BMW 540i Door will not shut Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(60)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(60)

Door will not shut Inspection Service

How much does a Door will not shut Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a BMW 540i Door will not shut Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
* BMW 540iL6-3.0L TurboService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2019 BMW 540iL6-3.0L TurboService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2002 BMW 540iV8-4.4LService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2003 BMW 540iV8-4.4LService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
1998 BMW 540iV8-4.4LService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.55 - $125.72
2017 BMW 540iL6-3.0L TurboService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2021 BMW 540iL6-3.0L Turbo HybridService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
1999 BMW 540iV8-4.4LService typeDoor will not shut InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.94 - $131.39
Show example BMW 540i Door will not shut Inspection prices

In order to be roadworthy and safe, your car needs to stay buttoned up. The hood needs to latch securely, and the trunk should close and latch. All car doors should also close securely. This protects you while driving, and it also ensures that items in the car aren’t able to roll or fall out of the vehicle while moving. If your car door will not shut, there’s a problem that needs to be diagnosed. It may be one of several different issues.

How this system works:

While all car doors are cosmetically different in terms of length, width, height, color and even thickness, they all work in the same basic way. There’s a latch on the inside edge of the door that’s designed to connect with a cable to the handle of the door on both the inside and the outside. On the inner edge of the doorframe is a catch that the latch secures to.

As the door closes, the latch encounters the catch, and closes around it. This holds the door securely closed until you pull the handle. This opens the latch, and the door swings open on a hinge (or a set of hinges).

Of course, this only works if the latch is in good working condition and the catch is likewise in good shape. The door hinge also plays a role – it not only allows your door to swing open and closed, but helps align the door with the catch so that opening/closing is as smooth and easy as possible.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Closed Latch: One of the most common problems here is that the latch has been accidentally tripped and has closed while the door was open. Attempting to close the door with a closed latch will not work. The latch can be popped open again, and the door should close on its how. However, if the latch won’t close around the door catch, then there may be something wrong with the latch itself.

  • Worn Latch: Door latches are very high-wear automotive components. While they’re designed to last the life of your car, wear and tear can be immense, particularly if you get in and out of your car often. Significant wear and tear can render the latch too worn to properly secure the door.

  • Damaged Door Catch: If the door catch is damaged, missing or bent, you’ll find that the door won’t close. Both the catch and the latch must be in good condition and properly aligned or they will not work.

  • Broken Door Handle Cable: Your door handle connects to the latch via a cable. If that cable is bound or broken, it will not open the latch.

  • Misaligned Door: If your door is not aligned properly, it will not shut. It’s just like the door in your home – the latch and catch must line up properly. Otherwise, they just hit one another without the latch being able to close and lock in position.

How it's done:

The mechanic will inspect your door’s alignment, as well as the condition of both the door latch and catch. It may be necessary to remove the door panel to access the cable that runs from the handle to the latch.

How important is this service?

If your door won’t close, it is unsafe to drive your car on the road. It may swing open, allowing items in the car (or you or your passengers) to fall out. It also makes driving unsafe because you will physically need to hold the door closed while the vehicle is in motion. One of our expert mechanics can quickly determine the problem and repair your door.

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

(60)

Rating Summary
56
3
0
0
1
56
3
0
0
1

Whitney

39 years of experience
783 reviews
Whitney
39 years of experience
BMW 540i V8-4.4L - Ignition Switch - Mountain View, California
Whitney did an incredible job repairing my BMW, and I will happily recommend his service to my friends and other YourMechanic customers. When I called YourMechanic, I had no idea what was wrong with my car except that it wouldn't start. Whitney arrived within half an hour, and immediately began troubleshooting the problem. I was amazed at his fluency with all the internals, his workmanship, and his methodical approach as he ruled out the possibilities. And I loved that he explained exactly what he was doing at each step. This demystified a lot about my car, and I now feel much more qualified to do basic care/maintenance. Whitney eventually discovered that a blown fuse caused by a busted ignition was keeping electricity from reaching the fuel pump. He put in a new fuse as a temporary fix, showed me how to start the car without blowing it again, and installed the replacement ignition when it arrived a few days later. I can't overstate how happy I am with the service provided by Whitney and YourMechanic. The convenience alone is great, but Whitney's knowledge, workmanship, and positive, friendly attitude are what make me confident I will call again :) Thanks!

Amor

43 years of experience
181 reviews
Amor
43 years of experience
BMW 540i V8-4.4L - Car is not starting - Newark, California
Amor's expertist has save me a lot of time and money in getting the correct diagnose on my car's problem. He was able to fixed the choking problem compared to 3 experienced mechanic that try to fix the problem previously replacing parts that is not really related to the problem. He cleanly reset everything and now I'm worried free about the problem already. He's very good especially on European cars. I'm very much satisfied with the service & 100% definitely recommend him to my friends up to my relatives.

Danny

11 years of experience
269 reviews
Danny
11 years of experience
BMW 540i V8-4.0L - Accelerator Cable - Trenton, New Jersey
Did a solid job and was great to work with. Room for improvement: stick to scheduled appointment. My appointment was rescheduled 3 times.

Manuel

41 years of experience
132 reviews
Manuel
41 years of experience
BMW 540i V8-4.4L - Car is shaking or vibrating - San Antonio, Texas
Very professional and knowledgeable.

Excellent Rating

(60)

Rating Summary
56
3
0
0
1
56
3
0
0
1
Number of BMW 540i services completed
660+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT BMW MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

10 Biggest Car-Related Headaches and What to Do About Them
You You don’t want to, but if you're a car owner it's inevitable that at some point you will experience car troubles. It's also fairly certain that the machine you rely on will cause you grief when you least expect...
How to Get a Kansas Driver's Permit
Kansas Kansas requires that all new drivers participate in a Graduated Driver Licensing program. The first step in this program is to obtain a learner’s permit, that graduates to a full license as the driver gains experience and age, to...
What are the Car Pool Rules in New York?
New New York is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, so it should come as no surprise that there can be a large amount of traffic on the state’s major freeways. Every day, tens of thousands...

How do I adjust the sun visor?

The sun visor can be adjusted to help block sunlight and excessive brightness. Both sun visors can rotate 90-degrees towards the door, to block incoming sunlight through the window. To adjust the sun visor, first unfold it. Then, unhook the...

keeps running after Off

Hello. This is a common problem with GM vehicles. The ignition gets stuck in the run position and the car will continue to run even though you have turned it and the key came out. This problem is most easily...

My 98 s10 2.2 starts and idles but when u give it gass it acks like its sucking air like a vacuum. Starving for fuel . no power .

Hi there. Based on what you've described, it appears you have multiple ignition and fuel system component issues causing these symptoms on your Chevrolet S-10. The rich idle situation (causing the black plugs) can be caused by damaged O2 sensors,...

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