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2003 BMW M3 Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	497434
Internal NHTSA #	10086688
Manufacurer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Brand	BMW
Model	M3
Model Year	2003
File date	04/08/04
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 bmw m3 convertible. I was on my way home and decided to put the top down. I have owned the vehicle for approx. 6 months and have performed this operation a countless number of times (i live in southern california). I was driving around 40 mph when i looked in the rear view and noticed that the stowage lid was completely up. I pulled over and performed the operation, but it would not close. I immediately called sos and they were not able to assist me. On friday, august 6, i took the car to beverly hills bmw where they inspected the car and determined that it was my negligence which caused the problem. According to them, i did not complete the top down operation and was driving around with the lid open. I assured them that this was not the case and that i am positive that i had waited for the windows to come up (which only happens after the operation is complete). The service manager tells me that there is no other way for it to come up and that warranty would not cover the bent hinges because i had caused it. Hinges were replaced at my expense by the dealer. I am absolutely sure that i had completed the operation and it is more likely that an electronic malfunction possibly released/unlocked the latches holding the stowage lid in place (or possibly some other malfunction), and i should not be responsible for the damages which subsequently occured.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	6430
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOS ANGELES, CA
VIN pattern	WBSBR93404PXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/03/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	BEVERLY HILLS BMW
Dealer's telephone number	310-358-7800
Dealer's city	BEVERLY HILLS
Dealer's state code	CA
Dealer's ZIP code	90211

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2003 BMW M3 Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 BMW M3 Latches Locks Linkages Trunk Lid Lock Problems, Complaints and Defects

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