Problem with '06 E61 tailgate
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So my wife's 2006 530xi wagon's tailgate started acting up...it latches upon closing but then there is an extra "pull" from the hydraulic system that puts everything out of alignment and it doesn't seal correctly - interior lights stay on and I get a "trunk open!" warning. Dealer says I need a whole new hydraulic system and is quoting $2k!
In a act of desperation I unhooked the battery for a day, and after rehooking it up everything was fine - felt I was $2k richer. But after a day, the problem is back.
Help!
Thanks.
In a act of desperation I unhooked the battery for a day, and after rehooking it up everything was fine - felt I was $2k richer. But after a day, the problem is back.
Help!
Thanks.
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Anyone ever see this?
Any help is hugely appreciated.
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My Ride: 2004 E61 530D - Dynamic Drive - Active Front Steering Sport Seats - Voice Control - Head Up Display - Nav Pro - Bluetooth - Panoramic roof - Front/rear heated seats
Once saw this behaviour except it didn't (visibly) pull to the side when rising again when supposed to lock.
This was caused by faulty triggering of the turning latch (the hook) part and which turned to much thus either blocking the tailgate from coming down completely or lifting it up against the locking pin. Same pin where the latch/hook should 'curl' around.
If the turning of the latch is even more unsynchronized I could envision it hooking only partly around the pin and then pushing off against it instead of hooking 'round, thus making the tailgate move sideways. Hope that description makes some sense?
Anyways, this particular problem was solved by exchanging the gateway body module, some 200-300 bucks I believe certainly not as costly as the quoted 2K. This solved the problem instantly and I believe permanently.
Good luck
This was caused by faulty triggering of the turning latch (the hook) part and which turned to much thus either blocking the tailgate from coming down completely or lifting it up against the locking pin. Same pin where the latch/hook should 'curl' around.
If the turning of the latch is even more unsynchronized I could envision it hooking only partly around the pin and then pushing off against it instead of hooking 'round, thus making the tailgate move sideways. Hope that description makes some sense?
Anyways, this particular problem was solved by exchanging the gateway body module, some 200-300 bucks I believe certainly not as costly as the quoted 2K. This solved the problem instantly and I believe permanently.
Good luck
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Once saw this behaviour except it didn't (visibly) pull to the side when rising again when supposed to lock.
This was caused by faulty triggering of the turning latch (the hook) part and which turned to much thus either blocking the tailgate from coming down completely or lifting it up against the locking pin. Same pin where the latch/hook should 'curl' around.
If the turning of the latch is even more unsynchronized I could envision it hooking only partly around the pin and then pushing off against it instead of hooking 'round, thus making the tailgate move sideways. Hope that description makes some sense?
Anyways, this particular problem was solved by exchanging the gateway body module, some 200-300 bucks I believe certainly not as costly as the quoted 2K. This solved the problem instantly and I believe permanently.
Good luck
This was caused by faulty triggering of the turning latch (the hook) part and which turned to much thus either blocking the tailgate from coming down completely or lifting it up against the locking pin. Same pin where the latch/hook should 'curl' around.
If the turning of the latch is even more unsynchronized I could envision it hooking only partly around the pin and then pushing off against it instead of hooking 'round, thus making the tailgate move sideways. Hope that description makes some sense?
Anyways, this particular problem was solved by exchanging the gateway body module, some 200-300 bucks I believe certainly not as costly as the quoted 2K. This solved the problem instantly and I believe permanently.
Good luck
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I agree, the boot replacement seems a bit drastic considering the body module or indeed the lock could be at fault..... sometimes i wonder if these dealers know anything at all other tyhan to pick the most expensive unobvious option
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Anyway, here is the photo of the gap if it helps (orientation is wrong - sorry). I went out on a limb and ordered a body module and have my fingers crossed. Hopefully here at the end of the week. Will report back then.
Thanks!
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I don't know if i am reading this right and im no expert given my short BMW history... but my gut instinct is telling me your locking mechanism is at fault.