Can you open your hatch while driving?

doug_999 · 08-17-2011, 12:19 PM

I found out the hard way that if I press the hatch button while pulling into a parking space (Slow speed) the hatch will open - while I'm moving. Above 5Mph or so, it doesn't work, but below that speed, seems to work.

Now in case you are curious why I would push the hatch button while driving, I honestly did not intend to. But the button is right next to the side view camera button and I pressed that while pulling into a tight spot in a parking garage and inadvertently opened my hatch - right into the sprinkler pipe that was hanging down.

XR_SIX · 08-17-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug_999

I found out the hard way that if I press the hatch button while pulling into a parking space (Slow speed) the hatch will open - while I'm moving. Above 5Mph or so, it doesn't work, but below that speed, seems to work.

Now in case you are curious why I would push the hatch button while driving, I honestly did not intend to. But the button is right next to the side view camera button and I pressed that while pulling into a tight spot in a parking garage and inadvertently opened my hatch - right into the sprinkler pipe that was hanging down.

Lol glad I don't have the side camera option

dmlgc · 08-22-2011, 03:00 PM

Can't you assign that to one of the programmable steering wheel buttons?

1MOREMOD · 08-22-2011, 06:50 PM

i pop mine on the freeway so the kids can throw stuff at the cars behind us.

doug_999 · 08-22-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmlgc

Can't you assign that to one of the programmable steering wheel buttons?

Don't think I have those. The real issue is however, why does the hatch open while driving?

somonster · 08-23-2011, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug_999

Don't think I have those. The real issue is however, why does the hatch open while driving?

I agree, it's completely silly and wrong to allow the remote hatch release to operate while the car is moving (ESPECIALLY with the power opening feature). No reason why that should be necessary or even desirable. Not to mention it's dangerous.

Sucks about the damage to your car, man.

I'm all for personal accountability, but I blame poor design for this one.

08-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
doug_999 Brigadier General 2543 Rep 3,968 Posts Drives: 2011 1M/2021 992/2023 X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Can you open your hatch while driving? I found out the hard way that if I press the hatch button while pulling into a parking space (Slow speed) the hatch will open - while I'm moving. Above 5Mph or so, it doesn't work, but below that speed, seems to work. Now in case you are curious why I would push the hatch button while driving, I honestly did not intend to. But the button is right next to the side view camera button and I pressed that while pulling into a tight spot in a parking garage and inadvertently opened my hatch - right into the sprinkler pipe that was hanging down. __________________ 2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio 2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-22-2011, 03:00 PM	#3
dmlgc Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,882 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X6MC - 335D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (0)	Can't you assign that to one of the programmable steering wheel buttons?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-22-2011, 06:50 PM	#4
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i pop mine on the freeway so the kids can throw stuff at the cars behind us. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote