How do I valet lock the trunk

jsimon77 · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 04:59:00 AM

I've read the manuel but it is not so clear.

Can someone tell me the step by step process?

Jason

GuapOh · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:00:54 AM

Locking the glove box will activate valet mode so that only the key can unlock the trunk.

jsimon77 · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:11:38 AM

Hmmmm. I will try that again but when I tried that I was still able to press the "open" button inside the car?

Gatehouse · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:59:32 AM

turn the trunk key to the right and pull the key out. the trunk can now only be opened with the key, or with the trunk pop button on the key.

Gatehouse · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 06:00:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuapOh

Locking the glove box will activate valet mode so that only the key can unlock the trunk.

i would love to know what you mean by that? does this actually work!?

MagnumX · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 06:37:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatehouse

i would love to know what you mean by that? does this actually work!?

It means exactly what is sounds like and yes it works. Just lock it to find out.

250gibson · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 02:50:24 PM

I think locking the glove box only valet locks the trunk in convertibles. Just tried it on my coupe, and it doesn't work, nor are there any "wires" to the glove box lock to let the car know that the glove box is locked.

The key thing works however, turn the trunk lock so the slot is horizontal, and this will valet lock the trunk.

Gatehouse · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 03:04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 250gibson

I think locking the glove box only valet locks the trunk in convertibles. Just tried it on my coupe, and it doesn't work, nor are there any "wires" to the glove box lock to let the car know that the glove box is locked.

The key thing works however, turn the trunk lock so the slot is horizontal, and this will valet lock the trunk.

I knew i wasnt retarded, ive done it before, but didnt really take note if the trunk would open or not.

jsimon77 · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 04:07:40 PM

So in my vert I can't turn the key to the right and take it out. It just simply pops the trunk. So...this must mean in a vert I just need to lock the glove box? But again, when I do the trunk button under the dash still seems to work?

Gatehouse · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 04:52:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsimon77

So in my vert I can't turn the key to the right and take it out. It just simply pops the trunk. So...this must mean in a vert I just need to lock the glove box? But again, when I do the trunk button under the dash still seems to work?

Try to the left .. the key slot has to be horizontal. I cant remember which way it is.

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 04:59:00 AM	#1
jsimon77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 141 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	How do I valet lock the trunk I've read the manuel but it is not so clear. Can someone tell me the step by step process? Jason __________________ '06 M3 Convert Carbon Black / Black SMG Navi Xenon 21,000 miles and rolling

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:00:54 AM	#2
GuapOh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,277 Reputation: 0	Locking the glove box will activate valet mode so that only the key can unlock the trunk. __________________ 2003 E46 Dinan S2 M3 'vert - Metallic Topaz Blue; Streamline SE Filter; Streamline Intake Boot; Linea Corse L22 245/275; Eibach Pro Kit Springs; Koni Sport Yellows; GC USM's; Powerflex RTAB's & FCAB's

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:11:38 AM	#3
jsimon77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 141 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Hmmmm. I will try that again but when I tried that I was still able to press the "open" button inside the car? __________________ '06 M3 Convert Carbon Black / Black SMG Navi Xenon 21,000 miles and rolling

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 05:59:32 AM	#4
Gatehouse ///M Power Join Date: Mar 2009 Age: 27 Posts: 713 Reputation: 0 Location: St. John's	turn the trunk key to the right and pull the key out. the trunk can now only be opened with the key, or with the trunk pop button on the key. __________________ \| 2002 TiAg E46 M3 \| \| TE37SL \| TCKLine \| SCSL \| AS SSK \| Rogue Engineering \| Lightwerkz \| \| Depo \| Turner Motorsport \| Revo R40 \| Cobywheel \| AFE \| VividRacing \|

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 04:07:40 PM	#9
jsimon77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 141 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	So in my vert I can't turn the key to the right and take it out. It just simply pops the trunk. So...this must mean in a vert I just need to lock the glove box? But again, when I do the trunk button under the dash still seems to work? __________________ '06 M3 Convert Carbon Black / Black SMG Navi Xenon 21,000 miles and rolling

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 02:50:24 PM	#7
250gibson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 42 Reputation: 0	I think locking the glove box only valet locks the trunk in convertibles. Just tried it on my coupe, and it doesn't work, nor are there any "wires" to the glove box lock to let the car know that the glove box is locked. The key thing works however, turn the trunk lock so the slot is horizontal, and this will valet lock the trunk.

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