e92 trunk doesnt open from the back of it

e92man · 08-16-2007, 11:13 AM

hey guys,
i have tried and tried but for some reason my e92 trunk doesnt open from the touch sensative thing on the underside of it even when all the doors r unlocked. i have to press the button on the key and then press the touch sensative thing. is it supposed to be this way? is ther a setting to change it?
thanks
e92man

rrandyy · 08-16-2007, 11:20 AM

How are all the doors unlocked? Are they unlocked because you and the passenger got out of the car (thus unlocking it by double-pull on the door handle)? If so, then the trunk may still be locked (just like the fuel door).

However, if the doors are unlocked because you pressed the lock/unlock button inside the car or pressed the FOB unlock button, then your trunk and fuel door should also be unlocked.

OC Guy · 08-16-2007, 11:21 AM

Have you checked the lock from inside your glove box?

e92man · 08-16-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Have you checked the lock from inside your glove box?

no but the trunk will open if i press the button on the key fob

e92man · 08-16-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrandyy

How are all the doors unlocked? Are they unlocked because you and the passenger got out of the car (thus unlocking it by double-pull on the door handle)? If so, then the trunk may still be locked (just like the fuel door).

However, if the doors are unlocked because you pressed the lock/unlock button inside the car or pressed the FOB unlock button, then your trunk and fuel door should also be unlocked.

i think u might be right.

trick50 · 08-16-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Have you checked the lock from inside your glove box?

interesting i didn't know that there was a lock in the glove box for the trunk

sinnet112 · 08-16-2007, 11:51 AM

Unlocking the car with the fob or using the unlock button inside the car is the only way I know of to get the handle for the trunk to work without manually using the fob to do it. Otherwise, CA or no CA, anyone can get into your trunk just by putting their hand there.

OC Guy · 08-16-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by trick50

interesting i didn't know that there was a lock in the glove box for the trunk

Yeah, if you ever need to valet your car, slide the lock switch inside your glove , lock your glove compartment, and take your "key" out of your keyfob.

H0bb3z · 08-16-2007, 11:56 AM

in the fine manual, it mentions that you can manually lock the trunk via the glove box switch to prevent it from unlocking with the FOB. This is for things like valet access, etc.

Flip the glove box switch back to the middle or to unlock to get it to work...

dmboone25 · 08-16-2007, 12:10 PM

When I press the unlock on my key fob, it "unlocks" the trunk, so that if I press the little handle, it will then open. Not really sure why yours won't do it...

H0bb3z · 08-16-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

When I press the unlock on my key fob, it "unlocks" the trunk, so that if I press the little handle, it will then open. Not really sure why yours won't do it...

It depends on if the glove box switch is not set to the lock position. Its not supposed to be set to lock by default, so a passenger may have played around with it...

e92man · 08-16-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by H0bb3z

It depends on if the glove box switch is not set to the lock position. Its not supposed to be set to lock by default, so a passenger may have played around with it...

oh............. ok

the salesman even told me about that

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e92man Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	e92 trunk doesnt open from the back of it hey guys, i have tried and tried but for some reason my e92 trunk doesnt open from the touch sensative thing on the underside of it even when all the doors r unlocked. i have to press the button on the key and then press the touch sensative thing. is it supposed to be this way? is ther a setting to change it? thanks e92man __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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rrandyy Captain 31 Rep 799 Posts Drives: E92 328 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How are all the doors unlocked? Are they unlocked because you and the passenger got out of the car (thus unlocking it by double-pull on the door handle)? If so, then the trunk may still be locked (just like the fuel door). However, if the doors are unlocked because you pressed the lock/unlock button inside the car or pressed the FOB unlock button, then your trunk and fuel door should also be unlocked.
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H0bb3z Ubergeek 6 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South of down iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i [0.00]	in the fine manual, it mentions that you can manually lock the trunk via the glove box switch to prevent it from unlocking with the FOB. This is for things like valet access, etc. Flip the glove box switch back to the middle or to unlock to get it to work... __________________ 2008 335i Coupe \| Montego Blue \| Beige / Walnut Burl ZCW \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Steptronic \| Paddles \| NAV \| Comfort \| Shade \| Park \| HD Radio \| iPod Ordered: 8/4/2007 \| Production completed: 9/3/2007 \| Delivery: 10/9/2007
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	When I press the unlock on my key fob, it "unlocks" the trunk, so that if I press the little handle, it will then open. Not really sure why yours won't do it... __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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