Kick to open trunk

anom3 · 01-12-2017, 02:49 AM

UPDATE:

So I had my rear spoiler installed 2 days ago. They fixed my smart opener at the same time (sensor was bad).

Turns out, when you install a spoiler, the spring needs to go back one "click".

All is well now!

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So I have a question regarding the kick to open the trunk.

I noticed on mine essentially what happens is this:

I kick under the trunk, the trunk pops open, but does not "lift up" and open fully.

When I press the open trunk button on the handle or my FOB, the trunk pops open AND goes all the way up, ready to stuff the trunk with groceries etc.

Wish the kick to open would act the same because esssentially now, even though the trunk is 'popped open', I still need to use a handle to open it fully.

How does yours behave?

HFW003 · 01-12-2017, 03:25 AM

I've had two F30's and a F10 and all three open fully with a kick.

wrickem · 01-12-2017, 04:55 AM

I had the same thing on my '16 f32. When I brought in, the receipt after they fixed it said that the struts were "improperly installed at the factory". Now it pops fully open and is totally hands free.

spuntyb · 01-12-2017, 08:05 AM

Either a strut or actuator problem I'm guessing. From day one, mine would open either way (manually or with the comfort access), but wouldn't fully close without me actually pushing on it if I tried to close it with the comfort access. Had to order an actuator from Germany, fixed under warranty.

RoundelM3 · 01-12-2017, 08:11 AM

I was mopping my garage floor the other day and mopped underneath my 335's bumper - and the trunk popped open! Apparently the sensor is pretty sensitive!

mfstrby · 01-12-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

I was mopping my garage floor the other day and mopped underneath my 335's bumper - and the trunk popped open! Apparently the sensor is pretty sensitive!

It was probably giving you a hint to clean the trunk as well

RoundelM3 · 01-12-2017, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel_bagshot

It was probably giving you a hint to clean the trunk as well

Not necessary at all - every time I transport a body in there, I go over it very carefully with bleach and disinfectant, and check it with UV. Can't be too thorough, y'know.

mfstrby · 01-12-2017, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

Not necessary at all - every time I transport a body in there, I go over it very carefully with bleach and disinfectant, and check it with UV. Can't be too thorough, y'know.

instead of bleach, try vinegar. Works the same except all the chemicals plus it is also a disinfectant. Two birds with one rock

RoundelM3 · 01-12-2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by colonel_bagshot

instead of bleach, try vinegar. Works the same except all the chemicals plus it is also a disinfectant. Two birds with one rock

Actually, I did that, and my trunk smelled like a pickle barrel. From outside, even! And I dare not fold the rear seats down. I find if I use a 50-50 solution of bleach and water, the smell goes away quickly, and I follow that up with a little Lysol, primarily to give it a more pleasant aroma. I'm thinking seriously about a full-trunk liner from WeatherTech, which would be easier to maintain.

Seriously...how many times have I had my hands full coming out of Wal-Mart with a full supply of ammo and Hoppe's No. 9 and tried to open the trunk with my foot or feet, to where bystanders thought I was doing some sort of Russian dance, with no results? I shove a mop under there once - ONE TIME - and the thing flies open like pop-goes-the-weasel!!! Go figure!

hellogoodbye · 01-12-2017, 09:11 AM

I bought a CPO '13 a couple months ago and the trunk would only open all the way after opening and closing the trunk a couple times. I figured the spring inside the trunk were a bit stretched. So I pulled back the liner in the trunk and adjusted the spring to a tension setting of 3. Now it pops open every single time whether I use my key fob or my foot. You can search on this forum for how to adjust that spring.

anom3 · 01-12-2017, 10:32 AM

Yeah what I find strange is that by remote / manual handle button press, it pops open fully.

When I do the kick, it only pops open... Kind of defeats the purpose. I'll have a look at the coding see if theres anything out of the ordinary.

Wires · 01-12-2017, 11:46 AM

It sounds more like a strut/spring issue. But I agree it's odd that the kick doesn't work, but the key fob does.

Both should just be releasing the actuator, and then it's either struts or springs that pop the trunk open.

anom3 · 01-12-2017, 12:06 PM

Ok, I can now confirm...

It just 'pops' on both, kick and manual release.

Looks like strut or spring, will have a look asap.

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Originally Posted by Wires

It sounds more like a strut/spring issue. But I agree it's odd that the kick doesn't work, but the key fob does.

Both should just be releasing the actuator, and then it's either struts or springs that pop the trunk open.

etinifni · 01-12-2017, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hellogoodbye

I bought a CPO '13 a couple months ago and the trunk would only open all the way after opening and closing the trunk a couple times. I figured the spring inside the trunk were a bit stretched. So I pulled back the liner in the trunk and adjusted the spring to a tension setting of 3. Now it pops open every single time whether I use my key fob or my foot. You can search on this forum for how to adjust that spring.

I may need to try this but I don't see any DIY for it when I search the board.

Wires · 01-12-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by anom3

Ok, I can now confirm...

It just 'pops' on both, kick and manual release.

Looks like strut or spring, will have a look asap.

If it's struts, they do get weak (lose pressure?) over time. Usually a simple DIY as they typically snap on with ball/socket ends.

anom3 · 01-12-2017, 01:19 PM

Fixed

See Post #1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wires

If it's struts, they do get weak (lose pressure?) over time. Usually a simple DIY as they typically snap on with ball/socket ends.

Wires · 01-12-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by anom3

Fixed

See Post #1.

That is some good info. I wouldn't have initially thought that, but it makes perfect sense!

hellogoodbye · 01-12-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by etinifni

I may need to try this but I don't see any DIY for it when I search the board.

I found this on the internet. Go to page 23 and page 25 for a picture of what the springs look like. If you pull back the trunk lining on the left and right side of your car you will see the springs.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/att...3&d=1425296429

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anom3 Captain 260 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F30 335ix Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	Kick to open trunk - Pops open but doesnt open fully? UPDATE: So I had my rear spoiler installed 2 days ago. They fixed my smart opener at the same time (sensor was bad). Turns out, when you install a spoiler, the spring needs to go back one "click". All is well now! --- So I have a question regarding the kick to open the trunk. I noticed on mine essentially what happens is this: I kick under the trunk, the trunk pops open, but does not "lift up" and open fully. When I press the open trunk button on the handle or my FOB, the trunk pops open AND goes all the way up, ready to stuff the trunk with groceries etc. Wish the kick to open would act the same because esssentially now, even though the trunk is 'popped open', I still need to use a handle to open it fully. How does yours behave? Last edited by anom3; 01-12-2017 at 01:19 PM..
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5685 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've had two F30's and a F10 and all three open fully with a kick.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing on my '16 f32. When I brought in, the receipt after they fixed it said that the struts were "improperly installed at the factory". Now it pops fully open and is totally hands free. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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spuntyb Brigadier General 4055 Rep 4,981 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 Competition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Either a strut or actuator problem I'm guessing. From day one, mine would open either way (manually or with the comfort access), but wouldn't fully close without me actually pushing on it if I tried to close it with the comfort access. Had to order an actuator from Germany, fixed under warranty. __________________ <b>2023 M5C SRG\|Aragon \|\| 2018 Macan GTS</b> 2019 F90 Comp MBB\|Black (sold) 2018 F80 ZCP TB\|SS (sold) 2015 F30 335 AW\|CR (sold) 2015 F31 MG\|CR (sold) 2011 E90 JB\|Oyster (sold)
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hellogoodbye New Member 18 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2013 335 Sport Line Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I bought a CPO '13 a couple months ago and the trunk would only open all the way after opening and closing the trunk a couple times. I figured the spring inside the trunk were a bit stretched. So I pulled back the liner in the trunk and adjusted the spring to a tension setting of 3. Now it pops open every single time whether I use my key fob or my foot. You can search on this forum for how to adjust that spring.
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anom3 Captain 260 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F30 335ix Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	Yeah what I find strange is that by remote / manual handle button press, it pops open fully. When I do the kick, it only pops open... Kind of defeats the purpose. I'll have a look at the coding see if theres anything out of the ordinary.
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Wires Brigadier General 1646 Rep 4,876 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	It sounds more like a strut/spring issue. But I agree it's odd that the kick doesn't work, but the key fob does. Both should just be releasing the actuator, and then it's either struts or springs that pop the trunk open.
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