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      10-03-2012, 04:03 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by BigKutta View Post
I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). Try it and it will work every time
I agree that it does work every time. However, I have noticed that immediately after retracting the foot, one should also step away from the opening arc of the trunk lid. BMW apparently has not figured out a way for the trunk lid on the F30 to open fairly slowly using that method. My trunk lid flies open very quickly and since it's extremely heavy, if someone stands too close to it, they are liable to get whacked on the face quite severely. I would think that payment for injuries caused by the lack of common sense in the design of their products should be included in the purchase agreement.
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