Locked Keys in TRUNK!! CRAPPP
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Whewwww, it went way smoother than what everyone else stated. Guy came out and did the regular wedging the door and opening the door handle and the car opened. Then the trunk popped open and I then disabled the alarm with the key just like any other car. Its ridiciolus how even BMW doesnt know their own cars man and people will try to rip you off any chance they get. Lesson learned dont give your keys to anyone
Also, member mentioned earlier that he unlocked his car with a stick through the sunroof and you said the alarm would go off in this scenario. Why would the alarm go off if the car is unlocked from the inside? I have done this in the past and the alarm did not sound.
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What do you mean "regular wedging the door and opening the door handle"? Can you give us more details on how the "guy" got into the car and what company the "guy" was from (BMW, locksmith, AAA, random bum walking by ) or maybe I read this wrong and the mans name was Guy . Was your door damaged afterwards? It would be nice to know the easiest way to gain entry just in case this happens in the future (although I keep the slinder part of my valet key in my wallet).
Also, member mentioned earlier that he unlocked his car with a stick through the sunroof and you said the alarm would go off in this scenario. Why would the alarm go off if the car is unlocked from the inside? I have done this in the past and the alarm did not sound.
Also, member mentioned earlier that he unlocked his car with a stick through the sunroof and you said the alarm would go off in this scenario. Why would the alarm go off if the car is unlocked from the inside? I have done this in the past and the alarm did not sound.
In the older body styles (89-92 era) there was a technique using the passenger side door handle ... to get into the car, But, not the newest body styles.
Glad you got into your car and out of this jam!!
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Weird, when my car is locked I cannot open it with the door handle or the center console button (tried this by locking myself in). And tbh this is how it should be as it to easy to open otherwise.
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Whewwww, it went way smoother than what everyone else stated. Guy came out and did the regular wedging the door and opening the door handle and the car opened. Then the trunk popped open and I then disabled the alarm with the key just like any other car. Its ridiciolus how even BMW doesnt know their own cars man and people will try to rip you off any chance they get. Lesson learned dont give your keys to anyone
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Whewwww, it went way smoother than what everyone else stated. Guy came out and did the regular wedging the door and opening the door handle and the car opened. Then the trunk popped open and I then disabled the alarm with the key just like any other car. Its ridiciolus how even BMW doesnt know their own cars man and people will try to rip you off any chance they get. Lesson learned dont give your keys to anyone
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I have tested my car - If I leave a window down to were I can reach in, I can't open my door or unlock it once it is locked from the outside. If someone were to break a window and climbed in they would have to climb back out!
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Yes the regular door wedging and pulling the handle worked on my car, the alarm did go off but then i just pressed the unlock trunk button and it popped open. I guess some cars wont let you do that, test yours by sitting in the car and locking it with the keyfob then unlocking it or opening the trunk, on mine the trunk wont open unless the door gets open and the center button doesnt work until the door is open either.
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Glad you got it resolved quickly but why would the lockout guy charge 250 when most calls are 100 or so. I may need to get AAA again as Ive only got one key and think about every time I go to lock the car. Look down in my hand to triple check that I have the key even though I'm using the remote to lock it. Now onto my search as to why car smelled like it was overheating last night.
I called a plumber several days ago and stated that it would cost $179.00 to show up. He did because he can. That's how he makes a living.
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
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Hey guys,
I can't get my trunk to open with the following methods:
1. Remote control
2. Trunk button by the driver door
3. Manually inserting the key in the keyhole of the trunk. Why is that not possible!!!???
I really don't want to cut a big hole behind the armrest to remove the whole back rest cushion to fix the problem. Can someone give me a better idea, please?
Thank you,
Daniel
I can't get my trunk to open with the following methods:
1. Remote control
2. Trunk button by the driver door
3. Manually inserting the key in the keyhole of the trunk. Why is that not possible!!!???
I really don't want to cut a big hole behind the armrest to remove the whole back rest cushion to fix the problem. Can someone give me a better idea, please?
Thank you,
Daniel