Rear upper hatch switch button not working - tips?

[g300d]

This is on the 4.6is.

Release button on hatch between license plate lights stopped working yesterday.

Hatch open button under the AC panel and on the remote key work fine.

Does this point to the hatch switch itself? Or are there any other things to check?

I should mention that prior to this the rubber portion of the trunk switch has deteriorated and split where it flexes. I saw the 2 micrswitch buttons under the pad in good visual condition and pressed on them to verify they were working, before I put the rubber pad back on with double sided tape for a temporary repair.

I found the Land Rover part that replaces the rubber boot and was about to order it but I think maybe the switch decided not to wait lol.

[Effduration]

Yes, seems like a pblm with the rear hatch switch.

The whole assembly - switch and trim assembly comes out and can be repalced.
Part# 51137170840

But pull it out and see if you can see a problem with the switch

[g300d]

Thanks for the advice and part number!

I think it's messing with me, it just started working again lol.

I really dislike the design of this. A simple broken switch needs so many unrelated parts to be replaced, plus painting!

[Effduration]

On my '06 X5 3.0 (since sold)...I replaced the entire "grip" with an aftermarket part and their was not painting. Mine had an outer chrome-colored plastic trim that I just transferred from old to new...Early models may be different.

But worth pulling it apart...maybe you can just fix /replace the switch...Maybe there is some corrosion in there with the rubber piece missing?

[g300d]

Cool to know! I need to look deeper into this.

Was the part you replaced just the black plastic bottom of the handle that holds the switch and plate lights?

I looked up the part you linked and it seems it's that plus the upper portion of the handle primed and ready to paint?

One of these days I'll check the switch and wiring too.

[cn90]

Maybe cracked wires in the wiring loom...