1993 bmw740IL rt rear door wont latch - 7 Series BMW Cars & Trucks

They started making the senor for this replaceable. Not sure of the year. Sensor $20, entire latch $70+. Parts store will let you know.

check to see if the latch is not already half closed. If so use a round bar( Phillips screwdriver) that will fit under the latch and pull out while trying to open the door
sometimes the latch will move to half closed and will be in the wrong position to fully engage the retainer

If you stick a screw driver in the door latch and pull while pulling the door handle to open it should open the latch. Be sure to clean it up and re-grease the latch so it doesn't happen again.

Cut where the latch connects with a sawzall. Replace latch post whee the latch articulates.

the rear latch needs replaced

ON A 2008 NITRO RT REAR LT DOOR LATCH NEED DIAGRAM

Review the Repair Manual ZJ-Secc-8S-Power-Windows or the ZJ-Secc-23-Body-Components (page 15 / Doors).

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sounds like you have a sticking door switch,the switch is loacated on the door latch itself, the hardest thing is to figer out which one it is , next time it sticks start out buy opening the rt rear pass door ,than the left rear,and than the right front, most of the time there is only one switch that sticks,the good thing is that the car has a GEM module that will turn off inside lights after about 10 mins to keep bat from running down ,you just have to narrow down which switch is sticking,when you find what door seams to be causing the problem,than you will need to remove the door panel to acceses the door switch,the door latch will need to be removed ,if you are not Mechancley gifted than i would sujest taking the car to a shop Note spell check not working ..

you probably nee d a new door latch assembly; inside the door, take alot of wd40, lube the door latch were it closes against striker pin, to free the movable part of the latch; push in on the door handle (like your opening the door), at the same time use a pointy screwdriver awl or flat blade scredriver and push the latch up and out of the locked position, its the movable part in the door latch, hopefully its not bent and will not move. also sometimes the door hinges wear out and the latch striker does not line up with the door latch pin, see if they line up if they do not close the door while lifting it at the same time. I hope this helps you

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Section 501-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms 1997 F-150, F-250 Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Latch, Rear Door — Upper Removal

1. Remove the rear door trim panel; refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Remove the rear door radio speaker.
   1. Remove the four radio speaker screws.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   1. Remove the rear door radio speaker.

1. Carefully peel off the rear door watershield.

1. Disconnect the upper rear door latch cable.
   1. Lift the clip.
   1. Pull to release the cable from its seated position.

1. Remove the upper rear door latch.
   1. Remove the three screws.
   1. Pull the upper rear door latch and the cable up through the door latch opening.