[rrandyy]

I have 2007 328 Coupe with comfort access.

What works:
- Opening the trunk using comfort access
- Opening the trunk manually using the metal key
- Opening the trunk using the FOB trunk button

What doesn't work:
- Opening the trunk using the trunk release button near the driver's foot well

I have triple checked that the valet switch in the glovebox is not in valet mode.

1. Is it fair to say that the car is not in valet mode because comfort access and the FOB button can be used to open the trunk?

2. Should my next actions be to either (a) replace the trunk release button that isn't working or (b) replace the valet switch in the glovebox?

3. Any suggestions on additional things to check? Any previous threads to read? The only threads I could find were people mistakenly turning on valet mode.

[ptpending]

if you have inpa software or rheingold with diagnostic cable - you can check button

[BeastMode335i]

Originally Posted by rrandyy

I have 2007 328 Coupe with comfort access.

What works:
- Opening the trunk using comfort access
- Opening the trunk manually using the metal key
- Opening the trunk using the FOB trunk button

What doesn't work:
- Opening the trunk using the trunk release button near the driver's foot well

I have triple checked that the valet switch in the glovebox is not in valet mode.

1. Is it fair to say that the car is not in valet mode because comfort access and the FOB button can be used to open the trunk?

2. Should my next actions be to either (a) replace the trunk release button that isn't working or (b) replace the valet switch in the glovebox?

3. Any suggestions on additional things to check? Any previous threads to read? The only threads I could find were people mistakenly turning on valet mode.

Not sure if this will be of much help, but I locked/unlocked the valet option like 2-3 times and it fixed this issue for me, and never had the problem again.. Maybe try that, and also try holding it down for 1-2 seconds instead of a quick press..

[rrandyy]

Originally Posted by ptpending

if you have inpa software or rheingold with diagnostic cable - you can check button

Thanks! I don't have one, but I'll see if the local auto store will help me.

[rrandyy]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

Not sure if this will be of much help, but I locked/unlocked the valet option like 2-3 times and it fixed this issue for me, and never had the problem again.. Maybe try that, and also try holding it down for 1-2 seconds instead of a quick press..

I'll try this out. Thanks!

[rrandyy]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

Not sure if this will be of much help, but I locked/unlocked the valet option like 2-3 times and it fixed this issue for me, and never had the problem again.. Maybe try that, and also try holding it down for 1-2 seconds instead of a quick press..

This didn't help, unfortunately.

[Mybimmerbrain]

Originally Posted by rrandyy

I have 2007 328 Coupe with comfort access.

What works:
- Opening the trunk using comfort access
- Opening the trunk manually using the metal key
- Opening the trunk using the FOB trunk button

What doesn't work:
- Opening the trunk using the trunk release button near the driver's foot well

I have triple checked that the valet switch in the glovebox is not in valet mode.

1. Is it fair to say that the car is not in valet mode because comfort access and the FOB button can be used to open the trunk?

2. Should my next actions be to either (a) replace the trunk release button that isn't working or (b) replace the valet switch in the glovebox?

3. Any suggestions on additional things to check? Any previous threads to read? The only threads I could find were people mistakenly turning on valet mode.

Drop by a dealer and pick up P/N 61 31 9 200 316. It's the button for the interior trunk switch. Install it and see if it opens the trunk. If it does not then rerun it. Also the old switch could have came apart and not activating the actuator like it could be.

[rrandyy]

Solved! For anyone interested, I solved this problem by replacing the interior trunk switch with a new one that I purchased online. It was simple and easy to do.