2011 bmw keys locked in boot

[Johnnyb1]

After replacing a brake bulb i closed my boot with keys on the floor and hey presto, boot does not open even though car is unlocked, i do have a spare but electronic lock does not respond, when driving i am getting the ding saying boot is open, i wish, all my home and work keys are on there and bavarian bmw is closed due to covid 19, help please i am at my wits end with this

[untakenname]

If it thinks the boot is open when it's closed then disconnecting the battery may reset the stored parameters, failing that the boot of most cars can be accessed when the rear seats are removed.

[Johnnyb1]

Unfortunately the bolts for releasing the backs seats are in the boot along with the battery, is there another way of disconnecting tje power from the engine department

[RUSSELLM]

Johnnyb1 said:

After replacing a brake bulb i closed my boot with keys on the floor and hey presto, boot does not open even though car is unlocked, i do have a spare but electronic lock does not respond, when driving i am getting the ding saying boot is open, i wish, all my home and work keys are on there and bavarian bmw is closed due to covid 19, help please i am at my wits end with this

I take it there’s no mechanical option for the boot, using the spare key blade ?

Alternatively, when you use the blade in the drivers door, does it just operate drivers only, or does it do all locks ?

[Johnnyb1]

Spare key fob releases all locks and even has a boot release button but the car thinks the boot is open when i drive

[RUSSELLM]

Had the spare fob got a removable blade in it ?

[Pica-Pica]

Johnnyb1 said:

Unfortunately the bolts for releasing the backs seats are in the boot along with the battery, is there another way of disconnecting tje power from the engine department

That is to prevent access to the boot when ‘valet’ parked (glove box and boot remain locked when handing over the valet key).

[Pica-Pica]

Johnnyb1 said:

Spare key fob releases all locks and even has a boot release button but the car thinks the boot is open when i drive

Can you not access the car with the spare key, then reset the iDrive options to change how the doors and boot are locked/unlocked? Check the iDrive menu.
IDrive
My vehicle
Vehicle settings
Doors/keys
Tailgate

Edited by Pica-Pica on Saturday 11th April 23:01

[Johnnyb1]

Tried the keyblade, it just sets alarms off if i try to access the boot, my car does not have idrive, its a slightly older model 2011, in car menu doesnt have option for door locks or boot

[clived]

Did you get it open? Sounds like you may have got something jammed in the latch mech.

[QuartzDad]

My son did the same with his Z4. Removed the rear bumper, there were air vents that can be removed and got his arm into the boot.

[Wills2]

What model is this?

[Johnnyb1]

Turns out i had a broken wire in the loom attached to the boot lid, apparently a common fault with bmw, just wear and tear, 60 quid later with a BMW mechanic and all is good now