Easy Fix for rattling or popping X5 rear hatch tailgate 2013 E70

[@philmorris9187]

You sir are a legend! I’ve been enduring a creaking tailgate in my E70 for a couple of years. Tried all sorts of adjustments but never new about these hidden little gems. A few turns of a 5mm socket and my blissful Zen-like car interior has returned. Thanks for posting 👍

[@jcx2bby]

Oh I know how incredibly annoying it is. That's why I was determined to find a fix. I'm really glad you found my video and took the time to leave a comment. Thank you

[@figeri]

I'm sorry to disagree , but the rattling is because it is loose, take a 1/2 wrench and tighten those bolts and your problem disappear. no need to adjust any bumpers.

[@jcx2bby]

@@figeri what bolts are you referring to? And sorry to disagree, but these bumpers would not have an adjustable feature if they were not meant to be adjusted.

[@figeri]

@@jcx2bby the two bolts holding the latch should not be loose, once you tighten those bolts your problem disappear (15 seconds into the video)

[@jcx2bby]

@@figeri sir, those bolts were not loose. The mechanism itself has play in it which can not be adjusted. As I mentioned in this video, I have another video up that shows where I took the entire tailgate apart and tried to solve that rattling mechanism. It can't be done without replacing a very expensive part and even then there's no guarantee. The solution for me and for most others who have watched this video is to adjust the bump stops. There would not be an adjustment possible on the bump stops if there was not a reason to make them adjustable. This is how you solve the rattling tailgate on this series of vehicle

[@danielrd7493]

Dude, you fixed the rattling in my E70 that was driving me nuts. Car feels solid again. You saved me hundreds from not having to go to the stealership.

[@jcx2bby]

Sweet victory!

[@TeamFormulaRacing]

Put up with this for a whole year and couldn’t figure out where the rattle was coming from. Thanks for sharing this - resolved in less than 10 minutes.

[@jcx2bby]

Dave, awesome! Thanks for watching my video and for taking the time to comment

[@jwinstonc]

Thank you!!! I just bought a pristine 2012 E70 with 69k miles on it. The rattling glass/tailgate noise was driving me nuts though. Seemed to only happen when I hit bumps at low speed. 5mm socket hand driver, 10 minutes later and it's silent. Restored to the German precision feel it was meant to have!

[@jcx2bby]

@@jwinstonc these are great vehicles, congrats on your new "quiet" ride haha

[@DanielMcCluskey4life]

YOU ARE A GENIUS! Thank you! I literally have been dealing with this for years. I’ve glued things, adjusted latches, seen other videos telling you to replace latch! Wow. This totally makes sense and worked! Life changing!!!!!!!!

[@jcx2bby]

Thanks for your energetic comment!

[@scottharrison6836]

Wow, the easiest fix to the most annoying problem!!! Amazing!

[@FS-bg2kk]

Thank you, that was most helpful. What I did was had the tailgate opened, dialed the bump stop to the lowest setting, then closed the tailgate. Then from the inside, turn the bump stop back out until I feel resistance. Tighten the lock nut. That worked and you are a legend!

[@jcx2bby]

Great tip, and thank you for the feedback!

[@toindy500]

Awesome video. My wife’s E70 has developed a tailgate rattle. Now I can make this go away with ease and be her hero ! Thanks

[@jcx2bby]

That rattles seems like such a small thing, but it will drive you absolutely nuts if you spend a lot of time in the vehicle. Hope you get her fixed up and be that hero!

[@viktorvezdenetskyi7819]

wow man watched tons of pretty useless videos till this one, thanks man got my subscription

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you for subbing Viktor. The rattling is maddening, I know!

[@viktorvezdenetskyi7819]

@@jcx2bby it wasn't too bad but annoying

[@kevinmccarthy1196]

Super easy and exactly the solution I was looking for! Thank you!

[@steviemj]

Thank so much! I used a 5 mm nut driver to tighten those two bolts and now the annoying rattling is gone. I’m 6’8” with long legs, so squeezing myself in the back and closing the hatch was painful, but well worth getting rid of that annoying rattling.

[@jcx2bby]

Amen Steve, it used to drive me insane! Thanks for commenting

[@XFHU]

And that was an X5 imagine doing that in a 1 series 😂

[@jcx2bby]

@@XFHU Ah, good times I'm sure!

[@darkobelisk4076]

I'm 5'6" and this is one of the few times in my life it's been an advantage :D That and flying economy.

[@germancarfan360]

Followed your video and voila' !! I now have a rattle free interior!! such a pleasant place to be again.

[@jcx2bby]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@JoseFernandez-ih1hd]

Dood, Thank you for your help. Easy fix. Keep posting.

[@jcx2bby]

Glad to help! Thanks for commenting

[@Garcia7148]

Hell yeah! It solved my rear popping noise on speed bumps from the rear. I was about to shotgun two rear shock absorbers as I thought the noise was from the shocks and sounded like it was coming from the floorboard

[@jcx2bby]

Nice! Glad you got it fixed!

[@dappa311]

dude you are a genius!, This shirt has been plaguing me for MONTHS!!!! you have no idea how much you just save me so much fatigue. I bet the dealers don't even know this!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jcx2bby]

Haha, maybe not a genius, just lucky. Even if the dealers do know this, they'd never do it for you. Not enough money in it for them. Thanks for commenting

[@patrickfairfield1419]

Thank you very much! I also had to tighten the half-inch bolts on the tailgate, but the two 5mm nibs were rather loose. A quick tighten, and no more irritating rattle!!!

[@jcx2bby]

Hooray! Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@SebastianHagemeister]

Thank you so much for posting. This has been driving me crazy for over a year. Car feels like new again. 🙌

[@jcx2bby]

You're welcome my friend. Glad to have helped. Best of all, it's a free fix.

[@tshepp89]

Can't wait to try this when I get home! I'll post the results. Good stuff man.

[@jcx2bby]

Awesome, hope it helps you

[@EuroSuperstar83]

Thanks!

[@jcx2bby]

I humbly thank you, my friend

[@marekbarczyk3257]

I love you!!! I hated this noice and was unable to identify it. You are a genius!!!

[@jcx2bby]

Lol, I love you too Marek

[@hassaanhanif4857]

God bless you man! You are a life saver, my X5 was driving me bananas until I saw your video 🙌🏼

[@jcx2bby]

Haha I know the feeling

[@JackFromSac]

Worked great - thanks! Was annoying the heck out of me :)

[@jcx2bby]

Yeah it's awful isn't it

[@bmwchannel7209]

I adjusted the two latches and it stopped some squeaking. I will also try this adjustment too just to see if mine are also in need of tightening. Brilliant.

[@jcx2bby]

Thank you brother, I appreciate you watching my channel. And I want to see your overland!

[@bmwchannel7209]

@@jcx2bby I watch because of useful good content, so thank yourself. Keep it up. Will make x5 intro soon. 👍

[@Pantimoto]

Dont forget to loosen the lock of the bumpstop adjustment and tightening it again after adjusting

[@hungrymynd5673]

Thank you for posting this my man. What would you recommend for suspension refresh for E70 w/o air suspension? I want firm/sporty but compliant ride.

[@jcx2bby]

If your shocks are original, I'd start by replacing with Bilsteins. I'm not much for lowering SUVs, but I'm sure there are lowering springs available. That will increase handling and firmness but probably make it harsh.

[@SanjayJosephPT]

@@jcx2bbyI used a company called Strutmonkey. You can find them by googling online. They ask you to fill out their online questionnaire and they’ll send you some recommendations. I opted for stock Sachs shocks with the Eibach lowering springs. It lowered the front by about 1.5” and the rear about 1”. The ride is butter smooth and handles great. The funny thing is that I thought the freaking sound was coming from my 86K mile shocks. Alas, it wasn’t. lol. Still, the shocks were done and I know because I can’t believe how nice the X5 rides now. Now, wish me luck to see if this fix works for me.

[@stevemarquis8176]

Just an FYI for those who try this: do not leave the keys within the confines of the cabin as the hatch will close and reopen every time😩 I adjusted the stops with the door open and every time i closed the door it would just reopen. I tried all kinds of settings from min to max, all to no avail.

[@Pantimoto]

What???

[@rexnicious]

I’ll give this a shot. I’m not sure if it’s the latch, and it’s definitely not the license plate or frame. Dealer wants to charge over $1k for new trunk stopper bushings and new hinges, but I said no. I think this might do the trick.

[@jcx2bby]

Pretty sure it will fix you right up.

[@rexnicious]

Worked great! Saved me $1,000

[@jcx2bby]

@@rexnicious that's awesome, congrats!

[@azdannyboi]

This is genius!! Thank you 🤌🏻

[@jcx2bby]

Thanks!

[@georgioroufael9724]

Hello the lower leather strip become faraway .water intrusion or no?

[@jcx2bby]

I'm not sure I know what you're asking Georgio

[@georgioroufael9724]

When i yurn the 5mm the trunk become open from the lower side

[@georgioroufael9724]

Water can intruse?

[@georgioroufael9724]

The trunk become faraway from the rear ligh 2cm

[@jcx2bby]

@@georgioroufael9724 I think you've adjusted it too far. Just a little is all it needs

[@Bavarian_M]

Wow great stuff thank you so much

[@AnHoKuka]

thank you for the video will try soon

[@jcx2bby]

Ok good luck!

[@jeffreythiessen3794]

Worked like a champ! Thank you!

[@jcx2bby]

Thanks Jeff, glad you got your tailgate fixed

[@ckstaab1]

My x5 tailgate was rattling. I watched your video and when I checked if the latch was moving I noticed the screws were loose on both sides. I tightened them and the rattling is now gone!!

[@jcx2bby]

Excellent! Congrats on your fix.

[@IK2I_KristianMasnica]

thank you bro i was thinking about setting down those brackets but you helped me thanks

[@jcx2bby]

Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for commenting

[@johndimauro130]

It Works! Thank you!

[@jcx2bby]

Awesome! Glad to hear it

[@bosewaverocks]

Amazing thank you hugeee improvement amazing! A+++

[@jcx2bby]

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting

[@bosewaverocks]

@@jcx2bby the noise was driving me insane felt like a clunker before 😂

[@jcx2bby]

@@bosewaverocks how well I know the feeling! It's terrible.

[@Rosscrymble1]

Great fix

[@jcx2bby]

Thanks Ross

[@doktorzojberg7867]

thanks

[@jcx2bby]

You're welcome

[@germancarfan360]

nice fix

[@OMGitsArad1]

Hopefully this is the culprit for my rattle

[@jcx2bby]

Hope so too cause it's a dead simple fix!

[@annihil8ted993]

Wait this is not true. There should be no rattle. I just fixed mine with this issue. 1. Make sure all bolts are tightened down. 2. If rattle still exists, take out the center bottom d latch. 3. If you remove it, you can actually take off the metal cover, exposing the cam lock mechanism. 4. For me, I was able to use a plastic straw to shimmy the d latch up and take out all play. 5. Some extra grease and reassembly and it took care of all my rattles My issue with adjusting the bump stops is you're extending out the tailgate or at least mine was. i wanted a perfectly flush fit and taking slack out the center rear d latch was better than moving outwards the bumpstops.

[@jcx2bby]

Well, I agree there should be no rattle. And my method is 'true', although there is more than one way to fix the problem. My tailgate didn't extend out, although I can see that it would if you extended the stops out too far. Adjusting the stops is FAR easier than the method you outline, much quicker, and can be accomplished by anyone. Taking that tailgate apart and getting into the lock and shimming it up are more than 95% of folks who own this car will want to do, or be able to do. Not saying you're wrong in any way, but there is a diminishing point of return to that method.