You people are completely missing the point. suppose the trunk lock mechanism is damaged. a thief tried to break into my car's trunk and damaged the lock mrchanism so that the key would no longer operate the lock. This guy literally drilled a hole in his own car to help you people and all he got were a bunch of trolls. thank you for your terrific video sir.
Thank You, I guess i should have stated the whole problem before drilling. the car was in lock down mode, the battery was dead and the trunk tumbler was frozen. haha. but this is an emergency way to do it even if you lock your key's in the trunk. Cheers!!
Yes...BUT" I HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE...WITH THIS CAR...I LEFT IT OVER NIGHT...THE NEXT DAY THE BATTERY CHARGED JUST ENOUGH FOR THE TRUNK TO RELEASE...SO"...DRILLED A THREE QUARTER INCH HOLE UNDER THE SPARE TIRE...AND RAN...3 FEET OF 10AWG WIRE / GUAGE WIRE FROM BATTERY THE " NEGATIVE & POSITIVE SIDE...AND GORIALLA TAPED BOTH OF THEM OVER...AND AND DRILLED A PLATE OVER THEM...TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE...ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER...CAR WOULD NOT START... COULD NOT GET TRUNK OPEN...I WENT UNDER CAR... UNSCREWED THE TWO BOLTS...TOOK A KNIFE AND CUT THE TAPE FROM AROUND THE 10 GAUGE WIRE...I HADE THE POSITIVE SIDE MARKED...WITH RED INK...I TOOK MY CABLES AND JUMPED MY CAR OFF FROM THOSE CABLES...UNDER THE CAR...I ALSO TOOK A SHIRT AND COVERED ONE SIDE OF MY JUMPER CABLES UP...SO THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH....LOOK...THE E65 - E66 HAS 1000 SENCORS...RELAYS....AND FUSES...THERE EVERY WERE...YOU WOULD HAVE OF THOUGHT...THE GERMANS WOULD HAVE DESIGNED A TRUNK LATCH ...UNDER THE FENDER WHALE...OR UNDER THE BUMPER....BUT" HEY "...THOSE TWO WIRES...KELP ME FROM BEING STRANDED AT A PLAZA..20 + MILES FROM HOME...IT IS WHAT IT IS...**ONE#1**
Just had to do mine (2002 745Li) and after several drilled holes there was nothing to yank on. I noticed that by popping off the top left license plate plastic clip (where the license plate screw threads onto), I was able to see a 3wire harness. I fished it through the hole and went to work. Using a separate car battery, I was able to apply power to Gray/Green cable and ground to Brown/Black cable. The trunk popped open and the alarm went off.
NO!!!!!!! Guys don't do this, the way you do this is through the starter, take off the bottom cover of the car, find the stater and with jumper cables and a thin wire just touch the starter for like 4 seconds enough to give power to the locks just mk sure someone is with u so they push the unlock button as you put the wire on the starter. I have done this 4 times works every time
So I finally got mine open too. I hadn't used the key for many years if ever in the trunk lock. So I wasn't sure if it was keyed for that key. I've run into this before even on a 2000 4Runner that I bought. The grease they assemble the lock tumblers with solidifies over the years if you don't use the key in the lock. Then the lock won't work. I had sprayed a bunch of rust penetrant into the lock to no avail. So today I sprayed a bunch of brake cleaner into it then rust penetrant again. Viola it slowly start to turn and then it opened. Then it wouldn't close. After using a screwdriver to operate the latch a few times it all came back life. Even the soft close motor started to work. No idea why it all stopped working but its all good now. The car sits a lot so that might be the root cause. Woo Hoo!
Worked for me. I take cars part for a living. This worked for me on a 2002 BMW 330Ci. That car does not have a pull in the trunk. Thanks for the information!!!
I don´t know whether this works on E38 as well, but the trunk wires on my E39 were shot and I wasn´t able to get to the trunk... Turns out if you turn the key in the lock 90 degrees to the left, you can manually open the latch, which saved me a lot of headache. If you turn in 90 degrees to the right, you engage the valet position, where the trunk can only be opened with a master key.
Pierre, first, nice video, second, dont worry about those troll comments. Can you give us some dimensions of where you drilled for the rod? Im sure you have fixed the vehicle by now, but if you could possibly remember to show us what the inside of the lock body was doing when you inserted the rod, that would be great. Hope you are well, Will
sorry just saw this, basically just follow a line from the key lock to 2/3 center of licence plate. the cord runs in a straight line. I needed to do this to mine unfortunately but It can also be used if your at the wrecking yard and there is no key and no way to open trunk. This is obviously a last resort method without a dealer or locksmith coming out.
I have the same issue. If the power cable is connected. Can cut the front foklight cable connect to a battery to provide a short power supply. Success in my first case. My second case is... My bro did not know I took out the key lock. So the power connection is not connected. The case no longer work. So I need to drill a hole. To be exact is many holes and cut off the metal
Also to add to the problem, The battery was dead and I could not get in the car or trunk. I just purchased this car so I needed to get the the battery to change it out and the Locking mechanism was stuck and had to change it out. So to all you brilliant touch the green wire guys out there, lock your car, take the battery out and then show me how you got in without going to the dealer???
My 2006 bmw trunk will not open. This video might have saved me. I took the battery out and closed the trunk and it will not open. Won’t open with the regular key or a fob or setting it up for a jump. Also my style coop doesn’t have foldable seats. They have to be taken out from the trunk. I have been completely stuck and have tried everything and watched so many videos trying to figure out a way to get it open. This is my last resort and I thank you so much for this video. I don’t know if you will see this in time but are there any wires or things I have to be careful for when drilling into the trunk? I have a 2006 325i.
You could have plugged jumper cables to the extended terminal that's under the hood and open trunk with power. I have this same problem with my lock not working and my battery died too worked for me. I have Bmw 745li tho
Even if i did that which I couldn't because the doors were locked and could not open hood, The trunk switch was broke so no way in. My case was extreme.
You did not explain much. What's the theory behind this? Like where you should drill the hole, what are you fishing for with the hook thru the hole, etc. Knowing will help understanding and adaptation.
I have not seen this post in a long time but a quick explanation is, I did not have a key it was locked in my truck the battery was dead windows were up the only way for me to get in was to call the dealership. So I saw a video of someone doing this and what is in tailed is, if you go across vertically from the latch to where you turn the key right in the middle should be the latch cord so somewhere in the middle you drill a hole big enough to stick a looped piece of hanger in, grab the plastic coated wire with the hanger and pull That will release the trunk you can get your key open up your car open up the hood charge your battery and go on your way
Thank you so much!!!! Now everything you did make sense. It will save the day for many unfortunate souls. I will try not to get locked out like this, but who knows...
i got the same problem on my e90 323i i took out my batery and pull out some socket on the top plate on batery. i closed down the trunk and i failed to open back. i try to jumper the batery but also failed i try tu pull out my back seat also i failed i make the small hole at the center back seat and try to pull the hook in the trunk, and failed coz is no hook in my trunk! i will try to drillform out side like u tomorrow and hopefully is work!
I opened my trunk by connecting an extra battery or car with cable wire jumpers that the bmw has connection posts in front inside the hood especially for that... I don't know how this car can be any different knowing the Germans designed it that way knowing this issue would happened.... no need to drill nothing!
I disconnected my battery for a long vacation, both + - . All doors unlocked. Came back, open engine hood and get a spare 12 volt batter to hook engine positive to + of battery. Likewise for the negative. Next turn on starter a click . If instrument light turns on the trunk should open. Don't drill holes unless you got a failed lock after a back collision. It is a 1997 E39 528i pre facelift . Pre Trunk release model.
Is that release rod visible if you were to look through the middle opening through the rear seats? All I see is the latch and the circular head that spins up and down with the automatic release. I don't see any cable to pull on. Or is the cable behind the latch?
Which fuse? Can you explain? I’ve been trying to get in my trunk for four days now it’s a convertible hardtop so it doesn’t have the punch out in the backseat and battery is completely disconnected. 😣
Greetings Mr.Sutton, Great video, how long did it really take? My 01, e38 trunk is stuck closed. The key turns but when I push the button button inside the car the trunk goes up and come right back down and not open. I use to be able to press the button on the key and yank it up to get open but now that doesn't work anymore. You made this look so easy.
carlos sutton I would probably unhook the battery so that the central locking system would be disabled, then try this that way the truck will not sell shit anymore. And remember this is a last resort method. I’m not sure why your truck goes up and then comes right back down
My E38 is doing that exact same thing. I tried pushing the button and lifting, having people sit on the trunk when pushing the button to spring it up into action but nothing. What did you end up doing??
Nice video it was helpful but my problem is I could not hear a single word could not follow instructions you need a microphone or speak up for that reason I gave it nothing in the future make your videos so we can hear
Now you can do this at your own risk but... There is a latch cord between the lock cylinder and the latch on all cars thats where I drill them out at junk yards. better be accurate though or it can be ugly. AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
This is stupid.... If you ever need to get into your trunk, and have no access through the seat, remove the back seat and energize the grey/green wire... It will then pop.
Now let's see who's really stupid. let's say you locked your car, the battery dies and the tumbler is frozen. Tell me what genius way to get in now without going to the dealer.?? Then make a video trying to help others with the problem instead of trolling without real answers.
@@NDLAP66 well first youd need to have a locksmith come or if you can reach in and pop the hood with a long rod from the window Now find a spot in the engine bay Supply power to the car Then get access to interior by pressing the unlock button once and pulling the interior handle twice with the previously used Long Rod And now you would go about applying power to the wire in the back seat to Pop the Trunk I'm stupid and a genius I'm a dangerous motherf@$#=%
You people are completely missing the point. suppose the trunk lock mechanism is damaged. a thief tried to break into my car's trunk and damaged the lock mrchanism so that the key would no longer operate the lock. This guy literally drilled a hole in his own car to help you people and all he got were a bunch of trolls.
thank you for your terrific video sir.
Thank You, I guess i should have stated the whole problem before drilling. the car was in lock down mode, the battery was dead and the trunk tumbler was frozen. haha. but this is an emergency way to do it even if you lock your key's in the trunk. Cheers!!
I dont usually go cutting into my bmw's lol
Yes...BUT" I HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE...WITH THIS CAR...I LEFT IT OVER NIGHT...THE NEXT DAY THE BATTERY CHARGED JUST ENOUGH FOR THE TRUNK TO RELEASE...SO"...DRILLED A THREE QUARTER INCH HOLE UNDER THE SPARE TIRE...AND RAN...3 FEET OF 10AWG WIRE / GUAGE WIRE FROM BATTERY THE " NEGATIVE & POSITIVE SIDE...AND GORIALLA TAPED BOTH OF THEM OVER...AND AND DRILLED A PLATE OVER THEM...TO HOLD THEM IN PLACE...ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER...CAR WOULD NOT START... COULD NOT GET TRUNK OPEN...I WENT UNDER CAR... UNSCREWED THE TWO BOLTS...TOOK A KNIFE AND CUT THE TAPE FROM AROUND THE 10 GAUGE WIRE...I HADE THE POSITIVE SIDE MARKED...WITH RED INK...I TOOK MY CABLES AND JUMPED MY CAR OFF FROM THOSE CABLES...UNDER THE CAR...I ALSO TOOK A SHIRT AND COVERED ONE SIDE OF MY JUMPER CABLES UP...SO THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH....LOOK...THE E65 - E66 HAS 1000 SENCORS...RELAYS....AND FUSES...THERE EVERY WERE...YOU WOULD HAVE OF THOUGHT...THE GERMANS WOULD HAVE DESIGNED A TRUNK LATCH ...UNDER THE FENDER WHALE...OR UNDER THE BUMPER....BUT" HEY "...THOSE TWO WIRES...KELP ME FROM BEING STRANDED AT A PLAZA..20 + MILES FROM HOME...IT IS WHAT IT IS...**ONE#1**
I did this to mine , was very painfull , but I got that 740i v8 fired up again on the road ,thanks buddy for the video
Just had to do mine (2002 745Li) and after several drilled holes there was nothing to yank on.
I noticed that by popping off the top left license plate plastic clip (where the license plate screw threads onto), I was able to see a 3wire harness. I fished it through the hole and went to work.
Using a separate car battery, I was able to apply power to Gray/Green cable and ground to Brown/Black cable. The trunk popped open and the alarm went off.
NO!!!!!!! Guys don't do this, the way you do this is through the starter, take off the bottom cover of the car, find the stater and with jumper cables and a thin wire just touch the starter for like 4 seconds enough to give power to the locks just mk sure someone is with u so they push the unlock button as you put the wire on the starter. I have done this 4 times works every time
So I finally got mine open too. I hadn't used the key for many years if ever in the trunk lock. So I wasn't sure if it was keyed for that key. I've run into this before even on a 2000 4Runner that I bought. The grease they assemble the lock tumblers with solidifies over the years if you don't use the key in the lock. Then the lock won't work. I had sprayed a bunch of rust penetrant into the lock to no avail. So today I sprayed a bunch of brake cleaner into it then rust penetrant again. Viola it slowly start to turn and then it opened. Then it wouldn't close. After using a screwdriver to operate the latch a few times it all came back life. Even the soft close motor started to work. No idea why it all stopped working but its all good now. The car sits a lot so that might be the root cause. Woo Hoo!
Worked for me. I take cars part for a living. This worked for me on a 2002 BMW 330Ci. That car does not have a pull in the trunk. Thanks for the information!!!
I don´t know whether this works on E38 as well, but the trunk wires on my E39 were shot and I wasn´t able to get to the trunk... Turns out if you turn the key in the lock 90 degrees to the left, you can manually open the latch, which saved me a lot of headache. If you turn in 90 degrees to the right, you engage the valet position, where the trunk can only be opened with a master key.
Pierre, first, nice video, second, dont worry about those troll comments. Can you give us some dimensions of where you drilled for the rod? Im sure you have fixed the vehicle by now, but if you could possibly remember to show us what the inside of the lock body was doing when you inserted the rod, that would be great. Hope you are well, Will
sorry just saw this, basically just follow a line from the key lock to 2/3 center of licence plate. the cord runs in a straight line. I needed to do this to mine unfortunately but It can also be used if your at the wrecking yard and there is no key and no way to open trunk. This is obviously a last resort method without a dealer or locksmith coming out.
maybe provide "X" and "Y" dimensions of where to drill the hole?
Also, "watching" only has one "h"....
I have the same issue. If the power cable is connected. Can cut the front foklight cable connect to a battery to provide a short power supply. Success in my first case. My second case is... My bro did not know I took out the key lock. So the power connection is not connected. The case no longer work. So I need to drill a hole. To be exact is many holes and cut off the metal
Also to add to the problem, The battery was dead and I could not get in the car or trunk. I just purchased this car so I needed to get the the battery to change it out and the Locking mechanism was stuck and had to change it out. So to all you brilliant touch the green wire guys out there, lock your car, take the battery out and then show me how you got in without going to the dealer???
Hi im having the same issue with my 328 1999; you think it should work? Where exactly should i make the hole? Thanks!
Thanks a lot for this!! Was able to open my dads car!!! 🙌🙌
It hurt to watch u drill into your 38 but glad I got it open
My 2006 bmw trunk will not open. This video might have saved me. I took the battery out and closed the trunk and it will not open. Won’t open with the regular key or a fob or setting it up for a jump. Also my style coop doesn’t have foldable seats. They have to be taken out from the trunk. I have been completely stuck and have tried everything and watched so many videos trying to figure out a way to get it open. This is my last resort and I thank you so much for this video. I don’t know if you will see this in time but are there any wires or things I have to be careful for when drilling into the trunk? I have a 2006 325i.
You could have plugged jumper cables to the extended terminal that's under the hood and open trunk with power. I have this same problem with my lock not working and my battery died too worked for me. I have Bmw 745li tho
Even if i did that which I couldn't because the doors were locked and could not open hood, The trunk switch was broke so no way in. My case was extreme.
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What about 2017 models i cant open tge trunk even i have power
You did not explain much. What's the theory behind this? Like where you should drill the hole, what are you fishing for with the hook thru the hole, etc. Knowing will help understanding and adaptation.
I have not seen this post in a long time but a quick explanation is, I did not have a key it was locked in my truck the battery was dead windows were up the only way for me to get in was to call the dealership. So I saw a video of someone doing this and what is in tailed is, if you go across vertically from the latch to where you turn the key right in the middle should be the latch cord so somewhere in the middle you drill a hole big enough to stick a looped piece of hanger in, grab the plastic coated wire with the hanger and pull
That will release the trunk you can get your key open up your car open up the hood charge your battery and go on your way
By the way nowadays I just buy a newer car with a warranty and AAA lol
Thank you so much!!!! Now everything you did make sense. It will save the day for many unfortunate souls. I will try not to get locked out like this, but who knows...
i got the same problem on my e90 323i
i took out my batery and pull out some socket on the top plate on batery.
i closed down the trunk and i failed to open back.
i try to jumper the batery but also failed
i try tu pull out my back seat also i failed
i make the small hole at the center back seat and try to pull the hook in the trunk, and failed coz is no hook in my trunk!
i will try to drillform out side like u tomorrow and hopefully is work!
I opened my trunk by connecting an extra battery or car with cable wire jumpers that the bmw has connection posts in front inside the hood especially for that... I don't know how this car can be any different knowing the Germans designed it that way knowing this issue would happened.... no need to drill nothing!
I disconnected my battery for a long vacation, both + - . All doors unlocked. Came back, open engine hood and get a spare 12 volt batter to hook engine positive to + of battery. Likewise for the negative. Next turn on starter a click . If instrument light turns on the trunk should open. Don't drill holes unless you got a failed lock after a back collision. It is a 1997 E39 528i pre facelift . Pre Trunk release model.
@PierreSutton ok what exactly were you pulling on? Is it a wire/cable or the rod connecting the trunk actuator with the lock assembly?
Rod
It was actually more like a cable release
Is that release rod visible if you were to look through the middle opening through the rear seats? All I see is the latch and the circular head that spins up and down with the automatic release. I don't see any cable to pull on. Or is the cable behind the latch?
Did you figure it out my trunk is stuck and I can’t jump it
@@thgrondaweirdo2614 Not yet. I don’t have the balls to drill into my trunk just yet.
Thanks borris
En la ranura de la puerta coloque un imán despeguelo girándolo abrirá
I've got an e39 touring ( 2000 5series wagon) battery in trunk, not excepting charge from engine bay terminals. Will this work for other bmw chasis?
Many thanx
My tumbler was Frozen and would not turn, I had to purchase a new one......
Pierre Sutton. Do u think this will work on 2002 745i
Vas a Nice Way damage your trunk drilling holes it's just so easy to power up the System through the fuse Box generating Power for the trunk...
trunk button not working not way in but this way to replace it.
Besides the licence plate covers that area so really what damage?
Which fuse? Can you explain? I’ve been trying to get in my trunk for four days now it’s a convertible hardtop so it doesn’t have the punch out in the backseat and battery is completely disconnected. 😣
Greetings Mr.Sutton,
Great video, how long did it really take? My 01, e38 trunk is stuck closed. The key turns but when I push the button button inside the car the trunk goes up and come right back down and not open. I use to be able to press the button on the key and yank it up to get open but now that doesn't work anymore.
You made this look so easy.
carlos sutton I would probably unhook the battery so that the central locking system would be disabled, then try this that way the truck will not sell shit anymore. And remember this is a last resort method. I’m not sure why your truck goes up and then comes right back down
That was a long time ago, but only took me about 20 minutes and that was because I had to find my tools
My E38 is doing that exact same thing. I tried pushing the button and lifting, having people sit on the trunk when pushing the button to spring it up into action but nothing. What did you end up doing??
Yea, call a lock smith..
Will this work on bmw 328i convertible 2011?
you didn't show what you hooked or how it was hooked, so, not "boom" just butchery.
I got in my 06 750i by calling AAA. They pumped open the door and used jimmy to pull handle open. Dead battery no key....
That damages your door seal f***k that
How far does the hole have to go
What about for x3 e83
Call AAA?
Nice video it was helpful but my problem is I could not hear a single word could not follow instructions you need a microphone or speak up for that reason I gave it nothing in the future make your videos so we can hear
I can’t find it
Porque esta el maldito título en español si esta en inglés el vídeo
At least there’s not a way to charge the battery in the hood 🤦🏽♂️
HD Moto car locked down can’t open hood
Will this apply to the '04 745Li ?? I've tried everything else and this is the last resort
I have only done this once on an older model 7 series with the cylinder to the right of the licence plate. Not sure how your later model is set up
Ok thanks. I'll give it a try anyways.
Now you can do this at your own risk but... There is a latch cord between the lock cylinder and the latch on all cars thats where I drill them out at junk yards. better be accurate though or it can be ugly. AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Thanks. I'll let you know how it comes out. Rather do this than take it to the stealer. They've already quoted me half the house payment.
Chase Thomas hey mate, how did you go? i have same car and same issue lol
Maybe you could mumble more quietly so your suggestions are more useless? For the record, I’m not drilling holes in any bmw that doesn’t need them.
Can't you just turn the key to the left all the way
Lock was totally frozen
This is stupid.... If you ever need to get into your trunk, and have no access through the seat, remove the back seat and energize the grey/green wire... It will then pop.
Now let's see who's really stupid. let's say you locked your car, the battery dies and the tumbler is frozen. Tell me what genius way to get in now without going to the dealer.?? Then make a video trying to help others with the problem instead of trolling without real answers.
I am not so stupid to lock my keys in the car.....
The internet "genius" doesn't have an answer to your question. surprise surprise
@@NDLAP66 well first youd need to have a locksmith come or if you can reach in and pop the hood with a long rod from the window
Now find a spot in the engine bay Supply power to the car
Then get access to interior by pressing the unlock button once and pulling the interior handle twice with the previously used Long Rod
And now you would go about applying power to the wire in the back seat to Pop the Trunk
I'm stupid and a genius I'm a dangerous motherf@$#=%
🙉🙈
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Use the key
attention deficit? or just didn't watch the video?