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Post by racingteatray on Sept 20, 2017 14:11:50 GMT
It seems that the external tailgate release above the rear number plate on the 4GC either isn't working or possibly I have somehow disabled it. I have no idea how long for as I almost always open the electric tailgate using either the button on the key-fob or the internal release near the steering wheel, and nearly always close it using the button on the inside of the tailgate. But the other day, my wife went to open it using the standard release above the number plate and it didn't work. There's a faintly audible click when you press into the recessed handle but nothing happens. It has definitely previously worked as I have opened it that way in the past at least once.
I've had a dig around in the iDrive and manual but can't so far see any feature which if activated/disactivated would disable the external hatch release, in the manner, say, of child-locks. So before I ring up BMW to book it in for a check and repair, my question, predominantly at Martin, is whether there is some feature I have accidently triggered that would cause this. |
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Post by Martin on Sept 20, 2017 15:27:13 GMT
I never use mine, it's the interior button or foot waving.
As far as I know, as long as the car is fully unlocked (not just the drivers door), the external button should work and I don't think there is another way of disabling it.
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Post by johnc on Sept 20, 2017 16:35:41 GMT
I never use mine, it's the interior button or foot waving. As far as I know, as long as the car is fully unlocked (not just the drivers door), the external button should work and I don't think there is another way of disabling it. I would agree but on the 4 series and the 3 as well, if the ignition is on, the boot won't open manually - that's to stop someone running up, opening your boot and making off with your handbag or briefcase just after you have climbed in but before you have driven off, when the doors lock automatically. |
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Post by racingteatray on Sept 20, 2017 16:37:54 GMT
I never use mine, it's the interior button or foot waving. As far as I know, as long as the car is fully unlocked (not just the drivers door), the external button should work and I don't think there is another way of disabling it. I would agree but on the 4 series and the 3 as well, if the ignition is on, the boot won't open manually - that's to stop someone running up, opening your boot and making off with your handbag or briefcase just after you have climbed in but before you have driven off, when the doors lock automatically. Interesting but I'm pretty sure I've tried locking and unlocking it and then trying the handle. Will check. |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Sept 21, 2017 8:46:23 GMT
Failed microswitch on the boot?
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Post by Tim on Sept 21, 2017 10:39:19 GMT
Does yours have the option in the menus to select how far the boot opens?
Can't remember seeing anything in there for it but maybe there's an option to disable the manual button.
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Post by racingteatray on Sept 21, 2017 12:16:51 GMT
Full marks to John. It works just fine provided the ignition isn't on!
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Post by johnc on Sept 21, 2017 12:19:46 GMT
Full marks to John. It works just fine provided the ignition isn't on! Glad it was another of those non breakdowns. I only found out by trial and error on my last car. |
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Post by Mark on Sept 22, 2017 6:15:20 GMT
The BMW boot releases can catch you out at the most inconvenient times - the ignition switches on being one of them but also if you have your central locking set to only open the drivers door on 1 press - you then can't open the boot. Obvious I know but a PITA when you have your hands full of shopping (or whatever)...
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Post by johnc on Sept 22, 2017 6:37:08 GMT
The BMW boot releases can catch you out at the most inconvenient times - the ignition switches on being one of them but also if you have your central locking set to only open the drivers door on 1 press - you then can't open the boot. Obvious I know but a PITA when you have your hands full of shopping (or whatever)... Welcome to the forum Mark. Comfort access makes it so much easier to get in to the boot with your hands full - just a swing of the foot. However it doesn't help with Racing's problem if the driver remains in the car with the key in his pocket. |
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Post by Mark on Sept 22, 2017 6:59:38 GMT
[/quote]Welcome to the forum Mark. Comfort access makes it so much easier to get in to the boot with your hands full - just a swing of the foot. However it doesn't help with Racing's problem if the driver remains in the car with the key in his pocket.
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Cheers John! I was a member on the old forum under the same name, but I've been extremely sluggish in making the transition. Good to see the place (and a lot of familiar names/members) alive & kicking.
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Post by johnc on Sept 22, 2017 7:50:54 GMT
I wondered if it was you but thought I had better be polite!
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Post by michael on Sept 22, 2017 18:57:50 GMT
The BMW boot releases can catch you out at the most inconvenient times - the ignition switches on being one of them but also if you have your central locking set to only open the drivers door on 1 press - you then can't open the boot. Obvious I know but a PITA when you have your hands full of shopping (or whatever)... Great to have you back! |
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Post by Mark on Sept 24, 2017 10:28:22 GMT
The BMW boot releases can catch you out at the most inconvenient times - the ignition switches on being one of them but also if you have your central locking set to only open the drivers door on 1 press - you then can't open the boot. Obvious I know but a PITA when you have your hands full of shopping (or whatever)... Great to have you back! Thanks Michael! |
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