1st Gen R50 Cooper Driverside door takes 2 pulls to unlock (3rd opens) and doesn't auto unlock

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    #1 jeffster06, Jun 29, 2015
    To start I already replaced the cable in the door, it wouldn't open from the inside at all prior to changing it. now I noticed the door lock doesn't auto unlock when the car is turned off, it takes 2 pulls of the handle to get it unlocked (sometimes a hard single pull will get it, it also seems notchy then goes(unlocks)) interior door handle works perfect when the door isnt locked. Also the lock toggle switch unlocks on the first try. thoughts? this is on an 05 R52 Justa.
     
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    #2 RallyMini370, Jun 29, 2015
    the lock unit needs to be changed. I had something similar with the passenger side. Swapped the whole lock unit for a used one and all is well.
     
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    #3 jeffster06, Jun 29, 2015
    Thats what I was thinking, just wanted to see if maybe I missed something cheaper/simpler.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Jun 29, 2015
    Also make sure before you put the door panel back on that everything works.

    I had this type of issue before and the cable was not staying in the correct location and the slack was making it hard to open the door from the inside.

    I used a self tapping screw and wire tie to put a dip in the cable and hold it in place. Bingo issue fixed. That was the first time a quick screw fixed anything. :lol:

    Also I do not have auto unlock enabled so I pull once to unlock and a second time to open. I only have auto lock enabled so when the car moves at a speed the doors auto lock.

    You can also try lubing the lock unit before you replace it.
     
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    #5 jeffster06, Jun 29, 2015
    I checked the function of the handle after I changed the cable with the panel off, unfortunately the battery wasn't installed because of other repairs going on so the lock part got over looked. saw the issue after my test drive though. I might try to spray some white lithium in it and see if that loosens anything up.
     
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    #6 RallyMini370, Jun 29, 2015
    Mine was rusted up, not even a quick screw or lube could revive it.
     
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    #7 Erglenn, Jun 29, 2015
    Free Advice:
    JUST USE IT MORE!!!!:ihih::ihih::ihih::ihih:
     
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    #8 RallyMini370, Jun 30, 2015
    bit difficult when the Mini sits for 2 weeks in the rain when I'm away. Plus is was like that when I bought the car.
     

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