E-brake boggle!

[Zchild]

:icon_blah Hello bimmer dreamers and gearheads, my e-brake handle has been giving me serious problems of late. Currently the engage button is stuck in the handle. I can not get it to release from inside the housing, therefore I can't use my e-brake at all. I'm hoping that someone has had this problem before and can guide me down the path to getting it fixed. thanks in advance. Happy Motoring...
:icon_poke

[Ahmed303]

Which Car is this for? You should be able to take the handle off and check the button and the spring behind it. If you post your model and year, I can try to look it up.

[Zchild]

:icon_blah Thanks Ahmed, its a 00 E46 323i, I appreciate the help.
:icon_poke

[JC5]

Which Car is this for? You should be able to take the handle off and check the button and the spring behind it. If you post your model and year, I can try to look it up.

X2 or ther could be some nice old sticky soda residue (Probably from someone who borrowed the car while you were sleepimg :wink: )

[John in VA]

Are you sure the handle hasn't moved forward just enough that you can't engage the button? You should be able to twist/wiggle the leather handle while pulling toward the front of the car to remove it and check the button itself.
I just picked up our '00 328i this weekend - can't wait to show it off and learn more about it!

[1996 328ti]

I just picked up our '00 328i this weekend - can't wait to show it off and learn more about it!Welcome to the 20th century. :biggrin:

[Real M3]

<snip> I just picked up our '00 328i this weekend - can't wait to show it off and learn more about it!

John,

Then you know how great it is to have the Tii!!

Chuck