After watching a lot of other videos I didn't see one that had the same set of circumstances. Had to go through the latch to pop the cable that releases the trunk
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@paulparsons95294 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! My son removed a bad battery and shut the trunk when he left to get a replacement. The jump method wouldn't work. This is a crazy design by BMW. I probably would have shut the trunk also without suspecting that it would cause a big problem.
@acpowersupply2 жыл бұрын
After watching hours of useless youtube videos i finally opened the trunk of my BMW 335D (Without Battery) !!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! LEGEND!!!!!
@ivorgotten23688 ай бұрын
I've seen another video on YT where you can remove one of the licence plate lights, then remove the bulb, then connect a 12v source (spare battery etc)to the positive and negative bulb holder terminals, then press the boot open on your key fob. Essentially you are putting voltage onto the loom that includes the boot open latch. Haven't tried it, but it's worth a try.
@rkkyya2 жыл бұрын
THIS WORKS! Today I managed to lock my keys in the trunk after loading my groceries in the store parking lot… Called BMW but they told me I need a key replacement for my 2008 e92 328i coupe which could take days. Luckily my house was 15 minutes away from the parking lot, so I got myself a screwdriver and a butter knife (in case the screwdriver wasn’t long enough). The tip is to remove both of the lights along with the handle. Also, after unhinging the knobs on the white plastic part and lifting it to see the cable, reach for the cable from the hole on the right while looking at it from the center. It took me sometime to get the hang of it, but it works so just keep yanking on the cable to the left. Thanks man, awesome video!
@dijewel Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I had almost all the seats disassembled, tried all the other videos information, and then I saw this video. I wished I saw this video first, but I am glad that I did, and I was able to open the trunk. What a lifesaver!!!!!
@yawasapie39782 жыл бұрын
You just help me find all my paper work for the state OF California to get NEW Job GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER may GOD mercy & grace abide in you
@sorcat2 жыл бұрын
One of most helpful videos ever. I used it last year when I bought a car with a blown BST cable and a closed trunk. Today I came across the same scenario on a different car but with a blown BST cable and closed trunk. I had to dig again for the “spine” cable through the hole and pull on it using a long screw driver. It worked! Again! Thanks a bunch!
@jessechacon41872 жыл бұрын
I just want to say thanks. Just disconnected the battery before starting a starter replacement process and ended up having no access to the battery afterwards. This is the easiest way without damaging anything . Thanks again Sir. Forget about everything else. This is the ONLY way.
@sorcat3 жыл бұрын
This was my last resort to be able to get in my trunk before breaking in with a halligan or axe. Could not power the car from under the hood due to “explosion” of the battery safety terminal cable at the battery. Key inserted in the key slot at the trunk did not work either. Did the exact same thing after watching the vid. Worked great. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to post this!!
@jcorder5482 жыл бұрын
Worked like a champ. If you lock your keys on your trunk this is almost the only no damaging way to do it. Saved me brother.
@Bercesdi25143 жыл бұрын
DUDE!!!!!! Spectacular fix man. ONLY Video and Info that was able to help all over the internet save this video everyone.
@kzar42 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch, man! Worked exactly as you explained!
@EvilOneBuddha4 жыл бұрын
You're a lifesaver! My car was sitting for a week because my battery died, and my replacement key didn't work on the doors.
@mattkepa86653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It really worked!!! I did not have to use the screwdriver I just put my fingers in there and pulled the cable. Thank You!!!
@mariozarazua814 жыл бұрын
Dude your a lifesaver. I disconnected my battery to go buy a new one but I closed the trunk. I tried to pass current from the posts up front and then to remove the back seats but it was the same as yours.
@nakyme20104 жыл бұрын
Mario Zarazua I am having the same problem as you right now
@iamgli Жыл бұрын
Wow! Man you are gold!!!! I couldn’t believe it worked! Guys just follow the steps, it really works, i was so nervous before. Wow Big Like mannnn!!!! Well done video!
@tracewash92533 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Hawaii. I appreciate your video as it is the only one that helped. 2010 BMW 328xi
@LordNikonPL2 ай бұрын
THIS !... i was there looking for that damn cable and its under that white shit... im doing it tomorrow. thanks for clear instruction !
@cmurray301892 жыл бұрын
You really saved me such a headache. Thanks a million!
@neliswamthetho59554 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 god bless you for this video, I just wish I saw it before I smashed my window.
@elliottstanaway99033 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@boomy8182 жыл бұрын
I also have a video about this. Use this video, as well as mines you should be able to get your guys trunk open! I’m happy there are other people that are starting to figure out about this technique
@tjslbfyt982 жыл бұрын
This worked for my 2011 328i (e92). No way to get through back seats. I had disconnected battery to do repair and locked the trunk. Using booster was not an option because directions said that using booster with battery disconnected would damage electronics. So i found this video that is no where else. I was a bit confused by the video though. That white bracket had tabs on the top and bottom of the bracket but the video only showed top tabs. Anyway i popped off all the tabs. Then on the left side, i pushed that side of the bracket up … then i could see the ribbed cord that looks like a ribbed flat black cord. Then I realized that the poster had removed the truck latch and also the license plate light. So I removed the left one. Then I was able pull the cord to the left using a long screw driver. Then the trunk opened. Praising the Lord ✝️🙏🏾
@artiecoley8644 жыл бұрын
This video just saved my life 😩
@greglecounte55942 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Saved my life. It was snap.
@laqhuon3 жыл бұрын
Just saved my life thank god for you
@googleface5 Жыл бұрын
Beware of damaging the piece of the trunk where the license plate lights clip in. The screwdriver bent the metal and I don’t think I can get the light to fit properly in its slot anymore. Looks terrible, and still didn’t manage to get the trunk open. Probably user error, but man this did not work. Would recommend trying a forum post hotwiring the solenoid that unlocks the trunk. Seems like a safer option.
@khabibullokhozhiev55283 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! Hope it helps others it works 💯
@kevinhooper60072 жыл бұрын
lifesaver. Your a genius
@drewsally4 жыл бұрын
Now how do I put it back in there after lol 😂😂. ... This Saved my life no Joke.
@negoskyhn9907 Жыл бұрын
❤ works good
@RESPECTEDPUNJABIBOY2 жыл бұрын
This worked well .. took little bit of time to find .. but thanks 👍🏻 from PANJAB
@kicksman23162 жыл бұрын
Saved my life lol thanks bro 🙌🏾
@nakyme20104 жыл бұрын
This video may help me. I will test it out tomorrow on my e90 sedan
@taufiqbahari35882 жыл бұрын
Isnt work brada?
@jznifo3 ай бұрын
Did it work?
@b0at.production17 күн бұрын
Did it work????
@prenilpoulose33532 жыл бұрын
This shit worked finally after a week wait..Be persistent , that’s the key.. thanks! It will work..
@jbg_23672 жыл бұрын
BMW told me to change the battery although the battery is in the fucking trunk 🤦♂️
@teddypang5255 Жыл бұрын
Saved my life! After open it, do we need to put it back?
@jackrocksmonkeys2 жыл бұрын
Thank you lord
@machtschnell74523 жыл бұрын
Do you not have electronic trunk release? Wonder if those would work on the same principle? It would be helpful if you could tell how you popped out the license plate lamps and the trunk handle opener. I now know the trunk handle removed by just using some trim tools to kind of pull it out by the edges. So looking at the license plate lights, you will notice on the left there's a slot. Put a screwdriver into that slot and force the light to the right about 3/8 of an inch. Then use the trim tool and the light should just fall out. I still cannot tell which way you are pushing the cover's tabs. I don't know if you're pushing them up to release them or pushing them pulling them down or what the heck. I'd be help if you could be a lot more specific on that in your description. So after accomplishing this I thought I had a few notes. The top four tabs are the tabs that need to be knocked into the cavity between the mounting surface and the trunk liner. Once the cover is entirely within the cavity it is mattered on the center post so it will rotate counterclockwise. In this case it exposed in my trunk a corrugated cable. On one of my trim tools I had a u-shaped cutout which I used to move the cable towards the passenger side. I did not hear the lock trip at all and was amazed when the Trump just went up when I pushed it.
@uummmmmmm2 жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏
@TexasPewPew3 жыл бұрын
Dude!!! Thank you so much!!!!
@noelbriffa15282 жыл бұрын
I`m gonna try it tomorrow :( Thanks
@monks3113 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2009 328i and did the same thing but no spine cable. Maybe because mines is a older model made in South Africa from all places
@ryanleonhardt6743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this, but is there any way you can show the trunk actually opening because there must be more to it than twisting a screwdriver to the right
@MrShaze33 жыл бұрын
This just happened to me while I’m changing the light
@Joshyodenn2 жыл бұрын
It's easier to jump it from the front under the hood I do it all the time
@markj63484 жыл бұрын
Does any one know if this works on an e93? I am sitting here with the trunk closed mid battery change...fml
@stockcar622 жыл бұрын
Just helped another guy
@kaysonchounlamountry99182 жыл бұрын
Just did this and now my trunk won’t latch
@matomatic1254 Жыл бұрын
not fohr euro specs
@johntan34052 жыл бұрын
🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉
@ryanleonhardt6743 жыл бұрын
Didn’t work!
@elliottstanaway99033 жыл бұрын
Pull harder! I put a zip tie around the cable and yanked . Opened right up
@jaysantoyo512511 ай бұрын
@@elliottstanaway9903 did it mess up the truck when u try closing it again or did I close right ?
@adamsilcox84543 жыл бұрын
Jump the car …
@zooks5275 жыл бұрын
For God's sake, turn your phone sideways while making a video!
@saschasciandra5 жыл бұрын
Not that it matters to you but the screen rotation is messed up on my phone and didn't feel like bothering with it.