What causes jumper cables to catch fire?
The single most common reason for melted jumper cables is a misaligned connection. Typically, the red cable clamps attach to the positive post, while the black cable should clamp to the negative post. If these are reversed, it will lead to electrical failure and cause the cables to melt.
Is the liftgate control module in the tailgate bad?
After a couple of weekends too busy to check further, I finally confirmed the blue data line has continuity from the data splice block under the seat to the lift gate module in the tailgate. I rechecked the ground and power, both good. From what I have read, I believe this leaves me with the conclusion that the liftgate module is bad.
Why does MY BMW trunk not open with automatic tailgate?
But that’s what Comfort Access — either BMW original or an aftermarket Comfort Access kit — was made for. With an automatic tailgate, you’re at the mercy of your car how wide your trunk opens. That might mean that the motor doesn’t open the trunk as wide as you’d like, so it isn’t easy getting everything loaded into your BMW.
What kind of LGM for liftgate control module?
I used a used 2008 LGM in my 2002 TB. Works fine After a couple of weekends too busy to check further, I finally confirmed the blue data line has continuity from the data splice block under the seat to the lift gate module in the tailgate. I rechecked the ground and power, both good.
How do you adjust the height of the tailgate on a BMW?
BimmerTech’s Power Trunk Retrofit makes it easy to adjust your BMW’s tailgate to your liking. Just open the trunk manually to a height you’re happy with, then hold the trunk release button on the key fob for five seconds. Your preferences will be saved, so when you open your tailgate in future, it will open to the height you specified.
But that’s what Comfort Access — either BMW original or an aftermarket Comfort Access kit — was made for. With an automatic tailgate, you’re at the mercy of your car how wide your trunk opens. That might mean that the motor doesn’t open the trunk as wide as you’d like, so it isn’t easy getting everything loaded into your BMW.
After a couple of weekends too busy to check further, I finally confirmed the blue data line has continuity from the data splice block under the seat to the lift gate module in the tailgate. I rechecked the ground and power, both good. From what I have read, I believe this leaves me with the conclusion that the liftgate module is bad.
BimmerTech’s Power Trunk Retrofit makes it easy to adjust your BMW’s tailgate to your liking. Just open the trunk manually to a height you’re happy with, then hold the trunk release button on the key fob for five seconds. Your preferences will be saved, so when you open your tailgate in future, it will open to the height you specified.
I used a used 2008 LGM in my 2002 TB. Works fine After a couple of weekends too busy to check further, I finally confirmed the blue data line has continuity from the data splice block under the seat to the lift gate module in the tailgate. I rechecked the ground and power, both good.