Body - Tailgate Is Difficult To Close
SI B 51 31 07Body Equipment
July 2009
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 31 07 dated July 2007.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Tailgate Soft-close Malfunction
MODEL
E70 (X5) produced up to 10/2007
SITUATION
When the upper half of the tailgate is closed and then immediately opened~ the striker may stay in the lower/fully closed position, making the tailgate difficult to close.
CAUSE
A software error relating to the signal sent to the tailgate striker
CORRECTION
Software update
[NEW] PROCEDURE
Program the vehicle using the latest version of ISTA/P.
Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.
For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to CenterNet / Aftersales Portal / Service / Workshop Technology / Vehicle Programming.
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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