BMW 325i Headlight Door Motor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(442)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(442)

Headlight Door Motor Replacement Service

How much does a Headlight Door Motor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 325i Headlight Door Motor Replacement is $267 with $144 for parts and $123 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2003 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$471.94Shop/Dealer Price$571.94 - $808.91
1995 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$411.45Shop/Dealer Price$506.23 - $739.30
1990 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$411.45Shop/Dealer Price$506.23 - $739.29
1994 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$411.45Shop/Dealer Price$506.18 - $739.20
1992 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$411.45Shop/Dealer Price$506.26 - $739.35
1987 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$411.45Shop/Dealer Price$506.23 - $739.29
2001 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$447.94Shop/Dealer Price$547.60 - $784.32
1991 BMW 325iL6-2.5LService typeHeadlight Door Motor ReplacementEstimate$417.95Shop/Dealer Price$513.27 - $746.73
Show example BMW 325i Headlight Door Motor Replacement prices

What is the Headlight Door Motor all about?

Your headlight door motor is what operates the raising and lowering of your headlight doors. It’s a single motor that is mounted just behind the center grille, wound with two field windings. The assembly contains internal limit switches and a worm gear drive. In most vehicles, there is a relay circuit breaker assembly immediately to the right of the steering column. In other vehicles, it is mounted on the fuse block.

When you turn on your headlights, the relay becomes energized, and the doors open. A limit switch stops power from going to the motor. When you turn off your headlights, the circuit is completed, the doors close, and another limit switch stops power from going to the motor.

Keep in mind:

  • Your headlights are an important safety feature, and should always be visible to oncoming traffic.
  • If your vehicle has been sitting for a long time, your headlight doors may open with difficulty, or not at all.
  • The problem could come from the relay or the entire motor.

How it's done:

  • The vehicles hood is opened and supported manually
  • The defective headlight door motor is removed
  • The new headlight motor is installed
  • The hood manual support is removed
  • The repair is verified and the headlight door motor is tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

Due to the importance of your headlight doors, it’s essential that the headlight door motor works properly. If the vehicle has been sitting, repeatedly activating the switch may loosen the circuit and fix the issue. If that method doesn’t work, have one of our expert mechanics inspect and replace the headlight door motor if necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Headlight Door Motor?

  • Headlight doors stay open
  • Headlight doors won’t close
  • Grinding noise when you try to open or close the headlight doors

How important is this service?

Headlight doors that won’t open can cause some serious trouble, especially if you are driving at night. Any problem with your headlights requires an immediate attention from one of our expert mechanics. This is a safety issue and one that should be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert BMW mechanics

Real customer reviews from BMW owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(442)

Rating Summary
420
13
4
3
2
420
13
4
3
2

Steven

21 years of experience
200 reviews
Steven
21 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-3.0L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Irving, Texas
Prompt, courteous and professional. Steven did a thorough pre-buy inspection that has potentially saved me thousands of dollars. The photos were exceptional and the report easy to understand. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Dennys

30 years of experience
22 reviews
Dennys
30 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-2.5L - Timing Belt - Miami, Florida
Great job Will continue to use in future

Theodore

16 years of experience
1592 reviews
Theodore
16 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-3.0L - Cooling/Radiator Fan Motor - Renton, Washington
Theodore was very prompt, friendly, and possesses a vast knowledge of automobiles. It was a pleasure doing business with him!

David

36 years of experience
195 reviews
David
36 years of experience
BMW 325i L6-2.5L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front) - Los Angeles, California
This was the first time that I have ever used a mechanic service like this so I was a little nervous. I have always taken my car to the dealer. However, David showed up, diagnosed the problem quickly and was honest about what needed fixing, not trying to get me to do anymore than was needed for the car to function safely. I appreciated that. He was easy to talk with and gave me lots of advice and information about my car. If I need the services of a mechanic again I would definitely ask for David.

Excellent Rating

(442)

Rating Summary
420
13
4
3
2
420
13
4
3
2
Number of BMW 325i services completed
4862+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Host a Tailgate Party like a Pro
To host an awesome tailgate party you'll need great BBQ recipes, an ice cold cooler, a playlist of party music, and friends to help celebrate.
P2320 OBD-II Trouble Code: Ignition Coil G Secondary Circuit
P2320 P2320 code definition Ignition Coil G Secondary Circuit What the P2320 code means P2320 is an OBD-II generic code for the engine control module (ECM) (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-a-vehicle-s-electrical-control-unit) detecting ignition coil G or 7 secondary circuit having low ionization. This means...
P2327 OBD-II Trouble Code: Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit Low
P2327 P2327 code definition Ignition Coil J Primary Control Circuit Low What the P2327 code means This trouble code indicates that the powertrain control module has detected a malfunction within the ignition coil circuit that is associated with it. What...

How much will it cost to tighten the tension pulley and repair power steering leak?

Hello there, you have several different issues going on with your 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. If the tensioner pulley is loose, it most likely needs replaced as it has become damaged on the inside and tightening it will not fix this....

My dodge charger 2010 sxt keeps locking itself making the honk noise. How can I turn this annoying sound off? Please help.!

Sometimes a faulty battery can cause this. Have the battery load tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspection) to determine its condition. Other causes of horn malfunctions are electrical shorts that occur intermittently as well as possible software glitches in the body control module and/or...

Can someone help me pls?

It sounds like you may have an overheating issue that may very well be related to the fact that there was no coolant in the radiator, however it is also possible that there may be other issues that may have...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com