Keys locked in boot

[kdw215b]

Any Help ?

I've just gone and locked my car keys in the boot !, i'd locked the car already on central locking ( deadlocked !!!!) with the key on drivers door and picked something up from the boot and then shut the boot... any ideas on opening it?

BTW - I did a search already and understandably they have been removed, I know you can smack the lock with a hammer and a socket extension, if anybody can PM with a less damaging solution i would be greatful.

Dave

[Kos]

using the socket will damage the rear panel,

use a big screw driver, and use it to unlock the boot. a set of strong grips recomended. the only thing you will damage then is the lock

[m-dtech]

can you get into the engine compartment ?

[kdw215b]

yes bonnet is open.

[kdw215b]

using the socket will damage the rear panel,

use a big screw driver, and use it to unlock the boot. a set of strong grips recomended. the only thing you will damage then is the lock

Does this open the boot by breaking the plastic clip on the actuator arm?

[Gwynleym10]

Should be able to control the centrol locking from the fuse box - not exactly sure how.

I would smash a light if all else fails - easy / cheap to replace

[snoops]

how about removing the rear screen and then the rear seats to get in through the ski patch?

might be time consuming but better than damaging something?

[wiledw]

Thank god i have two sets of keys.

[Chris]

Get a lift up to your local dealer with the V5 your driving license and a couple of utility bills. They will cut you a new key from the registration number.

[bmwe30mtech]

using the socket will damage the rear panel,

It shouldnt. They pop easily, bit of a design fault.