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Just bought this exact trim and engine model v50, drives like a dream, smaller than my v70 but i love it and wouldnt trade it for anything 🎉🎉 very good walkaround, nice and concise
We did have a go at cleaning it and spraying some lubricant on with others that we’ve done but it didn’t help unfortunately, might work in your case though! 👍
Failed how? It's just one plug or I missing something? If the window open with the switch why the motor of the wiper shouldn't work. I'll check the fuse as well but I doubt. It's the second motor I ordered the first one was stiff so this other one seems fine as free
@@78Ladyinblack The wiper motor and tailgate switch are two completely separate things, chances are it's a bad wiper motor (these fail over time as do most things), it hasn't been installed properly or it's a fuse
Very clear and precise vid Followed your step by step guide to the point of removing the locking mechanism.... then.... found that the previous one owner from new must have had a water leak into the boot area ,and employed a monkey who has sealed the lock to spindle to the point of impossible removal of spindle without risk of breaking the glass. I only wanted to open the window to get access to the "diversity aerial" in the spoiler on the hatch,as the fob to car communication has failed a unable to use the remote. This BMW ( my wife bought it)is the pest car whose gifts never end for me!
Spotify, etc, via usb to play tunes. Android Blue&me ok for calls via Bluetooth. Certain i phones and now discontinued Windows phones are ok thou for both modes. Use fm tuner to get round it on navi system.
Hi, Maybe you can advise? E91 I have an odd issue. I get a tailgate open warning light on the dash intermittantly. The glass door or tailgate are not actually open and the interior boot light doesn't come on. But I can hear the boot cover switch clicking just like I have opened the glass door and the cover wants to go up.. I am sure it must be a faulty switch somewhere. What do you think? Any help would be appriciated. Thank you
@@theautomotiveapproach Thank you for the heads up. I will do a little more trouble shooting. But wondered if there was a switch to detect the glass on the tailgate is open or is that all in with the actuator?
@@ricards8114 The button works fine but I replaced that last year. I guess I could try that again as it's an easy job. The wiper won't work as it thinks the glass is open.
@@theautomotiveapproachokay, it goes after I unlock car for while why's that?. Car need to know temp in car after I turn on conditioning not before. My mini fan make really annoying sound I guess I will replace this soon. Thanks for video I thought it was screen making that noise.
Same issue with the wiper mechanism being stuck here. Did anyone else who ran into this issue solve it? If so how? There is literally no play on the part, all bolts temoved and plenty of wd40
Yes, had same problem. Couldn't split the lock and wiper spindle, but I thought previous owner must have used some sort of glue Temporarily abandoned the job.
Would like to add that sometimes the whole thing is not so easy to get rid of! You have to use a plastic wedge that is a bit wider and higher, about 5mm between the disc and the wiper axle bearing, then separate it from the button! It's insanely difficult to get off because the rubber has seized on the button!
I TRIED ALL DIFFERENT WAYS OVER ALLOT OF YEARS,, THE CHAMOIS AND WARM WATER IS THE ONLY WAY I'LL DO CAR FROM NOW ON!! 😚 OHH MY GOODNESS I SWEAR BY IT!!!! THANK YOU FOR GREATEST 💡 IDEA 🙏 GOD BLESS AMEN
This video just saved me a few quid - thanks! Mine was for a 2012 Ford Galaxy, but exactly the same process and picked up a salvaged part from eBay. Thankfully, no more buzzing!!
Great video thanks, very clear! Question, mine (E61) has started popping open itself when we've had a lot of rain. I've sprayed with WD40 and aired it which has worked, for now. Do you think this is a failing switch, or moisture getting in? Or both? Thanks in advance.
Sounds more like an electrical short in your tailgate wiring near the hinge, rather than the actual switch. Best get it diagnosed by a professional just in case 👍👍
