PLEASE HELP! E61 Power Tailgate Problem With Unique Symptoms
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Hello all,
I have already read basically everything that available about this problem but have yet to find someone who had the same problem as me. Since I have owned it, the tailgate on my '06 530xiT will resist opening and closing, making it very difficult to use. When I press the button on the inside of the trunk, it will move up or down about an inch at a time, but that's it. The electric latch works and I have replaced all of the wiring leading to the trunk in order to eliminate the chance of this being an electrical issue.
For the hydraulic pump, I completely drained and replaced the old fluid, but I am now am experiencing no resistance from the tailgate, as it does not stay in place and falls due to its own weight. I have even tried using a separate pump (AND hydraulic strut outside of the car) and have experienced the same results: the pump only engages for a second and then stops working (except now it won't move the strut an inch like it used to). I can see the hydraulic fluid leave the reservoir but no strut movement as a result.
I've ordered a new gas strut for the passenger's side because the outer plastic is cracked, and am hoping that this better supports the hydraulic strut on the driver's side. If anyone has any suggestions or advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
I have already read basically everything that available about this problem but have yet to find someone who had the same problem as me. Since I have owned it, the tailgate on my '06 530xiT will resist opening and closing, making it very difficult to use. When I press the button on the inside of the trunk, it will move up or down about an inch at a time, but that's it. The electric latch works and I have replaced all of the wiring leading to the trunk in order to eliminate the chance of this being an electrical issue.
For the hydraulic pump, I completely drained and replaced the old fluid, but I am now am experiencing no resistance from the tailgate, as it does not stay in place and falls due to its own weight. I have even tried using a separate pump (AND hydraulic strut outside of the car) and have experienced the same results: the pump only engages for a second and then stops working (except now it won't move the strut an inch like it used to). I can see the hydraulic fluid leave the reservoir but no strut movement as a result.
I've ordered a new gas strut for the passenger's side because the outer plastic is cracked, and am hoping that this better supports the hydraulic strut on the driver's side. If anyone has any suggestions or advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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I replied to you on Bimmerfest but missed the point there where you said the reservoir empties but the arm does not move... that’s really weird. Does it fill back up again? Or is it just pumping the fluid out and making a big puddle somewhere under the pump? If you press the button while pulling or pushing the liftgate does it run for more than a second? I’m curious if the pump is sensing too much resistance and stopping so see if you can remove that resistance yourself by assisting.
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I replied to you on Bimmerfest but missed the point there where you said the reservoir empties but the arm does not move... that’s really weird. Does it fill back up again? Or is it just pumping the fluid out and making a big puddle somewhere under the pump? If you press the button while pulling or pushing the liftgate does it run for more than a second? I’m curious if the pump is sensing too much resistance and stopping so see if you can remove that resistance yourself by assisting.
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I had a different tailgate problem and had my shop convert my tailgate to manual open & close. I had my shop perform the conversion from this thread on Bimmerfest. WOrks great, no more issues.
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...t=e61+tailgate
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...t=e61+tailgate
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My 4M bolt version to The top of The ball... just Be carefull no to drillpdrill too deep to be able to put The screw in... well... Much cheaper eather way than new one since cylinder is working fine. Does The replacing The non hydraulic Strut ease The wearing and prolong The lifespan of expensive hydraulic
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Any update on your tailgate. I just replaced my pump and fluid. Everything works but when it's in the open position it cannot support its weight and slowly closes
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