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Old 02-13-2009, 01:31 PM
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Tailgate springs have given in....
The pressurized springs that hold the tailgate up when open have apparently given in. They're apparently on backorder with BMW Germany as per the service advisor at my dealership as it seems to be a common problem on the E70. I've gotta wait for two weeks before they have stock...

Anyone else have this problem cause I don't remember reading about it before?
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Old 02-13-2009, 04:00 PM
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I see you have the '07 which wasn't auto-tailgate (which potentially could be more problematic). I haven't read about such problems either way though.
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Old 02-13-2009, 04:49 PM
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No, don't recall reading about this either.

At least it's not too bad an issue -- it's easier to fix than a rattle...
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I guess it's not really major. Still annoying though, especially the first time it gave up and came crashing down on my skull.
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I guess it's not really major. Still annoying though, especially the first time it gave up and came crashing down on my skull.
Wow, that is pretty bad! I didn't realize that you were saying that there was no pressure at all --- allowing the tailgate to just fall.
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Mine have completely given out also, but I have an '03 X5. My warrenty is out and I'm just looking around for a less expensive replacement for them.
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Once bitten, twice shy... It got me pretty bad the first time. Fortunately wasn't anything major. I guess it's better than something like the brakes failing...
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that is really really pathetic for any car made after 1980 in my opinion, let alone a bmw
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The springs/gas struts on the tailgate of my '07 are giving up. It is very difficult to get it fully open - I am 188 cm tall and I have hit my head too many times on the tailgate. I am waiting for an appointment for brake fluid change and will have the tailgate done then too.
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> I have an '03 X5. My warrenty is out and I'm just looking around for a less expensive replacement for them.

http://www.theautopartsshop.com/Auto...t-Support.html
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