07-21-2020, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Trunk pivot cracked
So my bad luck with this car continues (3 months in - 2 punctured tires, broken side view mirror).
Today my trunk wouldn't latch closed, and when I took a closer look, I saw the cracked pivot. Quick online search, I see this is an issue, with a little wear and tear. I've only got 3,500 miles and 3 months ownership. I also see that fixing/replacing is pretty easy and very cheap. Great! The other concern, is why did it crack? I noticed from when I got the car, that the trunk was a little awkward closing, especially compared with my previous i8. I'm concerned that the latching mechanism might need a little adjustment, and needs to be a little closer together? I feel that I've had to push a little harder to close the trunk on this i8, and that has caused the pivot to crack prematurely? |
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I had the same problem. Dealer replaced the part.
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I wonder if a felted pad to where that pivot comes in contact with the body would dampen the strike stress on it to prevent future fracture?
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07-22-2020, 02:16 PM | #5 |
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I'm just going to order the parts and install myself - cheap parts and looks pretty basic to install.
I might try and move the latch myself over the weekend to make latching the trunk a little easier. Do most people let the trunk fall a few inches to latch, or gently rest it then push close? I like the idea of a felt pad, I might try that as well! |
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I always rest the trunk and push to close then, the thought of letting it fall down didn't cross my mind.
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07-23-2020, 03:09 AM | #7 |
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Pat’s garage has a video changing the part.
Check the video out.
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Thanks for the Pat's video link. I did see the video, that's where I got all the info about the parts and replacement. Pat's always a great source of valuable info! Wonder if he has any info on adjusting the actual latch....? :-) |
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That is what I did. Even a piece of duct tape will do the job.
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I got this from BMW Stratstone:
51007336412-Pivot- £157.32 51007336413-Spiral spring- 32.70 11411341597-O-Ring(22x2.50)£3.82 Labour Value: £125.00inc. Hope it helps anyone. |
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Wow what crazy labor costs! Take out two screws, replace pivot (spring and o ring usually OK), put screws back in. 5 minutes. £125.00inc. !?
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Bought the car approved used 2 weeks ago, from a dealership 200 miles away. Dealership is paying my local BMW centre that rather than asking them to claim on warranty, I don't entirely get it! |
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