BMW F30 Front Right Door Lock Latch Actuator 51217202144 - Used Original Parts

Quick Answer

A front right door that will not lock, unlock or release with the rest of the car, while the other doors respond normally, usually points to the latch actuator in that door. A tested used original unit suits F30 owners in Malaysia who want to keep an original BMW component in the door at a lower price than new. It is tested before it goes out and carries the warranty stated in the quote.

Diagnosis and Common Symptoms

The latch actuator on the BMW F30 front right door is the motorised unit inside the latch that locks, unlocks and releases the door on command from the body control module (the FEM on this chassis). When its motor, gear drive or internal switches wear, the symptoms are usually limited to that one door:

• The front right door does not lock or unlock when the remote or central locking button is used, while the other doors work.
• A buzzing or clicking sound comes from inside the door, but the latch does not move.
• The door lock works only intermittently, or only after the door is slammed or the handle is pulled several times.
• The door will not open from the inside or outside handle, or it stays locked after the car is unlocked.
• A door ajar warning shows in the instrument cluster or iDrive while the door is fully closed, because the latch position switch is not reporting correctly.
• The car does not auto-lock when driving off, or the front right door stays unlocked while the others lock.

Fault memory may hold a central locking or door latch entry for that side, but the entry only points to the circuit. Before replacing the actuator, check that the door wiring and connector are in good condition and that the battery voltage is healthy, because a weak battery can make several locks act up at once. If only the front right door is affected and the wiring is sound, the actuator is the most likely cause.

On right-hand-drive cars sold in Malaysia, the front right door is the driver's door. A failure here is noticed quickly because the car's lock status and the remote often disagree.

Introduction

This is a Genuine Used BMW latch actuator taken from an F30 3 Series and tested working before listing. It is an original BMW part, so the connector, mounting and internal geometry match the door latch it replaces. A tested used original is a practical way to repair a single failed door lock without paying for a new unit. Each part is checked by us and supplied with the warranty stated in the quote.

Product Details

• Brand: BMW
• Model Compatibility: BMW F30 3 Series 330e
• Part Name: Front Right Door Lock Latch Actuator
• Condition: Genuine Used (Tested Working)

Part Numbers and Fitment

• Part numbers: 51217202144
• Fits: BMW F30 3 Series 330e

This is the door lock for the front right position on the F30.