I CAN'T OPEN THE GLASS HATCH ON MY E39 TOURING

[GerryAttrick 1]

The glass hatch on my E39 Touring won't open and I suspect it is a micro switch that has failed but I can't seem to find any info on how to verify the problem or fix it....even on the TIS DVD.

Its a real pain because the gas struts on the hatch have also got a touch of Brewers Droop and won't always stay open so it would be nice to be able to open the glass to put groceries in.It also looks a bit naff seeing a BMW with a stick holding the hatch open.

Any advice on how to fix it would be appreciated.

[JaseNZ 53]

Try this it was the first listed on google

>>Clicky me<<

Edited December 11, 2011 by M-Spec

[GerryAttrick 1]

Try this it was the first listed on google

>>Clicky me<<

Thanks M-Spec - that just what I needed. I never managed to find it with all my Googling but I have no idea why.

Now this weekends job is to see if I can actually get the lever moved enough to open the glass. I might check the wiring first as that might just solve the problem without having to replace the switch.

Must remember to take photos.