Opening trunk with key

jetblk328i · 04-01-2007, 06:57 PM

How do you use the key thats integrated in the fob to open the trunk?

Sounds like a retarded question but i am not sure. i took the key out, put it in the slot and turned right nothing??? is there something wrong with my key/trunk or do i need to make sure the button in the glove dept is on lock, mine is on unlock thankS!!!

DFW_M · 04-01-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jetblk328i

How do you use the key thats integrated in the fob to open the trunk?

Sounds like a retarded question but i am not sure. i took the key out, put it in the slot and turned right nothing??? is there something wrong with my key/trunk or do i need to make sure the button in the glove dept is on lock, mine is on unlock thankS!!!

It's April 1st -- your car is fooling with you...

Zoeb@WheelDude.com · 04-01-2007, 07:00 PM

you have to turn it pretty hard to the right

tctic · 04-01-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoeb2s

you have to turn it pretty hard to the right

Yeah.. it too me a while to figure out too. Go try again, except turn harder this time.

dunit · 04-01-2007, 11:12 PM

I had the same problem using the key. It doesn't release the latch,but enables the switch where you lift up the trunk.

Pretender · 04-30-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dunit

I had the same problem using the key. It doesn't release the latch,but enables the switch where you lift up the trunk.

No, it actually releases the latch just like other cars. Turn it harder until your fingers hurt.

txusa03 · 04-30-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tctic

Yeah.. it too me a while to figure out too. Go try again, except turn harder this time.

yeah and dont break the key

SoYank · 04-30-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

yeah and dont break the key

Which is a good reason NOT to use the plastic emergency key.

dunit · 04-30-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

No, it actually releases the latch just like other cars. Turn it harder until your fingers hurt.

I finally got it to open. I normally wouldn't think of turning the key so hard . The owners manual should say turn key "hard" to release.

CALIF65GM · 04-30-2007, 09:52 PM

This is an interesting thread. I've had my car almost 18-mths now and not once did I have the inclination to try the key on the trunk lock. I might do that this weekend and check it out.

Enkur · 04-30-2007, 10:22 PM

ummm I have CA and I just put my hand on the trunk and viola... none of that nonsense key business

Pretender · 05-01-2007, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Enkur

ummm I have CA and I just put my hand on the trunk and viola... none of that nonsense key business

Oh yeah? wait until your battery is dead. That's reason why the guy asked if he can release the trunk using the key insert....

txusa03 · 05-01-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

Oh yeah? wait until your battery is dead. That's reason why the guy asked if he can release the trunk using the key insert....

yeah, CA has downtime too

No, I dont hate folk with CA, wish i had it on my car.

iatacs19 · 05-01-2007, 07:54 AM

it's because the key doesn't have a big area to apply the torsion that's why it's so hard.

bobobeemer · 05-02-2007, 01:12 PM

I remember from the owner's manual that u turn to the left. I was able to turn left 13 way - nothing... then i tried turning right, i feel a click.. but trunk won't pop open. Do I really have to turn it hard- it feels like the plastic is gonna break if i turn any harder.

bemmin335 · 05-02-2007, 01:22 PM

why are you trying to open with the key... just use the trunk release button

bobobeemer · 05-02-2007, 01:30 PM

i wanted to make sure the key works and when the battery goes dead.. i know it'll work. The first day i picked up my car and tried it... it didn't work.. i thought the dealer slipped the wrong key into my fob.

Pretender · 05-03-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bemmin335

why are you trying to open with the key... just use the trunk release button

Do that when your battery dies and let me know...

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bobobeemer Private 9 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	i wanted to make sure the key works and when the battery goes dead.. i know it'll work. The first day i picked up my car and tried it... it didn't work.. i thought the dealer slipped the wrong key into my fob.
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