Trunk will not open! HELP!

[StoneSV2]

So I finally got some H&R springs and gas shocks! The only problem is that I have to have access to the trunk to install them, and my trunk will not open. I have the key to the trunk and was able to get it to turn and push in but it still did not open. I have a spare E30 in my backyard I can take parts from... but I just need to get the damn trunk open so I can install the shocks and springs. So far I have tried WD40, wiggling, screwdriver, and a lot of cursing. Needless to say I am stuck and need some advice. Thanks all!

[george graves]

Central locking not working either?

[Danny]

Bfh

[StoneSV2]

The car is a 1985 318i base coupe. I am new with the E30 but to my knowledge the car does not have central locking. The driver side door wont lock though. I just want to get the trunk open at the moment.

[e30s52]

This happend to me. I had to brake the lock to get in. I tryed for two hours but I got so sick of it I just broke it. Also had my wallet in the trunk so I had no choice.

[Bizarre]

Heres how I did mine. I removed the back seats and popped out the metal cover for the ski whole. Get a small, skinny friend to slide in there and use a wrench to unbolt the trunk latch from the trunk lid. Once the trunks open its a hell of a lot easier to take everything apart. Also a flashlight is extremely handy since its pretty dark in the trunk.

[george graves]

A skinny friend???? DUDE! The opening isn't that big. What kind of crack-whore-10-year-olds are you hanging out with?

[StoneSV2]

Ya i figured I might have to resort to that... There is one issue though. I looked in my parts car (a 1984 325es totally stripped out) and I saw for that car at least there IS NO SKI HOLE. I am guessing they included the ski hole for a later model year perhaps? I was thinking that since the 84 has no ski hole that the 85 probably does not have on either. Is there any other way? I dont mind breaking the lock off to get access to the trunk. I mean, my parts car has all the replacement parts I would need I suspect. How do I brake off the lock? lol

[Red88]

If you were closer, I could lead you to many ten year old crack whores to go through your ski hole to unlatch your trunk. Most ten year olds don't have cars though, so it's a shame you're not closer.

[Devil Inc]

Bfh

[bignate948]

A skinny friend???? DUDE! The opening isn't that big. What kind of crack-whore-10-year-olds are you hanging out with?

i fit in there when this happened to me

[StoneSV2]

You guys... I dont have a ski hole.

[george graves]

i fit in there when this happened to me

LOL - bignate is supper skinny?

[Aptyp]

behind your seat, there's a plate that looks like it's spot welded in... that's the ski hole. Punch it really hard and will come out.


Now you're looking for a cracked-out 6 year old.

[Spinning Tires]

theres no plate or hole on the 85 they didnt put that in til they started making iX i believe