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lazy lock

>I seem to have a lazy door lock on one of the rear doors of my 88 
>     535i.  The left rear door lock doesn't want to lock the first time you 
>     turn the key in the driver's door.  I usually have to cycle all the 
>     locks 4 or 5 times before the lazy one finally locks.  Unlocking isn't 
>     a problem.  
>     
>     Is this a sign of a failing solenoid?
My drivers door started this way and from repeated use the mechanical parts
gave up and crumbled and couldn't touch the microswitch. If that is the
case, the dealer can get you one keyed the same for about 75.00 and 3 weeks
if you give them the VIN.
Sean