Hi everyone !
I think the problem started after a high pressure jet wash...
When I press in the flap to release it, it just stays in. So I have to get my credit card in the gap to wedge it out. I have been doing a search for the past hour or so on the problem, and it seems that people are trying to open the flap when it's locked. However mine is unlocked.
Has anyone any experience of this? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
cheers / Luke Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
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Try the manual release from inside the boot, see if that affects / corrects behaviour (door in boot sidewall, tab, pull to release)

Probably a broken part inside the latch (or a faulty actuator). Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

ok so i did some digging. i have tried the manual release and this didnt solve the problem. The manual release is simply releasing the locking pin, but this is already being done when i am unlocking the car via the key fob.
I think martin you could be on to something therefore. I took a piccie of the latch, maybe someone can see if it looks ok for me please?

should these plastic pieces that are sticking out, be stocking out further? I'm thinking that maybe they are depressed through the force of the high pressure sprayer?
cheers ![/img] Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

i had this before mate it was thouse little plastic bits that stick out that wernt moving right . i believe there cheep and easy to replace. but i just played around with mine for and bit and got them to sit right and had no problems since
just give em a wiggle about and you might find its ok.

and yes i felt a right tool at the garage pulling up then having to drive off cause couldnt get the flap open at the time only the dead truely know peace,
Bootneck its not a job its a way of life!

Also check that the clip and the rubber boot are present on the flap itself  Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

Thanks Chilly. I've been messing around this morning with the problem. Ive been pushing in the three plastic bits to see if this releases something, but nothing. I've been pushing the middle plastic bit to the left, right, leaving it in the middle, but nothing. What a pain.

Martin, i dont see anything like you describe on the flap, here is a piccie:

can you let me know if this looks like its missing a piece, please.
cheers/ Luke Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Spray some silicone spray into the plastic bits to free them up (or WD40). i doubt you have done any real damage with the washer. they look a bit dry and maybe you moved some dirt when washing which then dried. i always give mine a squirt annually as part of my preventative maintenance program.

This is a picture of my flap ive just taken for you looks like you have something missing.
This is what Martin is on about, the rubber around the catch, yours is obviously missing hence your problem.

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Avoiding all gags about Ady posting pictures of his flap .....

Per Martin/Ady's posts, looks like your clip and rubber boot are missing  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Yes, your boot and clip are missing from the flap door

Part numbers:

Boot: CAL500070
Clip: ARV780020

The parts of the latch on the vehicle look OK though  Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!

Thanks guys. Thanks Ady for taking a piccie of your flap...it looks very clean
Yep, that piece is definitely missing. I went and looked around the car for the piece and low and behold, there it was ! You've all been a great help.
Thank you  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Thank a million for that Martin. I wont be needing the parts yet but just in case i do in the future, or someone else needs them, we now know what the part numbers are !
/ Luke Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

We are happy to help
Glad you got it sorted.