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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 3/16/2006


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My car is not american made (BMW) but the question is generic.  I have power locks and the front driver side lock doesn't work.  I thought it might be the lock actuator, but the door will lock if I use the key on the trunk or passenger side door.  Does this mean it could be the connecting rod?  I haven't had a chance to look inside the panel yet.
Thanks for any help,
David

Answer
I apologize, but I do not have any experience with BMW's power door locks. The vehicles I have experice with (those manufactured by American Motors Corporation) had very few vehicles with power door locks. They only produced vehicles until around 1984. You might try a Clymer's or  Chilton's repair manual for your BMW.
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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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