BMW G30 tailgate sound

crush.sy · 03-07-2020, 05:48 AM

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

Bimmer5 · 03-07-2020, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

I'm having the same issue on 18 540
Going to check into when I take it in for service.

jsf721 · 03-07-2020, 07:18 AM

Is you plate not tight perhaps. Sounds like a vibration of thin metal to me.

crush.sy · 03-08-2020, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer5

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

I'm having the same issue on 18 540
Going to check into when I take it in for service.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer5

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

I'm having the same issue on 18 540
Going to check into when I take it in for service.

May I know the result after your visit to BMW Service? Thanks

Bimmer5 · 03-08-2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

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Originally Posted by Bimmer5

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

I'm having the same issue on 18 540
Going to check into when I take it in for service.

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Originally Posted by Bimmer5

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply

I'm having the same issue on 18 540
Going to check into when I take it in for service.

May I know the result after your visit to BMW Service? Thanks

I'll post after I take it in, I'm waiting till it's due for routine maintenance.

crmgr · 03-10-2020, 12:29 PM

Sounds like the motor is on the way out. Had to have mine replaced on a 2017 after 6 months. Pretty much the same noise, but only when I pushed the close button. Lid would not even go down.

crush.sy · 03-11-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crmgr

Sounds like the motor is on the way out. Had to have mine replaced on a 2017 after 6 months. Pretty much the same noise, but only when I pushed the close button. Lid would not even go down.

Thanks for the reply, next week will be replaced: Spindelantrieb rechts
Für Fahrzeuge mit
Automatische Heckklappenbetätigung (0316) = vorhanden
Perhaps this will solve the problem. I will divide the result. My car is also 8.2017

cpjwu · 05-12-2023, 04:45 PM

Hello all

my 2017 G30 makes this noise too.
anyone know the DIY solution for this issue?
thank you.

Stevie Wallis · 05-16-2023, 01:50 AM

BUMP

I've got the same issue with my 2017 M550i, dealer already looked at it but didnt solve it.

cpjwu · 05-17-2023, 12:43 PM

hopefully someone can share a solution for it soon.

Mik3ymomo · 05-19-2023, 07:26 PM

I heard this in my 18’ 540i today after unloading groceries.

AlexPower · 05-23-2023, 06:57 AM

Trunk is closing fast - so there is this sound. I heard about some peolpe coded more slow speed of trunk closing via E-Sys

TheNine90 · 05-24-2023, 12:41 AM

If someone need to reduce speed of trunk closing i can help with that

padresu · 05-24-2023, 09:08 PM

check if hook mounted on the body lost plastic coating. Mine chipped off so I have metal hook sliding against metal bracket - thus noise.
My solution was to use electic tape, two layers on the trunk lid bracket to cushion impact. It works.

Add; this turned out to be only temporary solution. two post below is permanent fix.

bym007 · 02-18-2024, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexPower

Trunk is closing fast - so there is this sound. I heard about some peolpe coded more slow speed of trunk closing via E-Sys

Can anyone please confirm if this is indeed the solution ? I am facing some sound coming from my boot from time to time.

Cheers.

padresu · 02-18-2024, 11:23 PM

closing motor is going out.
Part needed:BMW 51248737952 Spindle Drive, Right.
Fixed mine.

bym007 · 02-18-2024, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by padresu

closing motor is going out.
Part needed:BMW 51248737952 Spindle Drive, Right.
Fixed mine.

How easy is it to DIY on a scale of 1 to 10 ?

arkhi · 02-18-2024, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crush.sy

Thanks for the reply, next week will be replaced: Spindelantrieb rechts
Für Fahrzeuge mit
Automatische Heckklappenbetätigung (0316) = vorhanden
Perhaps this will solve the problem. I will divide the result. My car is also 8.2017

Translation:
Spindle drive on the right
For vehicles with
Automatic tailgate operation (0316) = available

Looks like the guy had his spindle replaced by the dealer. Dunno if that worked though.

padresu · 02-19-2024, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bym007

How easy is it to DIY on a scale of 1 to 10 ?

1/10. You will need to remove in trunk R side wall finish - few plastic, reusable rivets, one cargo anchor (ratchet and torx needed). All will be at front of you, very easy access, very easy installation, basically pop in place.
What you have part in hands , you will see how it installs.
If any questions, ask then.
I bought used part from e bay.

bym007 · 02-19-2024, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by padresu

1/10. You will need to remove in trunk R side wall finish - few plastic, reusable rivets, one cargo anchor (ratchet and torx needed). All will be at front of you, very easy access, very easy installation, basically pop in place.
What you have part in hands , you will see how it installs.
If any questions, ask then.
I bought used part from e bay.

Thanks for the instructions. I have replaced a boot tension spring on my E60, so somewhat aware with the process.

I noticed the part RRP is ~$450, but found a used part around half that. Not sure, if its worth buying used, as who knows how long the used part may take before it goes out too…. How long have you had the change for ? Any issues so far with the used motor ?

padresu · 02-19-2024, 09:26 PM

I paid for used part about 120$ US
Installed 3 months ago, 6K miles.
Works well - normal quiet operation.
New part is fairly pricy and I was not sure that it was the part to replace thus opted for used.
Previously I replaced latch mechanism to address the same issue - missed shoot here.
Much easier then E60 - no muscle needed here.

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crush.sy Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Xdrive 2017, BMW X3 M Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	BMW G30 tailgate sound Hello everybody, since the autumn of last year, this awful sound has occasionally appeared when the trunk is closed. The car has already been in an authorized service twice. Lock replaced for the first time, lock cables for the second time. No effect. Next week I'm going to the next service visit. Just as a matter of interest, in the case of my husband's X3 in January locked the lock of the trunk door, the locks clicked but the door could not open, the lock changed, after 5 weeks the same problem. On Friday visit an authorized service, ordered for next week, exchange "Servoschloss Heckklappe". Does anyone have such an experience? Thanks for the reply
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jsf721 Captain 1111 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 2019 540i X M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Is you plate not tight perhaps. Sounds like a vibration of thin metal to me.
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crmgr Private 6 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535XI M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Sounds like the motor is on the way out. Had to have mine replaced on a 2017 after 6 months. Pretty much the same noise, but only when I pushed the close button. Lid would not even go down.
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cpjwu Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW G30 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hello all my 2017 G30 makes this noise too. anyone know the DIY solution for this issue? thank you.
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Stevie Wallis New Member 27 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW M550I 2018 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	BUMP I've got the same issue with my 2017 M550i, dealer already looked at it but didnt solve it.
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AlexPower New Member 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW G30 Join Date: May 2023 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Trunk is closing fast - so there is this sound. I heard about some peolpe coded more slow speed of trunk closing via E-Sys
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padresu Enlisted Member 29 Rep 35 Posts Drives: g30 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	check if hook mounted on the body lost plastic coating. Mine chipped off so I have metal hook sliding against metal bracket - thus noise. My solution was to use electic tape, two layers on the trunk lid bracket to cushion impact. It works. Add; this turned out to be only temporary solution. two post below is permanent fix. Last edited by padresu; 02-18-2024 at 11:25 PM..
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padresu Enlisted Member 29 Rep 35 Posts Drives: g30 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	closing motor is going out. Part needed:BMW 51248737952 Spindle Drive, Right. Fixed mine.
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padresu Enlisted Member 29 Rep 35 Posts Drives: g30 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Tx iTrader: (0)	I paid for used part about 120$ US Installed 3 months ago, 6K miles. Works well - normal quiet operation. New part is fairly pricy and I was not sure that it was the part to replace thus opted for used. Previously I replaced latch mechanism to address the same issue - missed shoot here. Much easier then E60 - no muscle needed here.
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