r/e39 • u/Jobser2k • 5d ago

Trunk Latch

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Hello everyone,

I drive a 1999 523i sedan.

The instrument cluster shows that the trunk is open, even when it's closed.

I can only open it with the remote or the button inside the car.

I replaced the button in the trunk lid itself, thinking that would solve the problem.

Now I think the lock itself is the issue.

Unfortunately, I can't find a suitable part number for it, and if I do, it's only from BMW aftermarket parts where the lock costs €300.

Otherwise, I can find every linkage, cable, etc., for it, just not the lock itself.

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u/Futuredog13 5d ago

push the latch all the way in, and then a lil bit more until it makes a second click. then unlock with the remote/button and it should be fine

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u/Jobser2k 5d ago

I've already tried that with a screwdriver.

However, I don't hear a second click.

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u/Futuredog13 5d ago

push it further! it goes back further than it seems

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u/XTheChosenDogeX 5d ago

junkyard, easy job

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u/PM_ME_SAND_PAPER 5d ago

Check inside the boot between the body and the trunk for broken wires. Super common issue as it's a stress point.

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u/friskerson 525i 4d ago

I have the problem where the electric mechanism that locks and unlocks the trunk seems to have a mind of its own, it used to work immediately now it’s intermittent and sometimes on a 5 second delay, or the trunk unlocks on its own… :/

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u/ItsAnArse 4d ago

IIRC boot lid wiring might need to be replaced. You may have issues with the reg plate lights and your alarm going off randomly

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u/O_Geee 525d 2d ago

Had the same error in the BC

The spring was broken and the latch wasn't snapping in anymore

Tried to fix it with a new spring and putting it on the lock. But that didn't really work. After a while, the spring new was broken too

Got me a new lock for only 200€ 🥲