Sticky Door Handle

tucked_m4 · 02-19-2022, 11:30 AM

Does anyone else have this problem? Wondering what the cause is/was so I don't repeat it if I order a replacement. Thanks.

MJ6 · 02-19-2022, 12:39 PM

That's unfortunately pretty typical on these BMW's, the door handles get worn down and "sticky".

The best solution (save for replacing the entire handle) is using a cover.
I ended up going with this brand and the fitment was spot on.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0827J9PM8...UTF8&psc=1

Kilabyte · 02-19-2022, 01:11 PM

You can get the whole handle pretty cheap on amazon, a few of us have done it

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Left-Bl...f_=as_li_ss_tl

tucked_m4 · 02-19-2022, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ6

That's unfortunately pretty typical on these BMW's, the door handles get worn down and "sticky".

The best solution (save for replacing the entire handle) is using a cover.
I ended up going with this brand and the fitment was spot on.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0827J9PM8...UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the link. I ordered it!

hC1001 · 02-19-2022, 05:50 PM

You can use gummi pfledge and it will keep it from getting sticky but it will be oily. I close my door grabbing the side pocket. I bought a set of plastic replacements that dont have the rubber coating. Will replace the stock ones when the rubber rubs off.

AustinGelbM4 · 02-19-2022, 06:23 PM

Seems pretty common. Mine was replaced under warranty and has held up since.

Taco_Bueno · 02-21-2022, 07:10 PM

Just fyi I ordered from the link above except I attempted to order the "carbon fiber" version, instead I received all black (actual product sticker showed it was carbon fiber). So I returned and reordered to the same result. Haha

tucked_m4 · 02-21-2022, 07:30 PM

These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

brax.j89 · 02-23-2022, 05:15 AM

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These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

Looking good!

2sporty · 02-27-2022, 03:09 PM

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These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

eww.. why put cheap checkerboard on an M car that actually has real carbon fiber elsewhere? The plain black plastic part on aliexpress looks better.

tucked_m4 · 02-27-2022, 03:29 PM

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These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

eww.. why put cheap checkerboard on an M car that actually has real carbon fiber elsewhere? The plain black plastic part on aliexpress looks better.

It fits and functions perfect and it's barely visible. Also, I'm not materialistic, so the fact that it's plastic doesn't bother me to the degree that it might bother you. :P

Taco_Bueno · 02-28-2022, 07:20 PM

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These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

Did you get that at the link above????

tucked_m4 · 02-28-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tucked_m4

These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

Did you get that at the link above????

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Originally Posted by tucked_m4

These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

Did you get that at the link above????

Yes, they shipped it correctly to me the first time, next day. Sorry to hear about your troubles.

Stealthm4bcm · 04-20-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

You can get the whole handle pretty cheap on amazon, a few of us have done it

https://www.amazon.com/Front-Left-Bl...f_=as_li_ss_tl

Thank you for this! BMW wants $180 for the part!

jmcmathortho · 06-25-2022, 08:55 PM

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Thanks for the link. I ordered it!

These are probably the best replacement fix I have ever purchased for a car. Perfect fit for my F83 2016 Convert M4. Took 15 seconds to install and you can't even tell it is not OEM.

Now I need to replace the cracked seat emblems without removing the headrest. Looks like the old plastic emblem can be opened to show the circuit board giving a little more wire to splice together for the new ones.

darrvao777 · 06-25-2022, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tucked_m4

Thanks for the link. I ordered it!

These are probably the best replacement fix I have ever purchased for a car. Perfect fit for my F83 2016 Convert M4. Took 15 seconds to install and you can't even tell it is not OEM.

Now I need to replace the cracked seat emblems without removing the headrest. Looks like the old plastic emblem can be opened to show the circuit board giving a little more wire to splice together for the new ones.

the cover just snaps on right?

i am not handy at all so i'm leaning towards the cover over actual replacement

Kilabyte · 06-26-2022, 11:29 AM

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the cover just snaps on right?

i am not handy at all so i'm leaning towards the cover over actual replacement

Slides into place and clicks in, anyone can do it, the install takes 5 seconds. After replacing the entire handle I actually went for the covers because of the CF look
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...f_=as_li_ss_tl

icegrill · 06-26-2022, 01:03 PM

There was just a Reddit post about this! Good looking out on the Amazon link. My 28k mile 2015 is even starting to "gum" a little bit. I ordered the black covers.

Kilabyte · 06-26-2022, 01:08 PM

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There was just a Reddit post about this! Good looking out on the Amazon link. My 28k mile 2015 is even starting to "gum" a little bit. I ordered the black covers.

Yea mine wasn't that bad but it annoyed me and I knew the material would just continue to break down and get worse. I wish everything was this inexpensive to fix.

Which subreddit btw? I don't post there but I only joined bmw and bmwtech

Bad Company · 07-07-2022, 01:59 PM

This is exactly what I need!

NSX2M4 · 07-07-2022, 04:52 PM

I just replaced mine with an oem piece. Pain in the ass! In hindsight I would just do the aftermarket ones now that include screws to place from the inside of the door. The oem one I had to heat up a 3/8 socket extension and make new plastic welds to mimic the factory installation.

Bad Company · 07-11-2022, 09:02 AM

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These are awesome!! Thanks again guys.

I just installed them, took like 2 minutes, and they look great. The easiest fix I've ever installed.

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