[Imspartacus123]

Mine is an M Sport Pro that will be delivered missing this feature, even though the dealer says it will not be missing anything, I will really miss this feature as I will be moving a lot of boxes over the next few months, does anybody know if this is something the dealer can fit in the future or is it a case of it isn't there when made, you can't get it?

[GamoX]

You can retrofit it but it will cost a lot esp if you plan to use genuine parts. In my country, this feature is missing in recent lots as well and local BMW says retrofit it even using genuine parts will void the warranty.

[Imspartacus123]

Originally Posted by GamoX

You can retrofit it but it will cost a lot esp if you plan to use genuine parts. In my country, this feature is missing in recent lots as well and local BMW says retrofit it even using genuine parts will void the warranty.

I meant would BMW retorfit in the future

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by Imspartacus123

I meant would BMW retorfit in the future

Highly unlikely - my understanding is once a customer accepts the vehicle it is deemed to be complete.

[Imspartacus123]

Originally Posted by GDEvans

Highly unlikely - my understanding is once a customer accepts the vehicle it is deemed to be complete.

Guesing unless I get the dealer to commit, the dealer has already told me it will come complete, no deletions but as we all know and as Genius has told me, mine is coming with the 3 deletions, problem is it is via a lease company so they may not be willing to do this

[Zerouali]

Mine has it, it has worked about 1 in 10 times. Your dealer is right, you’re not missing anything! Was much more reliable on my 5 series touring

[Esteves]

my ix3 that will be delivered in october doesn't come with this feature either, and I miss it a lot with two small children, there is that I'm getting some money for these flaws but what I wanted was the missing features, especially the opening of the trunk without
hands. there are those who say that by the end of the year there may be a recall to put the chip that is missing from the mechanism... but these are just rumours...

[portal96]

Mine also going to be missing this, but having had it on an old car and never really using it, i’m not too fussed… I asked the question of the company car lease company about reduction to reflect missing features, who asked the dealer- who i suspect laughed, then replied- no chance!

[khearon23]

My other half thought this was a deal-breake for her. Don't let it that.

It can be opened with the key and the button.

Think beyond the upcoming box-moving extravaganza.

[The shadow]

Originally Posted by Zerouali

Mine has it, it has worked about 1 in 10 times. Your dealer is right, you’re not missing anything! Was much more reliable on my 5 series touring

Mine has it and works 9 in 10 times, I agree you can manage without but it does help if your hands are full

[EVFan]

I got it to work 2 consecutive times (open and then close) for the first time the other day, but most of the time it is unreliable to say the least.

[ThreeXi]

Hello,

I've ordered the M Sport, which doesn't have this feature, however my old Ford Kuga did have the hands free tailgate.

I'm not sure if it's the same with the iX3 sensors under the tailgate, but the technique that worked best for me with the Ford Kuga was more "swipe" under the boot for example left to right, that a kick under if that makes sense?

Many thanks,

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by The shadow

Mine has it and works 9 in 10 times, I agree you can manage without but it does help if your hands are full

You reversing camera must be faulty. The car uses the camera to check whether your hands are full. If you are carrying stuff, the boot refuses to open with a kick. If your hands are empty, it opens every time...

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by ThreeXi

I'm not sure if it's the same with the iX3 sensors under the tailgate, but the technique that worked best for me with the Ford Kuga was more "swipe" under the boot for example left to right, that a kick under if that makes sense?,

Sounds like Strictly Come Dancing!

( * Dancing with the Stars to all the non-Brits out there)

[Zerouali]

Originally Posted by EVFan

I got it to work 2 consecutive times (open and then close) for the first time the other day, but most of the time it is unreliable to say the least.

Ditto. Really disappointing as the 5 series was almost faultless at opening

[Supa Koopa]

I don't have one at the moment so it may have changed, but on my X3 M40i it was a straight kick rather than a wave. So middle of the bumper, foot straight in and straight back, no need for fancy foot waving. This worked for me 99% of the time and made it a pleasure to use.

[keninuk]

Originally Posted by Supa Koopa

I don't have one at the moment so it may have changed, but on my X3 M40i it was a straight kick rather than a wave. So middle of the bumper, foot straight in and straight back, no need for fancy foot waving. This worked for me 99% of the time and made it a pleasure to use.

The dance classes for this are also covered in another thread but as Supa Koopa states it is indeed a straight kick forward and back in the centre of the bumper but it will fail if you are too close. Position + Technique is the key.

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by keninuk

The dance classes for this are also covered in another thread but as Supa Koopa states it is indeed a straight kick forward and back in the centre of the bumper but it will fail if you are too close. Position + Technique is the key.

This couple are celebrating opening their boot and are demonstrating the technique...

[The shadow]

Originally Posted by GDEvans

You reversing camera must be faulty. The car uses the camera to check whether your hands are full. If you are carrying stuff, the boot refuses to open with a kick. If your hands are empty, it opens every time...

Nope

[Imspartacus123]

Originally Posted by GDEvans

This couple are celebrating opening their boot and are demonstrating the technique...

Ahh, but put some shopping in their arms and it would fail for sure

[GDEvans]

Originally Posted by Imspartacus123

Ahh, but put some shopping in their arms and it would fail for sure

Guaranteed!

[Zerouali]

For anyone determined to retrofit : https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threa...o-open.255173/