boot lid

Does any one have full details how to replace the rear light unit on the boot lid? I have removed the small inner rear cover and can see the light unit clips round the outside of the boot lid body work. but cant tell how the inner edge is attached or if the boot liner needs removing. if it...

Hi, I have a new G31 Series 5 Touring. This version has a new feature which is an electronic boot lid that automatically lifts and lowers when one opens / closes the boot. After few days it stopped working. This is the second time it happened in 5 days that I've got this car. The first time I...

Hello Forum Members, I am looking for some help in regards to boot problems with my E60. I have lost the use of the automatic boot opening, frayed wires, a common fault etc. But my issue is the reason why these wires frayed/snapped in the first place. A few weeks before the electrical ,when...

Hello Forum Members, I am looking for some help in regards to boot problems with my E60. I have lost the use of the automatic boot opening, frayed wires, a common fault etc. But my issue is the reason why these wires frayed/snapped in the first place. A few weeks before the electrical ,when...

So today i thought i might rectify the boot wiring my 840 was suffering from and it was apparent that someone else had done a bad repair job first using crimps with the wrong pliers and really bas soldering and taping. The left hand side looked dodgy but it was working, however the right hand...

please help, title is pretty much self explanatory. I asked a friend to get me something out of the back of my car he came back and said he couldn't open it, i went to see what had happened and the indicators were flashing. he said he put the key in the ignition to try and stop the alarm/lights...

Hey Guys, I recently bought 2 new boot gas struts for my M3 as I thought the current ones were not working properly - the boot didn't come to a nice gentle halt when opened like the bonnet. So I just installed the 2 new ones and the same happens! I've tried them both ways round but still I have...

Hi first off I would like to say congrats on a great forum this is my first post but it looks like a great resource for BMW owners. My problem is this: When driving I noticed a rattle that was coming from the boot. At first I thought it was where the spare wheel went as some things were kind...

2003 E39 530 - Automatic boot-lock closing problem *FIXED* Hello, My tailgate boot-lid lock doesnt work. I mean the electric motor that pulls the hatch to a complete closing, or tighten the hatch down if you understand what i mean. I only get this weird sound when i try to open or close the...

Hi can anyone help. I have a 2001 320d e46. A couple of weeks ago my boot lid button on my key and the button on the boot lid stopped working. The only way i can access the boot is by turning the key in the lock. Also, although the boot is shut, the boot is shown as open on my dashboard. It...