Mini Cooper Rear Hatch Won’t Latch Repair

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1. my 07 mini s r56 has this issue every once when it does happen i just press the trunk button on the keyfob while closing the hatch shut and it fixes the issue until i have to do it again about a week or two later.
   EDIT: my hatch button works without issues, never had an issue with it apart from when i got my mini the button cover was never there so i push the itty bitty little button nub.

2. your old videos still helping us out brother! timeless lol

3. Hey i got 04 mini and i have the same issue . i tried the electrical tester on the trunk button cable shown in the video. The tester beeps on both the ground and lights (middle connection) but when i apply negative to the positive it doesn’t do anything . What does that mean? and what should i do next ?

4. Thanks Eric

5. Thanks mate, got exact same problem! 👍👍👍

6. I have the same problem – but found this link when someone simply removes and cleans the microswitch rather than replace the whole unit. https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178411-hatch-release-button-fix.html

7. Great video I’m having the same problem with my trunk now I can approach it like a pro thanks

8. My mini driver side door does the same thing. Anyone else have that problem?

9. Just happened to me, tried the screwdriver trick and worked like a charm!
   ❤️❤️❤️❤️

10. Fantastic…good job !

11. I have some problem Mini one 2008

12. Do you get wind noise from the sunroof as well on this mini?

13. Hi is there a manual pulley to
    Open the hatch from the inside and not using the keyfob ? I own a r56s 2010 no manual pulley inder back seat

14. Freaking awesome video cheers

15. Ha Ha i had the same problem, its sorted now, do you know there is a cable release under the rear passenger seat for the hatch, pull the seat up and there it is….great videos….

16. I just got it and this happens with the trunk.. it makes me want to throw the fucking car away .. should’ve stayed with a beetle

17. my rear hatch acts similar to this. If you lift up a little when you pop the hatch it will shut nicely. If you dont you have to depress the open button on the FOB then the rear hatch will shut properly. Not sure, but it looks like someone knocked my rear bumper…maybe its just misaligned now.

18. I have a 2010 mini Cooper clubman it has the milk truck doors in the back and it will not open with the key Farb or with the latch on the door it supposed to open right door first left or second and it was working fine and then one day just wouldn’t work at all I thought maybe there was a pull cord under the seat but there is not any info would be greatly appreciated

19. My mini is that color too.i live it

20. so recently on my Mini Cooper 07 base model ive had this problem where it keep saying my doors are open but i ended up finding it is my trunk latch how about may i go fixing this? any tips anyone?

21. What sensors that the latch is open? My latch closes and everything but once I brake at stop light a sound comes on like "boonk" telling me the latch is open. It happens every time I brake and take off.

22. Quick question: When replacing "door brake gasket" on the MINI, does the side that attaches to the door need to be greased? Example: https://www.allmagautoparts.com/collections/mini-cooper/products/51217135289-02-15-mini-cooper-front-door-brake-check-arm-gasket-r5x

23. I have this same issue but… my main issue is that it unlatches on its own… like it’s tripping… I can’t future it out.. I fixed the latch… but I feel like the electronics may have an issue.. can u explain?

24. Great video – I was going potty trying to get the boot lid to close – your tips proved excellent. Solved it in 30 seconds!

25. good video!

26. Great info sir,I also am getting ready to work on the same problem on my 07 S.Thanks

27. My 2007 GMC Acadia literally just got this problem today. I have been flying off my rocker with the screwdriver trying to figure out what was wrong. 2007 was indeed a bad year!

28. just wish I could open my boot on my 2008 cooper s, no emergency pulley for the boot under the passenger seats

29. I have the same problem with my Daughter's Cooper R56. I feel well equipped to tackle the job now. Thanks ETCG

30. Great Fix . I didn’t know that switch was under there . Got my 2009 about 2 weeks ago . Love this channel !

31. I found this video very helpful !

32. How can the probe distinguish between a ground side and power side? Why did it not get a signal for the open light circuit? The switch circuits were open too how did it know one was ground and one was power when there is no current traveling on either side due to it being open since the switch wasn’t engaged??

33. Lol this is the murica edition. Stupid federal regulation mandates manual door releases in trunks over there. A real shit implementation from BMW there.

34. Love u

35. Thanks Eric!

36. I always enjoy your videos. As an owner of the same vic.It's always good to have someone to take their time showing all the steps and inform the size of bolts and srews taking out the guess work. Thanks again drive on drive strong

37. https://youtu.be/g6slhe8PgRg

38. Hey can you do a video on 1234yf refrigerant? Have you run across it? Is it better or worse? Why are we making the switch?

39. http://www.bmw-planet.net/diagrams/release/en/r56/index.htm

    Here you can find wiring diagrams for all BMW and Mini cars. You need an older Internet Explorer version to use the java based webpage. Information is very detailed.

    I like the mini series.

40. High quality guy, low quality why. Why would anyone buy a Peugeot/BMW heavy big Mini?

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