F31 tailgate not latching properly...

danb1979 · 01-10-2023, 08:07 AM

Is this a known issues / still known issue?

The tailgate opens & closes without an issue; but the final pull, like the soft-close part, isn't pulling the tailgate fully closed, so I'm having to put the weight of my hand on it for it to be shut/locked properly

Goes up & down fine, it's just that final part...

Any suggestions before I even start to think about returning it to the dealers we bought it from?

Cheers

Watsey · 01-11-2023, 06:33 AM

Definitely not normal. A visit to the dealer might be your least hassle option.

APJ · 01-11-2023, 09:10 AM

There are little stoppers, usually one on either side of the boot/hatch, make sure these are not wound out to much.

danb1979 · 01-11-2023, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by APJ

There are little stoppers, usually one on either side of the boot/hatch, make sure these are not wound out to much.

Yeah already looked at those; but can't turn them and believe me, I've tried!

Worried that I'll rip the things off, but going to stick some WD40 on them when it stops raining and see if I can move them again.

They don't look like they're out too far; but then again they could be wound down too much

F30lad · 08-21-2023, 03:01 PM

Any update on this mine has started doing this
Thanks

danb1979 · 08-22-2023, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lad

Any update on this mine has started doing this
Thanks

I had it fixed under warranty in the end

F30lad · 08-23-2023, 08:19 AM

Thanks for your reply mine is closing 75% ok but the odd time it's slamming shut..

danb1979 · 08-23-2023, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by F30lad

Thanks for your reply mine is closing 75% ok but the odd time it's slamming shut..

Mine was closing, but it wasn't being pulled shut at all

It now closes as it should with zero issues; think they replaced the switch and latch mech etc

01-10-2023, 08:07 AM	#1
danb1979 Idiotic lifter of heavy stones... 1865 Rep 2,052 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 325D M Sport touring Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Preston, Lancashire - UK iTrader: (0)	F31 tailgate not latching properly... Is this a known issues / still known issue? The tailgate opens & closes without an issue; but the final pull, like the soft-close part, isn't pulling the tailgate fully closed, so I'm having to put the weight of my hand on it for it to be shut/locked properly Goes up & down fine, it's just that final part... Any suggestions before I even start to think about returning it to the dealers we bought it from? Cheers
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01-11-2023, 06:33 AM	#2
Watsey Major General 6399 Rep 8,489 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Definitely not normal. A visit to the dealer might be your least hassle option. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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01-11-2023, 09:10 AM	#3
APJ Captain 245 Rep 724 Posts Drives: F36 435d M Sport Plus Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Greater Manchester iTrader: (0)	There are little stoppers, usually one on either side of the boot/hatch, make sure these are not wound out to much.
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F30lad Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Golf r Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: On iTrader: (0)	Any update on this mine has started doing this Thanks
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08-23-2023, 08:19 AM	#7
F30lad Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: Golf r Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: On iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your reply mine is closing 75% ok but the odd time it's slamming shut..
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