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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: 318lotis on February 13, 2010, 11:24:12 AM

Title: trunk key
Post by: 318lotis on February 13, 2010, 11:24:12 AM

any tips on opening trunk , my little girl tossed my keys in trunk, im locked. any tips on opening trunk without key thanx, gang

Title: trunk key
Post by: Gabs on February 13, 2010, 06:13:43 PM

Now don't you wish BMW made folding back seats haha :P
I'm not entirely sure but you might be able to coat hanger the keys out through the back speaker hole. Its somewhat of a long shot.

Hope you get your keys
Adam

Title: trunk key
Post by: txleadfoot on February 14, 2010, 04:03:34 PM

the dealer can cut a key with your VIN.  Not sure what they use for ID though.

Title: trunk key
Post by: 4banger on February 14, 2010, 05:23:59 PM

Quote from: txleadfoot;87486

the dealer can cut a key with your VIN.  Not sure what they use for ID though.

title and drivers licenses.

Title: trunk key
Post by: Choking Hazard on February 16, 2010, 11:02:00 PM

You can remove the  rear seat, -it has bolts holding the bottom cushion) then punch out the appx 12x12 inch "ski hole", which is already cut, then tack welded back in  - only to be removed again for the ski hole option (crazy germans...).  Then you could easily probe in with a magnet.  Tempting as it might be, I would resist the urge to send the kid in afer 'em.  There are sharp edges and it might be hard to explain to the authorities.

Edit- Oh yeah, this requires access to the rear seat- DUH-

Title: trunk key
Post by: 4banger on February 16, 2010, 11:06:04 PM

Quote from: Choking Hazard;87636

You can remove the  rear seat, -it has bolts holding the bottom cushion) then punch out the appx 12x12 inch "ski hole", which is already cut, then tack welded back in  - only to be removed again for the ski hole option (crazy germans...).  Then you could easily probe in with a magnet.  Tempting as it might be, I would resist the urge to send the kid in afer 'em.  There are sharp edges and it might be hard to explain to the authorities.

Edit- Oh yeah, this requires access to the rear seat- DUH-

cant help but laugh :D:D:D:D

Title: trunk key
Post by: Vladi on February 17, 2010, 03:20:38 AM

Quote from: Choking Hazard;87636

You can remove the  rear seat, -it has bolts holding the bottom cushion) then punch out the appx 12x12 inch "ski hole", which is already cut, then tack welded back in  - only to be removed again for the ski hole option (crazy germans...).  Then you could easily probe in with a magnet.  Tempting as it might be, I would resist the urge to send the kid in afer 'em.  There are sharp edges and it might be hard to explain to the authorities.

Edit- Oh yeah, this requires access to the rear seat- DUH-

Priceless. :D

Title: trunk key
Post by: 318lotis on February 17, 2010, 12:31:33 PM

thanxxx, the ski hole trick worked ....this is best bmw forum out there

Title: trunk key
Post by: DesktopDave on February 17, 2010, 12:59:56 PM

The ski hole trick was going to be my suggestion too...+1 karma for ChokingHazard!

I never lock my car...it doesn't have anything valuable enough to take besides my black leather sport seats...not the easiest thing to take, eh?.  I don't trust the 22 year old actuators.  Given our current weather there's a good chance it'll all freeze solidly shut too.

Title: trunk key
Post by: dvmotorsports on February 17, 2010, 02:52:01 PM

Quote from: DesktopDave;87659

The ski hole trick was going to be my suggestion too...+1 karma for ChokingHazard!

I never lock my car...it doesn't have anything valuable enough to take besides my black leather sport seats...not the easiest thing to take, eh?.  I don't trust the 22 year old actuators.  Given our current weather there's a good chance it'll all freeze solidly shut too.

I use the trunk lock.