Trunk release not working - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Pacemaker1000 · 11-06-2012, 06:57 PM

Trunk will not unlock when pressing key fob
Anything I am missing?

BuckarooVT90 · 11-06-2012, 07:04 PM

are you pushing the trunk open button or just the unlock button?

jparnes1 · 11-06-2012, 11:01 PM

You need to press and hold for about 2 seconds, not just press and release immediately

ManiacGT · 11-07-2012, 04:11 AM

Could be a simple case of RTFM!

Pacemaker1000 · 11-07-2012, 04:22 AM

Nah tried all those.
Got the same on wife's 3series which works fine. It's either a fault or a setting

ManiacGT · 11-07-2012, 04:57 AM

I think you can block the boot from opening under certain circumstances (like if the rest of the car is locked). Its a setting on the iDrive in the 'settings' area but you'll need to read your manual if you don't have iDrive as I don't know the setting on non iDrive (stalk menu) cars.

BMWZ44me · 11-07-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

Nah tried all those.
Got the same on wife's 3series which works fine. It's either a fault or a setting

Does it open when you press the Roundel on the trunk (boot), but not the remote? Or just does not open at all?

Pacemaker1000 · 11-07-2012, 05:01 PM

Doesn't open at all
But I may be confused I thought the whole point was it unlocked on its own WHEN the rest of the car is locked?

ManiacGT · 11-08-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

Doesn't open at all
But I may be confused I thought the whole point was it unlocked on its own WHEN the rest of the car is locked?

There is a setting to control that. It will operate independently or stay locked dependent on the setting.

BMWZ44me · 11-08-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

Doesn't open at all
But I may be confused I thought the whole point was it unlocked on its own WHEN the rest of the car is locked?

Does that also include the remote button above the hood release latch? If so, it sounds like you might need to take it in to the dealer.

nicknaz · 11-08-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

Doesn't open at all
But I may be confused I thought the whole point was it unlocked on its own WHEN the rest of the car is locked?

I've found that both doors have to be unlocked for the roundel to open the trunk.

If holding the trunk button on the remote for a few seconds doesn't open it or the button next to your foot near the hood release doesn't open it then its a fault / trip to dealer.

raven333 · 11-08-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

I've found that both doors have to be unlocked for the roundel to open the trunk.

If holding the trunk button on the remote for a few seconds doesn't open it or the button next to your foot near the hood release doesn't open it then its a fault / trip to dealer.

Have you at any time used the key in the boot lock at there is a dead lock if the key is turned to far?????

Pacemaker1000 · 11-08-2012, 04:32 PM

so whats the point of the button on the remote?
is it only used with comfort access?
when both doors are unlocked then i can use the trunk badge release but maybe i am missing something on my Boxster when everything was locked i could press said button and the trunk would open allowing me to put stuff in and then walk away

Crazykoh · 11-08-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacemaker1000

so whats the point of the button on the remote?
is it only used with comfort access?
when both doors are unlocked then i can use the trunk badge release but maybe i am missing something on my Boxster when everything was locked i could press said button and the trunk would open allowing me to put stuff in and then walk away

My trunk rounded works regardless of whether the doors are locked or not. Whenever I try using the key fob I end up setting off the alarm.

Dr Stig 2 · 11-09-2012, 02:28 PM

I've had a similar experience a couple of times. The first time I just had to unlock the car and try again.
The last time was when I last had the car dyno'd

I couldn't get the boot open no matter what. The roof was down, and the car was locked. I had to put the roof up and unlock the car before it would let me open it.
Some weird fault, but it hasn't happened since.
BTW achieved 300hp at the wheels with a stock 35is.

11-06-2012, 06:57 PM	#1
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11-06-2012, 11:01 PM	#3
jparnes1 Major Drives: 2006 525xi, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,000 iTrader: (0)	You need to press and hold for about 2 seconds, not just press and release immediately __________________ 2006 525xi, Orient Blue Metallic, Beige leather, Dark Poplar trim, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, ///M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA, Alpine HID Angel Eyes, pedal covers, stubby antenna.

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11-07-2012, 04:57 AM	#6
ManiacGT Captain Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 814 iTrader: (0)	I think you can block the boot from opening under certain circumstances (like if the rest of the car is locked). Its a setting on the iDrive in the 'settings' area but you'll need to read your manual if you don't have iDrive as I don't know the setting on non iDrive (stalk menu) cars. __________________ BMW Z4 E89 sDrive35i Mods: Stubby! LED Halos! DVDInMotion! GolfT! SmartTop! BMW Performance 313 Alloys! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=265084

11-09-2012, 02:28 PM	#15
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 30D M-S ... [5.00] 2010 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	I've had a similar experience a couple of times. The first time I just had to unlock the car and try again. The last time was when I last had the car dyno'd I couldn't get the boot open no matter what. The roof was down, and the car was locked. I had to put the roof up and unlock the car before it would let me open it. Some weird fault, but it hasn't happened since. BTW achieved 300hp at the wheels with a stock 35is. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia

11-06-2012, 07:04 PM	#2
BuckarooVT90 Private First Class Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 186 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 Z4 Sdrive35i [0.00] 2011 135i [0.00]	are you pushing the trunk open button or just the unlock button?

11-07-2012, 04:22 AM	#5
Pacemaker1000 Private Drives: Z4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Nah tried all those. Got the same on wife's 3series which works fine. It's either a fault or a setting

11-07-2012, 05:01 PM	#8
Pacemaker1000 Private Drives: Z4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Doesn't open at all But I may be confused I thought the whole point was it unlocked on its own WHEN the rest of the car is locked?

11-08-2012, 04:32 PM	#13
Pacemaker1000 Private Drives: Z4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	so whats the point of the button on the remote? is it only used with comfort access? when both doors are unlocked then i can use the trunk badge release but maybe i am missing something on my Boxster when everything was locked i could press said button and the trunk would open allowing me to put stuff in and then walk away

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