Trunk gate hard to lift?

2012 BMW X5
145,000 MILES • 4.4L • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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Would not open. Hard to lift. Its a power gate
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Oct 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Yes, these have a spindle drive that go out, here is how to replace it.
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Oct 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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I replaced both sides but now the gate wont close using power or by hand.
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Oct 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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STRAILER
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Are those used power struts? It looks like they are trying but dot have the power.
Oct 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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BHAMDOC1
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No, they are new. I would not dare to put used ones, they are a bit pain to remove
Oct 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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I see. but that would not explain why it loses power sometimes at the compressor, and why the compressor can work all day freezing cold then soon as you shut off the car and start it it won't come on
Oct 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Lets do a CAN scan for codes.
https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ
Oct 6, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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All good. Thanks
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Oct 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Good job, glad you got it fixed!
Oct 7, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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