a diy fix.
Your post was very helpful and i managed to fix the same problem with a cable tie today.