Trunk does not "pop" up when opened

BespokeM · 07-30-2019, 03:17 PM

The trunk on my 2014 M235i releases open, however, the trunk does not pop up or open like it used to. You actually can't tell it's open. Has anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions to fix?

Climate Changer · 07-31-2019, 10:15 AM

In my 15 228 vert and in my 18 230 vert the trunk doesn't pop open. It remains flush. I can't even list the number of times I had to get back out of the car after starting it, to close the trunk. Annoying, yes but I love my 2er

Maynard · 08-01-2019, 08:30 AM

Mine never did more than come up a cm or two. Loaners I've had (3/4-series) all did pop up. I vaguely recall somebody posting about the dealer doing some kind of fix to get it to pop up, but I don't mind it this way so I never asked after this (and I suspect you are way out of warranty service).

John in VA · 08-01-2019, 01:34 PM

Our 2's trunk lid doesn't have the adjustable tension springs for the trunk lid to help it up if a spoiler is attached.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...locks/IDPK1mpY

BespokeM · 08-15-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Mine never did more than come up a cm or two. Loaners I've had (3/4-series) all did pop up. I vaguely recall somebody posting about the dealer doing some kind of fix to get it to pop up, but I don't mind it this way so I never asked after this (and I suspect you are way out of warranty service).

Yes, I certainly am. Mine used to pop up at least half way but I was recently hit on the drivers side wheel so i'm concerned that hit did more damage than meets the eye.

BespokeM · 08-15-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Our 2's trunk lid doesn't have the adjustable tension springs for the trunk lid to help it up if a spoiler is attached.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...locks/IDPK1mpY

Interesting, I've had the M performance carbon fibre spoiler on the car from day 1 but that's not much weight.

MikeFetters · 03-02-2022, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BespokeM

The trunk on my 2014 M235i releases open, however, the trunk does not pop up or open like it used to. You actually can't tell it's open. Has anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions to fix?

I'm having this same problem on my 2015 m235i. I bought the car like this and I assumed it just didn't pop up like my 3 series always did but now that I know it's supposed to and doesn't I can't sleep at night haha. Did you ever figure out a fix for it?

KennyFSU · 03-03-2022, 11:35 AM

Like it used to? My '16 never popped up and I first got it at 8k miles so I never thought it was supposed to.

cooolone2 · 11-18-2023, 11:43 AM

Replace the little shocks on the trunk lid, lol

jzeiler4 · 11-20-2023, 12:04 PM

My 2021 never popped up more then 1/4 inch from new.

freakystyly · 11-20-2023, 12:26 PM

I tried adding die springs to help it pop a bit more but decided against it. I think they were too stiff and was worried things were starting to things bend that shouldn't be bending.

Took them out and forgot to project after a few minutes of fiddling.

I think they make shocks with built in "helpers" if anyone really needs it to work.

Kernel Kurtz · 11-21-2023, 07:08 PM

I've seen this discussed before.

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1148064

YMMV no warranty expressed or implied, etc.

ferraricare · 11-22-2023, 05:10 PM

I have these installed and love them:
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Climate Changer Second Lieutenant 107 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2018 230i xdrive convertible Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 230i xdrive co ... [0.00] 2019 x3 [0.00]	In my 15 228 vert and in my 18 230 vert the trunk doesn't pop open. It remains flush. I can't even list the number of times I had to get back out of the car after starting it, to close the trunk. Annoying, yes but I love my 2er
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Maynard Colonel 3578 Rep 2,814 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Mine never did more than come up a cm or two. Loaners I've had (3/4-series) all did pop up. I vaguely recall somebody posting about the dealer doing some kind of fix to get it to pop up, but I don't mind it this way so I never asked after this (and I suspect you are way out of warranty service).
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John in VA Colonel 925 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	Our 2's trunk lid doesn't have the adjustable tension springs for the trunk lid to help it up if a spoiler is attached. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...locks/IDPK1mpY __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining Last edited by John in VA; 08-03-2019 at 09:48 PM..
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KennyFSU Captain 1103 Rep 736 Posts Drives: Lexus RC F Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F22 M235xi [0.00] 1991 Suzuki Intrude ... [0.00]	Like it used to? My '16 never popped up and I first got it at 8k miles so I never thought it was supposed to. __________________ Estoril Blue E36M3 Mineral Grey M235ix/12.02 @ 115 Ultra White Lexus RC F
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11-18-2023, 11:43 AM	#9
cooolone2 Captain 541 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 20' M240iX B58, 01' 330XI E46 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NY, USA iTrader: (0)	Replace the little shocks on the trunk lid, lol
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jzeiler4 Lieutenant 295 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i xDrive vert Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Hazel Green, AL iTrader: (0)	My 2021 never popped up more then 1/4 inch from new.
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freakystyly Lieutenant Colonel 2459 Rep 1,632 Posts Drives: F22 B58 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I tried adding die springs to help it pop a bit more but decided against it. I think they were too stiff and was worried things were starting to things bend that shouldn't be bending. Took them out and forgot to project after a few minutes of fiddling. I think they make shocks with built in "helpers" if anyone really needs it to work.
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Kernel Kurtz Captain 298 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've seen this discussed before. https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1148064 YMMV no warranty expressed or implied, etc.
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11-22-2023, 05:10 PM	#13
ferraricare Private 55 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 M235i [0.00]	Aftermarket Trunk Springs I have these installed and love them: https://emeraldstruts.com/products/f22-bmw
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