heeeelp keys locked in boot/trunk

[jaima]

Hi,
I only got a single key with the X5 (E53) 3 years ago (used car)
I have locked my keys in the trunk, I can see them through
the window, I tried a metal coat hanger through the weather
seals in the trunk all that has done is ruin the seals and I`m
still locked out, I dont want to break any windows as the
scrap yards in the UK rip the the ass out of X5 owners i
was quoted £150 plus postage about $270 U.S

Is there any way in to the car without further damage?
I read there is a way but people dont want to put it on
an open board? if so, could someone please pm details
of how to do it???

Thanks very much
Jaima.

[TiAgX5]

I've been on E46 & E53 forums for over 10yrs, haven't EVER heard of an alternate way into them. Good idea is to put the valet key in a mag case and attach to chassis, little late for that now.

[jaima]

yeah, it was stupid of me I wasn't thinking at the time
I believe it has something to do with the rear part the
badge is attached to? dont know though?
It looks like breaking a window and get one when money
aint so tight (unemployed at the mo)

[LeiZ]

I believe there is an article either on this forum or somewhere else. It's you put a thin metal hook into the door close to the handle, reach that position and unlock the leash. I think the original article was related to a winter frozen door handle or something. Google it. Best of luck!

Originally Posted by jaima

Hi,
I only got a single key with the X5 (E53) 3 years ago (used car)
I have locked my keys in the trunk, I can see them through
the window, I tried a metal coat hanger through the weather
seals in the trunk all that has done is ruin the seals and I`m
still locked out, I dont want to break any windows as the
scrap yards in the UK rip the the ass out of X5 owners i
was quoted £150 plus postage about $270 U.S

Is there any way in to the car without further damage?
I read there is a way but people dont want to put it on
an open board? if so, could someone please pm details
of how to do it???

Thanks very much
Jaima.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by LeiZ

I believe there is an article either on this forum or somewhere else. It's you put a thin metal hook into the door close to the handle, reach that position and unlock the leash. I think the original article was related to a winter frozen door handle or something. Google it. Best of luck!

If it's a "slim jim" process, a good local locksmith should know it. I've heard from several BMW owners (TX and FL) that locksmiths have told them "slim jim" DON'T work on BMWs.

[bcredliner]

We have member that can help via private message. See in following thread.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-out-help.html

[cn90]

A key w/o remote feature is about $45 in the US...

[jaima]

Thanks very much for all the replies I appreciate all
the input !!!
I have done as suggested by "bcredliner" and have
pm`d ucrew, I will wait and see what ucrew says to do?


Thank you all once again guys
Regards
Jaima

[upallnight]

You need to get a long metal rod and open up the door enough to hit the door unlock switch on the center console. Either that or call a mobile glass service and have them remove the front windshield and reinstall the front windshield.

[Porando]

I have locked my keys couple times but I always have a second key at home to open doors. One time wife locked herself out in town in e39 and road service guy opened door in few seconds using "slim jim"