BMW 5 Series e60 Boot/Trunk Lid Opening too FAST!!.. Spring Shock absorber Replacement.

[@faizsabri9009]

That was brilliant.. my e60 also have the same catapult issue.. now i know how to fix it.. Thank you

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Faiz, glad you liked the video and found it helpful 👍

[@Maxton720]

Lol same issue here and i thought that was normal haha on my way to order a new spring. Thanks for the video!

[@colinmckenzie5806]

My boot opens like batman chasing penguin. Feels like it's going to smash the back window. I've never done anything to any car but you make this look so simple!👀 Well done for a great informative video, superb.👏👏👏

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hello Colin, haha that cracked me up 🤣. Thank so much for your comment Colin im so pleased that you liked the video and found it informative. When I receive comments like that it makes it all feel worthwhile 👍👍

[@colinmckenzie5806]

I'm getting water constantly in my bk driver passenger floor. It's defo not coming through the window or door. Battery compartment completely dry. I hover the floor daily to remove water&yet it returns. No rain for a few days, that's how I know its not leaking anywhere. I would appreciate your advice,cheers.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Collin, if you're sure it's not coning from the window or door I would have a look at the drain plug in the floor. Have a look under the car and you should see the plug....or not. It could have come out and exposed the the carpet to the elements and puddles. Let me know how you get on Colin.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Also Colin do you have a sunroof?

[@colinmckenzie5806]

@@TheBimmerFixer thanks for the reply, I will do that. Much appreciated.👍

[@GucciBucketHat]

I will be doing this ASAP! I'm sick of holding my hand ontop of the lid and manually controling the speed. Cheers lad

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@GucciBucketHat Thanks for the comment mate 👍🏻 glad you'll be doing it too!

[@vuklozo]

Thanks for the video, got the new shock changed, all good.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@vuklozo Thats brilliant! Thank you for the comment 👍🏻 😊

[@thomasstiglich3484]

Great video. It may be a good idea to place a towel or something similar over the positive terminal of the battery before doing this in the event that the spring makes contact with the terminal.

[@ayoubberkat3749]

Brilliant video , you made things easier. Quick question I have a Same problem but when i changed the spring ( right hand side) I still have Same problem nothing change. I was wondering might I need to change both sides. I appreciate your advice. Thank you

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Scott, thank you for your comment I really appreciate it! Hmmm that's strange 🤔 I say that because only one side has the damper. The other side (left) is just a spring. It's the damper that slows the opening of the boot. Could be possible that the new one is faulty too. Is it a brand new spring and damper? Might be worth turning the new spring around too. Give that a go first to see if that makes a difference and let me know mate. If you need any more advice let me know 👍

[@ButterFryme]

Couldn’t get hubby to fix it so watched this video and will order the part to do it ;-) thanks

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Butterfry.me That's brilliant! 😃

[@lcc014]

Good video to show the spring/shock replacement. However, my E60 trunk/boot did the fast opening since day 1 when the car was brand new from Germany. Go figure......

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Icc014 Thank you! Appreciate the feed back! No way thats crazy 😳

[@healthwealthyou8590]

Great video as always! What a difference!

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Thank you! Appreciate it 👍

[@ryancarmichael4145]

Thank you for the video!! it help me a lot...Great job !!

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Ryan Carmichael Hi Ryan, thank you so much for your feedback you're very welcome and I'm really pleased to hear it helped you out.👍🏻

[@priit7777]

It still bounces a bit 6:02. Mine does bounce even a bit more with the new cheapest absorber I found (still a lot better than without properly functioning one). Which brings me to my question, is there some comparison between different brand shock absorbers, which gives the smoothest trunk opening?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@priit7777 Oh really! That's strange, I would have thought that would have fixed the issue. As far as I'm aware there isn't any comparison videos with the different absorbers.

[@CaptainKent]

Very helpful & excellent video. Thank you!

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Captain Kent Gaming Hi! Thank you for your feedback Captain Kent Gaming I really appreciate it and it's great to hear you found it helpful 😀 👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewbarnes1561]

Brilliant video as always buddy.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Thanks Matthew! I really appreciate your continued support of my channel 👍 👍👍

[@matthewbarnes1561]

@@TheBimmerFixer your welcome mate I enjoy your content.

[@HumanStateOfEmergency]

Thanks for the video.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Jon B Hi Jon You're welcome thanks for the feedback 👍🏻

[@rivolinho]

Bought a 3rd party replacement spring/shock from ebay. Doesn't appear to resolve the issue. Lid opens even more violently than with old shock! Did you make any changes to the basic spring on the nearside of the boot? I notice it has adjustment latches on it. I've let the tension off that spring as much as possible by putting it in the nearest latch to the front of the car but the lid still opens violently and bounces around!

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Riverlino Thats so strange!! The force and strength applied to open the boot door is all down to that spring and shock I didn't have to adjust anything else just rellaced the spring and shock. Im sure its the only thing it can be. There is nothing else physically strong enough to open the door that is attached to it. The only way the boot is still opening now the way you described would suggest that the shock in the new one is faulty. Sorry if that doesn't help much, sounds like those struts are faulty.

[@rivolinho]

@@TheBimmerFixer yeah, I think it's either faulty or just cheap crap that isn't fit for purpose. Strange thing is the one you linked to in this video is half the price I paid for the one I bought on ebay. Its pot luck I think. No option but to return and will try the one from the seller you bought from. Anyway thanks for the video, very useful guide

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Rivelino Yeah sounds like you've been really unlucky! Good luck with the other part please keep me posted on your progress and if you have any more questions or queries just let me know. Thanks for your comments too! Really appreciate it 👍🏻

[@alvintobe5566]

I have the 2005 645ci. Will this part fix my car?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Alvin Tobe I believe they are slightly different in the e63. I think you have 2x Gas struts in the trunk but the process of replacing the is the same as in my video. Hope that helps.

[@asher4manu]

Hi mate. My boot doesnt stay up. And i checked there is not spring on the right hand side at all. Could that be the reason?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi mate, that's really strange 🤔 there definitely should be. Someone must have removed it for some reason. Sometimes they can make a horrible noise when they get worn out so that might of been the case instead of replacing it.

[@macdonald1790]

Thanks

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@macdonald1790 No problem 👍🏻 thanks for the comment!

[@startingtech3900]

Thank you. Need this fix

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Starting Tech You're welcome 👍

[@startingtech3900]

@@TheBimmerFixer I just subbed. New sub. Hey boss is there one or two springs inside for the trunk?

[@startingtech3900]

Nevermind just watched the full clip. Just one spring. Would an aftermarket be ok or should I buy OEM?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Starting Tech Thanks for the sub thats great!! Aftermarket should be fine mate 👍

[@stevenwoodin6141]

How do you open it with the remote? My trunk button only sets off the alarm

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Steven, if the car is unlocked by pressing and holding the button at the bottom on your key fob should pop the boot door open. Let me know if that doesn't work.

[@nateryan7041]

nice one mate hand fix

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Nate Ryan... Thanks mate appreciate the feedback 👍🏻

[@nateryan7041]

@@TheBimmerFixer lad ya have some good videos here well done honestly it's great to have some good help I like to fix alot of stuff myself and I just bought a BMW E60 yesterday and need s one or 2 bits

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Nate Ryan... Thank you mate 👍🏻 Ahh that's awesome welcome to the E60 family. Is it your first e60?

[@nateryan7041]

@@TheBimmerFixer yeah it's my first BMW yeah it's beautiful to drive !! I had it up with the mechanic this morning and he said it's in great nick !! I have to get a set of front disks and pads and a glow plug module and the diversity antenna as the keys only work from the back window ! I'm Gona change the oil and filter aswell while I'm at it

[@nateryan7041]

I'm trying to track down a diversity antenna right now

[@thebestsoccer2063]

Thank u but this springs are pain for install

[@andyboyes05]

Hi bud. The link doesnt work anymore, would you be able to supply another link please? Many Thanks

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@BigBear in the Gym Hi mate. Thank you so much for letting me know. I have updated the link so should be all good now 👍

[@andyboyes05]

@The Bimmer Fixer thanks for the quick reply and for sorting the link. Keep up the great videos. THANKS YOU

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@BigBear in the Gym Not a problem, thank you for your comment 😃

[@alvintobe5566]

Is it just 1spring or 2 springs.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Alvin Tobe Hi Alvin it's just the 1 spring 👍🏻

[@alvintobe5566]

Thank you for your reply. God bless you

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Alvin Tobe you're more than welcome sir 🙂

[@rdrderuiter]

Is this the same by a E65 745I?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Richard the fitting process is simular but the spring and damper are different for the E65 and it's more like a ball and socket set up.

[@aarohanrao7625]

How much is the spring for ?

[@TheBimmerFixer]

They range from £10 to £30

[@iantotterdell4546]

My boot lid doesn't open fully could this be the reason why..???

[@TheBimmerFixer]

Hi Ian is it a 5 series e60?

[@iantotterdell4546]

@@TheBimmerFixer yes it is

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@Ian Totterdell In that case I would say the spring and shock have lost their strength and can't lift the boot door anymore. If you replace the same part I did in mine you should be good to go 👍

[@juggnautbitch]

@@TheBimmerFixer Other way around, if the trunk doesn't open all the way it means the springs are too weak to overcome the gas strut. Mine did this after replacing the strut on the right side, strut was too strong. I adjusted the spring on the left to a higher setting to increase the tension which fixed it. The struts job is to give the trunk downwards resistance and oppose the springs.

[@TheBimmerFixer]

@juggnautbitch Thats a very good point, thank you for sharing! 👍🏻

[@TechnoMonkeyFarm]

As a quick note, if you don't fix this it will cause some serious damage to the car.

[@svetlinspirov5758]

Yep. It will cut the wires running in the trunk pipe. Out of 8 wires, 5 were cut. Symptoms: Trunk won't open at all(only with the key, because it physically pulls the lock mechanism), motor running in opposite direction, no tail plate lights, warning that trunk is open.