E90 Remote bootlid release inop

Dr Dave · 05-17-2009, 04:14 PM

The bootlid release option on my keyfob remote doesn't work - nothing in the manual about it being a configurable option etc via idrive - is this a warranty issue perhaps?

New car to me so not sure of the previous goings-on.

Any pointers much appreciated

mjh93sa · 05-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Without wishing to offend.... did you unlock the car first? On mine you certainly have to unlock the car before you can open the boot on the button.

Dr Dave · 05-17-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh93sa

Without wishing to offend.... did you unlock the car first? On mine you certainly have to unlock the car before you can open the boot on the button.

Ah.....ok, fair point - no probably not. Infact, no, the whole car was locked. Was under the assumption the boot would open by *just* pressing the boot release button on the blipper.

I'll try it tommorrow - I cant be arsed to get from this comfy sofa with my "can of anaesthetic" - oh how I love Sunday nights!

tourer boy · 05-17-2009, 05:53 PM

Just tried mine, you can open the boot with the rest of the car locked but you have to keep the button on the fob pressed for about a second.

Z22Z · 05-17-2009, 05:55 PM

open of your glove compartment and next to your flashlight there should be a button you can push left or right to lock your trunk internally. check to see if that is locked.

ToadHollow · 05-17-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tourer boy

Just tried mine, you can open the boot with the rest of the car locked but you have to keep the button on the fob pressed for about a second.

and if you ever have the factory alarm installed; you'll lose the trunk release function completely from the FOB. Hold the button in long enough and you'll wake the neighbors.

Dr Dave · 05-17-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tourer boy

Just tried mine, you can open the boot with the rest of the car locked but you have to keep the button on the fob pressed for about a second.

Mine definitely doesn't unlock remotely like that. Thanks for trying for me

Dr Dave · 05-17-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

open of your glove compartment and next to your flashlight there should be a button you can push left or right to lock your trunk internally. check to see if that is locked.

Ah, I'll check for that - no mention in the manual (or I might have missed it lol)

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

and if you ever have the factory alarm installed; you'll lose the trunk release function completely from the FOB. Hold the button in long enough and you'll wake the neighbors.

You could well be on the right lines there TH, I read holding the tailgate release button for >3 secs sets off panic mode.

ToadHollow · 05-17-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

You could well be on the right lines there TH, I read holding the tailgate release button for >3 secs sets off panic mode.

Thanks to the alarm install I now have 2 ways to set off the panic mode/alarm.

lons · 05-17-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

and if you ever have the factory alarm installed; you'll lose the trunk release function completely from the FOB. Hold the button in long enough and you'll wake the neighbors.

You must have a different spec to uk cars which as far as I know all come with an alarm fitted as standard

ToadHollow · 05-17-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lons

You must have a different spec to uk cars which as far as I know all come with an alarm fitted as standard

LOL ....... standard here is at a cost of $500 ....... figures.

AND, I just realized I'm in the UK realm with the last comment. Back at it peeps!

Z22Z · 05-18-2009, 04:22 PM

dide you find out what the problem was?

Dr Dave · 05-18-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

dide you find out what the problem was?

No, I haven't had the time to check it out - been real real busy at work!

I'll try and have a look tommorrow!

hmi1750 · 05-18-2009, 05:25 PM

Mine is an 06, the UK cars do not have panic on fob and also no glovebox switch.

I press mine and even with the car locked the boot pops, but visually its not open, you have to raise it up manually.

And then when I close it the alarm just reseals the whole car.

Its a pain that it doesn't rise up, but otherwise I have no issues. Sounds like you need yours checked.

Z22Z · 05-19-2009, 01:51 AM

how do you use panic then if it isn't on the fob? maybe it's not standard?

hmi1750 · 05-19-2009, 10:23 AM

I don't know if we have a panic feature.. not really ever held the buttons to check. But if I hold the boot button, it will open it.

Dr Dave · 05-19-2009, 01:41 PM

OK....I've had the time to check the locking - and the boot pops remotely if the car is unlocked - which I can live with

mjh93sa · 05-20-2009, 05:38 PM

I was right..... again

Dr Dave · 05-21-2009, 12:19 AM

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I was right..... again

Indeed you were!

Many thanks!

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Z22Z Lieutenant 33 Rep 536 Posts Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	open of your glove compartment and next to your flashlight there should be a button you can push left or right to lock your trunk internally. check to see if that is locked.
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Mine is an 06, the UK cars do not have panic on fob and also no glovebox switch. I press mine and even with the car locked the boot pops, but visually its not open, you have to raise it up manually. And then when I close it the alarm just reseals the whole car. Its a pain that it doesn't rise up, but otherwise I have no issues. Sounds like you need yours checked.
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	I don't know if we have a panic feature.. not really ever held the buttons to check. But if I hold the boot button, it will open it.
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