BMW F31/F34 tailgate won't open
F31 tailgate won't open at all. How do you get it open?
The tailgate can be opened mechanically with the pull cord next to the lock, inside the tailgate behind the trim. The cord breaks easily if pulled from the wrong angle. Sometimes opening and closing the glass restores function.
F31 power tailgate opens poorly. What is the cause?
The cause can be the pump that lifts the tailgate, which has started to stick. The tailgate then opens poorly or at times not at all. The pump should be replaced before it seizes completely.
F34 tailgate won't open and the car reports a fault in hands-free opening. What does it mean?
The hands-free opening electronics may not be communicating with the car because one of its components is not responding on the bus. The tailgate opening can then be blocked. The latch can be released only by removing the trim, so have a workshop investigate the fault.
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