comfort access to open the trunk - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

JUSKIDN · 10-02-2012, 02:28 PM

Can anyone tell me how to get this damn thing to work 100% of the time. My salesman said the best way is to get center with the BMW emblem and then punt your foot under the rear bumper. It worked good for him and me at the dealership but now I can only get it to work every once and a while and find I get better results by just pushing the trunk release button by the hood release.

Mrcarcrazy · 10-02-2012, 02:30 PM

bigger feet? maybe feet without teeth?

Premium driver · 10-02-2012, 02:40 PM

It works like a charm if you put your foot under the bumper and then pull it straight back again, like a short kick in the air. If you leave the foot under the bumper it is not enough for the sensor to react.

PGT · 10-02-2012, 02:40 PM

its not foolproof, that's for sure. I've yet to figure it out either and I wear size 13's

JUSKIDN · 10-02-2012, 02:45 PM

someone has to have the secret

KarenD · 10-02-2012, 03:13 PM

If you find out please let me know!

Sauveur · 10-02-2012, 03:25 PM

Took me a while to get it to work. Manual says it right.

Centre of bumper, short kick in and out. Does is 100 % of times

BavarianFanatic · 10-02-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauveur

Took me a while to get it to work. Manual says it right.

Centre of bumper, short kick in and out. Does is 100 % of times

Who reads the manual?

Sauveur · 10-02-2012, 03:44 PM

I did for this issue because I looked like an idiot everytime trying to get it to work !

BavarianFanatic · 10-02-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sauveur

I did for this issue because I looked like an idiot everytime trying to get it to work !

I was being sarcastic. I applaud YOU for reading the manual so that you were able to definitively answer the question. I'm poking fun at everyone else who couldn't figure it out because they didn't read it.

Sauveur · 10-02-2012, 06:03 PM

Got it. No worries.

dmontic71 · 10-02-2012, 06:08 PM

Seems like if I do it closer to left side of car by tailpipes it works better. It also seems to react better to quick motion (kick in and out), then a slower motion...

scskysc · 10-02-2012, 06:12 PM

I seem to have the best success with a circular motion with my foot horizontally like trying to drag/kick something from under the car.

Most of the time now I just reach under the lip of the trunk and open it that way - something I only discovered recently. duh!

onehungevo · 10-02-2012, 07:18 PM

Foot on the left between the emblem and exhaust tip. Swing your foot forward and pull it back. I believe The sensor is close to the edge of the bumper.

RonSwanson · 10-02-2012, 07:56 PM

If I was a car I wouldn't like being almost kicked in the balls.

Roup1 · 10-03-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RonSwanson

If I was a car I wouldn't like being almost kicked in the balls.

BigKutta · 10-03-2012, 11:28 AM

I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). try it and it will work every time

gnosis8 · 10-03-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). try it and it will work every time

I agree. "It works 60% of the time every time." Sorry I couldn't resist. (Anchorman, anyone?)

sekitori · 10-03-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). Try it and it will work every time

I agree that it does work every time. However, I have noticed that immediately after retracting the foot, one should also step away from the opening arc of the trunk lid. BMW apparently has not figured out a way for the trunk lid on the F30 to open fairly slowly using that method. My trunk lid flies open very quickly and since it's extremely heavy, if someone stands too close to it, they are liable to get whacked on the face quite severely. I would think that payment for injuries caused by the lack of common sense in the design of their products should be included in the purchase agreement.

JUSKIDN · 10-04-2012, 10:26 AM

"stay classy F30"

RonSwanson · 10-04-2012, 11:46 AM

I'd like to see Mr Bean trying to use this feature and getting knocked out by the trunk opening.

bacampbe · 10-08-2012, 09:37 PM

I find that I have to stand about a step back further from the bumper than I instinctively want to. If you can reach the handle easily you are too close. Pretend you have an armload of groceries between you and the car. Otherwise, all the "quick retraction" comments are on the mark.

Oh, and it loves to not work when you are showing it off. Reminds me of that singing frog cartoon.

10-02-2012, 02:28 PM	#1
JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	comfort access to open the trunk Can anyone tell me how to get this damn thing to work 100% of the time. My salesman said the best way is to get center with the BMW emblem and then punt your foot under the rear bumper. It worked good for him and me at the dealership but now I can only get it to work every once and a while and find I get better results by just pushing the trunk release button by the hood release. __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
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10-02-2012, 02:30 PM	#2
Mrcarcrazy Sarcasm free with all posts. Drives: 05 Elise REV310 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Odessa, TX Posts: 440 iTrader: (0)	bigger feet? maybe feet without teeth? __________________ The best 2013 M sport is owned by me.

10-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#4
PGT Second Lieutenant Drives: 328i M-Sport in Estoril Blue Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 271 iTrader: (0)	its not foolproof, that's for sure. I've yet to figure it out either and I wear size 13's __________________ \| '13 328i M Sport - Estoril Blue \| '12 300C SRT8 \| '12 Wrangler Rubi Unlimited - COD MW3 Edition\|

10-02-2012, 02:45 PM	#5
JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	someone has to have the secret __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.

10-02-2012, 06:08 PM	#12
dmontic71 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [5.00] (retired) 2009 528i [5.00] (retired) 2006 325i [5.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [5.00]	Seems like if I do it closer to left side of car by tailpipes it works better. It also seems to react better to quick motion (kick in and out), then a slower motion... __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.

10-02-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
Premium driver New Member Drives: F31 M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	It works like a charm if you put your foot under the bumper and then pull it straight back again, like a short kick in the air. If you leave the foot under the bumper it is not enough for the sensor to react.

10-02-2012, 03:13 PM	#6
KarenD Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i M Sport EBII Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 100 iTrader: (0)	If you find out please let me know!

10-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
Sauveur Enlisted Member Drives: 328xi \|2013 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Took me a while to get it to work. Manual says it right. Centre of bumper, short kick in and out. Does is 100 % of times

10-02-2012, 03:44 PM	#9
Sauveur Enlisted Member Drives: 328xi \|2013 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	I did for this issue because I looked like an idiot everytime trying to get it to work !

10-02-2012, 06:03 PM	#11
Sauveur Enlisted Member Drives: 328xi \|2013 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Got it. No worries.

10-02-2012, 06:12 PM	#13
scskysc GMW/BMW Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	I seem to have the best success with a circular motion with my foot horizontally like trying to drag/kick something from under the car. Most of the time now I just reach under the lip of the trunk and open it that way - something I only discovered recently. duh! __________________ -SCSKYSC 2012 BMW 328i Black (wife's car) 2007 Saturn SKY Rotrex Supercharged (mine)

10-02-2012, 07:18 PM	#14
onehungevo Captain Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 744 iTrader: (0)	Foot on the left between the emblem and exhaust tip. Swing your foot forward and pull it back. I believe The sensor is close to the edge of the bumper.

10-02-2012, 07:56 PM	#15
RonSwanson Fortune Favors The Brave Drives: 2013 328i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 155 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [4.50] 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 [5.00]	If I was a car I wouldn't like being almost kicked in the balls. __________________ 2013 ///M Sport Estoril Blue - Navigation - Enhanced BT - Xenons - Sport Auto

10-03-2012, 11:28 AM	#17
BigKutta Lieutenant Drives: 2012 528i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Posts: 529 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 528i [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [0.00]	I too had trouble on my F10 until I learned the trick, and it works every time (yes, fool proof). The trick is to retract the foot with a quick and steady motion. So basically a quick kick and an even faster retraction of the foot straight out (no circular motions etc.). try it and it will work every time

10-04-2012, 10:26 AM	#20
JUSKIDN Lieutenant Drives: 2013 EBII 328i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 471 iTrader: (0)	"stay classy F30" __________________ It's not illegal. It's frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.

10-04-2012, 11:46 AM	#21
RonSwanson Fortune Favors The Brave Drives: 2013 328i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 155 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [4.50] 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 [5.00]	I'd like to see Mr Bean trying to use this feature and getting knocked out by the trunk opening. __________________ 2013 ///M Sport Estoril Blue - Navigation - Enhanced BT - Xenons - Sport Auto

10-08-2012, 09:37 PM	#22
bacampbe Private Drives: 2012 328i Sport-line Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	I find that I have to stand about a step back further from the bumper than I instinctively want to. If you can reach the handle easily you are too close. Pretend you have an armload of groceries between you and the car. Otherwise, all the "quick retraction" comments are on the mark. Oh, and it loves to not work when you are showing it off. Reminds me of that singing frog cartoon.

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