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tailgate knock
Just got my 2012 M a few weeks ago. Loving the truck so far, except for one issues - I occasionally get a knocking noise from the tailgate area when I hit bumps or go over them in a particular direction I already adjusted the upper stops and the lower latches to make the gate close very tightly. So much so that the auto-close almost won't close the upper gate. It's still there. Any ideas of what I can do to make this go away? It's incredibly annoying on what is otherwise a fantastic vehicle. |
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I'm experiencing the same noise as well. I've tried everything, I'm down to removing the spare tire in hopes that may be the cause. I would like to hear if others are having the same issue and if so, how they corrected it. |
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Unfortunate and annoying design flaw, since the E53. Dealer will adjust but the rattle/knock returns. Pickup some thin felt tape from any craft store (Michaels etc...) or even electric tape. Apply once or twice to the two black metal U brackets on the lower left/right that lower tailgate latches onto. Should do the trick.
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This is weird that I'm reading this. I have a 13' X5M and have the popping noise in the rear as well. Hope the felt tape works!
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This help, but did not totally eliminate the noise...more tape I guess???
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welcome to the forum!!!
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E53 X5 4.6iS 147K mi - Sold May 2013 Tireprints left in: USA, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Russia E53 X5 4.8iS built 2005-10-17 66200 mi - June 2012 96000 mi - June 2013 112000 mi - June 2014 OEM fire extinguisher OE first aid kit OE tow hitch OE TV module OE aspheric mirror K&N air filter black/white badges rear camera 4-channel video recorder Here is the list of things I have done to the X |
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I also have all sorts of squeaks/knocks from the back. I found the worst one was the back seat latch. If I pull down the backrest, it goes away. I've told the dealer multiple times and it looks like they grease the U latches. It goes away for a little while then comes back. But there might be some other places that the knocks are coming from other than just the tailgate.
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Mine is fine with no rattles so far
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knock in the back since 3rd month of ownership, dealer cured it for a little, but it awayz comes back, it does seem like a design fault, strange that BMW hasn't done something about this down the production as I read even 2012 cars have it.
how much tape did you guys apply for it to work? |
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