boot lock- big trouble

[gazza]

oi gents

i got another problem, doesn't seem to going my way.
is there a way to open the boot of a e36 with out using the button, the elbow joint on the mech. has dislocated, and i cant seem to get in, and for the first time in my life im too big to get in through the ski door.

i know, im in the k@k with this one. :cursin: :hammerhead:

 

[Jandre]

Get a mini-me to squeeze through the ski door.

 

[gazza]

BINGO..... now where do i find a mini me....

 

[Hellas]

Does the E36 have a pull tab on the inside too? Get a coathanger and do a gone in 60seconds move!

 

[Jandre]

Somehow I don't think it has one Hellas.

 

[Hellas]

Oh, well...

 

[gazza]

nope it doesnt, and hell no, car does not meet crow bar.... just yet.

 

[gizmowp]

take your rear number plate off...unfortntaley you drill hole directly behind plate and once a big enuff hole is drilled you pull the cable..its will unlock all your doors...then fill hole with silicone and cover up again with your number plate

 

[gazza]

i was afraid of that, well that will be a last resort

can i not reach the bolts for the lower clip from under the car?

 

[gizmowp]

i was afraid of that, well that will be a last resort

can i not reach the bolts for the lower clip from under the car?

i heard that's what lock smiths do....so im not too sure?

 

[gazza]

well, we got the boot open with out the crowbar or the drill.
i found me a small person, lured him into my car with a bag of sweets, my 7 year old cousin, although he couldn't releas the lock, he insisted that he loosen the latch at the bottom, you should see this kid work with tools, owm.... anyway, got it open, with damaging only the plastic section by the mouth of the boot.
i have decided to rent him out for these type of jobs..... any one needing assistance?

 

[bmwe34]

try your spair key:wave:

 

[gizmowp]

NICE MAN!!!

 

[gazza]

i wish i had a spare key... know where i can get one made?

the problem was the plastic elbow had popped out on one of the steel shafts in the system.
but, little kids fit in the boot pretty well lmao!!!

 

[Raybimmer]

long extension with 10 mm socket, ok extension too short use a 1 metre length of 1/4 inch key steel, fit socket on one end and ratchet on other end, hope bolts are not too tight .Just checked on mine,bolts not too tight but lock plate will not come out straight without breaking plastic surround.( comes out by moving sideways and lifting out ).Hope this helps seems to be least damaging way.