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How to Open the Door When the Battery is Dead

Model: BMW Serie 5 E34 - Years 1988-1995
Part: Car door

This helpful video shows how to solve a significant problem: how to open the car door when the battery is completely dead, meaning the central locking system is not functioning.
The procedure is not complicated; you need to lift the door handle and simultaneously turn the key clockwise in the lock until the door fully opens.
The described procedure is valid only for the BMW E32 and E34 shown in the video; other vehicles may have different procedures or can be opened without issues just by turning the key.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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