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NickJ
 


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Rear tailgate actuator pro-active fix?

I wondered if i could fit something or adapt the end of the cable in the actuator in case it was going to break. As usual I wanted to do it on the cheap, and free if at all possible.

Good job I did as there was a crack in the alloy end; I guess the bit that always breaks.

Whether my fix will last I dont know but at least I'll sleep a bit easier. I'd rather have done it this way than had to rip the trim apart with a jammed tailgate.

The only part of any value that I used was a small wire rope grip, which I had a few of left over from a pack of ten purchased for an earlier project. So as good as free.

Manual in my gallery.  
Post #112466129th Jun 2013 7:45 pm
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wee-man
 


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Pro-active repair

Just had mine done by Geoff. Before it went on its own. A stainless steel fix that should last forever.

I think the entire kit was £25 plus fitting. Gone but far from forgotten 55' plate HSE.
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Post #112469229th Jun 2013 8:42 pm
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Dcwilliams29id
 


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If you search on here, there are a few mods that shouldn't fail. Most involve loopig the metal cable through the actuator and create a loop with a wire nut or lead crimp sleeve. I took a chance and just cable tied mine in and put a little lithium grease all over it to stop the oxidation that I think caused the failure to begin with.  
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Dave T
 


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there was also another free mod done, using a chocolate block connector and a piece of IKEA allen key! Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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chocolademan
 


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Nice write up Nick Thumbs Up

Chocolate block and allen key has now worked for over 2 years Very Happy

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D3: Tailgate Actuator DIY: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...IY%7E0.pdf  
Post #112477730th Jun 2013 6:43 am
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NickJ
 


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chocolademan wrote:
Chocolate block and allen key has now worked for over 2 years


I did think about doing that and I have your manual saved for easy reference. I wasnt really expecting to find mine broken with a crack in it though; I started off with the intention of creating an additional failsafe device that would strengthen the mechanism and act as a backup if the end was going to snap.

I sort of created the manual so that others could also see the trim removal technique.

I'd hate to do it with the tailgate jammed shut. I can see how the carpet would come out - unbroken - from underneath the upper black trim. Must be a nightmare.  
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Dcwilliams29id
 


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It requires a bit of patience. I just had to do mine 2 weeks ago, it broke on vacation with the boot full of luggage and beach toys Crying or Very sad  
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