Trunk Lock

M5280RCR · 12-21-2010, 10:06 PM

Once in a while when using the comfort access to open the truck it does not work (unless I manually use the button on the key). It does not appear to be related to the other doors being locked or unlocked (I think). Anyone else notice this? Guess I am wondering whether to bring an intermittent problem to the stealer, or if there is some other obvious fix (like the doors have to be unlocked or something with the key. Thanks again for any feedback.

Krozi · 12-21-2010, 10:32 PM

Yea sometime I have to press the handle a bunch of time before it will open...

ranger22 · 12-21-2010, 10:41 PM

I have the same problem. I set the alarm off today while trying to open the trunk. I'm not sure why, but it doesn't seem to work as seamlessly as I would like.

goodmethods · 12-21-2010, 11:20 PM

Same thing happened to me...set off the alarm as the trunk would not open with CA.

lux · 12-21-2010, 11:26 PM

WTF BMW! Please fix your lame a$$ transmitter and receivers for Comfort Access. It works flawless when starting my car but only 80% of the time when grabbing the doors or trunk.

FStop7 · 12-22-2010, 01:40 AM

Happened all the time on my M3, happens all the time on my M6. I like CA (it's saved me from locking my key in the trunk twice) but it can be totally inconsistent.

MDCTFTW · 12-22-2010, 01:50 AM

You gotta find the sweet spot, but once you do it should work every time. I had problems the first few times I had to open it, but you'll learn where to stand and when to push.

I find I have to have my hand there for a little bit then I push the button and hold it in.

toper · 12-22-2010, 02:27 AM

i noticed that it doesn't work as well if i'm standing TOO close to the trunk with the keyfob in my pocket...maybe the signal is getting blocked somehow, but i find that if i take a step back the signal gets picked up and i'm able to open the trunk. hope this helps someone...

mdosu · 12-22-2010, 09:04 AM

I agree that you have to find the sweet spot on the handle. But it should work everytime when you do.

The one thing that doesn't work all the time for me is, on my remote when I push trunk open button, the trunk doesn't always unlatch.

aznclickster · 12-22-2010, 09:05 AM

I have to agree, CA can be finicky at times... I usually try to open the trunk via the button in the bottom of the driver seat

M3maniac20 · 12-22-2010, 09:47 AM

Is it every tricky between opening the drunk and setting the alarm off? How long do you have to push the button on the remote for the trunk to open?

toper · 12-22-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Is it every tricky between opening the drunk and setting the alarm off? How long do you have to push the button on the remote for the trunk to open?

there's a dedicated button to open the trunk.

2swift · 12-22-2010, 01:27 PM

Same here...need to find that sweet spot!

jeffnnj · 12-22-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

You gotta find the sweet spot, but once you do it should work every time. I had problems the first few times I had to open it, but you'll learn where to stand and when to push.

I find I have to have my hand there for a little bit then I push the button and hold it in.

Correct. I had the same problem. Now I reach my hand as far forward as it will go on the latch, press it and it unlocks flawlessly.

Radiation Joe · 12-23-2010, 08:18 AM

Glad to know it wasn't just me. I've had this problem with both of my cars. Need to stand just a hair further away from the trunk or just use the key fob.

LeddyMotorsports · 12-24-2010, 12:25 AM

Holding the trunk button on the fob for more than 2 sec sets off the Panic alarm!?! Stupid feature. I am trying to access my trunk - not advertize my supposed ignorance of my new vehicle.

CA is great for the other features, just not trunk access...Never responds to any attempt unless you use the fob.

m3 bud · 12-24-2010, 12:34 AM

Seriously, I always set the alarm off when using the fob. At least my CA works consistently for the trunk.

Anyone know if you can adjust the alarm setting on the key fob to engage after more than 2 secs?

Jpete41996 · 12-24-2010, 03:31 AM

This happens to me all the time as well...but i have a factory installed alarm...i kinda chocked it up to that. Sweet spot for sure though!

Rshane · 12-24-2010, 04:03 AM

Same problem here. It usually works fine if I touch the door handle to unlock the doors first, then no problem opening the trunk. I have set off the alarm a couple of times by using the keyfob.

sameh · 12-24-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

You gotta find the sweet spot, but once you do it should work every time. I had problems the first few times I had to open it, but you'll learn where to stand and when to push.

I find I have to have my hand there for a little bit then I push the button and hold it in.

Correct. I had the same problem. Now I reach my hand as far forward as it will go on the latch, press it and it unlocks flawlessly.

Once your hand gets used to the "sweet spot" it works great. Can do it blindfolded first hit.

AMPowerJ · 12-24-2010, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameh

Once your hand gets used to the "sweet spot" it works great. Can do it blindfolded first hit.

That's what she said ...

GOLFFRR · 12-24-2010, 08:43 AM

^^^haha good one

12-21-2010, 10:06 PM	#1
M5280RCR Private First Class 11 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT + some other stuff Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Trunk Lock - doesn't always open Once in a while when using the comfort access to open the truck it does not work (unless I manually use the button on the key). It does not appear to be related to the other doors being locked or unlocked (I think). Anyone else notice this? Guess I am wondering whether to bring an intermittent problem to the stealer, or if there is some other obvious fix (like the doors have to be unlocked or something with the key. Thanks again for any feedback.
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Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Yea sometime I have to press the handle a bunch of time before it will open... __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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12-21-2010, 10:41 PM	#3
ranger22 Private First Class 6 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I set the alarm off today while trying to open the trunk. I'm not sure why, but it doesn't seem to work as seamlessly as I would like.
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12-21-2010, 11:20 PM	#4
goodmethods New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me...set off the alarm as the trunk would not open with CA.
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12-21-2010, 11:26 PM	#5
lux First Lieutenant 66 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2, 2011 E90 M3 Comp Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	WTF BMW! Please fix your lame a$$ transmitter and receivers for Comfort Access. It works flawless when starting my car but only 80% of the time when grabbing the doors or trunk.
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12-22-2010, 01:40 AM	#6
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Happened all the time on my M3, happens all the time on my M6. I like CA (it's saved me from locking my key in the trunk twice) but it can be totally inconsistent.
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12-22-2010, 01:50 AM	#7
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	You gotta find the sweet spot, but once you do it should work every time. I had problems the first few times I had to open it, but you'll learn where to stand and when to push. I find I have to have my hand there for a little bit then I push the button and hold it in. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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12-22-2010, 02:27 AM	#8
toper Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 299 Posts Drives: C4S Cab Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	i noticed that it doesn't work as well if i'm standing TOO close to the trunk with the keyfob in my pocket...maybe the signal is getting blocked somehow, but i find that if i take a step back the signal gets picked up and i'm able to open the trunk. hope this helps someone...
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12-22-2010, 09:04 AM	#9
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	I agree that you have to find the sweet spot on the handle. But it should work everytime when you do. The one thing that doesn't work all the time for me is, on my remote when I push trunk open button, the trunk doesn't always unlatch.
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12-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#10
aznclickster Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 ///M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	I have to agree, CA can be finicky at times... I usually try to open the trunk via the button in the bottom of the driver seat
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12-22-2010, 09:47 AM	#11
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Is it every tricky between opening the drunk and setting the alarm off? How long do you have to push the button on the remote for the trunk to open? __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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12-22-2010, 01:27 PM	#13
2swift Captain 206 Rep 782 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So. Cal. iTrader: (19)	Same here...need to find that sweet spot! __________________ 2023 IOMG G80 M3 - 6MT 2018 Tesla Model 3 - SOLD! 2016 F80 M3 6MT - SOLD! 2014 Porsche 991 C2S - SOLD! 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT - SOLD!
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	Glad to know it wasn't just me. I've had this problem with both of my cars. Need to stand just a hair further away from the trunk or just use the key fob. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
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12-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#16
LeddyMotorsports Private 59 Rep 82 Posts Drives: E91 M3 Conversion Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Holding the trunk button on the fob for more than 2 sec sets off the Panic alarm!?! Stupid feature. I am trying to access my trunk - not advertize my supposed ignorance of my new vehicle. CA is great for the other features, just not trunk access...Never responds to any attempt unless you use the fob.
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12-24-2010, 12:34 AM	#17
m3 bud Private First Class 9 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Seriously, I always set the alarm off when using the fob. At least my CA works consistently for the trunk. Anyone know if you can adjust the alarm setting on the key fob to engage after more than 2 secs? __________________ '11 E90 M3 6MT /// Silverstone/Black
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12-24-2010, 03:31 AM	#18
Jpete41996 Private First Class 134 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	This happens to me all the time as well...but i have a factory installed alarm...i kinda chocked it up to that. Sweet spot for sure though! __________________
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12-24-2010, 04:03 AM	#19
Rshane M-Flight Member 38 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Same problem here. It usually works fine if I touch the door handle to unlock the doors first, then no problem opening the trunk. I have set off the alarm a couple of times by using the keyfob. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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