Trunk won't open

bamboobuild · 12-31-2011, 07:12 PM

Hi Folks, I have 335i with Comfort Access. Today my trunk is refusing to open. I tried from FOB, Trunk open button inside the car and FINAL attempt with the key itself.
What could be wrong? Any suggestions?

Dozhdbog · 12-31-2011, 07:16 PM

Something similar happened to me. I just forced it open and discovered the handle of a cotton shopping bag had gotten wedged into the latch. No damage done in forcing it open, but it was of course a chance doing it. I can't recommend doing that for anyone else.

If your seats drop down, you could try squeezing through and taking a look around with a flashlight.

idrift4wd · 12-31-2011, 07:17 PM

try the key again? it was kinda difficult the first time turning it for me.

bamboobuild · 12-31-2011, 07:18 PM

Thanks Dozhdbog. I have the cold weather ski package, so I have a little access to the trunk. How did you force it to open?

bamboobuild · 12-31-2011, 07:20 PM

Hi iDrift4wd, I didnt push it much. afraid to break it in.. but I am going to try this as well

Atomicteal_M3 · 12-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Is your glove compartment locked? If it is locked, the car is in valet mode which means the trunk can't be opened.

Dozhdbog · 12-31-2011, 07:21 PM

I just got a grip with my fingers and lifted until it popped open.

Dozhdbog · 12-31-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKLYZ

Is your glove compartment locked? If it is locked, the car is in valet mode which means the trunk can't be opened.

Good point. Make sure you don't have the glove compartment valet lock thingy going on.

bamboobuild · 12-31-2011, 07:25 PM

Good point for glove compartment. I personally didnt touch it, but no harm in trying

Gonna run to the garage right now lol

bamboobuild · 12-31-2011, 07:35 PM

BLKLYZ, Dozhdbog,,, Thanks a ton. Valet lock was on

My friend mistakenly did it today.
The new thing that I learned is when valet lock is on, you cant open the trunk even with the key.

graphite · 12-31-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bamboobuild

BLKLYZ, Dozhdbog,,, Thanks a ton. Valet lock was on

My friend mistakenly did it today.
The new thing that I learned is when valet lock is on, you cant open the trunk even with the key.

You actually can. At least on my '06. You have to put the valet key in sort of upside down from the way you might think it'd go. Then turn it to the left and it should pop open, even in valet mode.

Dealer did a lot of work to my car over the past week and they tripped the trunk switch that I didn't even know about. Thought my trunk was fried for a bit, but luckily, it was not.

Atomicteal_M3 · 01-01-2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamboobuild

BLKLYZ, Dozhdbog,,, Thanks a ton. Valet lock was on

My friend mistakenly did it today.
The new thing that I learned is when valet lock is on, you cant open the trunk even with the key.

The same thing happened with my friend's M3 a couple of years ago. We tried everything to unlock his trunk. Had to call the dealer and they told him about valet mode.

JimVR4 · 07-08-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKLYZ

The same thing happened with my friend's M3 a couple of years ago. We tried everything to unlock his trunk. Had to call the dealer and they told him about valet mode.

Thanks for your post. I just completed my heated seats upgrade and the trunk would not open by any method. This was the solution

unrulyteach · 09-14-2018, 11:30 PM

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?

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Dozhdbog Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,849 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	Something similar happened to me. I just forced it open and discovered the handle of a cotton shopping bag had gotten wedged into the latch. No damage done in forcing it open, but it was of course a chance doing it. I can't recommend doing that for anyone else. If your seats drop down, you could try squeezing through and taking a look around with a flashlight.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	try the key again? it was kinda difficult the first time turning it for me.
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks Dozhdbog. I have the cold weather ski package, so I have a little access to the trunk. How did you force it to open?
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Hi iDrift4wd, I didnt push it much. afraid to break it in.. but I am going to try this as well
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Good point for glove compartment. I personally didnt touch it, but no harm in trying Gonna run to the garage right now lol
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	BLKLYZ, Dozhdbog,,, Thanks a ton. Valet lock was on My friend mistakenly did it today. The new thing that I learned is when valet lock is on, you cant open the trunk even with the key.
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unrulyteach Colonel 392 Rep 2,367 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?
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