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Dorman 937-849 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Front Right
Reliable Door Lock Actuator Motor for BMW Models
The Dorman 937-849 door lock actuator motor is designed specifically for select BMW vehicles, providing precise electric locking and unlocking functionality. Engineered with a combination of metal and plastic materials, this actuator motor ensures durability and consistent performance for your BMW 5 Series, 7 Series, and M5 models.
- Material construction: durable metal and plastic components
- Dimensions: 22.6 cm length, 7.6 cm width, 5.5 cm height
- Electric operation with 7 male blade terminals
- Rectangular female connector for secure fitment
- Includes 1 integrated latch actuator and 1 soft close module
- Specific fit for BMW 520i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, 740i, 750i, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7, and M5 models
Detailed Product Description and Specifications
The Dorman 937-849 door lock actuator motor is an electric component designed to replace faulty or worn actuators in various BMW models. Its hybrid construction uses metal for structural strength and plastic for lightweight, precise movement. Measuring 22.6 cm in length, 7.6 cm in width, and 5.5 cm in height, this actuator motor features a rectangular female connector with seven male blade terminals, ensuring a secure and reliable electrical connection. The package includes one integrated latch actuator and a soft close module, enhancing door locking performance and convenience.
Compatible BMW Models and Applications
This door lock actuator motor is compatible with a range of BMW vehicles, including the 520i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 530i, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, 740i, 740Ld xDrive, 740Le xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7, and M5 models. It is designed for specific fitment, ensuring proper installation and operation without modification.
Common Issues Addressed by the Dorman 937-849 Actuator
- Failure of door lock to engage or disengage electrically
- Intermittent or no response from power door locks
- Unusual noises or grinding from the door lock mechanism
- Soft close feature malfunction in compatible BMW models
- Worn or damaged actuator components causing door lock issues
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the Dorman 937-849 door lock actuator motor requires removal of the interior door panel to access the existing actuator. Note that mounting hardware and wiring harness are not included, so retain original components or source separately if needed. Ensure the rectangular female connector aligns properly with the vehicleβs wiring harness and verify all seven blade terminals are securely connected. Testing the actuator function before reassembling the door panel is recommended to confirm proper operation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Dorman manufactures the 937-849 door lock actuator motor to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The combination of metal and plastic materials provides a balance of durability and precision. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Dorman products typically include a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Consult product documentation or the manufacturer for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 937-849 |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Height | 5.5 |
| Length | 22.6 |
| Manual or Electric | Electric |
| Material | Metal |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | 1 Integrated Latch Actuator; 1 Soft Close Module |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Quantity | 7 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Universal Or Specific Fit | Specific |
| Width | 7.6 |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
This part fits 106 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | BMW | 740Le xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2016 | BMW | 520i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 535d | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 535d xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2016 | BMW | M5 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 520i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 535d | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 535d xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2015 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 740Ld xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 740Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 740Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 7 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2015 | BMW | M5 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 520i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 535d | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 535d xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2014 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 740Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 740Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 7 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2014 | BMW | M5 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 530i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2013 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 740Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 740Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | ActiveHybrid 7 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2013 | BMW | M5 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 530i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2012 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 740Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2012 | BMW | M5 | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 528i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2011 | BMW | 535i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2011 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2011 | BMW | 550i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2011 | BMW | 550i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2011 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 740Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2011 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 530i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2010 | BMW | 740i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 750i xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 750Li xDrive | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2010 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2009 | BMW | 530i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
| 2009 | BMW | 750i | Front Right | Soft Close System; From 3/09; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2009 | BMW | 750Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; From 3/09; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2009 | BMW | 760Li | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly |
| 2008 | BMW | 530i | Front Right | Soft Close System; Latch and Actuator Assembly; wo/Anti-Theft Package |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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