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On average, the cost for a BMW 318ti Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement is $196 with $82 for parts and $114 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.
| Car | Service | Estimate | Shop/Dealer Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 318tiL4-1.8L | Service typeTrunk Latch Release Cable Replacement | Estimate$389.47 | Shop/Dealer Price$473.34 - $677.70 |
| 1998 BMW 318tiL4-1.9L | Service typeTrunk Latch Release Cable Replacement | Estimate$278.91 | Shop/Dealer Price$341.18 - $480.65 |
| 1997 BMW 318tiL4-1.9L | Service typeTrunk Latch Release Cable Replacement | Estimate$278.91 | Shop/Dealer Price$341.17 - $480.64 |
| 1996 BMW 318tiL4-1.9L | Service typeTrunk Latch Release Cable Replacement | Estimate$278.91 | Shop/Dealer Price$341.13 - $480.56 |
| 1999 BMW 318tiL4-1.9L | Service typeTrunk Latch Release Cable Replacement | Estimate$278.91 | Shop/Dealer Price$341.21 - $480.70 |
In some vehicles, the trunk latch release cable allows the driver to press a button from the cabin to open the trunk; in others, it is a mechanical lever inside the vehicle that the driver pulls. It operates similarly to the hood latch release system, but has the benefits of a secondary (and sometimes tertiary) opening system in case of trunk latch release cable failure. A mechanically-released trunk latch release cable runs from the lever to the latch inside your trunk. When the release is pulled, the cable pulls the trunk latch release to open the trunk. In a trunk release with an electric button, the cable runs from an electrical actuator to the trunk latch. If the cable breaks at any point, the in-cab trunk opening system won’t operate. Drivers will need to use their key to open the trunk (or the trunk latch release on their remote/key fob). If the cable becomes seized, the cable could get stuck in the open position, not allowing the trunk to latch closed.
If the trunk latch release isn’t operable from the interior button/release, but the trunk opens by using the key, the release cable is likely broken or seized. Have one of our expert mechanics replace the trunk latch release cable.
Because your trunk has more than one means of opening, replacing your trunk latch release cable is not a high priority. This is a convenience feature rather than one integral to safety or vehicle operation. Have the trunk release cable replaced at your convenience.
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