Review on 🚪 BMW X5 Front Passenger Side Door Handle Replacement - Replaces 51218243616 - Compatible with 2000-2006 Models - Exterior Door Handle Carrier Assembly by Ramon Hood

First let me say this is a very good part and works very well except I had one downside. The cable was about a millimeter shorter. My photo shows the measurements and I believe the micrometer pointing the end of the cable body to the center of the ball joint should have been 2 inches but was less than 2. So? Doesn't matter? let me tell you After installing Part I, performance was tested before reinstalling the door panel and everything appeared to work as expected. So I completed assembling all the parts and rejoiced until I locked the closed door and could open it for life. The drive (via the remote control and internal unlock button) or internal door lever appeared to unlock the door but not fully, leaving the door protected from both internal and external attempts. Having no other choice, I had to remove the front seat and pull the closed/secured door cover to access the cable disconnect on this product. As soon as I touched the cable, it was enough to fully unlock the door lock. Now I could open the door and then repeat this problem every time. This would allow the door to open almost completely, the cable was too taut (short). Thinking I would have to return my order and wait for a new order, I decided to replace my old cable with this part (since my cable was the right length and in good condition). It worked and now I have a beautifully working door again (and the mentioned downside of the cord being too short to work and costing me a few extra hours of work). I will conclude that I would buy this part again and use this seller again.