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    Boot Trunk Lid not opening

    So my boot lid won't open on my 2000 e38 750iL
    It's the hydraulic auto open/close boot.

    Pressing the button on the driver door or the push button on the bootlid itself results in the hydraulic motor seemingly doing something but the boot lid is NOT unlatching - I don't even hear the lock mechanism unlatching - therefore the boot is not opening at all.

    Any ideas on how to get the boot open?

    I'm at a loss, as I need to get my alternator replaced (tomorrow if I can get this boot open), access to the batteries is required to successfully replace the alternator to prevent issues.

    I've tried the ideas on YouTube, however short of trying this I don't know what to do...https://youtu.be/HMiCzwMQpQo

    Any advice I'd really appreciate it

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    Quote Originally Posted by dillalade View Post
    So my boot lid won't open on my 2000 e38 750iL
    It's the hydraulic auto open/close boot.

    Pressing the button on the driver door or the push button on the bootlid itself results in the hydraulic motor seemingly doing something but the boot lid is NOT unlatching - I don't even hear the lock mechanism unlatching - therefore the boot is not opening at all.

    Any ideas on how to get the boot open?

    I'm at a loss, as I need to get my alternator replaced (tomorrow if I can get this boot open), access to the batteries is required to successfully replace the alternator to prevent issues.

    I've tried the ideas on YouTube, however short of trying this I don't know what to do...https://youtu.be/HMiCzwMQpQo

    Any advice I'd really appreciate it

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    Do you have the keys?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lapd1989 View Post
    Do you have the keys?
    Yes 2 keys.

    I actually just ended up doing the trick I posted from YouTube.

    Drilled hole, poked a screwdriver in and.pushed the horizontal steel rod UP, which unlatched the boot lock.

    I can only assume given my.battery and alternator issues.pately that the latch became somehow out of sync and initiation with the unlock trigger (from any method as detailed in OP.)

    Anyway it's functional again, albeit what madness.

    I hope my alternator replacement goes well tomorrow

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    Last edited by dillalade; 10-22-2018 at 10:44 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dillalade View Post
    Yes 2 keys.

    I actually just ended up doing the trick I please Syed from YouTube.

    Drilled hole, poked a screwdriver in and.pushed the horizontal steel rod UP, which unlatched the boot lock.

    I can only assume given my.battery and alternator issues.pately that the latch became somehow out of sync and initiation with the unlock trigger (from any method as detailed in OP.)

    Anyway it's functional again, albeit what madness.

    I hope my alternator replacement goes well tomorrow

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    If you have the keys just use the key hole in the boot and if your unlock doesn’t work you have to use your finger and set the lock on the trunk itself then unlock it with the door unlock button.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lapd1989 View Post
    If you have the keys just use the key hole in the boot and if your unlock doesn’t work you have to use your finger and set the lock on the trunk itself then unlock it with the door unlock button.
    Although I managed to resolve the ugly way


    Can you please explain what you mean by use your finger?

    I tried the key in the boot etc, with no luck.
    Although now it is working.

    Can you please elaborate for my comprehension.

    Thank you for your time

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    Quote Originally Posted by dillalade View Post
    Although I managed to resolve the ugly way


    Can you please explain what you mean by use your finger?

    I tried the key in the boot etc, with no luck.
    Although now it is working.

    Can you please elaborate for my comprehension.

    Thank you for your time

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    Did you turn the key left of right?

    Yes you have to reset the look mechanism by locking the trunk lock by turning the switch inside the lock latch to lock position then you will need to use the lock switch inside the car to unlock it. That will reset you’re locking mechanism. Try it

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    Quote Originally Posted by lapd1989 View Post
    Did you turn the key left of right?

    Yes you have to reset the look mechanism by locking the trunk lock by turning the switch inside the lock latch to lock position then you will need to use the lock switch inside the car to unlock it. That will reset you’re locking mechanism. Try it
    I seeee

    Currently have the battery on a slow charge so I can get it to the garage for the alternator replacement tomorrow AM.

    I will give this a go later or tomorrow.

    I'm only 7 days into my ownership of this car.
    Within 24 hours alternator issues.

    This forum seriously provides an utter novice (in all things car mechanic/Electric related) with confidence from this outstanding collective of individuals here.

    Thanks again lapd1989

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    There is many of us here that uses this place for help.

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    The latch trick worked for me! Didn't even know the car I bought came with soft close.

    Thank you so for the strong technical knowledge!

    Thanks,
    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjc034 View Post
    The latch trick worked for me! Didn't even know the car I bought came with soft close.

    Thank you so for the strong technical knowledge!

    Thanks,
    John

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