My trunk won't open...

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 02:13 PM

uhm help?

I tried just touching it to open it with my key in my pocket (I have CA) and it didn't work,
so I hit the unlock button on the fob and tried opening it and still no luck,
then I went into the car and hit the trunk pop button,
nothing.

Any ideas before I call the dealer?
Am I just retarded and doing something wrong?
I can't remember the last time I tried to open the trunk besides when I got it.

HRC · 11-11-2005, 02:17 PM

Your doing everything right, take it to the dealer. The only time the trunk won't open is when the car is moving.

Danny

arcrox · 11-11-2005, 02:21 PM

make sure the trunk locking mechanism in the glove compartment is turned off

E90Fleet · 11-11-2005, 02:24 PM

Yup, check the valet switch in the glovebox. many have forgotten to check it

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 02:30 PM

Oh good idea, uhm but my manual is in the trunk so could someone explain what this "locking mechanism" or "switch" is and what I do to it? lol

E90Fleet · 11-11-2005, 02:32 PM

Look in your glovebox, near the top, there is a switch that sows locked and unlocked

Move it to unlocked

In locked/Valet mode the trunk wont open the normal ways

HRC · 11-11-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Oh good idea, uhm but my manual is in the trunk so could someone explain what this "locking mechanism" or "switch" is and what I do to it? lol

Open your glovebox and on the top left side there is a switch for your truck. I assumed you were able to open your truck before and now it just won't open.

Danny

David328M-Sport · 11-11-2005, 02:35 PM

in the boot, sorry trunk of your car? actually, so is mine!

hopefully it is only the valet switch and not ing more but in the unfortunate instance it is the mechanism i trust it wont take long to fix.

i hope you didnt find the trunk stuck closed with all your groceries in there after your shopping trip.

all the best.

E90Fleet · 11-11-2005, 02:35 PM

Here it is above the torch

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 02:38 PM

Oh thank God that is what it was, thanks guys.
It must have been my friend when he was trying to get the dumb flashlight back in the slot.
I took just the manual out of the trunk and put it in the glovebox with the atlas, so it doesn't happen again lol.

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

i hope you didnt find the trunk stuck closed with all your groceries in there after your shopping trip.

Actually, I will spill my embarassing incident.
It was my first time going to get gas.
I was trying to figure out how to open my gas tank cover.
I spent at least 5 minutes looking around for a switch inside the car when I finally gave up and went to look in the manual that was in the trunk.
The trunk wouldn't work so I started flipping out and yanking at the trunk, then at the gas tank cover. Nothing was working.
I called my boyfriend and he checked with a sales associate (he works at Champion Audi) and the sale guy said that the 6 series you have to push on the gas tank cover.
I was like "ok that's odd" and I try it and sure enough, the thing just pops right open.
No buttons, yanking, or pulling involed, just a little push of a finger.
Yeah that is my embarassing gas story.

Broken1 · 11-11-2005, 02:49 PM

Could always have used the actual metal key to open the trunk... :-)
Problem solved

yay.

Loving your sig btw, your car looks soooo nice.

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken1

Could always have used the actual metal key to open the trunk... :-)
Problem solved

yay.

Loving your sig btw, your car looks soooo nice.

Oh, hmm I didn't think of that. The metal key is inside the fob correct? That will work even if the trunk is locked from the glovebox?

And thanks, I love the way the car looks at sunset.

Will L. · 11-11-2005, 03:01 PM

Just another tip for anyone else who has trouble and searches this thread: I was able to open mine with the interior button, but I couldn't get the key button to work after trying several times and getting annoyed, I noticed that the manual said something about "hold the button for a longer time".

My Z4 opened with a very quick button push (similar to the door locks on the E90), so anyone switching from a different BMW may find they need to hold the button a little longer than they're used to.

Broken1 · 11-11-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Oh, hmm I didn't think of that. The metal key is inside the fob correct? That will work even if the trunk is locked from the glovebox?

And thanks, I love the way the car looks at sunset.

Yup, the metal key from inside the fob works all the time :-) Just remember that it takes alot of pressure to turn it - it's not really made for regular use...so just use some muscle and it should pop :P

puck724 · 11-11-2005, 03:06 PM

i couldnt figure out how the gas door thing opened either..lol

Nikki · 11-11-2005, 03:07 PM

Lol, glad I'm not alone on the gas thing, and thanks for everyone's advice.

NaTuReB0Y · 11-11-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puck724

i couldnt figure out how the gas door thing opened either..lol

Isn't your salesperson supposed to go over with you all the little gadgets
that come with the car before you drive off? Glove department lock....gas...trunk...etc...

schwma · 11-11-2005, 04:20 PM

As an aside, I had completely forgotten about the flashlight in the glove compartment until I saw the pic above. Put it to use today while adjusting my headlight height (different post.)

timzerofive · 11-11-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Lol, glad I'm not alone on the gas thing, and thanks for everyone's advice.

To spare you from more possible embarrasing moments... if your car is locked, you can't open the gas door.

longtran · 11-11-2005, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

Oh, hmm I didn't think of that. The metal key is inside the fob correct? That will work even if the trunk is locked from the glovebox?

And thanks, I love the way the car looks at sunset.

the metal key will not open the trunk either. i tried it. when i went to vegas and locked the trunk mechanism in the glove, i forgot something in my trunk and tried to use the metal key and it did not open. i dont know, maybeits just me.

yea, my first time filling gas was hilarious. i did a search everywhere. couldnt find it. i looked and looked. then when i was gonna pry it open my hand taped it and just pop opened. lol.

puck724 · 11-11-2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Isn't your salesperson supposed to go over with you all the little gadgets
that come with the car before you drive off? Glove department lock....gas...trunk...etc...

lol, i wanted to get out of there as soon as i could to drive man!!.

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Oh good idea, uhm but my manual is in the trunk so could someone explain what this "locking mechanism" or "switch" is and what I do to it? lol __________________ Nikki
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Look in your glovebox, near the top, there is a switch that sows locked and unlocked Move it to unlocked In locked/Valet mode the trunk wont open the normal ways
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	in the boot, sorry trunk of your car? actually, so is mine! hopefully it is only the valet switch and not ing more but in the unfortunate instance it is the mechanism i trust it wont take long to fix. i hope you didnt find the trunk stuck closed with all your groceries in there after your shopping trip. all the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Oh thank God that is what it was, thanks guys. It must have been my friend when he was trying to get the dumb flashlight back in the slot. I took just the manual out of the trunk and put it in the glovebox with the atlas, so it doesn't happen again lol. __________________ Nikki
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Could always have used the actual metal key to open the trunk... :-) Problem solved yay. Loving your sig btw, your car looks soooo nice.
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