F12/F13/F06 Power trunk retrofit

maron · 01-03-2019, 07:51 PM

Did anyone retrofit this power trunk?

I found 3 videos.

My biggest problem is trunk damper.

Which model damper should I divert?

Any suggestions are welcome

regards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbKg...&t=0s&index=24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErK...&t=0s&index=23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayci...JEnyjw&index=7

Cmb6s · 01-03-2019, 09:22 PM

This would be great if somebody could figure it out. I bet that although most of the parts could probably be sourced from an F10 (or another platform), there would at least be a few that would have to be custom built.

Watch the second video on this page (they’re selling a kit for an F10) to get an idea of what’s involved...
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...trunk-retrofit

Havy · 01-04-2019, 09:43 AM

It is a very nice feature but 700$

maron · 01-08-2019, 02:40 AM

The biggest problem with this project I noticed the damper bracket.

It is necessary to create custom brackets.

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Havy · 01-08-2019, 02:52 PM

I understood the brackets are inclusive.

FBMWWINS · 01-12-2019, 01:18 PM

I don't understand why Bimmer-Tech hasn'f offered this yet for the 6series models. I'm sure there is plenty of people who would welcome this!

Havy · 01-13-2019, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by F06WINS

I don't understand why Bimmer-Tech hasn'f offered this yet for the 6series models. I'm sure there is plenty of people who would welcome this!

Ohhhh, that would be awesome

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

We're working on it

Just gotta find more time

A day have 24h

that sounds really cool. Do you have a rough time frame? Please think about the spoiler on the trunk. The motor should be strong enough to open the trunk with a spoiler on it.

FBMWWINS · 01-13-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

We're working on it

Just gotta find more time

Fantastic if that happens and I strongly believe such a model as the 6 series finally deserves it.

If it has been done for F10/F11 models it shouldn't be drastically different for the 6 series F-models.

Jeffro75 · 01-16-2019, 05:16 AM

Hi Guys,

You may have seen my earlier post also chasing a retro-fit trunk solution. My investigations suggested that while the dampers were one issue, the big issue was the trunk button being incorporated into the rear badge and camera as it is exclusive to the 6. As such, the normal F10 trunk button cannot be used.

Then again, I also saw a video where they managed to operate a power trunk with the 6 series trunk release, but not details provided.

If you guys find a solution, would love to hear about it!

Cheers.

maron · 05-19-2019, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffro75

Hi Guys,

You may have seen my earlier post also chasing a retro-fit trunk solution. My investigations suggested that while the dampers were one issue, the big issue was the trunk button being incorporated into the rear badge and camera as it is exclusive to the 6. As such, the normal F10 trunk button cannot be used.

Then again, I also saw a video where they managed to operate a power trunk with the 6 series trunk release, but not details provided.

If you guys find a solution, would love to hear about it!

Cheers.

The trunk button is no problem.
There are two wires open signals.
The signals are converted to a switching open/close signal by the control unit.

After a long research, I will install

maron · 05-19-2019, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havy

It is a very nice feature but 700$

It can be done for $ 200

jackliu0527 · 05-19-2019, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maron

It can be done for $ 200

tell us how

maron · 05-20-2019, 04:19 AM

I will report success

hugo_nz · 05-20-2019, 06:10 AM

It's unlike to ever be available on the F12 owing to how the trunk lid is hinged.

Darnedest thing though...TIS has the wiring diagrams and functional documents for "automatic luggage compartment lid actuation" as they call it in the F12/F13/F06 libraries, but the parts to make it happen just don't exist.

In theory it's really simple...the control module (HKL) is connected to the ZGW on the K-CAN, and the two spindle drive actuators are connected to the HKL. Swap out the button on the inside of the tailgate for the 2-function one and you should be good to go with only some coding on the ZGW. I have never seen any F13/F06 that doesn't have a soft close trunk latch, so pretty much everything you need (according to the diagrams, and bar the bits above) should be in the car already. But again, there are no part numbers for either the HKL or the actuators.

Havy · 05-20-2019, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maron

I will report success

Yes sir.

how did you do it. Please explain a detailed DIY with pics or a “how to” Video is required

I want this. Does it work only with the key fob or do you have also a switch in the trunk lid?

F06msportmia · 05-20-2019, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havy

Quote:

Originally Posted by maron

I will report success

Yes sir.

how did you do it. Please explain a detailed DIY with pics or a “how to” Video is required

I want this. Does it work only with the key fob or do you have also a switch in the trunk lid?

Great job.... Tell us Tell us Tell us!!!!!!!!! I'm in for this mod.

maron · 05-20-2019, 08:11 PM

Trunk damper

make three holes of 9.5 mm of brackets

attached a bracket

Set the electronic damper

Take an open signals from the back of the rear emblem

Replace the switch on the trunk

Dont use existing connectors

After that only connect to the control unit

maron · 05-20-2019, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havy

Does it work only with the key fob or do you have also a switch in the trunk lid?

Of course
Trunk lid switch, driver's seat switch, key fob can all be used.

F06msportmia · 05-20-2019, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maron

Trunk damper

make three holes of 9.5 mm of brackets

attached a bracket

Set the electronic damper

Take an open signals from the back of the rear emblem

Replace the switch on the trunk

After that only connect to the control unit

Can you please provide a link to where you sourced the parts from?

bemami · 05-20-2019, 10:40 PM

Subscribed!

Jeffro75 · 05-21-2019, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F06msportmia

Can you please provide a link to where you sourced the parts from?

YES!!! Please provide the parts list and where you sourced them from. The prices would be great too. We're all desperate for this mod!!

You've done a great job, congratulations!

maron · 05-21-2019, 08:56 AM

There is a slight problem with the custom bracket installation.
The supplier will start selling after fixing it.

I will update.

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