Jamee Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 As above really, can i??...its a pain in the bum having to turn the engine off and remove the keys to press the button when i want to go into the boot, is the wiring there behind the kick plates to plug a switch in??? Ive tried turning the key in the bootlock to see if it comes open when i unlock the car, but nothing, the bott only opens on the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 what about the button under the handle on the bootlid? that works with the key in / engine running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 ^ True. I did have a boot release button down by the bonnet release on my E39 and did prefer it I must admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 TBH, i havent actually tried opening while engine is on, i have when engine is off and the car is unlocked and still nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Id say you may need a new rear button strip, the one that runs along the underside of the lip on your boot. Mine works regardless of key in ignition or car running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 how much are they Si? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 yeah there is a microswitch in the rubber for the switch to activate and tends to go fooked. new strip is around 35 quid from bmw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamee Posted November 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 i take it there is no way of def telling if its that, if not, ill be down stealers on weekend, easy to change?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Try and push the dealers for a 10% discount too. Most will cave in! lol Every little helps................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 if you have a multimeter you could, once removed, put a current across the terminals and press the boot button, if it gives a current through it, its somewhere else in the system, could be the fuse etc. i removed one on my dads car because it wasn't colour coded (the strip above it) and it wasnt hard to change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 As above really, not expensive if you shop around and could probably pick one up from a breaker for next to nothing. Get stealers to test it if you get stuck, although they may charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I keep meaning to look into retro fitting a front boot release button, but have not got round to it yet As for your boot button, I am sure you can switch that rear button on and off depending on which way you have turned the lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Now theres something i didnt know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDunlop Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 yeah sounds like u need a new handle. can get them from the stealers dead cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ci Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 i take it there is no way of def telling if its that, if not, ill be down stealers on weekend, easy to change?? Straight forward job..held on with Torx screw's. then a multi plug inside.. To types of handles for the coupe.. I think will you pay more than 35 quid for one..as they are a sealed unit..and also contain a pressure pad...e-bay or fabdirect would be your best place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I keep meaning to look into retro fitting a front boot release button, but have not got round to it yet As for your boot button, I am sure you can switch that rear button on and off depending on which way you have turned the lock I'd try this first mind in case its just a case of being unlucked the same way out of habit which just happens to be the wrong way to enable the unlock strip. Though i'm going on dicky's word for this as i didnt actually know it would do that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayla Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 As above really, can i??...its a pain in the bum having to turn the engine off and remove the keys to press the button when i want to go into the boot, is the wiring there behind the kick plates to plug a switch in??? Ive tried turning the key in the bootlock to see if it comes open when i unlock the car, but nothing, the bott only opens on the button. the car is on valet mode or has been programmed not to open when you unlock the car. try unlocking or postioning it on valet mode the glove box lock and then try it. might seem silly but some ppl have told me there valet mode is there and not on the boot key. if that does not work. you could get your key programmed maybe to unlock boot whn u unlock car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes this isnt how it should be , i can unlock using the button in the car , and go round and open the boot , with the engine still running . Then when i drive off everything will Auto lock again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDunlop Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes this isnt how it should be , i can unlock using the button in the car , and go round and open the boot , with the engine still running . Then when i drive off everything will Auto lock again . snap, although now ive got auto lock on driveaway i keep forgetting to unlock the whole car before i go to the boot. DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikz Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I had a bootlid on my astra coupe and it was great-am definitely looking into this from the guy who did my astra and so will update when I know prices labour etc involved also I had my keys reprogrammed a while agao but one day the boot decided to not unlock and now wont unless I do it by the key fob-coupled with this my key now wont lock or unlock by pressing the fob-only if I insert the key and turn it-new battery perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdisk Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 You can retrofit a boot release button to the E46. It fits above the bonnet release handle in the blank square. TOTAL BMW magazine did it in the November 2009 issue. Its dead easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Ashley B Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 As above really, can i??...its a pain in the bum having to turn the engine off and remove the keys to press the button when i want to go into the boot, is the wiring there behind the kick plates to plug a switch in??? Ive tried turning the key in the bootlock to see if it comes open when i unlock the car, but nothing, the bott only opens on the button. This function really f&^&'s me off aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 The Total BMW feature was done by one of the guys on our local forum here in Ireland Link to it http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10816 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 24v Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I can open mine by pressing the switch under the number plate light section or by pressing the button on my key. I dont have to turn the ignition off or anything else, why are poeple havng so many problems? Surely the cars are all the same?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanwest Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 yeah you can... but if you lock the car (by auto locking at going over 5mph or 10mph or whatever) or using the door lock button then just open door, the boot stays locked. so just unlock car with the lock/unlock button and it should work fine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
