Question: To Keyhole Cover or Not?

ThunderMoose · 11-14-2010, 03:22 PM

I bought a keyhole cover for my 2011 E92, but since there is no manual trunk lock (that I can find), there would be no way to get in my car if the battery died.

Am I missing something?

RayC · 11-14-2010, 08:09 PM

There should be a small latch right above the license plate.

Mahmood07 · 11-14-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RayC

There should be a small latch right above the license plate.

There is no keyhole on the trunk for the 2010's. Get the keyhole cover if you want, you can always call bmw for remote unlock.

rabman5 · 11-14-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

you can always call bmw for remote unlock.

remote unlock works on a dead battery?

Mahmood07 · 11-14-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rabman5

remote unlock works on a dead battery?

haha my bad. I guess dont buy the keyhole cover then!

wchow16 · 11-15-2010, 12:09 AM

Walk away.....and buy a new car (joke)

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Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

I bought a keyhole cover for my 2011 E92, but since there is no manual trunk lock (that I can find), there would be no way to get in my car if the battery died.

Am I missing something?

SV Concepts III · 11-15-2010, 12:06 PM

The downside to the keyhole covers is obviously losing the ability to open the car if the battery dies. I personally prefer the cleaner look and am willing to accept the risk but it's something to consider before going into it. With that said, it's pretty rare for the battery to die and if you are conscious about it, you shouldn't run into the problem.

Them3dude · 11-18-2010, 12:09 PM

I can barely see it. Don't buy the cover.

con3081 · 11-18-2010, 09:16 PM

I guess if the battery dies you'll just have to smash the window!

Shake-N-Bake · 11-22-2010, 09:20 PM

You can always replace the plastic piece inside the key cover with the lock. That way if the battery ever dies you can just break the key hole cover and the lock will be there.

Fsarc · 02-21-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Shake-N-Bake

You can always replace the plastic piece inside the key cover with the lock. That way if the battery ever dies you can just break the key hole cover and the lock will be there.

Has anyone actually done this?

jimmy ny · 02-21-2011, 06:57 PM

I like this mod also but decided against it. God for bid you need to open the car with the key in a emergency....YOU CANT. Not worth it. Just buy it for shows and tape it over the keyhole cover if it really bothers you.

hl0m4n · 02-21-2011, 11:46 PM

if one did have the key hole delete installed and the battery did go dead, how would we unlock the car? what would the aaa or bmw tech do?

also for those with no key hole on their trunk and replacing to an aftermarket one like arkym, vors, or challange, i wonder if we can buy the key hole and retrofit as the wires should be the same no?

TRY...M3 · 02-21-2011, 11:48 PM

how does the key hole cover install? if easily pull off if the battery dies

Falcon Keeper · 02-22-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TRY...M3

how does the key hole cover install? if easily pull off if the battery dies

You're welcome!

Stormtroooper · 02-22-2011, 01:19 AM

ya, i'm not going to lie. What are the chances your battery is going to die on you? How many times have you had your battery die on you and you needed to manually unlock the car with the key?

I HAVE had the battery die on me on my e46 M3 but it was my own fault for not replacing it, i kind of knew it needed replacing. But i left it over the weekend at my girlfriend's house and when i went to start it, no dice. So that was preventable if i would have just replaced it instead of playing the guessing game. So i did have to manually unlock it.

But with that said, i have bought the key hole cover for the e92 and will be putting it on. As long as you don't wait to the last minute to replace your battery when you know it's going out on you, you shouldn't have a problem.

donovan · 02-22-2011, 01:38 AM

All this and a bag of chips^

Maseroche · 02-22-2011, 07:39 AM

I chose not to but the keyhole cover just because $hit happens and I hate to get caught out because of a cover.

Omerta · 02-22-2011, 11:47 AM

Any body else kringe as that guy was wielding that screwdriver like a sword and wearing a giant watch while working on that car in the vid? Reminds me of going to the hand wash and the guys have on big belt buckles...

tom @ eas · 02-22-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Omerta

Any body else kringe as that guy was wielding that screwdriver like a sword and wearing a giant watch while working on that car in the vid? Reminds me of going to the hand wash and the guys have on big belt buckles...

Every time.

Watches, jewelry, belts and even the small copper rivets on jean pockets are a big NO when working on vehicles.

Fsarc · 02-22-2011, 06:44 PM

Perfect color match and fitment courtesy if IND.

tha_good_life · 02-22-2011, 08:05 PM

I thought it was a cover and you can remove it....

11-14-2010, 03:22 PM	#1
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11-14-2010, 08:09 PM	#2
RayC Lieutenant 13 Rep 544 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Centreville, VA iTrader: (4)	There should be a small latch right above the license plate.
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11-15-2010, 12:06 PM	#7
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	The downside to the keyhole covers is obviously losing the ability to open the car if the battery dies. I personally prefer the cleaner look and am willing to accept the risk but it's something to consider before going into it. With that said, it's pretty rare for the battery to die and if you are conscious about it, you shouldn't run into the problem.
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11-18-2010, 12:09 PM	#8
Them3dude Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW m3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CA. iTrader: (0)	I can barely see it. Don't buy the cover.
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11-18-2010, 09:16 PM	#9
con3081 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: e46 325i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Archbald, PA iTrader: (0)	I guess if the battery dies you'll just have to smash the window! __________________ ///Rob
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Shake-N-Bake Private First Class 7 Rep 131 Posts Drives: AW/FR e92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 3o1 iTrader: (2)	You can always replace the plastic piece inside the key cover with the lock. That way if the battery ever dies you can just break the key hole cover and the lock will be there.
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02-21-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
jimmy ny Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	I like this mod also but decided against it. God for bid you need to open the car with the key in a emergency....YOU CANT. Not worth it. Just buy it for shows and tape it over the keyhole cover if it really bothers you.
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02-21-2011, 11:46 PM	#13
hl0m4n Major General 2158 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	if one did have the key hole delete installed and the battery did go dead, how would we unlock the car? what would the aaa or bmw tech do? also for those with no key hole on their trunk and replacing to an aftermarket one like arkym, vors, or challange, i wonder if we can buy the key hole and retrofit as the wires should be the same no? __________________ Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
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02-21-2011, 11:48 PM	#14
TRY...M3 Major 85 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (2)	how does the key hole cover install? if easily pull off if the battery dies
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02-22-2011, 01:19 AM	#16
Stormtroooper The General 34 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [10.00]	ya, i'm not going to lie. What are the chances your battery is going to die on you? How many times have you had your battery die on you and you needed to manually unlock the car with the key? I HAVE had the battery die on me on my e46 M3 but it was my own fault for not replacing it, i kind of knew it needed replacing. But i left it over the weekend at my girlfriend's house and when i went to start it, no dice. So that was preventable if i would have just replaced it instead of playing the guessing game. So i did have to manually unlock it. But with that said, i have bought the key hole cover for the e92 and will be putting it on. As long as you don't wait to the last minute to replace your battery when you know it's going out on you, you shouldn't have a problem. __________________ E92 M3 2011.5 AW / DCT / ZCV / ZP2 / Heated Seats (SOLD) 2018 M3CS
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Omerta rev limiter abuser 7 Rep 274 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Any body else kringe as that guy was wielding that screwdriver like a sword and wearing a giant watch while working on that car in the vid? Reminds me of going to the hand wash and the guys have on big belt buckles... __________________ Showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
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Fsarc Lieutenant 56 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 LMB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BC-Northern NJ iTrader: (3)	Perfect color match and fitment courtesy if IND.
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02-22-2011, 08:05 PM	#22
tha_good_life Brigadier General 376 Rep 4,089 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6MC [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	I thought it was a cover and you can remove it....
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