How to open the truck if negative battery is unplugged or batter is dead

[Xanderdbs]

Even if I'm repeating another post here is my solution

For all of you freaking out on how to open the trunk if you accidentally close it while the negative line is unplugged when installing a JB4 or for whatever reason. I have a simple solution. No need for jumping or anything cuz that won't work. All you need to do is

1) take the back seat speaker cover and speaker out
2) you ou will find a bike looking line that will undo your back seat then you can reach the trunk latch and open the trunk manually

[dannypwr]

I think there is a key slot on the underside...

[ShocknAwe]

Simple, doesn't require any dismantling:

1. Open door with key if locked. If unlocked, you know what to do.

2. Open hood.(this latch is mechanical)

3. Attach jump starter or jump from another car to the battery leads under the hood.

4. Insert Key. Turn on ignition.

5. Open trunk.


As a side note, after doing this to myself once, I always put the seats down and leave the trunk insert out when doing work with the negative lead d/ced. I close the trunk occasionally like an idiot and its as easy as climbing in and reconnecting the negative lead from the back seat that way.

[Classic_Blunders]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Simple, doesn't require any dismantling:

1. Open door with key if locked. If unlocked, you know what to do.

2. Open hood.(this latch is mechanical)

3. Attach jump starter or jump from another car to the battery leads under the hood.

4. Insert Key. Turn on ignition.

5. Open trunk.


As a side note, after doing this to myself once, I always put the seats down and leave the trunk insert out when doing work with the negative lead d/ced. I close the trunk occasionally like an idiot and its as easy as climbing in and reconnecting the negative lead from the back seat that way.

+1

[e82m_van]

Originally Posted by dannypwr

I think there is a key slot on the underside...

I don't think so...


When I disconnect the negative side of my battery, I always roll down my windows and have the rear seats folded down when I'm working on my car

[ErvGotti]

Originally Posted by dannypwr

I think there is a key slot on the underside...

Originally Posted by e82m_van

I don't think so...


When I disconnect the negative side of my battery, I always roll down my windows and have the rear seats folded down when I'm working on my car

The early models had them. I from 08-10 or pre-lci I believe

[mr.fabulous]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

The early models had them. I from 08-10 or pre-lci I believe

My car is pre-LCI and has no trunk key (wish it did)

[Mr Rooty Von Tooty]

Don't forget the lock in the glove compartment!

I also thought that when power is lost, the all lock release? Maybe not?

[Gray_Panther]

The keyhole for the trunk is only available on the E88 cabriolet models.

I place a towel right over the trunk latch so even if I close my trunk it won't latch.

I also leave my windows ever so slightly open to open and close doors with ease.

[NorthernDancer]

My E82 2008 has trunk access key hole. I thought all 2008's had this feature.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

The early models had them. I from 08-10 or pre-lci I believe

Nope. 2010 here and no keyhole on trunk.

[ErvGotti]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Nope. 2010 here and no keyhole on trunk.

Hmmm maybe it was just the 08 models. I have an 08 E82 and mine has one, I can't remember when they made the switch to stop including them, but it was a big fuss long ago when the JB3 and Procede were really the only tune options available as people kept locking them selves out.

TBH when I was running the procede (for some of the new guys, the procede was the main piggyback rival of the JB4) I would never disconnect the negative battery terminal and I would just put the ECU to "sleep" before installing. It was another "recommended" way of installation. You would just pop the hood, then lock your car, wait about 15 mins for the DME to go into sleep mode, then install.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Hmmm maybe it was just the 08 models. I have an 08 E82 and mine has one, I can't remember when they made the switch to stop including them, but it was a big fuss long ago when the JB3 and Procede were really the only tune options available as people kept locking them selves out.

TBH when I was running the procede (for some of the new guys, the procede was the main piggyback rival of the JB4) I would never disconnect the negative battery terminal and I would just put the ECU to "sleep" before installing. It was another "recommended" way of installation. You would just pop the hood, then lock your car, wait about 15 mins for the DME to go into sleep mode, then install.

Yeah, I wish I had one, but oh well. At least it has three pedals.

[dannypwr]

<---Vert sorry thought it was all around the same

[dtla1]

Can a mod please fix the typo in the thread title (truck vs trunk)?

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by ErvGotti

The early models had them. I from 08-10 or pre-lci I believe

only 2008 and 2009. BMW began some serious cost cutting measures in 2010 MY

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

only 2008 and 2009. BMW began some serious cost cutting measures in 2010 MY

How much money did they save in trunk keyholes???

[BrokenVert]

Originally Posted by Lucky1

How much money did they save in trunk keyholes???

Pennies per car adds up. They took out the ashtray and plug at the base of the center console and offered a cheaper stereo as standard too.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Pennies per car adds up. They took out the ashtray and plug at the base of the center console and offered a cheaper stereo as standard too.

Thats too far. They must be stopped.

[champignon]

I don't know much about trucks, and there are so many different kinds, that I really can't help you there.

If the batter is dead I think that normally the coach calls a time out and they find a relief batter to help out.

Hope this helps

[Moodster123]

My 09 has one just to the right of the right license plate light