Standard Ignition DLA1638 Door Lock Actuator - Front Left

Door Lock Actuator for BMW Front Left

Standard Ignition DLA1638 is a front left door lock actuator for select BMW models with power door assist. It is built with a black and silver plastic-and-metal finish, a latch, and dual connectors for the specified electrical interface.

Key Features

• Front left door lock actuator for BMW applications
• Black and silver plastic and metal construction
• 2 connectors: rectangular and oval shapes
• 9 male blade and bullet terminals
• Female connector design
• With latch
• Standard Ignition DLA1638 replacement part

Detailed Description

This Standard Ignition door lock actuator is used in the front left door position on BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535d, 535d xDrive, 535i, 535i GT, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i GT xDrive, 550i xDrive, ActiveHybrid 5, and M5 models with power door assist. It also covers select 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, ActiveHybrid 7, and related BMW fitments listed for this application. Standard Ignition DLA1638 is a direct-fit style replacement for the specified front left door lock actuator location and electrical connection layout.

This part cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 937-848 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front left door that does not lock or unlock correctly
• Intermittent central locking operation at the driver-side front door
• Faulty actuator movement inside the door latch assembly
• Electrical connection issues at the actuator interface
• Latch-related locking concerns on supported BMW applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and front left door configuration before ordering. This actuator uses 2 connectors, a female connector layout, and 9 male blade and bullet terminals, so match the original connector style and terminal count to the existing part. Mounting hardware is not included. Some listed BMW applications note power door assist, and one 2015 740Ld xDrive application notes latch assembly use, so confirm the original door hardware and trim configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition DLA1638 is built to match the specified BMW front left door lock actuator application details, including connector shape, terminal type, and latch configuration. It is listed for 2009-2016 BMW applications across the 5 Series, 7 Series, ActiveHybrid, and M5 fitments shown.