Mmine wasn't unlocking from the remote .I just tried finessing the key in the lock you know slight repositioning turn then again and i eventually got it to open. I think its ; key in at vertical then left 90 deg then right 180 to open.
i think I figured the occasional central locking problems lie in the trunk hinge area, however upon returning to my car in the airport the trunk would not unlock. It manually unlocked but will not open the trunk so I figure the wires at the hinge need to be taken care of ASAP. How do I open the trunk to fix this?
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
Mmine wasn't unlocking from the remote .I just tried finessing the key in the lock you know slight repositioning turn then again and i eventually got it to open. I think its ; key in at vertical then left 90 deg then right 180 to open.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
will try this again in morning, thanks man!
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
does not work... i'm fubarred I think
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
there was a thread recently about this wasnt there?
Gone but not forgotten
The rear lock is fully mechanical isnt it? IE if the key turns 90 degrees left or right, the cylender should still be okay and the car should unlock.
However... underneath it's a mechanical lever that has to be pushed forwards, and if this is buggerated, you've got a really hard job on your hands getting the boot open
Look in your PM, instructions how to open the doors and thr trunk without key on page 12, including the tool with dimensiosn you have to make.
Courtesy of some special instructions for emergency workers in accidents etc., cannot openly show that here.
k, got it to open but now cant get it to lock shut, like its not engaging or something stupid. taking the trunk cover off, the linkage must be loose or something.
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.
John F. Kennedy
Jeff,
Is the button fully popping out? One of mine was acting this way, a good soaking in VD40 cured it.
"The gas pedal wouldn't go to the floor if it weren't meant to be there"