WTF? Trunk opened by itself?

[dzvero]

Originally Posted by teapotc

I secured keys. I have to hold trunk key for second for opening it. There is no chance I can do it by accident

False, I had my key in my pocket and was doing some things in the back of the car when accidentally pushed my leg to the back of the seat and voila trunk opened itself, mistery . Have i not been in the car i wont noticed it and its quiet long range on these keys

[colossians323]

Originally Posted by omgwtfbbqm4

Even worse, I've accidentally set off the panic alarm while the keyfob was in my pocket. Have no idea how long the alarm was going off either.

Yep, did this one today. was laughing when I walked out of my office and saw it

[1scruffynerfherder]

Originally Posted by RowanBuds

Do you by any chance have an aftermarket diffuser? I was out with a forum member recently to hear an exhaust and he had a non-OEM diffuser on the car. The trunk intermittently opened on its own when we were outside of the car, with no foot waving around under bumper or key button pressed.

If all OEM, ensure you're not hitting the key fob while in your pocket inadvertently. I've done it before that just how you turn/ move/sit can hit a button unintentionally. good luck.

I have the OEM carbon rear diffuser and mine does this occasionally. I can stand there kicking my foot back and forth like a lunatic and it won't automatically open but I've been standing pumping petrol and the thing just pops open by itself FML! I have also had it do it when I was running a microfibre towel over the bumper to get dust off and it popped open.

The "Genius" at the dealer told me with that CF diffuser the auto opening/kick trunk feature won't work properly. No shit mate!

I did read that you can code this off in another thread. That's what I'll be doing.

[Marlonisonfire]

Originally Posted by 1scruffynerfherder

I have the OEM carbon rear diffuser and mine does this occasionally. I can stand there kicking my foot back and forth like a lunatic and it won't automatically open but I've been standing pumping petrol and the thing just pops open by itself FML! I have also had it do it when I was running a microfibre towel over the bumper to get dust off and it popped open.

The "Genius" at the dealer told me with that CF diffuser the auto opening/kick trunk feature won't work properly. No shit mate!

I did read that you can code this off in another thread. That's what I'll be doing.

Same here I have the oem cf diffuser installed from factory and my trunk pops open a few times since I got the car. BMW genius also told me the same and sales rep said to bring it up to SA at the 1,200 mile service.

[KnightedBMW]

So I'm taking delivery of my 2016 M3 in a few short weeks and I'm becoming a little concerned that this trunk issue is an actual thing. The first few posts I read I thought this was just an issue with one or two cars, but it seems its more of an issue than that. It can't be that everyone here just happens to inadvertently push the trunk button on the key fob or put their foot under the bumper.

Is this an actual cause for concern? I'm not planning on a diffuser (yet) so there won't be anything disabling the kick feature.

Although my car will remain garaged mostly, when it's not and it rains or it's in public, that's a major cause for concern if this happens.

Have there been any tech bulletins put out by BMW for this?

[FLOSS M]

It happens to me as well, only when its very hot from time to time - close it and it pops up - I move the locking mechanism around on the trunk lid and it seems to go away. Will have it looked at during my next service visit,

[aajjcc]

WTF this happened to me twice today. Got in the car, placed the fob in the cup holder, turned on the engine and a few seconds later, I got a warning saying the trunk was open. Second time I was at a parking lot and the moment I got in my car the trunk popped opened.

[GOLFFRR]

I had this happen to me the other day at the gym. I got out of my car locked it and had the keys in my hand so I know I didn't push the button plus I always look back at my car every time I walk away from it, bc its sexy .. well I come back out to the lot after the workout and my trunk is wide open. Very odd indeed. Now I'm super paranoid all the time bc I'm afraid it will open and someone will break into the car ugh

[64-bit]

I have it happened in front of a state police 3x consecutive , looked like someone was inside trying to get out hurrrr!!!!

Mine is also a 2016 (November 2015 built)

[KnightedBMW]

Mine is a May 2016 build (yet to be delivered). Hoping they worked this out.

[boss2k]

Could these issues be resolved if the kick feature for opening trunk is disabled? Did any of you report it as an issue to BMW or is there a known fix for it.

[Bch53211]

I have had my trunk open by itself many, many times. I have never successfully done it on purpose. I have a diffuser but it was happening before I got it too.

[rr006rbc]

I have never had this happen before lol. You guys are hilarious. Maybe because I have the poor man's F80 and couldn't afford the exec pkg. Glad I didn't check that box.

[F80_M]

This has happened with my boss with his 435i. Happens randomly and on a few occasions the trunk has randomly opened by itself during pouring rain. Trunk gets completely soaked and he took it to BMW and they said there aren't any issues with it....

[firedown31]

I never use my kick to open and have had it pop open a few times. There is coding to disable it.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...91&postcount=5

Problem solved and it hasn't opened ever since.

[Ian1973]

Originally Posted by rr006rbc

I have never had this happen before lol. You guys are hilarious. Maybe because I have the poor man's F80 and couldn't afford the exec pkg. Glad I didn't check that box.

I also don't have the Executive Package and it's happened to me twice.

[rr006rbc]

Originally Posted by Ian1973

I also don't have the Executive Package and it's happened to me twice.

Interesting. Maybe you have excessive ass blubber. jk. hopefully it doesn't happen to me. I have a very expensive set of golf clubs I carry most of the time.

[dhoggm3]

I've had my trunk open by itself while driving - not good. Pretty sure it was because the key fob in my right pocket squeezed against the center console or the seat bolster. This is a crappy design flaw in the M3. Fortunately, it's only happened once a year so far.

[sandjam]

Originally Posted by dhoggm3

I've had my trunk open by itself while driving - not good. Pretty sure it was because the key fob in my right pocket squeezed against the center console or the seat bolster. This is a crappy design flaw in the M3. Fortunately, it's only happened once a year so far.

My April 2016 build has not experienced this (hopefully it won't) but when you are driving it should be locked out from opening. That's a serious design flaw if not. Is it possible you coded something that disabled that safety feature and don't realize it?

[Jim B]

Originally Posted by dhoggm3

I've had my trunk open by itself while driving - not good. Pretty sure it was because the key fob in my right pocket squeezed against the center console or the seat bolster. This is a crappy design flaw in the M3. Fortunately, it's only happened once a year so far.

I keep my key fob in my LEFT pocket. I've never had this happen to me.

[RickFLM4]

I've had my car 11+ mos. I use the "kick to open" feature all the time and it always works for me. I have never had the trunk open on its own and usually keep the key in my right pocket (no other keys just that one). Hopefully I won't be here tomorrow saying it happened right after this post but scratching my head about how many people are saying they have had this issue.

[Rupes]

I think most cars these days have a glow in the dark pull handle located inside the trunk incase a child gets stuck back there.

Therefore, OP, I'd suggest the tried-and-true 1997 Cadillac Eldorado for any live prostitutes or people about to enter witness protection that you stow in your trunk.