heeeelp keys locked in boot/trunk

[jaima]

thanks for the info Qsilver7 that`s handy to know,
didn't know about the panic alarm mate
Thanks again

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by jaima

thanks for the info Qsilver7 that`s handy to know,
didn't know about the panic alarm mate
Thanks again

Hope everything works out okay for you. Yep...pressing & holding the boot/tailgate release button on the FZV (remote) key will initiate the alarm:

[jaima]

Got the key today but it wont open the door
I had a look at the original key lying in the boot/trunk and the grooves
are worn down a hell of a lot compared to the new key.
Absolutely p*ssed off now with this now, I called BMW and they said it looks
like the only way is to retrieve the original key is by "Smashing a window"
I will need to source a window from a scrap yard first before I smash one
as the weather in Scotland is dire at times, in hindsight should have smashed
a window rather than buying a new key now it will be twice the cost.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by jaima

....the only way is to retrieve the original key is by "Smashing a window"...

I truly hope it doesn't come to this...but if it does...remember that if you originally locked the vehicle with the key, then came back and unlocked the tailgate to get something, then closed the tailgate...the vehicle is still DOUBLE-LOCKED...and if you smash a window to try & unlock/open a door.....you will need to follow a SPECIFIC procedure that was mentioned previously in this thread (post #11):

1. press the central lock/unlock button on the center console
2. then pull TWICE on one of the door handles

If you don't follow the procedure above, the interior door handles will not operate like normal....and also be prepared for the alarm siren to sound off from two sources...the IMS (interior motion sensor) and//or from the emergency UNLOCK procedure (from the steps mentioned above).

To silence the alarm,you will need to INSERT the key into the ignition and turn it to position 1, 2, or start the engine. The alarm only stops when the key's EWS (individual serial number) is recognized as a valid key.