08 535xi - Trunk pops open frequently
07-07-2008, 12:34 PM
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Several times I have returned to my car and the trunk is open. Seems like I must have accidently grazed against the trunk button on the remote, but hardly enough to activate it intentionally. Funny thing is, sometimes is takes a very deliberate pressing of the trunk release button on the remote to open it when I do want it to open. Is there a sensitivity adjustment on the remote or the receiver that triggers it to open?
07-07-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by joelk01' post='618243' date='Jul 7 2008, 10:34 PM
Several times I have returned to my car and the trunk is open. Seems like I must have accidently grazed against the trunk button on the remote, but hardly enough to activate it intentionally. Funny thing is, sometimes is takes a very deliberate pressing of the trunk release button on the remote to open it when I do want it to open. Is there a sensitivity adjustment on the remote or the receiver that triggers it to open?
It happened to me a couple of times too. There are some other posts about it, search and you will find.
07-07-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by joelk01' post='618243' date='Jul 7 2008, 02:34 PM
Several times I have returned to my car and the trunk is open. Seems like I must have accidently grazed against the trunk button on the remote, but hardly enough to activate it intentionally. Funny thing is, sometimes is takes a very deliberate pressing of the trunk release button on the remote to open it when I do want it to open. Is there a sensitivity adjustment on the remote or the receiver that triggers it to open?
07-08-2008, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mjfloyd1' post='618347' date='Jul 8 2008, 01:55 AM
I'd take it to the dealer and see if they can replicate it. Or you could try super glue or bungee cords, I guess.
07-08-2008, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by timewa' post='618896' date='Jul 8 2008, 01:27 PM
Welding a 200 kilo weight on the trunk also does the trick.
07-08-2008, 12:03 PM
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My Ride: 520d LCI, old engine, manual, black dakota, platingrau II, standard (242?) rims.
I had the same issue. I decided to lock it with the key whenever I really don't want to find the trunk open.
07-09-2008, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by boukehj' post='618937' date='Jul 8 2008, 04:03 PM
I had the same issue. I decided to lock it with the key whenever I really don't want to find the trunk open.
Doesnt the remote work even if the trunk is locked?
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