Replacing this switch is a royal pain but a fairly straightforward diy job.
E36 door micro switch diy.
The micro switch is part of the door striker which is on the body side.
1st off the micro switch is what activates the interior entry lights also the window drop down feature also known as the window goes down a bit when you open the door up when you close it.
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The door panel will need to come off and the whole door lock assembly removed from inside the door.
It has 2 wires going to it.
318i 318is 318ic 318ti 323i 323is 323ic 325i 325ic 325is 328i 328is 328ic m3 and the e34 models from 1992 thru 96 5 series 89 96.
How do i remove this micro switch part 61 31 1 375 137.
The door latch strikers used on the bmw e36 models 3 series 92 98.
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Here is just a uncut quick video of how to remove and install a door lock on a 1992 bmw 325is and all e36 models.
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My actuators in door and trunk move up and down.
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I think the micro switch on the door cylinder is bad.
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This procedure applies to all cars built prior to 9 93 which includes part of the 1994 model year.
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I tested my theory and jumped the 2 wires and the actuators all worked.
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