Unlocking problem???

[dynomike]

Just wondering if this is normal or not, but when I unlock the door once with the key and I try to use the toggle switch to open the passenger side door, it doesn't work unless I press down to lock and then up to unlock again. It's nothing major I guess because I can just press the key twice to open both sides, but it's a brand new car and I'm just curious if it is a problem.
If it is a problem, could it be from someone manually locking the door when leaving???

[EBMCS03]

Oh interesting... Honestly I never tried... I either just unlock it once for meself or if I have a passenger i press the key twice... never had to unlock just once and then get in and use the toggle switch to unlock again.

[MarkV]

I recently noticed the same thing. Its kind of annoying. I don't know if its a fault or designed that way.

Thats not much help but at least you know its not just you!

Mark
2004 MCS DS/W 10/03 build

[Mr.Smithers]

I agree thats it's annoying, all of the later models '03 and up are like that.

[EBMCS03]

Wait... I just tried that and it works for me... I have a 2003 and I can just unlock the drivers side... get in then use the toggle switch and unlock the rest of the car.

[drew330]

Yes I did notice the same problem. It annoyed me when I need to unlock the door for the passenger but the toggle switch didn't work.

It is a shame that BMW would allow this kind of problem to happen, especially on a component as simple as the doorlock.

[EBMCS03]

Oh all of the later 03s... didnt see that post till now...

[Bert.]

I have a late 9/03 built MCS and when I unlock the door either with the remote control or with the key, both of the doors unlock. If you read the manual there is a programme which some of the cars have it as a default (or by your will at the dealer) and you must press twice to unclock both of the doors because with 1 press only the driver's door openning.
Have a look or ask your dealer

[LeeH]

Yep, I'm sure this is programmable, like the comfort opening or the follow me home headlights.

Have a chat with your dealer fellow!

Lee.

[Bilbo Baggins]

I have an '02 MCS and can unlock the drivers door with the remote and then use the toggle to unlock the passenger side straigth away. No problem.

I am reasonably certain that this is a dealer programable function.

[mczinn]

Yes, I have the same problem. Sept built 04. So if I unlock just the driver's door when entering the car, to unlock the passenger with the toggle, I have to lock and unlock everything to get the passenger unlocked.

I am taking my car into the dealer next week. Anyone have any luck getting this fixed?

--mczinn

[mczinn]

Anyone know if this action of having to lock before the toggle will unlock the passanger is considered "normal"?