Why do I see BMW trunks open randomly?

GreenThree · 03-28-2008, 10:10 AM

Third time this week. I have noticed two Bimmers. One a 5, the other a 7. When they get here in the AM, their trunks are closed. And then halfway through the day, I look out and see that their trunks are open.

I realize there is a possibility the trunk was opened from inside the building (via remote) But could this be a malfunction that could just happen randomly?

Its raining right now, with someones trunk open, and I sure wouldnt want that to happen with my new 3!

wj4 · 03-28-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenThree

Third time this week. I have noticed two Bimmers. One a 5, the other a 7. When they get here in the AM, their trunks are closed. And then halfway through the day, I look out and see that their trunks are open.

I realize there is a possibility the trunk was opened from inside the building (via remote) But could this be a malfunction that could just happen randomly?

Its raining right now, with someones trunk open, and I sure wouldnt want that to happen with my new 3!

Was this at your work place?

I've remember reading some threads long ago about windows lowering by themselves, but not the trunk.

This has never happened with my car BTW and I have no comfort access.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the 5 and 7 have a different trunk mechanism, where the trunk fully opens up, while on the 3, you still need to physically pull the trunk up. So it can be a mechanical hydrolic issue as well.

noro · 03-28-2008, 10:22 AM

The dead bodies must be waking up around lunch...

Bimmerista · 03-28-2008, 10:23 AM

ha ha good one.

Even though I suspect it is the confort access or remote-in-the-pants issue, not a flaw.

jehmarjeh · 03-28-2008, 10:24 AM

was this @ the supermarket?

GreenThree · 03-28-2008, 10:44 AM

Yes, this was at my firm, which is not the supermarket LOL

matt_435xi · 03-28-2008, 10:49 AM

i thought they said people that own green cars are smart?

GreenThree · 03-28-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

i thought they said people that own green cars are smart?

Thats what Jack said to Fauker. I never claimed it!

TECENG · 03-28-2008, 10:59 AM

This has happened to me a few times, but under specific circumstances. I have CA, and when I get into my car, sometimes the button on the fob is actuated in my pocket (pants too tight, or...???). It sucks because I usually start backing out and see the dash light come on, and have to jump out and close the trunk.

If the owners of the cars have a desk/office near the car, perhaps they are actuating the button on their fob in the same way? Other than that, I haven't a clue.

matt_435xi · 03-28-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TECENG

This has happened to me a few times, but under specific circumstances. I have CA, and when I get into my car, sometimes the button on the fob is actuated in my pocket (pants too tight, or...???)

i am envisioning tight jeans, revealing shirt, on a tall blonde....am i close?

matt_435xi · 03-28-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenThree

Thats what Jack said to Fauker. I never claimed it!

not to mention you drive a BMW, another SMART move!

!Xoible · 03-28-2008, 11:08 AM

the hooker from the night before in the trunk

TECENG · 03-28-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

i am envisioning tight jeans, revealing shirt, on a tall blonde....am i close?

Dude, not even close!

JackMac · 03-28-2008, 11:18 AM

I suspect they have the trunkmonkey option installed.

matt_435xi · 03-28-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TECENG

Dude, not even close!

hey i can dream!

Gossamer · 03-28-2008, 11:29 AM

sounds strange but it's happened to me and it was because I put the keyfob back in my pocket and somehow it pressed up against my money clip on the trunk release button. See how far you can do this...quite a distance. I think it's a matter of accidentally pushing the button rather than a malfunction.

shift330 · 03-28-2008, 11:46 AM

That crap happens to me on a daily basis in my bimmer and if you're in the Infiniti and your phone goes off when the car is turned off it's a 50/50 shot the windows will roll themselves down.

scm6079 · 03-28-2008, 12:18 PM

Annoyingly, this happens to me every so many months... And is generally accompanied with all the windows and sunroof being open. One of very few real annoyances I have with my car.

Majikthese42 · 03-28-2008, 12:43 PM

The poltergeist option (ZPP).

(I bought the leather key fobs because I could see this happening.)

STE92VE · 03-28-2008, 12:54 PM

This happened to my friend when he was over New Year's Eve with his new 535xi....he was

...

On occasion he would also go out and see his windows down...I knew exactly what the problem was.

tintivilus · 03-28-2008, 12:58 PM

I fixed my random-trunk-opening issues by rearranging my keyring.

Caster · 03-28-2008, 01:01 PM

I've had (and sometimes still have) a problem where my trunk will open randomly, and when trying to close it the lock in trunk won't engage. I'd have to slam the trunk closed a couple of times until it'll engage, I should get that fixed lol...

03-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Why do I see BMW trunks open randomly? Third time this week. I have noticed two Bimmers. One a 5, the other a 7. When they get here in the AM, their trunks are closed. And then halfway through the day, I look out and see that their trunks are open. I realize there is a possibility the trunk was opened from inside the building (via remote) But could this be a malfunction that could just happen randomly? Its raining right now, with someones trunk open, and I sure wouldnt want that to happen with my new 3! __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-28-2008, 10:22 AM	#3
noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	The dead bodies must be waking up around lunch... __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 10:23 AM	#4
Bimmerista Major General 83 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	ha ha good one. Even though I suspect it is the confort access or remote-in-the-pants issue, not a flaw. __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 10:24 AM	#5
jehmarjeh Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: e90 M-tech 2008 full option Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Amsterdam The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	was this @ the supermarket?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 10:44 AM	#6
GreenThree Colonel 210 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Yes, this was at my firm, which is not the supermarket LOL __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
matt_435xi Colonel 235 Rep 2,377 Posts Drives: Perfomance Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW 435xi Gran ... [10.00]	i thought they said people that own green cars are smart? __________________ '18 Tesla Perfomance Model 3 White on White Performance Upgrade Pkg & EAP RETIRED 2015 435xi GC [f36] \| 2012 335i [f30] \| 2009 z4 35i [e89] \| 2007 335i coupe [e92] \| 2001 325Ci [e46] RETIRED
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 10:59 AM	#9
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	This has happened to me a few times, but under specific circumstances. I have CA, and when I get into my car, sometimes the button on the fob is actuated in my pocket (pants too tight, or...???). It sucks because I usually start backing out and see the dash light come on, and have to jump out and close the trunk. If the owners of the cars have a desk/office near the car, perhaps they are actuating the button on their fob in the same way? Other than that, I haven't a clue. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 11:08 AM	#12
!Xoible Banned 843 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	the hooker from the night before in the trunk
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 11:18 AM	#14
JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 151 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	I suspect they have the trunkmonkey option installed.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 11:29 AM	#16
Gossamer Private First Class 8 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Middle of the road iTrader: (0)	sounds strange but it's happened to me and it was because I put the keyfob back in my pocket and somehow it pressed up against my money clip on the trunk release button. See how far you can do this...quite a distance. I think it's a matter of accidentally pushing the button rather than a malfunction.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 11:46 AM	#17
shift330 Blue Force Tracker 124 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	That crap happens to me on a daily basis in my bimmer and if you're in the Infiniti and your phone goes off when the car is turned off it's a 50/50 shot the windows will roll themselves down. __________________ Stay safe 855th MP Company! Hosmer/Espinoza you're my boys!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 12:18 PM	#18
scm6079 First Lieutenant 121 Rep 390 Posts Drives: '16 M3, Lotus Exige S260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 Lotus Exige S260 [8.50]	Annoyingly, this happens to me every so many months... And is generally accompanied with all the windows and sunroof being open. One of very few real annoyances I have with my car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 12:43 PM	#19
Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	The poltergeist option (ZPP). (I bought the leather key fobs because I could see this happening.) __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#20
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 221 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	This happened to my friend when he was over New Year's Eve with his new 535xi....he was ... On occasion he would also go out and see his windows down...I knew exactly what the problem was. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 12:58 PM	#21
tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I fixed my random-trunk-opening issues by rearranging my keyring.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-28-2008, 01:01 PM	#22
Caster Lieutenant 28 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 06 SG 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LA, Cali iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I've had (and sometimes still have) a problem where my trunk will open randomly, and when trying to close it the lock in trunk won't engage. I'd have to slam the trunk closed a couple of times until it'll engage, I should get that fixed lol... __________________ Graphite E90 325i / Navigation / Premium / Xenon / LUX White Rings / 15% Tint / Blackline Tail Lights
	Appreciate 0 Quote