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Glass tail gate - what's wrong with it?

The glass tailgate will not open on my 2004 BMW 5 Series. I press the button under the wiper and the fob but still can't open. What's wrong?

Asked on 16 November 2013 by where i work

Answered by Honest John
I guess moisture has got into the lock electrics or into the servo.

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