Help! My z4 m coupe trunk won't close without slamming real hard!

RedDotRacer · 02-04-2014, 11:21 PM

I noticed my trunk has been getting harder and harder to close recently. I had some luggage stuffed in there the other day and may have damaged something forcing it shut. I have to slam it real hard to close now. It takes way more than a normal amount of force. I've tried messing with the key button and interior trunk release but nothing. What do you think it could be? Hope it's not a pricey fix.

m5m3mc · 02-05-2014, 12:01 AM

Try turning those two rubber bumpers on each side of the body that contact the lid a few turns to reduce their height...I have a feeling that'll solve your problem.

RedDotRacer · 02-05-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by m5m3mc

Try turning those two rubber bumpers on each side of the body that contact the lid a few turns to reduce their height...I have a feeling that'll solve your problem.

Hmm, I've never touched those before. Do they move over time?

m5m3mc · 02-05-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RedDotRacer

Hmm, I've never touched those before. Do they move over time?

Mine do.

polar · 02-06-2014, 10:02 AM

Lube the lock mechanism. Sounds like its sticking.

RedDotRacer · 02-06-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by polar

Lube the lock mechanism. Sounds like its sticking.

That what I was thinking since it still shuts, but with force. I'll also try the knobs on the body. I have left the car alone since it's been raining and I don't want to open the trunk and not be able to close. Will take it to a shop to checkout

Exist · 02-06-2014, 10:43 PM

Mine has only started to act like this after its started snowing/icing. Anyone else have that?

RedDotRacer · 02-07-2014, 09:32 PM

My e30 does this when cold but never on my z4. Plus I'm in San Diego and it doesn't get any colder than 50 degrees.

polar · 02-08-2014, 10:55 AM

If nothing else helps, keep pushing down a little when the lid is closing. Don't slam it, just use gentle force.

m5m3mc · 02-17-2014, 06:38 PM

Whatever happened?

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m5m3mc Private First Class 15 Rep 114 Posts Drives: M-B C63 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	Try turning those two rubber bumpers on each side of the body that contact the lid a few turns to reduce their height...I have a feeling that'll solve your problem.
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Exist Private First Class 12 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Mine has only started to act like this after its started snowing/icing. Anyone else have that? __________________ -Spencer
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RedDotRacer Private First Class 16 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 07 Z4mc Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	My e30 does this when cold but never on my z4. Plus I'm in San Diego and it doesn't get any colder than 50 degrees.
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polar Private 53 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Z4MC07 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sweden iTrader: (0)	If nothing else helps, keep pushing down a little when the lid is closing. Don't slam it, just use gentle force. __________________ perdidit in spatio 18" Arc-8 - Michelin Cup2 - KW V3 - GC camberplates - RE trans mounts - VT engine mounts - Vorshlag RTAB shims - RPi - stubby - CDV del
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m5m3mc Private First Class 15 Rep 114 Posts Drives: M-B C63 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	Whatever happened?
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