E61 soft-close tailgate?
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In the latest issue of Roundel, reference was made to the soft-close feature of the E61 automatic tailgate. Mine has always slammed itself shut. Before I talk to the dealer about it, I was wondering if everybody else's slams or soft-closes. My neighbor's Lexus RX330 has always closed silently so I've been suspicious of mine for a long time. Thanks in advance.
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Mine softcloses without a slam 
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The chioce is yours, either slam it shut or if you want soft close, lower it gently and give it a gentle push, it will do the rest on it's own
I tend to use the soft close......................gives the dog time to get his tail out of the way !!
I tend to use the soft close......................gives the dog time to get his tail out of the way !!
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If you are refering to the automatic closing rear door, mine slams shut as well. I don't like it.
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