Any issues with trunk closing

PatrickC23 · 06-20-2013, 07:37 AM

Has anyone here had issues with their trunk closing? On a few occaisions I have closed the trunk, only to have it beep and re-open. I've cleared out any obstructions but it will still happen once in a while, not sure if it has to do with the bumpers, the key fob, the latch or whatever.

Any thoughts?

akh23456 · 06-20-2013, 07:48 AM

i have had the same issue even when nothing is blocking the trunk sometimes. Its extremely rare when it happens but it's super annoying.

URBAN LEGEND · 06-20-2013, 08:15 AM

Is your spare key in there?

No issues with my trunk.

jmh · 06-20-2013, 08:20 AM

Spare key is certainly a good guess
Also any straps from backpacks just slightly obstructing the trunk closing area will cause the lid
to pop open again (or anything hitting the trunk lid from inside while the lid is closing .
Comfort access is unlikely the culprit as the system is pretty complex and works with two sensors, but one never knows

. I could see the trunk pop open again if by accident you moved your foot forward while the trunk is closing .
Have you tried to isolate it whether it only happens with the FOB or also with the button in the trunk lid ?

PatrickC23 · 06-20-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Is your spare key in there?

No issues with my trunk.

No my wife's key is always at home

PatrickC23 · 06-20-2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmh

Spare key is certainly a good guess
Also any straps from backpacks just slightly obstructing the trunk closing area will cause the lid
to pop open again (or anything hitting the trunk lid from inside while the lid is closing .
Comfort access is unlikely the culprit as the system is pretty complex and works with two sensors, but one never knows

. I could see the trunk pop open again if by accident you moved your foot forward while the trunk is closing .
Have you tried to isolate it whether it only happens with the FOB or also with the button in the trunk lid ?

I cant replicate it now - although it happened three times last night and I believe with the fob and the button. I def wasnt standing close enough to trigger the sensor underneath.

mwlmd · 06-20-2013, 09:06 AM

I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach.

Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing.

PatrickC23 · 06-20-2013, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwlmd

I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach.

Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing.

Will try tonight - I may have done that. What is the logic of that? Or is it a glitch?

BarryB · 06-20-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwlmd

I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach.

Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing.

This is the answer. It has happened to me and have replicated it.

itsme123 · 06-20-2013, 02:10 PM

for me it was the comfot access. my foot is under the diffuser and its detecting it as i walk away during trunk closing. it wil then open up again with the double beep. but always stand clear of trunk before closing and it will not happen anymore.

py0413 · 06-21-2013, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarryB

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwlmd

I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach.

Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing.

This is the answer. It has happened to me and have replicated it.

I am with Barry on this one. Seems if you hit the lock button and walk away too fast, this will happen. Now that if you for an extra couple seconds, wait until the trunk is 1/2 way closed, it won't re-open.

Danmar · 06-21-2013, 12:43 PM

Not had your problem but I can't seem to make the "move your foot under the bumper" trick work to open the trunk? What am I doing wrong?

PatrickC23 · 06-21-2013, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danmar

Not had your problem but I can't seem to make the "move your foot under the bumper" trick work to open the trunk? What am I doing wrong?

I hav trouble sometimes too. When I do a controlled kick under the car and remove, it works more often than not. I think key is not to leave it there and wave it around - dont do the hokey pokey.

U look like an idiot though standing there with bags and kicking over and over again...

Danmar · 06-21-2013, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickC23

I hav trouble sometimes too. When I do a controlled kick under the car and remove, it works more often than not. I think key is not to leave it there and wave it around - dont do the hokey pokey.

U look like an idiot though standing there with bags and kicking over and over again...

Good one. I guess I was indeed doing the hokey pokey. Will try the kick next time. Thanks

johnsama86 · 06-22-2013, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwlmd

I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach.

Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing.

+1 this happened me today at a parking lot when i closed and walked away for a smoke.

06-20-2013, 07:37 AM	#1
PatrickC23 Colonel 186 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	Any issues with trunk closing Has anyone here had issues with their trunk closing? On a few occaisions I have closed the trunk, only to have it beep and re-open. I've cleared out any obstructions but it will still happen once in a while, not sure if it has to do with the bumpers, the key fob, the latch or whatever. Any thoughts? __________________ 2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS 2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-20-2013, 07:48 AM	#2
akh23456 All I do is Win... Eat Race Sleep 152 Rep 2,184 Posts Drives: 2018 Range 2011 M3 2019 600lt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 McLaren 600 LT [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [0.00] 2018 Range Rover Au ... [0.00]	i have had the same issue even when nothing is blocking the trunk sometimes. Its extremely rare when it happens but it's super annoying. __________________ Rs7 : 10.4 133.50 with a 1.7 60ft Toyo R888 F10 M5: 11.308 131.96 with a 1.9 60ft Street Tires E90 M3: 11.2 126.7 with a 1.8 60ft Street Tires
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2013, 08:15 AM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	Is your spare key in there? No issues with my trunk.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2013, 08:20 AM	#4
jmh Internet Crash Test Dummy 331 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC / F80 M3 / F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock in NH and BOS iTrader: (5)	Spare key is certainly a good guess Also any straps from backpacks just slightly obstructing the trunk closing area will cause the lid to pop open again (or anything hitting the trunk lid from inside while the lid is closing . Comfort access is unlikely the culprit as the system is pretty complex and works with two sensors, but one never knows . I could see the trunk pop open again if by accident you moved your foot forward while the trunk is closing . Have you tried to isolate it whether it only happens with the FOB or also with the button in the trunk lid ? __________________ 21 F97 X3MC Toronto Red/Black and more \| 18 F80 M3 Tanzanite Blue/Amaro/CCB and more 15 F10 M5 Individual / Brilliant White / Extended/Full Cohiba Brown (Exec/Driver/B&O/20") / A few Euro add-ons / Stealth K40 / Upgraded B&O / ///M Performance Carbon Interior Trim / IND / Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust / HRE S107
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2013, 09:06 AM	#7
mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I think that happens if you push the button to close the trunk and then walk away from the vehicle such that the car senses the fob is out of reach. Try seeing if you can reproduce it by walking away as trunk is closing. __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-20-2013, 02:10 PM	#10
itsme123 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2013 MCB F10 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	for me it was the comfot access. my foot is under the diffuser and its detecting it as i walk away during trunk closing. it wil then open up again with the double beep. but always stand clear of trunk before closing and it will not happen anymore. __________________ I hate M Cars!!!!!!!! E46 M3 S71 X6M F10 M5
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-21-2013, 12:43 PM	#12
Danmar Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 blk/blk Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto/Alberta/Arizona iTrader: (0)	Not had your problem but I can't seem to make the "move your foot under the bumper" trick work to open the trunk? What am I doing wrong?
	Appreciate 0 Quote