Trunk hatch opens but not fully closing

Newfeebullet · 10-21-2025, 11:28 AM

Hi guys been looking around and not a lot in the forums on this.
I have a 2011 535ixdrive GT and the hatch isn’t locking down when I close it on drivers side.
How do I test the actuator and micro switches to ensure they are easy working or does anyone have any other ideas? I’ll try adjusting the trunk stops I just seen in another post but would like to check micro switches. One video suggests using an ob2 scanner to activate the micro switch but don’t see the option in the bimmer link or car scanner I apps I have for my scanner.
Thanks

Newfeebullet · 10-21-2025, 05:44 PM

So to add to my post, when trunk closes I can hear the actuator activate but it isn’t locking down the hatch. Hoping someone more familiar with this stuff can help if that’s a microswitch or the actual actuator needing to be replaced

10-21-2025, 11:28 AM	#1
Newfeebullet New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 535gt xdrive Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Trunk hatch opens but not fully closing Hi guys been looking around and not a lot in the forums on this. I have a 2011 535ixdrive GT and the hatch isn’t locking down when I close it on drivers side. How do I test the actuator and micro switches to ensure they are easy working or does anyone have any other ideas? I’ll try adjusting the trunk stops I just seen in another post but would like to check micro switches. One video suggests using an ob2 scanner to activate the micro switch but don’t see the option in the bimmer link or car scanner I apps I have for my scanner. Thanks
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Newfeebullet New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 535gt xdrive Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	So to add to my post, when trunk closes I can hear the actuator activate but it isn’t locking down the hatch. Hoping someone more familiar with this stuff can help if that’s a microswitch or the actual actuator needing to be replaced
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