E90Post
 


Studio RSR
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > Trunk Won't Close



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-16-2006, 12:06 PM   #1
HRC
MAUI BUILT
HRC's Avatar
United_States
485
Rep
7,781
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2002 E46 325i  [0.00]
2012 E70 35i  [0.00]
Question Trunk Won't Close

I went to close the truck last night and I got in the car and as I was driving away, the trunk open indicator came on. The truck was indeed open and I couldn't get it to shut and lock. I pressed down on the lid to force it to lock, but the warning light still comes on and when I arm the alarm, it doesn't beep and the clownnose flashes mulitple times. I'm going to try and take it to the dealer today...sucks!

Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 12:50 PM   #2
deutsch100
Colonel
deutsch100's Avatar
United_States
3741
Rep
2,287
Posts

Drives: i5 M60, XM, M3 Comp, 911 GTS
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calabasas, CA

iTrader: (0)

Mine has done that 2x. The last time was about a month ago at the car wash. I was driving away, when the Trunk Open indicator came on. I couldn't close the trunk, as I pushed, and then later slammed the lid down, it would just bounce back up. I locked and unlocked the car several times with the "keyfob", and then I was able to gently close the trunk. Try this.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 12:56 PM   #3
timmerweb
Private
4
Rep
74
Posts

Drives: Red 325i prem/sport/nav/leathr
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ottawa, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Sounds similar to what happens to me, except I've noticed it before I drive off. The drunk doesn't really latch, and can be re-opened without hitting the trunk release. The only way I've gotten it to latch is to first hit the inside open-trunk button (doing it on the fob doesnt seem to work) and then shutting the trunk again. It appears to be related to cold temperatures outside. If its close to freezing it seems OK, but if its any colder then it happens almost everytime. Asked the dealer to look at it last time I was in, but they didn't do anything.


-Tim
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 12:59 PM   #4
arn
Private First Class
22
Rep
109
Posts

Drives: E90 325i|06'RX400h
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Philadelphia <-> NYC

iTrader: (0)

Happened to me this weekend too. I tried it 2 times before i got it to close, I hit the inside trunk open button and went to to close the trunk and it worked.
I'm not even gonna bother to bring it to the dealer this time.
__________________
2006: 325i: Monaco blue with black interior, step, nav, premium, xenon, cold weather, sat.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 01:39 PM   #5
Explorer3253
Lieutenant
Explorer3253's Avatar
59
Rep
557
Posts

Drives: 2014 f32
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Westchester County, NY

iTrader: (4)

It happened to me this morning...I thought I broke something since I had a mound of snow on top of the trunk. I hit the trunk release button on the inside of the trunk after slamming it about 2 dozen times and it finally closed...
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 02:19 PM   #6
thrill30
Lieutenant
South Africa
16
Rep
523
Posts

Drives: 2010 E90 330i 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pretoria, South Africa

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I had the same problem last week. My trunk/boot wouldn't "catch" when I closed it. This happened during the day, when it was very hot (around 29 deg. C), so I doubt if it's related to cold weather.

This is what I did:
1. Tried to lock and unlock the boot/trunk using the remote control,more than 10 times. No luck.

2. Tried to lock and unlock the boot/trunk using the "boot/trunk release" button, more than 10 times. No luck.

3. Locked and unlocked the whole car, several times. No luck.

4. Started the car with the keyfob (I have Comfort Access), to see if this would reset something. No luck still.

5. Manually forced the latch to lock while the boot/trunk was open. Now, the boot couldn't close at all, as it got blocked.

6. Locked an unlocked the car. This unlocked the boot, but it couldn't catch still. I was back to the original problem :mad: .

7. At this time, I was about to drive to the BMW dealership because it was about 300 meters away. As a last resort, I pressed the "boot release" button for about 10 seconds. After that, I tried to close the boot, and it closed perfectly .

NOTE:
- I'm not sure if this was just a co-incidence or the 10 or more seconds press did reset something .
- I have booked my car in for CIP 20 update on Thursday to solve about 8 issues that I have experienced since taking delivery.... and when I reported this problem, the Service Advisor said it will be sorted out by the software update. He seemed sure about it. It's a pity that I can't test this afterwards.
__________________
E90 330i 6MT|Space Grey|Red Brown|Alumin|Sunroof|Voice Control|Logic 7|Xenon|Prof-Navigation|Storage Pack|Luggage Pack|Extended Lights|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors|Climate Comf. w/screen|M-Sport Pack|Exclusive Pack|Innovations Pack|Alumin Pedals|CF Splitters|Delivered:19 March 2010
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 04:32 PM   #7
HRC
MAUI BUILT
HRC's Avatar
United_States
485
Rep
7,781
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2002 E46 325i  [0.00]
2012 E70 35i  [0.00]
I have an appointment for this Friday(the soonest I could get a loaner). While it's in there, they are also going to look into the following items:
- dimming of the climate control display that has happened a few times
- my HVAC story
- My car has also developed a slight case of the front *shimmy*
- I kissed the corner of my rear bumper against a parking post awhile back, having BMW fix it.

Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 04:36 PM   #8
David328M-Sport
Brigadier General
Australia
100
Rep
3,566
Posts

Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Melbourne Australia

iTrader: (0)

Sorry to read you frustrations about your boot lids not closing. Hopefully the problem will be sorted out.

This has not happened to my car.

All the best guys
__________________
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.
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 04:44 PM   #9
HRC
MAUI BUILT
HRC's Avatar
United_States
485
Rep
7,781
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2002 E46 325i  [0.00]
2012 E70 35i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by David325Australia
Sorry to read you frustrations about your boot lids not closing. Hopefully the problem will be sorted out.

This has not happened to my car.

All the best guys
Thanks David!

To me, these problems are not that big of a deal. While my Hondas never gave me any of these kinds of problems, they never gave me the kind of smile I get from driving my E90!

Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 09:21 PM   #10
SilvertE90
Private
4
Rep
77
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by HRC
I went to close the truck last night and I got in the car and as I was driving away, the trunk open indicator came on. The truck was indeed open and I couldn't get it to shut and lock. I pressed down on the lid to force it to lock, but the warning light still comes on and when I arm the alarm, it doesn't beep and the clownnose flashes mulitple times. I'm going to try and take it to the dealer today...sucks!

Danny

The latch was in the close position, preventing it from closing. I simply pushed the trunk button and wala it closed.....
Appreciate 0
      01-16-2006, 11:40 PM   #11
HRC
MAUI BUILT
HRC's Avatar
United_States
485
Rep
7,781
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2002 E46 325i  [0.00]
2012 E70 35i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilvertE90
The latch was in the close position, preventing it from closing. I simply pushed the trunk button and wala it closed.....
Wala...it didn't work for me. Simply pushing the trunk button was one of the first things I tried, and I don't think I was a Harvard graduate either, unlike some people. There is something wrong with my car because the warning lamp keeps coming on, what's your simple solution? Plus it makes a different sound when unlatching now.

Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2006, 12:05 AM   #12
Max Power
Enlisted Member
5
Rep
38
Posts

Drives: 330 xi- mystic blue
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: New Haven, CT

iTrader: (0)

If it makes you feel any better I just discovered that the rear passenger door cannot be opened from the inside. The care is 3 days old! It's a great start....
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2006, 12:43 AM   #13
arn
Private First Class
22
Rep
109
Posts

Drives: E90 325i|06'RX400h
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Philadelphia <-> NYC

iTrader: (0)

If you open the rear door, theres a switch on the side of the door that you might have to adjust in order to open the door from the inside. It's a child safety feature.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Power
If it makes you feel any better I just discovered that the rear passenger door cannot be opened from the inside. The care is 3 days old! It's a great start....
__________________
2006: 325i: Monaco blue with black interior, step, nav, premium, xenon, cold weather, sat.
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2006, 01:18 AM   #14
SilvertE90
Private
4
Rep
77
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by HRC
Wala...it didn't work for me. Simply pushing the trunk button was one of the first things I tried, and I don't think I was a Harvard graduate either, unlike some people. There is something wrong with my car because the warning lamp keeps coming on, what's your simple solution? Plus it makes a different sound when unlatching now.

Danny

Who went to Harvard ?
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2006, 09:48 AM   #15
Max Power
Enlisted Member
5
Rep
38
Posts

Drives: 330 xi- mystic blue
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: New Haven, CT

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by arn
If you open the rear door, theres a switch on the side of the door that you might have to adjust in order to open the door from the inside. It's a child safety feature.
You Sir, are a genius!
Appreciate 0
      01-17-2006, 11:12 AM   #16
HRC
MAUI BUILT
HRC's Avatar
United_States
485
Rep
7,781
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i MT
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NORCAL

iTrader: (10)

Garage List
2002 E46 325i  [0.00]
2012 E70 35i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilvertE90
Who went to Harvard ?

"The latch was in the close position, preventing it from closing. I simply pushed the trunk button and wala it closed....."

Seemed to be a smartass remark to me, as if I couldn't figure out the latch was stuck in the closed position...

Danny
__________________
Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
Appreciate 0
      01-18-2006, 12:07 AM   #17
SilvertE90
Private
4
Rep
77
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: TX

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2006 325i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by HRC
"The latch was in the close position, preventing it from closing. I simply pushed the trunk button and wala it closed....."

Seemed to be a smartass remark to me, as if I couldn't figure out the latch was stuck in the closed position...

Danny

You came here and asked for help. I responded with what fixed my car. Seem a little sensitive too me, if you think someone here is picking on you. Good luck with your repair.
Appreciate 1
      12-29-2015, 04:54 AM   #18
CH14SE_E
Private First Class
CH14SE_E's Avatar
United Kingdom
37
Rep
168
Posts

Drives: '11 e91 318d M-Sport Plus LCI
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London, England

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by SilvertE90
Quote:
Originally Posted by HRC
"The latch was in the close position, preventing it from closing. I simply pushed the trunk button and wala it closed....."

Seemed to be a smartass remark to me, as if I couldn't figure out the latch was stuck in the closed position...

Danny

You came here and asked for help. I responded with what fixed my car. Seem a little sensitive too me, if you think someone here is picking on you. Good luck with your repair.
Well said Silvert.
__________________
318d M-Sport Plus e91 2011 LCI (Monza Blue w/anthracite 18's) Re-Mapped
Mods: Black Splitter Front, Black Kidney Grill, Horizon LED AE's
Appreciate 0
      12-29-2015, 04:59 AM   #19
CH14SE_E
Private First Class
CH14SE_E's Avatar
United Kingdom
37
Rep
168
Posts

Drives: '11 e91 318d M-Sport Plus LCI
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London, England

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I just had the same problem.

15 degrees Centigrade so weather isn't a problem

I just left the car was (like another post above... Coincidence?)

I couldn't manually force the lock to the lock-position with the boot open and none of the boot release buttons worked.

I gave it 5 minutes before I locked and unlocked the car. Immediately held the boot release on the key fob and I heard 4 or 5 repeated efforts from the solenoid trying to unlock the boot.

That did the trick. Must be a bit of a software bug. Perhaps the car wash dude was holding the release button as he shit the lid?
__________________
318d M-Sport Plus e91 2011 LCI (Monza Blue w/anthracite 18's) Re-Mapped
Mods: Black Splitter Front, Black Kidney Grill, Horizon LED AE's
Appreciate 0
      09-14-2018, 11:27 PM   #20
unrulyteach
Colonel
unrulyteach's Avatar
United_States
392
Rep
2,366
Posts

Drives: 2011 335i
Join Date: May 2016
Location: myrtle beach sc

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW 335i  [0.00]
I hav a 2011 335i with CA about a week ago my trunk started acting up. When i open it with the key in my pocket it sounds the alarm didn't do this before. Then i notice it will open without the key in my pocket or without me pressing the trunk button on the key fob. The only time it doesn't sound the alarm is when i physically use the button in the key and not the trunk latch. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:50 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST