Euro spec F10, trunk opens with fob, not switch

manilae90 · 02-24-2016, 09:33 AM

My 2012 520d's trunk won't open by the switch near the license plate but will open using the key fob and inside switch. The euro does not have a valet switch and key hole so I'm out of ideas. I was thinking a fuse but since the fob works, its unlikely. Any ideas

EL Jeffe 5 · 02-24-2016, 06:56 PM

Don't you have lock button inside glove compartment?

martin mustang · 02-25-2016, 09:09 AM

What setup do you have for door locks, if first click to open only driver’s door, and a 2nd one for all other doors, this will also apply for the trunk, i.e. need to unlock all doors 1st before you can use the switch.
Annoying for sure as I only click my key fob twice when passengers with me so always on mode 1 only driver’s door open and often I am just using the key fob for the trunk rather than unlock all doors.

Of course you can change the setup on the i-drive to unlock all doors including the trunk with one click.

manilae90 · 02-25-2016, 11:58 AM

Euro cars don't have the valet switch inside the car so no glove box switch. Im also set up to open all doors on one press on I-drive. I'm beginning to think thats its a switch or actuator problem.

Anybody know if the trunk has a double lock or something?

snj1013 · 02-25-2016, 12:18 PM

Are you trying to open with all of the doors unlocked? All doors need to be unlocked before the actuator at the license plate does anything.

martin mustang · 02-25-2016, 01:45 PM

By Valet do you mean the switch to open the boot from the inside, if the case I am afraid you wrong most of my cars had it including my last BMW's, as well as the glove box setup.

QUOTE=manilae90;19458223]Euro cars don't have the valet switch inside the car so no glove box switch. Im also set up to open all doors on one press on I-drive. I'm beginning to think thats its a switch or actuator problem.

Anybody know if the trunk has a double lock or something?[/QUOTE]

manilae90 · 02-25-2016, 08:01 PM

The valet switch is the one that locks the trunk from the inside. I think located in the centre console. I do have the switch near the footwell and that works. Only the button on the trunk itself is dead

manilae90 · 02-26-2016, 02:00 AM

Sucked it up and decided to open the trunk cover. Just in case anyone encounters this problem, heres how I fixed it. The switch or trunk button is enclosed inside a rubber cover. The rubber cover developed a small tear and because of the tear, it is no longer giving the switch tension to activate the trigger. Put some Power Glue / Krazy Glue and duct tape on the inside and the switch works once again

02-24-2016, 09:33 AM	#1
manilae90 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2017 520d G30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	Euro spec F10, trunk opens with fob, not switch My 2012 520d's trunk won't open by the switch near the license plate but will open using the key fob and inside switch. The euro does not have a valet switch and key hole so I'm out of ideas. I was thinking a fuse but since the fob works, its unlikely. Any ideas
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02-24-2016, 06:56 PM	#2
EL Jeffe 5 Major 612 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	Don't you have lock button inside glove compartment?
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02-25-2016, 09:09 AM	#3
martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	What setup do you have for door locks, if first click to open only driver’s door, and a 2nd one for all other doors, this will also apply for the trunk, i.e. need to unlock all doors 1st before you can use the switch. Annoying for sure as I only click my key fob twice when passengers with me so always on mode 1 only driver’s door open and often I am just using the key fob for the trunk rather than unlock all doors. Of course you can change the setup on the i-drive to unlock all doors including the trunk with one click.
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02-25-2016, 11:58 AM	#4
manilae90 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2017 520d G30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	Euro cars don't have the valet switch inside the car so no glove box switch. Im also set up to open all doors on one press on I-drive. I'm beginning to think thats its a switch or actuator problem. Anybody know if the trunk has a double lock or something?
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02-25-2016, 12:18 PM	#5
snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Are you trying to open with all of the doors unlocked? All doors need to be unlocked before the actuator at the license plate does anything.
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02-25-2016, 01:45 PM	#6
martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	By Valet do you mean the switch to open the boot from the inside, if the case I am afraid you wrong most of my cars had it including my last BMW's, as well as the glove box setup. QUOTE=manilae90;19458223]Euro cars don't have the valet switch inside the car so no glove box switch. Im also set up to open all doors on one press on I-drive. I'm beginning to think thats its a switch or actuator problem. Anybody know if the trunk has a double lock or something?[/QUOTE]
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02-25-2016, 08:01 PM	#7
manilae90 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2017 520d G30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	The valet switch is the one that locks the trunk from the inside. I think located in the centre console. I do have the switch near the footwell and that works. Only the button on the trunk itself is dead
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02-26-2016, 02:00 AM	#8
manilae90 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2017 520d G30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philippines iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	Sucked it up and decided to open the trunk cover. Just in case anyone encounters this problem, heres how I fixed it. The switch or trunk button is enclosed inside a rubber cover. The rubber cover developed a small tear and because of the tear, it is no longer giving the switch tension to activate the trigger. Put some Power Glue / Krazy Glue and duct tape on the inside and the switch works once again
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