Mini Cooper Door Handle Hard To Open

You have a defective door handle catch.

Mini cooper door handle hard to open.

It sounds like the release cables are pulling but the latch is staying in the latched position. The handle catch cable has come off therefore the door can t be opened from inside the car. 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. One source suggested looping a string.

This video shows how to remove and reinstall both front and rear door handles on a mini cooper s this is a 2015 model. I instruct mini usa a division of bmw of north america llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. For a more spacious drive the new mini cooper countryman or clubman may be an option for you. My first time attempting this and there was little i could find specific to this job.

Sounds like the mechanical actuator is stuck. The window has slipped off the track and requires adjustment. The actuator does several things some mechanical and some electric. We offer plenty of options including 2 and 4 door mini hardtops as well as the mini cooper convertible which you re sure to enjoy on drives around the city or shore.

Gen 2 mini cooper door handle lubrication and care. The mechanical bits are the opening of the door catch by either the external handle or the internal handle both operated by bowden cables and also the door button connected by rod from its location in the top of the door which sets the door lock. R56 r55 r57 r58. Try spraying some lubricant silicone spray is pretty easy to clean up and actuating the door handles while banging on the door around the lever.

My door handle showed no resistance but the spring action still worked.