It is not necessary to replace the bowden cable or the latch assembly for this situation.
Mini door handle not working.
The handle catch cable has come off therefore the door can t be opened from inside the car.
This appears to be a fairly common issue with the mini coopers up until about 2005.
If you would like detailed information there is the bulletin.
Remove the door panel per repair instructions ra 51 41 000 in order to gain access to the door latch assembly.
Use the push rod to lock the door.
With the door unlocked see if the outside handle cable is operating correctly.
However if the door handle lights fall under the welcome lights rather than courtesy lights the welcome lights function has to be enabled in the settings.
Pull the interior handle once to see if it unlocks the door.
So it looks like this cable tsb is if the interior handle won t unlock the door.
When i picked up the vehicle i noticed my micro fiber towel was taken out of the glove box.
The interior door handle does not seem to be functioning the way it should.
It was recently at the dealership to get a new round speaker for the drivers door.
The driver s interior door handle doesn t open the door.
You have a defective door handle catch.
Well if you are an automotive technician it could be an easy 1 2 3 process to identify the problem remove the door panel and make the adjustment.
It is the rear passenger door light.
The window has slipped off the track and requires adjustment.
If all this is working fully secure the actuator to the door by tightening the torx screws to hand tight about 14 lb ft.
I just drove the car this morning and the door handle lights came on as i turned the engine off after parking before locking.
The second pull should then open the door.
Interior door handle not responding under any circumstances hello everyone i seem to be having the same problem here with the passenger side left door on my march 2004 mini one warranty expired probably no chance of goodwill gestures from local dealership.
The door does unlock from the electronic toggle switch and can be opened manually from the outside handle.
I have a 2011 bmw x3 28i and one of the lights under the door handle has stopped working.