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E46 Door-Lock and Latch Actuator Selection
1999-2006 E46 front and rear door locks. Sedan/wagon, coupe/convertible, Compact, side, door position and 09/2000 production split affect parts.
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WHERE TO BUY
Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.
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What you need to know
Identify body style, production date, door position and side. Diagnose the latch microswitch/motor, General Module command, wiring at the hinge, outside-handle carrier and Bowden cable before ordering. Secure the door during service; the TIS warns against closing it during adjustment.
OEM numbers
Examples include early front-left 51217011307 and front-right 51217011306 through 09/2000later coupe/convertible front-left 51217011247, which also cross-references 51214326401. Other body/side/door positions require VIN lookup.Supersession
51214326401 -> 51217011247 is supported for the checked later coupe/convertible left-front path. Early/late, 2-door/4-door, front/rear and left/right parts are not one chain.
Fitment
Identify body style, production date, door position and side. Diagnose the latch microswitch/motor, General Module command, wiring at the hinge, outside-handle carrier and Bowden cable before ordering. Secure the door during service; the TIS warns against closing it during adjustment.
Aftermarket options
Genuine and aftermarket complete latch/actuator units are sold by exact body/side. Motor-only repair is not presented as a universal or safety-equivalent solution.
Before you buy
Door locks split by body, side, front/rear and the 09/2000 change. Confirm VIN and installed connector/cable. Do not close a door while the lock is unadjusted; professional help may be prudent if the door cannot be opened safely.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 8 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 4 additional citations follow.
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