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06-28-2015, 05:14 PM | #1 |
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removed neg from battery and now can't open boot
Hi. Guys. So I was finishing up the vial wrap on some interior parts carbon effect. And I decided to do the plastic piece around the base of the steering wheel airbag. I disconnected the battery negative as advised and then closed the boot and went about my way. Put back the airbag and then went to open the boot but could not. .. I was expecting to see a key over ride on the boot somewhere.but no luck... eventually had to remove rear seats to gain access. If there an easier way??? I will post pics of the wrap results tomorrow
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06-29-2015, 01:40 AM | #3 |
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Did the same on my E70 when I removed the battery to charge it. The only way to get the trunk open was to get into the trunk from the cabin and use the manual lever, because as you say there is nowhere to physically insert the key in the trunk from the outside. Pretty sure the F10 is the same
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06-29-2015, 04:20 AM | #4 |
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That was a bit silly wasn't it?!
Should have left the boot open really. You'll know for next time. Lesson learned.
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06-29-2015, 08:46 AM | #6 |
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My BAD OP... I personally haven't noticed this foolish design from BMW. Some things should remain as standard. One of those things should be the option to insert a key in the door and the frickin boot. Anyway you have two options:
1.You can hook jumpers up to the terminals in the engine bay... try this first.. get a boost from a neighbor. 2. Strip out the rear seats. Refer to this thread if you need info on seat removal. Hope this reaches you in time.. before the crow bar comes out. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=795284 |
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06-29-2015, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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That's just crazy. Isn't there a simple way to get trunk open if battery is disconnected?
My 07 530i still had a key hole in the trunk. Some things shouldn't change.
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06-29-2015, 01:47 PM | #8 |
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The E70 seats folded from the cabin so not an issue, can see how this would be a problem with the F10 whereby the seats fold from the trunk
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