Well, i fixed mine last night. I removed the rear portion held on by 4 torx screws, then I brought the piece onto my workbench for better lighting. I removed the rubber cover, lubed it and greased the points where it contacts the switch, re-installed the cover, and it works better than ever. It seems to me that as the cover aged, the female "U" portions on its back came un-aligned from the switch portions and thereforepressed the switch "on" constantly. Certainly an easy fix.

Like a wise man on TV says, "eeeeeeexcellent...."

Thanks for the info this is more than likely to be my problem I'll be letting the dealer know about this and see if it works!!! Thanks again!!!!:thumbup: :thumbup:

Having same problem as Bill K, did anyone have the part nr for the part called actuation unit/trunk lid

Sorry to resurrect an old post folks but I have had some tailgate issues too.

I posted re my exploits here http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-clicking.html having failed to locate info re this when doing lots of searching. I recently found this thread after PeteM on x5drivers.co.uk posted up a link in response to someone else in uk with a trunk/tailgate issue.

I have a couple of questions :

1. For those who have disassembled - I have got as far a removing the section with the 4 torque screws but I was concerened I might damage the unit around the rubber button as it appeared to be a sealed unit. i tried prising edge of rubber switch gently but I stopped for fear I would crack or damage the surround The wired plug also seemed reluctant to separate with ease though to be fair I have not done much work on bmws before so still getting used to their connections/fittings. Any pics or tips on disassembly appreciated.

2. Similarly any tips comments on best type of lube and grease to use appreciated as I dont want to compromise the operation of the unit by using too mucjh of the wrong lube/grease.

3. Did anyone get this sorted at a dealer (fulanito ? and/or others).

Was going to get dealer to look at this but if I can diy fix it then I will as dealers tend to just remove bits and replace them as opoosed to actually maintaining or fixing them.

Cheers & Thanks in advance

Mine got resolved soon after my last post on this thread. It seems that when I ran the wiring for the front camera I caught onto one of the wires and snapped it. Needless to say I had to pay for the research and repair!!!! Good luck on yours!!!

Thanks glad all sorted - mine should have gone in to dealers today but had to rebook as now working.