hatch open without hitting button?

HamannE53 · #1 07-13-2006, 02:36 PM

never heard any feedback from this.....anyone else ever experience your hatch opening without hitting the button? there must be a short somewhere that sends a ground to open the hatch...does anyone have any suggestions?

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adrian.b · #2 07-13-2006, 02:53 PM

Dont hold me to this but I`m sure I read on here about dodgy switches in the boot (tail gate). When replaced, the ghost goes away.

rmcox1991 · #3 07-13-2006, 03:04 PM

I've had mine pop open many times just by closing the door. I guess the X is so airtight that when closing the door, it causes the hatch to pop open. I close the door lightly and it doesn't pop open.

Mackskibum · #4 07-13-2006, 04:08 PM

I have never seen what RMcox is talking about, but the hatch issue is a pattern failure of the wiring in the hatch itself. If you're under warranty, go back to the dealer and they will know immediately what the issue is.

rayxi · #5 07-13-2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcox1991

I've had mine pop open many times just by closing the door. I guess the X is so airtight that when closing the door, it causes the hatch to pop open. I close the door lightly and it doesn't pop open.

It's not because of the pressure, it's the vibration. The hatch release is locked out when the X is moving so road vibrations don't affect the flaky switch. Try slamming the door with the windows open, I'll bet your hatch pops.

[email protected] · #6 07-13-2006, 04:23 PM

But it still happens occasionally if I close my doors hard.

HamannE53 · #7 07-14-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackskibum

I have never seen what RMcox is talking about, but the hatch issue is a pattern failure of the wiring in the hatch itself. If you're under warranty, go back to the dealer and they will know immediately what the issue is.

01...4.4...def not under warranty...any alternatives? ....can you tell me a little more about this "pattern failure" the dealer wouldnt enlgihten me about?

rmcox1991 · #8 07-14-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcox1991

I've had mine pop open many times just by closing the door. I guess the X is so airtight that when closing the door, it causes the hatch to pop open. I close the door lightly and it doesn't pop open.

This is the problem I was talking about. They mainly focus on the issue of the hatch re-locking when you close the door after unlocking the hatch. I unfortunately also have the occasional problem of the hatch popping open after getting in. Sorry this didn't help.

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ighlight=hatch

Roc3b · #9 07-14-2006, 03:03 PM

Go the back on the outside rear door. look at the roundel and then look up under and you will see that there are two screws holding the release mechanism...remove them...pop out the handle and look at the connection. Since BMW knows people will pay for the ride they do not fix these annoying things....water has corroded the connections and that is causing it to short. Go to the stealer...cough up $114 unpainted or $140 pianted and reverse the procedure.

HamannE53 · #10 07-14-2006, 03:41 PM

thanks guys....glad to know im not the only one with the program...for a sec i thought i had a katrina lemon =x
.....and now to solve this problem
btw...anymore suggestions on fixing this would be a great help...maybe we should even make a DIY for this since it seems so common.

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