The trunk is unlocked but will not open

CHELEC!

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1999 BMW 323
4 CYL
2WD
100,000 MILES

The trunk is unlocked but won't open. I'm moving and I stuffed it full. Seats in the back are tiny and don't move. No latch in the glove box or anywhere to be found upfront. The key moves back and forth, the button pushes in just fine. I'm trying to get a key out to let movers into my new place. Help please! Any ideas?

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

If the trunk is full and it is stuck then your latch is stuck.

Press down on the trunk, turn the key to unlock it and then pull up on the trunk. You may have to bounce it but the idea is the latch is turning but it is most likely jammed so we need to "man handle" it open.

Let me know if this works and if not, we can try something else. However, if it doesn't then we may benefit from a video of you operating the lock and what is happening. That may trigger some more ideas.