Did my machanic mess up my locks?

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njoutlaw88

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Hey,

My automatic locks dont work on my 96 328. My machanic recently replaced the window regulator and right when I got it back the locks didn't work. He said that the driver door has nothing to do with the locks. Is there any hoses in there that could be disconnected which keeps my locks from working? I think he disconnected a hose in the drivers door which keeps my locks from working but I am not sure. Please let me know if my theory is right.

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Now I don't actualy know about the connection between the doors and the locks but man, for it to stop working right after you get it back from the shop... for sure they did someting!

Just because they don't know what they did doesn't mean they are not responsible!
 
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njoutlaw88 said:
Hey,

My automatic locks dont work on my 96 328. My machanic recently replaced the window regulator and right when I got it back the locks didn't work. He said that the driver door has nothing to do with the locks. Is there any hoses in there that could be disconnected which keeps my locks from working? I think he disconnected a hose in the drivers door which keeps my locks from working but I am not sure. Please let me know if my theory is right.

Thanks
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DOES YOUR HEATER STILL WORK??
I THINK THE HEATER HOSES RUN THRU THE DRIVERS DOOR TOO.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
 
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This mechanic tried to figure out what was wrong with my locks and only succeeded in disabling one of the security features. The car now starts even when the driver's door is open.

Don't know whats worse, messing with wires you don't know about yourself or letting a mechanic mess with them who probably doesn't know a lot more, plus, doesn't care as much about the car.
 
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andreyiv said:
This mechanic tried to figure out what was wrong with my locks and only succeeded in disabling one of the security features. The car now starts even when the driver's door is open.

Don't know whats worse, messing with wires you don't know about yourself or letting a mechanic mess with them who probably doesn't know a lot more, plus, doesn't care as much about the car.
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You still trying to destroy your tranny so you can swap in a manual?
 
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andreyiv said:
This mechanic tried to figure out what was wrong with my locks and only succeeded in disabling one of the security features. The car now starts even when the driver's door is open.

Don't know whats worse, messing with wires you don't know about yourself or letting a mechanic mess with them who probably doesn't know a lot more, plus, doesn't care as much about the car.
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look he had to fix my car because I had a problem with my window. While he was doing that he Fu*cked up my locks. AND I DO CARE ABOUT MY CAR
 
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epj3 said:
You still trying to destroy your tranny so you can swap in a manual?
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meh, not really. Got a little tired with all this stuff that is going on now, no time to have any fun and no money to get a new tranny.
 
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njoutlaw88 said:
look he had to fix my car because I had a problem with my window. While he was doing that he Fu*cked up my locks. AND I DO CARE ABOUT MY CAR
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Thats not what I meant. I wasn't going agaisnt you for having it fixed by a mechanic, I was just saying that mechanics generally don't care about the car while we, the owners, do. I was only supporting you, sorry for the misunderstanding.
 
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andreyiv said:
Thats not what I meant. I wasn't going agaisnt you for having it fixed by a mechanic, I was just saying that mechanics generally don't care about the car while we, the owners, do. I was only supporting you, sorry for the misunderstanding.
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Its alright. Didnt understand what you ment.
 
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Sounds as if he failed to reconnect the lock accuator. Pop the panel and look for any loose plugs. It's not difficult and your mechanic is just too proud (or not professional enough) to recognized he may have goofed. If he failed to connect the electrical, with the moon roof open, try turning the key (in the door lock) fully right for five seconds. the windows and moon roof should close if the wiring is all hooked up. If they don't, you do have a disconnected wiring harness.
 
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... , with the moon roof open, try turning the key (in the door lock) fully right for five seconds. the windows and moon roof should close ...
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I wish they did that in the 325 also. My windows close but not the sunroof, its so annoying when I have to actually get in the car and close it.

There is also a connection under the driver's seat (all the way under the carpet, mounted to the frame), I doubt he messed with that but if everything else fails, you might have to check that out.
 
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