B0097
Rear Left Door Lock Circuit
1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 🇩🇪
Low SeverityBody
Description
Malfunction in the rear left door lock actuator or circuit.
Symptoms
- Rear left door lock not responding
- Lock cycling but not engaging
- Child lock issues
- Remote lock not working for this door
Common Causes
- Faulty door lock actuator
- Wiring damage in door harness
- Door lock switch failure
- BCM communication issue
Diagnostic Steps
- Test actuator with direct power
- Check door harness wiring
- Test door lock switch
- Check BCM commands with scan tool
Repair Notes
Replace door lock actuator or repair wiring in door harness.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0097 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0097 mean on a 1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36?
B0097 stands for "Rear Left Door Lock Circuit". Malfunction in the rear left door lock actuator or circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0097 on a BMW 318ti E36?
Common symptoms of B0097 include: Rear left door lock not responding, Lock cycling but not engaging, Child lock issues, Remote lock not working for this door.
What causes B0097 on a 1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36?
Common causes of B0097 include: Faulty door lock actuator, Wiring damage in door harness, Door lock switch failure, BCM communication issue.