No power to rear upper tailgate. SOLVED!!!

[Isambard]

Before someone else jumps on you from a height, get a signature sorted out mate.

E53 covers a lot of models. I'm sure that makes no difference to your 'current' (see what I did there? current, no power.. ) situation as they will most likely be generic back there. However it will do you favours in the future.

And when I say future, I mean you will spend a lot of time here seeking advice on this motor!

Unfortunately I can't offer any more advice because I've not come across this issue myself. But yes a continuity test would be favourite IF you can find where to test from! Good luck, and let us know how you get on..