...Ashtray lid won't fully open

V1k1ng · 08-23-2011, 12:42 AM

I think a coin prevents my ashtray lid to open more than approx 60°. I was about 30°, but after some knocks on the side it opened more.

I was able to released the tray, but the gap was to narrow to fully remove it. I don't want to pull to hard as I'm afraid I'll break som plastic parts.

I hope to fix this myself and not take it to the dealer..

Sugestions? Is there a method to open the lid?

Thanks.

koby · 08-23-2011, 08:07 AM

Unfortunately there is no technical way of dislodging that coin... Just keep wiggling it around and remember not to put coins in there in the future...

Good luck

EBRSKIH · 08-23-2011, 08:32 AM

Same thing happened with mine and now its all scratched up. I put my change in the driver door insert from now on. I went to the dealer to see what they can do and one of the guys used a magnetic pen to take them out 1 by 1. Hope you get it fixed

Scottish John · 08-26-2011, 05:43 PM

The cover not the lid slides off to give a few mms of clearance, then remove ashtray out which is a squeeze. I then gave a few hard bangs on the side of console to force the coins to move and managed to pick them out.

KRUZNM3 · 08-26-2011, 06:07 PM

i had the same thing happen to me!! it took me forever to finally get the coins out! i no longer put coins in the ashtray!

Needsdecaf · 08-26-2011, 08:14 PM

There is an insert you can get which replaces the ashtray which is great for coins. Keeps them from jamming up the door.

planetary · 08-26-2011, 08:41 PM

Needsdecaf - Where can you get this insert?

Needsdecaf · 08-27-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by planetary

Needsdecaf - Where can you get this insert?

I got mine at the dealer. It was less than $15.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showpost...78&postcount=9

It pretty much looks like the ashtray insert, with no clear window for the light and no holder for the butt. I keep coins for parking in it all the time and have not had any issues with jamming. And no rattling.

planetary · 08-27-2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks!

Needsdecaf · 08-27-2011, 07:12 PM

mlai · 08-27-2011, 10:06 PM

We have that as standard here in Hong Kong. And my coins still jam the cover from openning once in a while. Probably going to try a trick of sticking a post-it on the inside of the coin insert where the gap to the lid is for a cheapo fix......

08-23-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
V1k1ng New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: F11 525D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oslo iTrader: (0)	...Ashtray lid won't fully open I think a coin prevents my ashtray lid to open more than approx 60°. I was about 30°, but after some knocks on the side it opened more. I was able to released the tray, but the gap was to narrow to fully remove it. I don't want to pull to hard as I'm afraid I'll break som plastic parts. I hope to fix this myself and not take it to the dealer.. Sugestions? Is there a method to open the lid? Thanks.
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08-23-2011, 08:07 AM	#2
koby Private First Class 7 Rep 152 Posts Drives: E30/C9RS5/993/C8RS6/S2K Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately there is no technical way of dislodging that coin... Just keep wiggling it around and remember not to put coins in there in the future... Good luck
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08-23-2011, 08:32 AM	#3
EBRSKIH Chef 17 Rep 240 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Same thing happened with mine and now its all scratched up. I put my change in the driver door insert from now on. I went to the dealer to see what they can do and one of the guys used a magnetic pen to take them out 1 by 1. Hope you get it fixed __________________ 2013 X6 50i Sapphire Black 2012 550x Alpine White - 12.727@108 - 1.7 60ft lemon'd 2011 550i Sapphire Black - 12.960@109 - lemon'd
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08-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#4
Scottish John Irvine John 8 Rep 33 Posts Drives: F10 Alpine White M sport auto Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	The cover not the lid slides off to give a few mms of clearance, then remove ashtray out which is a squeeze. I then gave a few hard bangs on the side of console to force the coins to move and managed to pick them out. __________________ I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already.
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KRUZNM3 Colonel 191 Rep 2,191 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (12)	i had the same thing happen to me!! it took me forever to finally get the coins out! i no longer put coins in the ashtray!
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08-26-2011, 08:14 PM	#6
Needsdecaf Major General 6566 Rep 6,681 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	There is an insert you can get which replaces the ashtray which is great for coins. Keeps them from jamming up the door.
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08-26-2011, 08:41 PM	#7
planetary New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2002 330i (retired) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Needsdecaf - Where can you get this insert?
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planetary New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2002 330i (retired) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thanks!
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mlai Colonel 168 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 650GC/E93M3/Lexus LS600HL Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 650i G ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Cabriol ... [10.00]	We have that as standard here in Hong Kong. And my coins still jam the cover from openning once in a while. Probably going to try a trick of sticking a post-it on the inside of the coin insert where the gap to the lid is for a cheapo fix...... __________________ F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20 E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired
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