Locked out

[K2wdf]

I have been looking on forums all night and by the sounds of things,some have a key slot there and some don't,I also have an e70 and that doesn't have one there either,it seems like a common problem with people being locked out,don't want to have to break a window.

[thedweeb]

Are you sure you have a flat battery ? Have you tried another key? May be stating the obvious but always worth a try.

[K2wdf]

Yes the battery is defo flat,the car has been sitting unmoved for around 2 months and when Ive went back to it someone has tried to get in through the lock and now the lock is buggered so no way of gaining access,there must be some way through the tailgate as the BMW guy done it before but dont know how as he didn't even have the key, is the lock on the plinth that unnoticeable that I maybe can't see it? It's driving me nuts

[TwinsPoppa]

You can try this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/847158-post7.html

I'm not sure if you can call AAA to go through the hatch and pull that emergency release. Most of the time they can use a bladder to create a gap but not sure if that can be done on the rear hatch without breaking it.

I thought there was a method where you could restore power temporarily to use your keys to unlock (under the car). I can't remember the method offhand. I'll try and see if I can find it.

EDIT: Is there AAA over there?! LOL! Sorry, I didn't notice you're not stateside.

[K2wdf]

Where is the emergency release cable located??? A bit nervous at drilling holes and not knowing what I'm looking to pull?do you think this is what the BMW assist guy could have done as he opened it without the key??? I appreciate the help.

[K2wdf]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

You can try this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/847158-post7.html

I'm not sure if you can call AAA to go through the hatch and pull that emergency release. Most of the time they can use a bladder to create a gap but not sure if that can be done on the rear hatch without breaking it.

I thought there was a method where you could restore power temporarily to use your keys to unlock (under the car). I can't remember the method offhand. I'll try and see if I can find it.

EDIT: Is there AAA over there?! LOL! Sorry, I didn't notice you're not stateside.

We have the AA and RAC but not very helpful,I was told you could use a booster pack or jump leads and touch the starter to give enough power for the central locking to work but I'm not mechanically minded so don't know if it's possible or how accessible the starter motor is from under Neath the car???

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by K2wdf

We have the AA and RAC but not very helpful,I was told you could use a booster pack or jump leads and touch the starter to give enough power for the central locking to work but I'm not mechanically minded so don't know if it's possible or how accessible the starter motor is from under Neath the car???

I think that booster pack method was the one I was thinking of.

[K2wdf]

Originally Posted by TwinsPoppa

I think that booster pack method was the one I was thinking of.

Do you know how accessible that is from the under side of the car or where it would be located if I was looking from the under side???

[thedweeb]

Ive just had a look at mine..Your right there aint no lock, well I would of bet my last £ that there was one. As for the BMW tech getting in I have no idea. I will look on the UK x5 site to see if I can find out.

[K2wdf]

Originally Posted by thedweeb

Ive just had a look at mine..Your right there aint no lock, well I would of bet my last £ that there was one. As for the BMW tech getting in I have no idea. I will look on the UK x5 site to see if I can find out.

Thanks for your help, I know if I call BMW assist again they will charge me a fortune and get in within minutes