Coded Tailgate but doesn't close with fob button
 

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?

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

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.

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.

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

Thanks

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

Late model BMW's are sufficiently advanced.

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

Its in the HKL module.

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

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

I've used both NCSExpert and BMWhat (Carly) app and found BMWhat app is much easier and quicker to use for basic coding.

The HKL module is available on the app. If you don't have access to it, you may need to purchase the Carly Bluetooth adapter or update the app. I experienced the same problem previously. I couldn't access the HKL module using the app and cable. I had to purchase the Bluetooth adapter.

See screenshots below;
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Wonder when they added that. I tried last week and it wasn't in my option list. I'll look again. Thanks!

Here is the list of items you can code on the E70;

Code BMW - What is possible with Carly for BMW

I believe I don't have access to it because I haven't updated to Version 18.0 yet. I'm still waiting on an answer as to why Device ID & call information access is required.

Mine only clicks also. All three HKL options are active.

Works now. I left it alone for five, six hours and it works as it's supposed to. Maybe it had to go to sleep? Wonder if that's why the start without brake pedal never worked for me. I think you have to make sure there's nothing plugged in the OBD2 port, too, to let it sleep.

Thx for the info - I'll code it next time... it definitely helps when other people are back there taking stuff out and neglect to close it.