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Keurig Elite: Keurig Elite B40 Won't Close

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:46:37 -0700

This morning, my Keurig Elite B40 wouldn't brew. I put in a K-cup, and hit the brew button, but no water came out. So, I proceeded to follow some tips I found online for unclogging the needles and checking the tubes. I had to undo the two screws underneath the top housing, so that I could pull it up and check the tubes. I saw nothing wrong with the tubes, so I replaced the screws without doing anything inside the housing.

Now, the top won't close. When I look inside to see what's blocking it, I see a metal tongue back behind the K-cup holder and a bar that looks like it's supposed to slide over the tongue and into a groove. However, the tongue is completely rigid and locked in place, such that the bar would have no hope of sliding back into the groove. I'm assuming the tongue is supposed to have a little give so that the bar can slide over it into the the groove, but since it's rigid, it's impossible to force the handle closed against that pressure.

I didn't mess with anything in this part of the machine - my fingers wouldn't even fit back there. Did I inadvertently mess something up when I slid the top of the housing off to look at the tubes? Help!

Edit:

I added pictures of the metal tongue and the bar I'm talking about, as well as a photo showing how the Keurig won't close. The photo shows as far down as the handle will go in its current state.

⟐ Commented 4월 24, 2022 at 7:46 GMT-7

Keurig K55: Why is my Keurig Classic constantly turning off while brewing?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:57:51 -0700

I put the Keurig brand K cup in, pull down the top, and press the brew button. It works for a split second then the machine turns off and I waste a K Cup. The K Cup just leaks into my cup and I have to remove it and try again because if I try and use the same K Cup it doesn’t taste right! It happens with numerous Keurig branded K Cups including Hot Chocolate, Cafe Caramel, and Cafe Vanilla. It’s been happening at least 3-4 times a week.

This is my third machine I’ve received from Keurig support and it’s still happening. I’ve done all the needle cleaning, reseting, descaling, and many other fixes. The unit is not even 3 months old.

I’m just at a loss of what to do because I don’t see many people having the same problem. I’m also sick and tired of wasting perfectly good K Cups! Anybody have ideas how to permanently fix this?

EDIT & SOLUTION: I've been able to resolve the issue using a work around. This is not a fix and I don't know why Keurig hasn't fixed it after years of this happening.

When using a milk based K Cup, press it into the bottom by hand so the K Cup is punctured. Pull it up and rotate 90º and close the lid. This gives the K Cup two holes and much less pressure. It has worked perfectly since I've been doing this.

⟐ Commented 3월 26, 2026 at 9:57 GMT-7

Keurig Coffee Maker: lid will not close

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:02:31 -0700

we have a keurig 2.0

which no longer works. it was purchased 11/29/14. The lid will no longer close.

is there a solution to this problem.

⟐ Commented 11월 13, 2025 at 12:02 GMT-7

Keurig 2.0-400: Cannot close cover, how do it fix it?

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:17:35 -0700

I opened it to insert a Kcup and now it won’t close. How can I fix it?

⟐ Answered 4월 24, 2022 at 11:17 GMT-7

Keurig Elite: keurig elite works only with water not k cups

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:36:07 -0700

The keurig works fine if you only use water. As soon as you put a k cup itmakes noise but does not brew . I have cleaned every orfice on the unit, including blowing out hoses inside the unit,.Works great if you only want hot water. HELP STARTING TO SHAKE,,,

⟐ Answer edited 1월 29, 2026 at 20:36 GMT-7

Dolce Gusto Genio: Unit does not discharge water, even without a pod in place.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:08:56 -0700

Tried cleaning the jet - no improvement.

Sounds like the pump is working. Maybe an air-lock in the water system?? Unit has been idle for at least one month.

Can someone provide detailed steps for identifying and correcting a possible air-lock? This would be helpful in narrowing down causes for no water discharge.

⟐ Commented 2월 13, 2026 at 7:08 GMT-7

Keurig K70 Platinum: Why won't my Keurig brew a full cup?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:58:49 -0700

Every morning I brew a cup of coffee before I go to work. As of lately, I noticed that my cup isn't full. I end up making another batch of coffee, because the cup is partially filled.

⟐ Commented 11월 24, 2025 at 9:58 GMT-7

Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT: Why does water leak at the base of my coffee maker?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:36:55 -0700

⟐ Commented 6월 27, 2024 at 16:36 GMT-7

Breville Dual Boiler BES900 - BES900XL: Why is my steam wand leaking

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:32:32 -0700

Hi all I have a Breville dual boiler bes900 and my steam wand just keeps letting steam out when the machine is at temp every thing else is working fine

⟐ Answered 9월 29, 2021 at 5:32 GMT-7

Mr. Coffee BVMC-SJX33GT: Why does it take so long for my coffee to brew?

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 11:29:50 -0700

My coffee brews at a very slow pace.

⟐ Commented 8월 04, 2024 at 11:29 GMT-7

Ninja Coffee Bar CF086: Drip stop light prevents brewing

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:25:45 -0700

I have a ninja coffee bar, had it for 2 years. The drip stop light lit while brewing, and wouldn't brew at all. I replaced the drip tray, and went away with one brew. Light returns. Seems to occur with unbalanced surfaces too, and whenever we slightly move it or shake it, the light MAY go off and brew for a bit. Has anyone taken one apart and disabled the drip stop sensor, and if so, how?

⟐ Commented 3월 03, 2026 at 10:25 GMT-7

Nespresso inissia: After power up both lights keep blinking forever

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:48:02 -0700

They never stop, onless you do it manually pressing both buttons. Actually yoy can make a warery expresso, pressing stop when your cup is near filling.

⟐ Commented 8월 03, 2024 at 2:48 GMT-7

Krups 963: steam leaking from the lid

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:03:18 -0700

steam is escaping from the lid

⟐ Answered 9월 10, 2023 at 15:03 GMT-7

Starbucks Barista: Steam wand leaking. Not enough pressure for a good shot!

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:10:06 -0700

I'm not able to fully close down the steam wand. So, when the machine builds pressure to steam milk - or to pull a shot - the steam wand leaks and releases pressure. My machine is only a couple of years old, but this problem has been getting worse to the point that it's nearly unusable. The espresso I can make with this problem ranges from so-so to undrinkable.

⟐ Commented 11월 10, 2022 at 17:10 GMT-7

Keurig Coffee Maker: Why won't the blue lights respond when I push them?

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:51:31 -0700

The machine powers on. The two lights are blue, but when I push either one to brew a cup, nothing happens. What might be the problem and how would I repair it?

⟐ Commented 1월 11, 2026 at 16:51 GMT-7

Melitta Caffeo Solo: Brewing unit won't go back in

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:48:55 -0700

The brewing unit of our Melitta Caffeo Solo did not going back in.

I found mentions of the motor not being properly aligned.

The official FAQ states: The motor might not be in the correct position. Check if the water tank is filled and if the drip tray is in place. Turn the appliance OFF and then ON again. Then simultaneously press the button for My-Coffee and the on/off button for more than 2 seconds. The motor will move into the correct position. Insert the brewing unit again and check that it is correctly locked in position.

However, this proposed solution did not reset the motor position in my case.

I found that the locking handle of the brewing unit moves a metal lever.

This metal lever engages a button in the machine.

By carefully pressing this button (i used the handle of a small spoon), the motor reset to the correct position.

Long story short: I don't have a question, and just wanted to post this here for future reference.

⟐ Commented 11월 04, 2025 at 7:48 GMT-7

Ninja Coffee Bar® Single-Serve System: Why does my Ninja brew more water than specified?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:19:51 -0700

Classic Brew / Cup / 9.5oz specified / 12oz actual.

Classic Brew / XL Cup / 11.5oz specified / 15oz actual.

Classic Brew / Travel Mug / 14oz specified / 16oz actual.

⟐ Commented 4월 12, 2023 at 9:19 GMT-7

Coffee Maker: Cuisinart dcc-1200 coffee pot thermal fuse temperature rating

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:07:48 -0700

What thermal fuse temperature rating do I need for replacement fuses?

⟐ Commented 6월 07, 2024 at 8:07 GMT-7

Coffee Maker: Where can I find a replacement Lid for Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:24:35 -0700

I need to replace my lid to the Starbucks Barista Aroma Grande Coffee Maker. Where do I go?

⟐ Answer edited 3월 24, 2024 at 17:24 GMT-7

Starbucks Barista: Pump seems to be working, but no shot coming through portafilter.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:47:35 -0700

We've had our Starbucks Barista for years and have used it regularly. Awesome machine. Recently though, we can't get a shot to pull. The pump sounds normal, so, we hear the pump push water into the portafilter, but then, the "swoosh" sound of when the pressure pushes the shot out never comes. Sometimes, water leaks around the portafilter, but most of the time, nothing comes out. When I release the portafilter, it either splats everywhere, but most of the time it is just water and grounds, or just wet grounds. I cleaned the portafilter as recommended on your site and reassembled, but this did not help. I also descaled the machine, and when I did this, I pulled a lot of water & solution through both the wand and the shower head, so I think the pump is ok. But, this did not help either. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented 8월 21, 2025 at 20:47 GMT-7