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Originally Posted by krhodes1
To also jump on this old thread - I recently disconnected the battery while working on retrofitting lumbar support to the seats. When you pull the trunk floor out to get to the battery, lay the trunk floor back over the trunk latch area half in and half out of the trunk! It's a nice fit, won't move on it's own, and there is then NO way to accidentally close and latch the trunk.
For storing the car, a much better idea is a good battery maintainer - I've been doing that with my 3-series wagon for many years over the winter while I am in Florida, or even for longer work trips. The original battery lasted over nine years doing this.
But I agree, having no simple, mechanical way to get into the trunk with no power is colossally stupid.  |
You can also physically flip the trunk latch so that it's "locked" while open. Can't close it that way. Even if someone moved the floor panel for you and was helpful. Then just hit the unlock button when you're done and close the lid.