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bmw boot release problem please help

  • 31-10-2009 8:22pm
    #1
    jabba123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    hi i have a 1996 320ise
    since i got the car the key has never opened the boot on its own it only opened with the central locking key fob sometimes i had to open and lock the car a couple of times for the release to work but now it dusnt work at all.i need to get in my boot to get spare and locking nut etc can anyone tell me how to open it please.some guy wanted £85 to come out and open it for me but this i cant afford and thought was to expensive.the car is parked up at the mo so if anyone can help then tnx


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  • #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,239 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Could the boot lock have been replaced by one with a different key?
    I don't know about the E36 but is there a button in the cabin to open the boot? (there is on later the E39 & E46)


  • #3
    jabba123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭jabba123


    ho there is no button on inside of car to open,i didnt get a key for boot when i got the car it only opend via the key fob used to have to do it a few times then it would open but dusnt open atall now i think maybe with banging it all the time something inside may have broken or disconnected,i have tried going in from the back seat but cant find any bolts etc to remove otherwise the are sucured tight,i have been told if you drill a small hole above number plate you can gain access then but dont no where to drill.if you any more ideas would be very gratful.tnx


  • #4
    cascade35
    Closed Accounts Posts: 229 ✭✭cascade35


    Have you tried spraying wd40 into the lock and on the key, then slide key in and out of lock a few times then gently wriggle it and see if it frees the lock.
    Had the same problem on a car before and it happened because the fob was always used to open the boot, so the lock got stiff as no key had ever been put into it.
    Took me 10 minutes to free my lock, hope it works for you.


  • #5
    jabba123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭jabba123


    hi thankyou for the advice.
    problem ive got is i never got a boot key when i got the car the key only opens the doors and starts ignition when i ask the guy i bought it off he said he never had one he used key fob to release boot


  • #6
    jabba123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭jabba123


    i have been told you can drill a hole behind the number plate to gain access does anybody know how to do this please.thankyou


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  • #7
    znv6i3h7kqf9ys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 497 ✭✭znv6i3h7kqf9ys


    jabba123 wrote: »
    hi i have a 1996 320ise
    since i got the car the key has never opened the boot on its own it only opened with the central locking key fob sometimes i had to open and lock the car a couple of times for the release to work but now it dusnt work at all.i need to get in my boot to get spare and locking nut etc can anyone tell me how to open it please.some guy wanted £85 to come out and open it for me but this i cant afford and thought was to expensive.the car is parked up at the mo so if anyone can help then tnx

    This is a common problem with the E36. Do your rear seats fold?


  • #8
    jabba123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭jabba123


    no mate the seats dont fold ive tried getting in that way seems impossible cant find any bolts etc to remove back seat


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