Q: My door does not lock or unlock. Would I need to replace a fuse or buy a new key?

asked by on November 09, 2016

My door does no lock or unlock. BMW 525i 2006.
Also, at times the car will not start unless I hold the unlock button while turning the ignition Would I need to replace a fuse or buy a new key ?

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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