How to Open Your Trunk Without Power!

No! You have your battery disconnected, and you close your trunk! Now what? It happens… But today, Dylan will show you three tips you can use to open your trunk without power, and help you avoid having this problem again in the future. No power? No problem! BimmerTech is here to help.
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[@bobevans6367]

Cannot thank you enough for covering the valet lock at the end of the video. Watched 5 videos before this one that were a waste of time. Bought the car used for my wife and am not familiar with it. Trunk full of groceries and apparently when I was feeling around for trunk release button in the glove box in the dark accidentally locked it. Ice cream melted but everything else saved- thank you!!!

[@bimmer-tech]

Very welcome!

[@brianreyes1616]

Thank you so much! At the end of the video you talked about that switch in mine was accidentally clicked to lock! My trunk is completely full so I wasn’t able to crawl through the backseat. You save me man!

[@bimmer-tech]

No problem! Glad to help! - Dylan

[@alexanderrod5007]

DiY for f10 and If you don't have a starter or anything like that, I used my power drill battery. I put a regular cable on negative and one on positive, then positive to red in car and negative to a screw for grown, worked like a charm!

[@bimmer-tech]

While we don't support this, if it works, it works... But we didn't say that... - Dylan

[@terrywang0922]

Hi Dylan, Thanks for the video. So by only connecting the wires to another car is not enough, the other car still need to be turn on? Because i connect my car to an external battery and another car's battery without start the engine, neither works. Am i missing the last step of starting the other cars engine? Thank you!

[@StevenMKifer]

You just saved my life with the lock in the glove box! My trunk's been locked for a few months and I had no idea why. There's nothing in there so I was like screw it🥴Now a brake light went out and I was freaking out. Turns out somehow, someway that switch got locked. Thanks for making a common sense video as opposed to going worst case scenario!!

[@bimmer-tech]

Glad to know it helped :D Cheers!

[@silviomessidelacruz]

This video just saved me rn lol. I disconnected the negative terminal to work on the car and my trunk closed. If it wasn’t for this vid I wouldn’t had been able to open it

[@bimmer-tech]

Really glad we could help :)

[@madisonjohnson5962]

@@bimmer-tech okay but what happens if the doors are locked? And the car obviously isn’t running??? I locked my keys in the trunk

[@PB-sk9jn]

@@madisonjohnson5962 use your spare key, or become a car thief.

[@frankmfeb13]

I literally just did the same thing and don't have a spare. Waiting on my fiances grandma to pull up so I can get jumper cables on it

[@crissarmiento2035]

This video is amazing

[@gamesturbator]

Love the name of the channel! You _almost_ saved me, but the opening is too small to even fit my head in. Plus, there's the canvas-like "bag" in the way of me seeing into the trunk.

[@bikramdhaliwal9976]

Helped me thanks

[@ianpaterson473]

Take the speaker out behind rear passenger head rest feel about and pull seat release this will drop seat, enabling you to get in boot. This works for bmw 1 series coupe 2011. I had fully disconnect the battery and the boot got shut by mistake and found this the easiest way to get in

[@filippomazzucato3313]

Hello! have you removed the left or right speaker? how did you manage to unlock the seat? pulling the black cable?

[@ianpaterson473]

@@filippomazzucato3313 pulled the left speaker and pulled the black cable

[@llian26]

I have a 2017 passat the battery is dead and I cannot get into the trunk to get my jumper cables I am not seeing how I can go through the back seat either please someone help

[@paulabulluck640]

Wow!! I’ve been riding around for three weeks unable to getting into my trunk, but was going out of town and needed to figure out how to get back in there. Never paid attention to the valet switch in the glove box. 🤦🏽‍♀️ That worked!

[@bimmer-tech]

Super happy the video was helpful for you! Cheers!

[@clusa3721]

I accidentally closed the trunk turning the key counterclockwise so, was left horizontally and the car Toyota Corolla 1998 1.8L at that moment had no power due to starter smoking and negative connector melted. Cannot fold backrest seat of 60/driver/40/passenger and lever does not work. Tomorrow will try again, this time the master key in ignition to ON and will lift the lever inside instead of running out to use the other key and try to open.

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Keys locked in trunk......For buttons that don't work without power......Simply gain access to the wires behind the button, then, using your car battery or even a screw gun battery. Take a single wire, attach it to the positive side of the battery (red side) with tape, then attach the other end of the wire to either wire on the button, wala your trunk will pop open. I use to work for AAA, we did this trick all the time. Takes about 5mins.

[@gabrielchristiansen3858]

then how come the aaa guy i called yesterday was fking useless

[@FactsMattersUSA]

@@gabrielchristiansen3858 LOL, no one said ALL aaa guys are smart,

[@fran123456]

Thank you but I don't understand what button you need to gain access to

[@TransportSupremo]

U just got subscribe some man

[@user-qt6kv6hq3f]

very good

[@ae5168]

Hello, I disconnected battery on e92 with no keyhole. Closed trunk and the emergency trunk latch is broken/ missing. What do I do?

[@bimmer-tech]

That’s a tough one. Please see this post, might be of help: www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11945164&postcount=4

[@franciscoacosta3200]

Thank you for this video. I own a BMW G20 since 2019 but recently, when I was driving I noticed that the trunk opened spontaneusly. How did it happen? why? When this trunk was not properly closed, it just opened all the way. But in this case, the trunk was closed and it opened one minute after I start driving. Is there any button or control in the car cabin that I may have activated accidentally? I am thankfull in advance for your answer.

[@bimmer-tech]

There is a button on the driver’s door, close to the storage pocket that opens the trunk when pressed so you might’ve accidentally pressed it when driving. However, if the issue seems to be reoccuring, I’d suggest visiting the dealership or any car repair shop specializing in BMWs to get it checked.

[@franciscoacosta3200]

@@bimmer-tech Thank you very much for your answer. It is a good point to check. Regards.

[@pauloshea5483]

Great thanks!

[@bimmer-tech]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@itsblinkie3924]

the last thing you said saved me thank you

[@bimmer-tech]

Glad it helped!

[@user-vt7tf1uc8n]

I have a 2006 bmw 530i and it doesnt have the latch in the backseat and the key doesn't work to manually open it. I've tried everything. I've used the button on the key, button in the car, and using the key in the keyhole. Any suggestions?

[@bimmer-tech]

If there is no power at all in the trunk but you’re able to open the trunk, please try using a jumpbox or ask someone to jumpstart your car using the jumper wires. If you cannot open the trunk even if there is power in the car then perhaps the trunk lock is jammed and in that case it’d be best to get a specialist from BMW dealership or any car repair shop specializing in BMWs to take a look at it.

[@Di_Moriarti]

Let's talk about bmw z4 E89 trunk:) How can one open it when the battery is dead? Should an attempt of jump-start of that dead battery open the trunk? Thankful to everyone for any useful suggestion

[@bimmer-tech]

if you jump start the car, the alternator will charge the battery a bit, so you'll be able to open the trunk :)

[@nsomasu]

Thank You so much the Valet lock information! It helped. Thank You!

[@bimmer-tech]

Glad it helped!

[@mrbing7172]

Anything on the 2005 x5 with the old battery already out? No power even with another car hooked to it.

[@bimmer-tech]

Please contact our support at [e-mail] and they will try their best to find a working solution allowing you to open the trunk in your car.

[@NichoTBE]

I'm unbelievably frustrated at BMW for this design flaw. Vehicle was in accident, pyroswitch blew and battery went dead. Can't jump-start it. Key obviously doesn't work. Can't get into the trunk through the back seat, there is no way to pull down the middle seat. Battery is in the trunk and there is litterally no way to gain access that I can find, the emergency key doesn't have a slot in the trunk, no physical button in the car to release the trunk, everything is electronic and with the battery dead and in the trunk this makes life extremely difficult, I am shocked BMW came up with this idiotic design. I basically have a 2 ton paperweight.

[@rosamunoz3743]

I’m in the same boat!!! How in the hell do you open it?? Have you opened yet???

[@NichoTBE]

@@rosamunoz3743 Yeah I ended up using a angle grinder to cut a hole in the middle of the back seat. Folded down the middle seat, snapped off the cover plastic, cut a 4 inch square hole on 3 sides in the metal back plate, bent it in, and manually released the boot catch from inside the boot. Put it back best I could, hardly notice its been cut but still absolute joke. Tried everything else, completely removed the back seats and everything, tried to use a fibre optic camera and metal wire and hook to release the catch but couldnt do it, so in the end just angle grinded out of frustration really. BMW said they could fix it but would have wanted £2,000 no doubt.

[@jakekorach7591]

Could be worst I have a m4gts at my work that is still brand new untitled that has sat in the show room for 3 years without starting or moving they finally decided to try and start it and the battery is to dead to jump it has not back seat latch and no manual key home

[@NichoTBE]

@@jakekorach7591 as long as the piroswitch hasn't blown you should be able to use a jump starter kit on the terminal under the hood, u can trickle some charge to the battery in the trunk which should be enough to pop the trunk and replace the dead battery. Also replace the battery in the key just to make sure its not that.

[@jakekorach7591]

@@NichoTBE yeah we had to get new keys made the originals disappeared over the years we tried jumping it and we couldn't get anything out of it for a minute after about 15 minutes we were finally able to get the trunk open

[@wilhelmbittrich88]

Very good video, but what if you have a battery in the boot and can’t use a jumpstart pack?

[@bimmer-tech]

Then you may want to take a look at our blog post for other tips: www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/52-howtosolveautomatictailgateproblems or search for other solutions on Bimmernav or Bimmerfest forums.

[@elienitmunoz1007]

I have 2011 328i and changed the starter on my car so the battery is disconnected. The seat doesn’t have a hollow to see into the trunk. I don’t have jumper cables. Does my car have a manual unlock button? Thanks in advance!

[@bimmer-tech]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPTYZeNm7Gef6c - here's a useful video for you :)

[@JSplainsFood]

Question: 2017 320i has neither of the first 2 options, and the third option doesnt work. This is after a front end collision with airbag deploy...any ideas?

[@bimmer-tech]

maybe some kind of wiring issue after the collision happened?

[@user-hc4mp2lz4l]

Anyone know how to get into the boot of a 4 series. Changed my indicator wires and lid closed before connecting back into the socket.

[@bimmer-tech]

Can't you open it from inside?

[@cliffordholifield551]

Cracking video, heres my problem I got a 2010 plate E93, batteries completely dead no joy with the terminals under the hood, how do I get into the trunk to get acces to the battery??

[@bimmer-tech]

Clifford, Just like Dylan you will need to open the car with the key blade and later release the center section of the rear seats 0:50

[@cliffordholifield551]

@@bimmer-tech wish I could but unfortunately my car hasn't been fitted with that option it's a solid back behind the seats

[@wereinvested4497]

@@cliffordholifield551me too

[@angelikatownsend9408]

I have a 2008 535i. Trunk key is locked, my seats don’t fold, and non of my push buttons work... is there a solution?

[@zackmusic9756]

Yes i need help same situation

[@gabanganindlovu7500]

bmw 335i 2008 model, keys lock in the boot ,any assistance?

[@bimmer-tech]

You may try to use your 2nd key or contact your local dealer.

[@MariaFernandes-od9gz]

Hi, what if you do not have battery and you already removed it from the car, and the trunk is closed?

[@bimmer-tech]

You may search for the answer here: www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/52-howtosolveautomatictailgateproblems And in case you won't find one we suggest going to BMW forums such as bimmerfest or bimmernav.

[@davidwolhuter2025]

I own a BMW M5 2010 Model key is in Trunk, middle back seat is smooth and doesn’t allow to access boot.

[@kinger1975]

How do you open the trunk with the key in it? No spare key available. Thanks. It’s for a 2012 520

[@bimmer-tech]

I’m afraid you will have to either have the car towed to a BMW service or have a locksmith break in.

[@jonathancolling2284]

What about on the 4 series cabriolet ?

[@bimmer-tech]

There might be a keyhole on the trunk lid to insert your keyfob into and open it this way. To check if that’s possible, please refer to the owner’s manual. If you’re able to open the hood, you might be able to get the power running from the car jumper device or from another car and open the trunk this way.

[@ryanjoseph1347]

hey I'm stuck tried everything you suggest but I can't just pull down my center seat and crawl through it's a 2010 BMW 528i

[@bimmer-tech]

Hi, did you try the second option with the jump box or the jumper cables? Maybe it would be easier.

[@Gastakiii]

Unfortunately, we dont have this feature in indonesia

[@bimmer-tech]

=[

[@luvuyontakana7248]

My bettery is dead I try all this my back seat doent have that spc,I open on dashboard nothing hpnd can u explain more am stacked

[@bimmer-tech]

Can't really tell anything if we don't know the car, version etc.

[@donmckenzie5027]

After pulling it how do you get that latch to re tighten and not stay pulled

[@bimmer-tech]

The emergency release latch should tighten on its own. If it didn’t you can try locking the lock manually with a screwdriver to see if the latch retightens. If it doesn’t please visit local dealership/car repair shop to get it checked.

[@oksooners]

@@bimmer-tech mine doesnt have an emergency latch? And i took the battery out to have it tested. Now i cant put the battery back in. Trying to put in through the back seat is nearly impossible

[@luiscarlosmontanosaenz7717]

Hello, what can I do if I just disconnect the ground cable from the battery in the trunk and it closes, can I still do the last procedure with another battery and jumper cables? I ask because is the red cable still connected to the battery in the trunk so u dont knkw if i can have issues somebody can help me is bmw m8 coupe i dont find the way to open 😢

[@bimmer-tech]

Hello, yes you can still do the the last procedure using an external power source and jumper cables, connect to the jump start terminals under the hood and once connected, the vehicle should have enough power to operate the electronic trunk release button, allowing you to open the trunk.

[@miguelbaptista4240]

Just add the jump leads , even if the battery is not connected it will still send power enough to open the boot .

[@martinramirezmi5457]

Thanks so much! Tried the key but it didn’t work

[@bimmer-tech]

You're welcome!

[@briansebapole3857]

Hi my terminal cable is disconnected and nothing boot wont open the car is locked, the key won't work. How can i open the boot?

[@bimmer-tech]

Hi, maybe this article will help you out: www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/52-howtosolveautomatictailgateproblems. If not, we suggest looking for advice on BMW forums such as Bimmerforums.com or Bimmerfest.com

[@dee1251]

How do I get the trunk open from a BMW 1m and the battery is out ??? i tried everything and the suggestions on this video either do not work or not available middle opening.

[@bimmer-tech]

This thread might be of help: www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582171

[@dee1251]

​@@bimmer-tech Only thing that worked was a camera rod from Home Depot with a hook at the end, fish it in between the seats and pull the handle.

[@brendanfitzgerald224]

Hi! I had my battery replaced and realized that I cannot get to the trunk (without a battery). Can you put a charge on a car without a battery just to get the trunk opened?

[@bimmer-tech]

That's possible, but do not recommend that.

[@razvandeac6240]

How do I openit to my 7 series year 2013 , nothing works ?

[@bimmer-tech]

we suppose you'd need to got to the mechanic

[@sarahortiz4838]

I dudb't realize what I mistake I was making, but I needed a new battery, had someone pull the battery out so I can go buy a replacement and I closed the trunk. Sigh! It is a 2012 328i and it does not look like there is a keyhole and I the seats do not look to open up for access to the trunk. It would be so awesome if you new of a solution.

[@bimmer-tech]

This thread might be helpful: www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582171

[@yayrdiaz-baltazar3897]

Did you get it open pls respond asap ?

[@zeahvere8623]

How do u open a older bimmer 96 an the battery is in the trunk

[@gottemunreleased2657]

Ain’t it

[@bimmer-tech]

Have you checked the physical lock on the trunk? It might need some WD40 to make it work.

[@rickconley4067]

How do you open if no latch on 2003

[@bimmer-tech]

For older BMWs there might be a keyhole on the trunk lid to insert your key fob into and open it this way. To check if that’s possible, please refer to the owner’s manual. If you’re able to open the hood, you might be able to get the power running from the car jumper device or from another car and open the trunk this way.

[@nosey345]

How do you get into the trunk of a 320D ? Have a flat battery can't open the bonnet and can't get into the boot 🤔

[@bimmer-tech]

The bonnet release is fully mechanical, so it shouldn't stop opening just because the battery is down. It sounds like that's the problem you really need to address. It's possible the release cable is broken or there's a snag somewhere in the mechanism. A mechanic should be able to figure that out for you and replace any broken or damaged parts, if necessary. To at least get yourself moving, you should be able to pop out the front kidney grille (it's only clipped into place) to gain access to the bonnet lock and manually unlock it. Then you'll be able to charge up the battery. Good luck!

[@nosey345]

@@bimmer-tech thank you my son m managed to open its all sorted now thank you. It's silly that you can't enter the boot through the inside of the car though 🙄

[@JB12132]

The valet guy can still take your valuables by taking down the rear seat and climbing through like you did?

[@bimmer-tech]

Theoretically, but they would have to gain access to the inside of the car first. Please note that the Rear seat can be opened like that only from the inside.

[@GearTutorials]

Any idea where the rear window (not boot/trunk) manual release is on the F31 estate/wagon? Been browsing the manual and forums loads and can only find reference to the release for the tailgate, not the glass only.

[@bimmer-tech]

Hey! The button to open the rear window is placed right below the rear wiper :)

[@GearTutorials]

@@bimmer-tech thanks for the reply. I mean the release for when the button fails though. Cheers. In my e91 there was a release behind a panel on the interior of the boot/trunk.

[@bimmer-tech]

Oh, we didn't understand each other there :P Yeah, great you found it! Cheers :)

[@GearTutorials]

@@bimmer-tech but I still want to know how to release the latch for the rear glass when the button under the wiper fails. Can't find anything in the manual or online to point me in the right direction.

[@bimmer-tech]

kzbin.infoBMVfLoNRf_Q - here is the best video we could find. It's in Polish, but it is visible what to do :)

[@pythonflying]

My 2003 Z4 physical key won't turn to open trunk, dead battery, how do i open trunk?

[@bimmer-tech]

Is there any through loading whole to access the boot from the cabin?

[@lewemooke]

My boot is locked and dash says it's open. I have no folding seats no ski flap and no key hole. Also no valet switch how do you get into your boot? 2011 3 series e90

[@bimmer-tech]

You may want to search for the answer here: www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/52-howtosolveautomatictailgateproblems and if you won't find one, you can ask for help on BMW forums such as Bimmerforums.com or Bimmerfest.com

[@lewemooke]

@@bimmer-tech been told I need to take the backseat out to gain access. What an absolute pain. Thanks for the reply.

[@DPC037]

What a legendary video 👍. I'm a first year apprentice vehicle technician and was working on a 730e with my mentor. The boot wouldn't open at all and know one knew what to do. Until I watched this video, I found out that the whole reason was due to the valet switch being on the lock position. 😜. Thanks👍👍

[@bimmer-tech]

That's awesome!

[@emanuelszajbel9605]

hi, i got a question i got bmw e36 318i 1994 and i left car for some time, battery dead car alarm is installed, cant open doors by keyblades, either remote and the question is: what can i do to open the car?

[@bimmer-tech]

I’m afraid that the only solution at that point would be to get the car opened by a locksmith or other door-lock specialist.

[@emanuelszajbel9605]

@@bimmer-tech thanks for repley, actualy i opened the car by opening hood by hood latch from the driver side turning signal, from the outside of car, now im charging the battery.

[@NobiSan.]

but i have a 328i hardtop with no power

[@bimmer-tech]

I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.

[@worldfitnesstrainerradekve9234]

I closed my key fob with metal blade in mercedes slk 250 2013 i tried everything here but there is no way how to reach the trunk from inside of the car . Jumpstarted car tried to open with handlebar of the trunk nothing. Glovebox has no buttons and center console is locked so maybe it’s in valet mode .. how do i open the trunk 🤷🏽‍♂️ i saw the release button before on my trunk on opposite side of the license plate but behind my seats is just metal wall no way to get in also it’s convertible so there is second trunk cover inside for the roof to fold in .. bought it from guy who had only one key 🤪 im screwed it’s second day I’ve been trying even was ready to pay $200 to mercedes service to open it with computer but on the island here they don’t have mechanics 🧰 with that computer 🤪

[@bimmer-tech]

In that case it's best to contact your local dealer.

[@worldfitnesstrainerradekve9234]

@@bimmer-tech I did on Friday they never replied, today (monday) friend took me to MB in person had to bring title and passport since rest is locked in trunk and glovebox 🤪 key pin $80 takes week to come in !!! Second option tow and than 1 h labor $200 to open with computer at the mercedes dealership…

[@OMGthatISawsome]

What about a 2020 bmw x6 @_@ it makes a click noise but doesn't do anything

[@bimmer-tech]

Can't help here :(

[@JRV_F80]

Same thing here, mine is 2016 x6, I check everything but still can’t open the tailgate 😫

[@Daniel-jy9xd]

Question for everyone. I work for road side assistance and I had someone locked their keys in the back with a child in the car. The vehicle was locked and we couldn't open the doors from the inside. The child in the car was trying and nothing. So how would you open the car/trunk if the keys are in the trunk and car is locked. We ended up smashing the window. If anyone has any advice please get back to me

[@stevethemechanic8099]

probobaly had child locks on back doors

[@KarlaSol]

Thank you, I tried using the switch and key before watching the vídeo and didn't work, and then My car was one again and didn't have yo crawl into the backseat, thank You anyways, I learned something very useful.

[@bimmer-tech]

Great to hear!

[@stuartbloch28]

What about an X6?

[@bimmer-tech]

You can use the second method with the external power from either a jump box or another car and jumper cables 1:16 this one applies to any BMW.

[@markbruins8529]

Number 3 worked for me, I think my son messed with the button lol

[@bimmer-tech]

Super happy it helped! Cheers for you and your son!

[@javiercalderon5856]

I tried hooking it to a car with jumper cables and turned on the other car but nope nothing. No power to the car. It didnt work.

[@bimmer-tech]

Have you tried opening the trunk with a safety release instead?

[@javiercalderon5856]

@@bimmer-tech the problem is it's a two seater and I cant get into the trunk easily from behind the seats. The seats are going to have to be removed in order to get through.

[@Synergyperformancecars]

How do you open Bmw 740e boot lid ?

[@machtschnell7452]

None of these solutions work on an E92 LCI with no cold weather package. Car remains dead while jumping.

[@user-qt6kv6hq3f]

battery removed situation??

[@billycopeland2653]

I'm so screwed 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️wtf I did it

[@sonvo283]

How to open Prius trunk with no power?

[@billycopeland2653]

@@user-qt6kv6hq3f soo for anyone who does this I wanna point out some obvious steps soo you don't end up in my position and also some helpful solutions. If your battery is disconnected you will not be able to jump your car. I used a torx 20 and removed the two bolts holding backseat up then maneuvered around seat belt completely removing upper section of backseat. To prevent future issue until battery is installed get a towel stick it within the key latch so trunk does not fully close

[@marcoortega8458]

You guys make it seem easy but don't explain the hard part what about if your battery is dead and you cannot get in the car the trunk is closed the doors are closed the hood is closed everything is closed in the key doesn't work to open the door what you should do once you explain that better that's easy you have your door open your open your hood you jump the car that's easy way but what about when the car is shut completely so you cannot get an in this is when you have to explain to people I do not see this in KZbin

[@BB4UK4LIFE]

I have a customer who locked his keys in the trunk & he doesn't have an armrest in backrest. Behind the seat is just a big metal plate.

[@bimmer-tech]

Have u managed to open it anyways?

[@edgarfriendly5321]

2016 F30 4 series.. no keyblade slot, no folding seats from inside, no emergency release latch, no valet switch, central locking working fine apart from trunk. Any ideas? What a ridiculous design.

[@bimmer-tech]

We feel sorry for you :(

[@edgarfriendly5321]

@@bimmer-tech do you know if BMW have a way of fixing this? The way I see it there could be two issues. If it's the button/switch this could be accessible and replaced by popping it out with a tyre lever If it's mechanical/the latch I don't even know if it'd be possible to fix without a lot of drilling?

[@aunitedyasharahla6486]

And this work on all bmw ( X5 2011)

[@bimmer-tech]

It works on mostly all BMWs, however, not all of them can access the trunk through the back seats but for sure you can use the second method with the external power from either a jump box or another car and jumper cables 1:16 this one applies to any BMW.

[@rosamunoz3743]

How do you open it if it’s convertible 😟😟😟

[@bimmer-tech]

Hello, you can use the second method with the external power from either a jump box or another car and jumper cables 1:16.

[@rosamunoz3743]

We did that and no luck🥺🥺🥺. But we paid a BMW Mechanic specialist to get it opened already.

[@rosamunoz3743]

Thank you

[@EEisen]

Fyi, trunk latches are only on us version

[@bimmer-tech]

true that - it's the US law :)

[@carlnance6669]

It doesn't work on a toured so why is this video on a toures

[@merriamkhumalo6367]

How to open the trunk without the power when the terminal is off

[@bimmer-tech]

You can use the second method with the external power from either a jump box or another car and jumper cables 1:16

[@semihkoc3257]

I dont have a opening hole from back seats I dont have a emergency cable in the trunk and I have no power when jumping the car from the front no way no way

[@bimmer-tech]

So what would you do if this happens?

[@semihkoc3257]

@@bimmer-tech I have a 2011 3.20d sedan Im completely stucked

[@semihkoc3257]

@@bimmer-tech I havent realized some of the fuse probably burned in the trunk side located on the upper side of the the battery

[@semihkoc3257]

@@bimmer-tech and accidently closed the trunk I think it will not be a problem because after the jump start you can open the trunk with the key

[@semihkoc3257]

Right now Im trying to find the trunk selenoid cable behind glow box

[@katmarrs7054]

I think my jumper cables are in my trunk 😳

[@katmarrs7054]

Annnndd the button to open it is electric. Fml

[@astrabula329]

Nah that space is smallllllll! I cannot fit through it! 😭😭😭

[@bimmer-tech]

I feel that... - Dylan

[@semihkoc3257]

none of them works for me :D

[@MaZaKeRaL]

Did you open the trunk? Did you open the trunk? Did you open the trunk? Did you open the trunk? DID YOU OPEN THE TRUNK!!?

[@bimmer-tech]

Maybe. - Dylan

[@adamwikenbergenNO]

Used to love bmw but since I got problem now with my bmw I don’t like it at all.

[@bimmer-tech]

What's the problem?

[@xmsteel]

1.) Don't have a key hole 2.) Back seats don't fold down or have a pass-through 3.) My jumper is in the trunk Now what's the solution? Have to call someone to jump me? I can't believe they wouldn't think of this.

[@bimmer-tech]

In that case your only solution is to call for someone who would jump you with jumper cables.

[@ronnieglenn3645]

@@bimmer-tech Where is the keyhole he didn’t mention that

[@machtschnell7452]

@@ronnieglenn3645 0nly on non LCI earlier ones.

[@tbechavez3046]

I'm in the same exact situation!!!

[@bjornefellhanded9708]

This is a garbage design. Ridiculous product oversight. I have an Australian 2014 Series 2, f22, 220i. No valet mode, no keyhole for the boot, folddown latches are IN the boot. This is freaking crazy. My boot release apparently needs replacing and I'll have to remove the damn seats to get the boot open first.

[@LordNikonPL]

nothing works. yay...

[@bimmer-tech]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@bobbympepe4452]

This was completely useless for my version 😢

[@bimmer-tech]

You didn't benefit from having that?

[@bobbympepe4452]

Not at all .. taking off my seats entirely was not fun ..

[@thistory2723]

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST I JUST HAD A HESRT ATTACK. LMAO HONDAS DONT HAVE THEIR BATTERY IN THE TRUNK

[@ajay6853]

YEAH, BMW! IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO PUT A KEY HOLE ON THE TRUNK, THEN AT LEAST MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE BACK SEAT. 🤦‍♂️😮‍💨

[@bimmer-tech]

Manufacturers care less and less about customer's comfort :(

[@ajay6853]

@bimmer-tech This is just bad engineering. BMW is supposed to be all about performance and functionality.

[@danielleonard8558]

None of this works for me, 2011 model 128i . Removed battery from trunk, shit trunk, tried supplying power to unde hood battery connection in vain, no trunk fob, can't lower back seats from inside cabin, release levers are in trunk. Can't remove back seats because of that. I'll probably have to locate trunk actuator wires and try to supply power directly there to gat the trunk open. Thanks to German engineering.

[@bimmer-tech]

Yes, Bavarian producer does not stop to surprise us lol

[@LimitlessCXIVI]

This is truly a horrible and inconvenient design. I don’t care how fancy your brand is or what year it is, keys should be in every vehicle.

[@bimmer-tech]

Key production is a massive cost for manufacturers, so no wonder they try to cut it

[@eulinpetit-woodyear6816]

Clearly this is not advancement in technology.

[@bimmer-tech]

The more technology we have in our cars, the harder basic tasks become to overcome

[@BiggerFatterBlog]

Leave it to the Germans to make something far more complicated than it needs to be.

[@biggoose1313]

My seats don’t fold down bro holy shit

[@strangeplacestv]

I have a base model 2010 328i convertible. Installed a new battery EXACTLY as another video instructed. Had power for about a minute, shut the trunk to start it, then it died and car went totally silent. My trunk release is on the drivers side, and nothing works. Cant get through the backseat. When I try jumping it, nothing, remains silent and not enough juice to open the trunk with 2 different fobs. Open to suggestions.

[@bimmer-tech]

You can ask our support - [e-mail] :)

[@WillBearGod]

Did you ever get any answers?? I'm having that problem rn