Coded Tailgate but doesn't close with fob button

[toicy4ya]

Sup guys,

I coded the tailgate to close with the key fob on my 2010 X5. When I open it and attempt to close it using the fob, I hear something clicking in the tailgate but it doesn't close. I'm not sure if I'm hitting the key fob button correctly. If I press it once I hear the tailgate click but won't close. If I hold it down the panic alarm goes off. Am I missing something?

[brian5]

Does it work pressing the tail gate button in the dash?

[Davidf]

For me, I have to press and hold the button for a couple of seconds before the tail gate closes. Fine line between holding long enough and setting off the alarm. But, you get the hang of it. Mine does not make a clicking noise...it just works.

[seattle]

I have my kefob and button coded for closing. Worked fine for weeks, but a few days ago had an occurrence where it wouldn't close - just click. Wouldn't close from inside button either. After starting the engine and stopping, getting out and trying again, it worked. Go figure.

[toicy4ya]

Apparently it started working this morning. All seems good now.

Thanks

[Doug Huffman]

Arthur C. Clarke's Third Law is Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

Late model BMW's are sufficiently advanced.

[rh71]

coded how? I am using BMWhat and apparently it's not an option at the moment.

[toicy4ya]

Its in the HKL module.

[Davidf]

Originally Posted by rh71

coded how? I am using BMWhat and apparently it's not an option at the moment.

NCS Expert is the (BMW) tool of choice if you want full coding capabilities.

[josiahg52]

Originally Posted by rh71

coded how? I am using BMWhat and apparently it's not an option at the moment.

It's not possible with BMWhat. Contact them so they will work on getting it to the E70.