AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Hi there, I have a 1988 e34 535i. I left it sitting abit to long and the battery went flat and now none of the doors will unlock. even using the emergency unlock thing. So i was wondering if anyone knew how to unlock it? Thanks, Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 there is a way to pop the bonnet by poking a screw driver through the grill and pushing the pin back. Havent done the proceedure, just google it. Then connect the car to a charged car and unlock the doors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 already thanks, ill give it a shot ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 open the boot , apply 12volts to the boot light . open the doors with the key or conect jump lead to the positive terminal on the starter motir from underneth or use the left door lock , hold and turn system , its tricky but it does work . unless you have the dead lock system on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 or use the left door lock , hold and turn system , its tricky but it does work . are you able to expand on this? havent heard of this one! I assume its LH side because of BMWs being LHD in most countries? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 So i can just hook up a battery with jumper leads to both wires of the boot light? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 are you able to expand on this? havent heard of this one! I assume its LH side because of BMWs being LHD in most countries?Ive tried it, your meant to hold the handle up and turn the key clockwise. but that doesnt work on mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 So i can just hook up a battery with jumper leads to both wires of the boot light? yes but MAKE SURE you get it around the right way, or it will create a lot more issues than it will save. Thats a good method too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Ive tried looking through the grill but im not to sure what ive got push or whatever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Ive tried it, your meant to hold the handle up and turn the key clockwise. but that doesnt work on mine Works on my E32 on drivers side. Cant remember the exact technique, but its simple as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Ive tried looking through the grill but im not to sure what ive got push or whatever It's actually a slot you can fit a flat blade screwdriver into, you then turn it and it pops the bonnet. Once used that trick to pop someones bonnet and swap there plug leads over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 It's actually a slot you can fit a flat blade screwdriver into, you then turn it and it pops the bonnet. Once used that trick to pop someones bonnet and swap there plug leads over oh, how far in the slot does the screw driver have to fit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AaronL 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 oh, how far in the slot does the screw driver have to fit?Never mind i figured it out myself, god what a mission. Thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 oh, how far in the slot does the screw driver have to fit? Not far, just enough to turn it. Watch the bonnet dosent fly open and smack you in the face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
