The clicking is the gears jumping teeth. The power stays on for a period of time after the general module sees the signal from the micro switch. The end stop is mechanical. If you have clicking then there is a problem with the gear set.

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1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)