Use the key, are you kidding? The central locking system won't work, but you CAN open all of the doors and trunk with the key. If you don't have the key, get to your local BMW dealer and see if you can get a key code from which they will be able to cut you a key. It is an older car, so you may need to take the key code to a locksmith who can also cut the key for you. If this doesn't get you out of your jam, drop me an e-mail @ jayboyskis@mswn.com. I buy old BMW cars that don't run/work properly.
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Hey everyone, it's really simple. Go to the passenger door, lift the handle, then turn the key! You're Welcome!
By using your key to unlock the door.
use key to manually unlock. manual unlock will not work.
Stick the key in the door lock and turn.
Use your key manuel like the old days. Kurt
Remove the rear seat.
"To manually unlock the passenger door. Put key in passenger door keyhole, lift door handle while turning key clockwise." This happened to my daughter's car. I got this advice on bimmerfest.com and it works!!!
There should be a catch directly behind it you can access from inside the trunk.
your battery is dying or is dead
with a brick
The battery in a 735i is located under the back seat.
How to open rear seat for batty on1989 BMW 735i
turn the key to unlock position, lift handle, and turn the key some more. you will feel mechanical resistance making the key simi hard to turn.