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trunk wont unlock,even with key

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trunk wont unlock,even with key

Postby turbomale33 on Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:30 pm

hi guys
i cant unlock my 325i's trunk,not even with the keys.i can hear the central locking motor in the boot unlocking, but the boot stays locked.desperately need your help.thanks
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Re: trunk wont unlock,even with key

Postby Vladmic on Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:17 pm

Did you ever get into an accident involving a rear end collision?
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Re: trunk wont unlock,even with key

Postby VMZ on Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:45 am

Grab a torch, screw driver then fold the seats down and climb into the boot.
From memory a flat head to pop the clips and a Philips head for the two screws in the grab spot.
Undo the lower carpet and pull it away.
Have a look if the linkage has popped out of the locking actuator.
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Re: trunk wont unlock,even with key

Postby turbomale33 on Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:58 pm

thanks for you replies,but i did get the trunk open with the key after all.a bloody loose nut got stuck in the lock.
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