Comfort access

SRB · 07-29-2014, 03:22 PM

I find the foot under the car works fine, problem is the trunk only unlocks and doesn't spring up.

I read someone say it starts popping up after you have opened/closed several times.

Anybody else have this problem?

Should I wait or do I have to waste my time bringing the car in?

Unlocking only defeats the process with full hands. Thanks

Halsifer · 07-29-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SRB

I find the foot under the car works fine, problem is the trunk only unlocks and doesn't spring up.

I read someone say it starts popping up after you have opened/closed several times.

Anybody else have this problem?

Should I wait or do I have to waste my time bringing the car in?

Unlocking only defeats the process with full hands. Thanks

It's supposed to pop all the way open. If it doesn't take it to BMW.

DC X3M40i · 07-29-2014, 04:58 PM

mine opens all the way.
lights blink..trunk releases.. slight hesitation then flips open
take it in

Damn Dirty Ape · 07-29-2014, 05:57 PM

Mine stopped going up after spoiler install.

Fronzdan · 07-29-2014, 06:41 PM

Mine opens all the way. They probably need to tweak the spring force....if that's possible.

335i_4D · 07-29-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Damn Dirty Ape

Mine stopped going up after spoiler install.

Just had the spoiler installed a week ago, and it still pops right up.

Professor///M · 07-29-2014, 07:25 PM

I have a spoiler and it doesn't pop up anymore. I also modified my trunk to have rear emergency lighting where the warning triangle should go, so now the added weight does not allow it to go up.

spearo810 · 07-29-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRB

I find the foot under the car works fine, problem is the trunk only unlocks and doesn't spring up.

I read someone say it starts popping up after you have opened/closed several times.

Anybody else have this problem?

Should I wait or do I have to waste my time bringing the car in?

Unlocking only defeats the process with full hands. Thanks

Hi I had the same problem on my 328i, then I came across this past post, which maybe of help. if it doesn't then maybe you need your springs adjusted, good luck
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...foot+under+car

mump · 07-30-2014, 05:56 AM

After spoiler install, u need to adjust the spring. It is a 5 minute job. Pull back the trunk lining near the brake lights, unhook the spring and move it to the next notch. Do this on both sides.

chrisny · 07-30-2014, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Halsifer

It's supposed to pop all the way open. If it doesn't take it to BMW.

+1

SRB · 07-30-2014, 07:04 AM

Thanks for the answers, I'll try it tonight.

In the other direction the E92 was much easier to close using the inside handle of the trunk. Now it really needs to be slammed, but that seems like a design flaw rather than a defect that can be repaired.

Professor///M · 07-30-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mump

After spoiler install, u need to adjust the spring. It is a 5 minute job. Pull back the trunk lining near the brake lights, unhook the spring and move it to the next notch. Do this on both sides.

Do you have a DIY for this. I had trouble with the liner. Thanks

RoundelM3 · 07-30-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SRB

Thanks for the answers, I'll try it tonight.

In the other direction the E92 was much easier to close using the inside handle of the trunk. Now it really needs to be slammed, but that seems like a design flaw rather than a defect that can be repaired.

Mine doesn't need to be slammed...it shuts normally. I'd have the dealership service dept. look at it.

S4NoMore · 07-30-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SRB

Now it really needs to be slammed, but that seems like a design flaw rather than a defect that can be repaired.

Initially mine needed to be slammed as well. I had them look at trim rubbing the trunk hinge and they must have adjusted the latch, because when I picked the car up it was much easier to close the trunk like you describe, with a swift toss from the inside grab spot. It can be made to close easier, just ask.

BMW_F30 · 07-30-2014, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRB

I find the foot under the car works fine, problem is the trunk only unlocks and doesn't spring up.

I read someone say it starts popping up after you have opened/closed several times.

Anybody else have this problem?

Should I wait or do I have to waste my time bringing the car in?

Unlocking only defeats the process with full hands. Thanks

Sounds like the trunk mechanism is binding or the spring (on left side behind trunk trim panel) is broken or otherwise hung up.

0715AW335XI · 07-30-2014, 09:30 PM

Trunk pops open, and closes very easily.

mump · 08-04-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JSTDR1V

Do you have a DIY for this. I had trouble with the liner. Thanks

I used instructions on this forum but can't find the thread.

pmc123 · 08-05-2014, 01:24 AM

curious if it works on the convertible, too. dealer couldn't seem to make it work

facepunch77 · 08-05-2014, 11:56 AM

40% of the time yes, 60% of the time no.

ji99lypuff · 08-05-2014, 07:52 PM

just had the oem spoiler installed and comfort access trunk opens as usual here.

RPM90 · 08-08-2014, 10:29 PM

2013 335i Msport. Foot open operation works just fine, but the trunk lid does not spring fully open. It makes for a non functioning foot open feature because now I have to put down what I'm carrying in order to open the trunk fully.
If I'm going to do that, then I don't need the foot open function.

Yes, I'm sure there is an adjustment and on my next visit it'll be on my list.

SchweiZ4 · 08-28-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mump

After spoiler install, u need to adjust the spring. It is a 5 minute job. Pull back the trunk lining near the brake lights, unhook the spring and move it to the next notch. Do this on both sides.

Thanks for your post mump, this fixed my trunk in 10 minutes easily.

My issue was that when using my foot or the key, the trunk was only unlocking and lifting by 2 centimeters and that is it; never fully opened.

Here is some more detailed steps for others:

1) Open the right part of the trunk (on EU versions) behind the right rear light and right above the battery.

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2) Take a look inside this compartment on the top and locate the trunk spring

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3) Look at the end of the spring and you will see two notches. The spring in my case was tied into the 1st notch, the one closest to the spring.
(on the picture it is in the 2nd notch, because I took picture after moving it)

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4) Catch the biggest and middle part of the spring with your hand (if you try just the end of it, it would be much more difficult) and pull strongly the spring into the 2nd notch.

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And you're done! The spring will put more pressure on the trunk and it will open more easily.
Now I can finally use my foot or the key button to open it.

07-29-2014, 03:22 PM	#1
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SRB Private 20 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the answers, I'll try it tonight. In the other direction the E92 was much easier to close using the inside handle of the trunk. Now it really needs to be slammed, but that seems like a design flaw rather than a defect that can be repaired.
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0715AW335XI Private First Class 13 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Trunk pops open, and closes very easily.
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RPM90 Major General 890 Rep 7,047 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	2013 335i Msport. Foot open operation works just fine, but the trunk lid does not spring fully open. It makes for a non functioning foot open feature because now I have to put down what I'm carrying in order to open the trunk fully. If I'm going to do that, then I don't need the foot open function. Yes, I'm sure there is an adjustment and on my next visit it'll be on my list.
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