2014 X3 Tailgate issues

ChrisMcC · 06-25-2020, 06:02 AM

Hi All,
A few months ago, my tailgate stopped working properly, the automatic function works to open but will only partially close it?

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

thanks
Chris

najnad · 06-25-2020, 06:25 AM

one or both of the struts are starting to go bad...

ChrisMcC · 06-25-2020, 08:00 AM

apologies what does that mean and how do I/can I fix it?

najnad · 06-25-2020, 09:12 AM

that means you have to replace the struts if you want it to close electronically, otherwise save a few bucks and live with closing it manually.

bpwj76 · 06-25-2020, 09:45 AM

They aren't cheap either: https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/X3...b=11&d=4498&v=

ChrisMcC · 06-25-2020, 09:48 AM

thanks people for the responses.
do you think that it is the struts as it works to open and closes about 80%?

bpwj76 · 06-25-2020, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisMcC

thanks people for the responses.
do you think that it is the struts as it works to open and closes about 80%?

Yes, the $350 ones are for the power operated tailgate, which sounds like what you have. The $76 ones are for the manually operated one.

ChrisMcC · 06-25-2020, 10:30 AM

Cheers BPWJ76

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