Hey everyone,
So my battery is very low and I can't get into the car. Tried emergency unlocking it through the passenger door. The mechanism doesn't come up far enough to open the door. Pumped the handle but still not enough. Got in the trunk to go use the light method but still nothing. I've came up with a few questions.
Wifh using the light method, I know the red/white wire is positive but should I disconnect the other wire from the light? I've heard yes and no on using a battery to connect it everything. Is it okay? Im using the battery from my daily. If so how long?
Then I do have power 4 gauge power wire for my amps that is connect to my battery. Could I realistically use that wire to get power to the battery? I don't see why I couldn't but wanted to know other opinions.
Nevermind I got it! Powered and jump started it through the power wire from my amp!
Last edited by NE32; 10-19-2017 at 02:30 PM.
Good to hear that you fixed it, I wanted to post this: Try unlock procedure on both doors, driver and passenger, your model year could maybe also work on driver side, my 1989 I can open via both doors.
http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Trouble/Locked.htm
unlocking deadlocked car via trunk light connection by Timm:
The emergency unlock is known by lifting the passenger door handle and then turning the key over a certain resistance. Even with a dead battery the trunk can be opened with the key by turning it anti-clockwise and then push the door unlock button.
To avoid wrong connection of power to the wires or to blow the fuse:
A few pointers to connecting power to the trunk light:
Firstly, the trunk light is a good place to connect power as it is constantly connected to the battery via Fuse 33.
However, you must only use a charger at this point, and only one that can supply a maximum of 10A. If you use a fully-charged battery you will blow Fuse 33.
The trunk light has two wires going to it, RED/WHITE is the positive supply, connect the chargers +ve terminal to here.
Connect the charger -ve lead to somewhere on the chassis.....this removes any possibility of reverse polarity.
When the charger is connected and charging, allow 10 minutes before trying the central locking, this is just enough time to get enough charge in the battery to supply the locks.
If you have not got a charger you can use a battery but MUST connect it via a 55W (headlamp) bulb. This reduces the current to a safe level.
DO NOT connect to any other lighting point, these go via the LKM or General Module and it is not a good idea to stuff power up these!
The trunk can always be opened with the key, it does not need power, so you always have access to the trunk.
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Did you try this one exactly.................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQt4GowLGI
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If that unlocking procedure does not work, replace the grommets https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...light=grommets
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