Hello all! Question about 545i trunk release
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Hey guys, new guy on the forum. I just purchased a 2004 545i and I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer.
One thing that I find alarming is when I pop the trunk on the car.. the trunk lid violently swings up and bounces, causing the whole car to move. Is this normal? This is my first bmw and I'm not sure if this is normal, or is something wrong with the trunk release springs.
Also, I noticed that the headlights have quite alot of dust/dirt on the back of the housing. Is it possible to clean it?
Thanks everyone!
One thing that I find alarming is when I pop the trunk on the car.. the trunk lid violently swings up and bounces, causing the whole car to move. Is this normal? This is my first bmw and I'm not sure if this is normal, or is something wrong with the trunk release springs.
Also, I noticed that the headlights have quite alot of dust/dirt on the back of the housing. Is it possible to clean it?
Thanks everyone!
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Welcome! That is normal, the trunk opens very quickly. Don't stand too close when opening!!
And can you clarify back of the headlight housing? Do you mean inside the unit?
And can you clarify back of the headlight housing? Do you mean inside the unit?
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Originally Posted by lilchowwow' post='588776' date='May 26 2008, 07:12 PM
Hey guys, new guy on the forum. I just purchased a 2004 545i and I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer.
One thing that I find alarming is when I pop the trunk on the car.. the trunk lid violently swings up and bounces, causing the whole car to move. Is this normal? This is my first bmw and I'm not sure if this is normal, or is something wrong with the trunk release springs.
Also, I noticed that the headlights have quite alot of dust/dirt on the back of the housing. Is it possible to clean it?
Thanks everyone!
One thing that I find alarming is when I pop the trunk on the car.. the trunk lid violently swings up and bounces, causing the whole car to move. Is this normal? This is my first bmw and I'm not sure if this is normal, or is something wrong with the trunk release springs.
Also, I noticed that the headlights have quite alot of dust/dirt on the back of the housing. Is it possible to clean it?
Thanks everyone!
Not sure on the lights.
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You may not want to mess with it but if you do, you might want to look at the following:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=429330
There is a tension adjustment that might allow you to make it open with a bit less spring...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=429330
There is a tension adjustment that might allow you to make it open with a bit less spring...
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Originally Posted by aresh' post='588782' date='May 26 2008, 05:20 PM
id have to say my trunk swings up pretty quick also but no bouncing at all
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Thanks for all the quick reply guys!
Yes, the trunk does open that violently, it literaly slams against itself, bounces back and forth 3 times; causing the whole car to rock. I find this strange and it is hard to close. But I will bring it to my local bmw tomorow and see what they can do.
Regarding the headlight, it's behind the clear plastic. I'm also just going to ask bmw if they can clean it.
Thanks again guys.
Yes, the trunk does open that violently, it literaly slams against itself, bounces back and forth 3 times; causing the whole car to rock. I find this strange and it is hard to close. But I will bring it to my local bmw tomorow and see what they can do.
Regarding the headlight, it's behind the clear plastic. I'm also just going to ask bmw if they can clean it.
Thanks again guys.
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Yeah the trunk does have some power to it!! I'm forever concerned my wife or kids will lean in just a bit too much and get knocked silly!! 
I'm forever concerned my wife or kids will lean in just a bit too much and get knocked silly!!
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