how to opent the trunk urgent, help please

thung_mail · 06-16-2013, 10:31 PM

Accidentally, I closed the trunk and the key fob is inside it now. However, cant find the damn second key fob right now. Are there any ways to open the trunk. Please help

Revision2 · 06-16-2013, 11:22 PM

I assume you have no comfort access? Not familiar with e93s but no ski passthrough or anything? I recall seeing a few key in trunk threads a little while back so maybe a quick search might help?

Good luck!

Chris@codemybimmer · 06-17-2013, 12:14 AM

if there is a ski bag pass through and your rear seats are foldable you just have to use the ski bag passthrough and reach for the latches to bring the seats down

thung_mail · 06-17-2013, 12:21 AM

@ Revision + 1 lyfe : Thanks for you help. I do have a ski bag but the door is locked. I should have pointed it out. Did some searching but still no good sign at all

Chris@codemybimmer · 06-17-2013, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thung_mail

@ Revision + 1 lyfe : Thanks for you help. I do have a ski bag but the door is locked. I should have pointed it out. Did some searching but still no good sign at all

do you have sos feature?
if you do you can call bmw to unlock your door
I dont think they can pop the trunk though

Chris@codemybimmer · 06-17-2013, 01:35 AM

in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz)
you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there

last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car

TOPEC · 06-17-2013, 06:22 AM

lock the doors with the interior central locking button, unlock the doors with the same button, hit the trunk release. does that work?

ObiChen · 06-17-2013, 06:44 AM

No normal way to unlock the car unless you have a key. The car is assuming you and your key are inside and you don't want anyone else open the door or trunk without your pemition.

Two things you can do, try really hard to find the second key fob or report losing of key fob to dealer and get a replacement. You gonna need a backup key sooner or later anyway.

And I guess that's one reason BMW provides two keys in the first place

ObiChen · 06-17-2013, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz)
you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there

last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car

Man! You cannot be serious! Lol

tony20009 · 06-17-2013, 06:55 AM

If you call BMW Assist, they can open it remotely. (That's what I did when it happened to me; I don't have comfort access either.)

Only other option I know of is to use the other key fob, or if the doors are unlocked, you can push the trunk release button.

Good luck.

FWIW, this is the single best reason to have comfort access

MOAB · 06-17-2013, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz)
you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there

last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car

Great idea What a moron. Commit insurance fraud, smart!

Havok_2011 · 06-17-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz)
you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there

last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car

You aren't allowed to post on these forums after drinking anymore lol.

I found that I did the same thing while at the car wash with my 328i that did not have comfort access. Had the keys in the trunk, closed the trunk while the doors were locked and I was fkd.

Only way I was able to get in was to call Ron at StreetXtreme, explain I am a dumbass, and he came by (was the car wash around the corner from him), and he unlocked the door with ones of those long wires CAA uses.

Unfortunately, you got to call CAA or equivalent to get them to unlock the door, just tell them to be careful, it puts stress on your front door window when trying to get the wire through.

All and all Ron was able to do it without any scratches etc to my car.

Chris@codemybimmer · 06-17-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok_2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz)
you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there

last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car

You aren't allowed to post on these forums after drinking anymore lol.

I found that I did the same thing while at the car wash with my 328i that did not have comfort access. Had the keys in the trunk, closed the trunk while the doors were locked and I was fkd.

Only way I was able to get in was to call Ron at StreetXtreme, explain I am a dumbass, and he came by (was the car wash around the corner from him), and he unlocked the door with ones of those long wires CAA uses.

Unfortunately, you got to call CAA or equivalent to get them to unlock the door, just tell them to be careful, it puts stress on your front door window when trying to get the wire through.

All and all Ron was able to do it without any scratches etc to my car.

thats like saying I cant post after 11 pm every night! lol

Havok_2011 · 06-17-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

thats like saying I cant post after 11 pm every night! lol

Put your phone on beeper for 11pm, as a cut off time for forum posts :P

lolsss

thung_mail · 06-17-2013, 12:11 PM

all : thanks so much for your all comments. I can access and drive my car now.

What I did was to call BMW downtown and the charge for the service from them was $139 ( if they could open the door easily)up to $500( they would call me if they had to bang the window ).They really scared me at this time. That sounded stupid, didn't it. One thing they pointed out that the road assistant from BMW at $200/year. After a long talk, they told me it was possible for me to enroll the service but they were not sure to re-active my car remotely because there was a chip in the car and it should be enabled already for the process. If not, they had to open and enabled it. Once again, the door had to be opened at $139(up to @500) either ways. I was so fkd up.

Towing costed me $150 ( $50 for serivce + $20 (4 kms from my house to the dealer + $50 for dolly ). Total was around $300 which was much to pay for my stupid carelessness. Then,I decided to look for another service with cheaper rate . I googled and got this. He asked me what was happend. After explanation, he told me that he could open the door at $60...Using a long hard wire,he slid it thru the window. Honestly, I was freaked out if he caused any damages to my car.

But wait...Firstly, he pushed the central locking button on the console and then pulled a handle of the door panel on the driver side. Amazing, he did it without any scratches on the window and the car as well.

Finally, I folded the rear seats and opened the ski bag and got my key fob in the trunk..... and

I found my second key fob with my manual in the trunk as well

It is

for me because I was pretty sure that I stored the spare key in an easily accessible place in my house and I am totally wrong...

Anyways, I am

now. Guys, please double check if you do store a spare key in the right place so that it wont happen to you in the future ( who knows rite ? )

PS : I found a clip how to gain an access to your car very quickly and costly at here.

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thung_mail Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2007 e93 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	how to opent the trunk urgent, help please Accidentally, I closed the trunk and the key fob is inside it now. However, cant find the damn second key fob right now. Are there any ways to open the trunk. Please help
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Revision2 Captain 43 Rep 744 Posts Drives: JB 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (6)	I assume you have no comfort access? Not familiar with e93s but no ski passthrough or anything? I recall seeing a few key in trunk threads a little while back so maybe a quick search might help? Good luck!
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Chris@codemybimmer 173 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	if there is a ski bag pass through and your rear seats are foldable you just have to use the ski bag passthrough and reach for the latches to bring the seats down
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thung_mail Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2007 e93 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	@ Revision + 1 lyfe : Thanks for you help. I do have a ski bag but the door is locked. I should have pointed it out. Did some searching but still no good sign at all
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Chris@codemybimmer 173 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	in your second worst case scenario the hinges that hold your two roof pieces together are removable from the outside I THINK (I remember one german brand car was like this cant remember if it was bmw or benz) you can disassemble the bolts and remove the roof and get into yoir car from there last resort would be to smash your window to get in... and claim insurance that someone broke into your car
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TOPEC <3 Flat Four 220 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 335is LM Blue Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond B.C. iTrader: (0)	lock the doors with the interior central locking button, unlock the doors with the same button, hit the trunk release. does that work? __________________ 2011 335is Le Mans Blue 2016 X5 xdrive 35i Alpine White
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ObiChen Lieutenant 88 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 11'E90 / 18'F82 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 [0.00]	No normal way to unlock the car unless you have a key. The car is assuming you and your key are inside and you don't want anyone else open the door or trunk without your pemition. Two things you can do, try really hard to find the second key fob or report losing of key fob to dealer and get a replacement. You gonna need a backup key sooner or later anyway. And I guess that's one reason BMW provides two keys in the first place
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tony20009 Major General 1091 Rep 5,660 Posts Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	If you call BMW Assist, they can open it remotely. (That's what I did when it happened to me; I don't have comfort access either.) Only other option I know of is to use the other key fob, or if the doors are unlocked, you can push the trunk release button. Good luck. FWIW, this is the single best reason to have comfort access __________________ Cheers, Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ '07, e92 335i, *Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed*
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thung_mail Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2007 e93 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	all : thanks so much for your all comments. I can access and drive my car now. What I did was to call BMW downtown and the charge for the service from them was $139 ( if they could open the door easily)up to $500( they would call me if they had to bang the window ).They really scared me at this time. That sounded stupid, didn't it. One thing they pointed out that the road assistant from BMW at $200/year. After a long talk, they told me it was possible for me to enroll the service but they were not sure to re-active my car remotely because there was a chip in the car and it should be enabled already for the process. If not, they had to open and enabled it. Once again, the door had to be opened at $139(up to @500) either ways. I was so fkd up. Towing costed me $150 ( $50 for serivce + $20 (4 kms from my house to the dealer + $50 for dolly ). Total was around $300 which was much to pay for my stupid carelessness. Then,I decided to look for another service with cheaper rate . I googled and got this. He asked me what was happend. After explanation, he told me that he could open the door at $60...Using a long hard wire,he slid it thru the window. Honestly, I was freaked out if he caused any damages to my car. But wait...Firstly, he pushed the central locking button on the console and then pulled a handle of the door panel on the driver side. Amazing, he did it without any scratches on the window and the car as well. Finally, I folded the rear seats and opened the ski bag and got my key fob in the trunk..... and I found my second key fob with my manual in the trunk as well It is for me because I was pretty sure that I stored the spare key in an easily accessible place in my house and I am totally wrong... Anyways, I am now. Guys, please double check if you do store a spare key in the right place so that it wont happen to you in the future ( who knows rite ? ) PS : I found a clip how to gain an access to your car very quickly and costly at here.
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