Centre console cubby hole broken catch

Charlie (Wessex) · 08-08-2021, 03:31 AM

As per the photo, catch is broken on one side so won't soft open as it doesn't go up straight. Seems very flimsy!!

Suspect not covered under warranty, and prob more complicated than it should be to change.

Couple of questions....

Is it expensive & troubleshome to change? Couldn't see an obvious way to easily take out. If It is, then might be able to glue something in place.

If the other side breaks as well, I am guessing it will open perfectly well, but just without the soft opening ??? I could prob live with.

paulockenden · 08-08-2021, 05:25 AM

Why do you think it won't be covered under warranty?

Charlie (Wessex) · 08-08-2021, 05:40 AM

User wear and tear. Maybe it will be....

bmnut · 08-08-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by paulockenden

Why do you think it won't be covered under warranty?

^^^^^ This! Should be classed as 'component failure' and be covered by BMW warranty. Any dealership worth their salt ought to be able to get that replaced FOC as a warranty claim?

Charlie (Wessex) · 08-08-2021, 10:28 AM

Will of course try and see what they say..............

OM3RTA · 08-10-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie (Wessex)

As per the photo, catch is broken on one side so won't soft open as it doesn't go up straight. Seems very flimsy!!

Suspect not covered under warranty, and prob more complicated than it should be to change.

Couple of questions....

Is it expensive & troubleshome to change? Couldn't see an obvious way to easily take out. If It is, then might be able to glue something in place.

If the other side breaks as well, I am guessing it will open perfectly well, but just without the soft opening ??? I could prob live with.

If you were going to replace this yourself then the only real soloution i think would be a breakers yard as i don't think you'd be able to source this alone without having to take the whole trim as a package.
As for removal iirc, if you press on the broken part with a trim tool lift up the lid and it should just pull out.

Boooost704 · 01-12-2024, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie (Wessex)

Will of course try and see what they say..............

Any update here? I have the same issue

AlfaM · 01-12-2024, 03:00 PM

https://www.bmw-etk.info/parts-catal...25/51/51_B768/

https://www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts....165A55205.html

£106 - There’s a couple of different versions, so you would need to check the number on the installed part - but it looks like an easy swap out!

Martsatart · 01-13-2024, 05:58 PM

Had mine replaced under warranty

Boooost704 · 01-14-2024, 02:04 PM

Nice, thank you!

08-08-2021, 03:31 AM	#1
Charlie (Wessex) Captain 289 Rep 922 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New Forest, UK iTrader: (0)	Centre console cubby hole broken catch As per the photo, catch is broken on one side so won't soft open as it doesn't go up straight. Seems very flimsy!! Suspect not covered under warranty, and prob more complicated than it should be to change. Couple of questions.... Is it expensive & troubleshome to change? Couldn't see an obvious way to easily take out. If It is, then might be able to glue something in place. If the other side breaks as well, I am guessing it will open perfectly well, but just without the soft opening ??? I could prob live with. Attached Images __________________ e36 325tds (1996-2001), e39 530d Touring (2001-2011), e61 535d (2011-2018), Golf 7.5R Estate (2018-2021), g21 M340i (2021- )
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paulockenden Major 575 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 330e xDrive Touring Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Why do you think it won't be covered under warranty?
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Charlie (Wessex) Captain 289 Rep 922 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New Forest, UK iTrader: (0)	User wear and tear. Maybe it will be.... __________________ e36 325tds (1996-2001), e39 530d Touring (2001-2011), e61 535d (2011-2018), Golf 7.5R Estate (2018-2021), g21 M340i (2021- )
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Charlie (Wessex) Captain 289 Rep 922 Posts Drives: G21 M340i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New Forest, UK iTrader: (0)	Will of course try and see what they say.............. __________________ e36 325tds (1996-2001), e39 530d Touring (2001-2011), e61 535d (2011-2018), Golf 7.5R Estate (2018-2021), g21 M340i (2021- )
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AlfaM Captain 282 Rep 613 Posts Drives: M340d Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	https://www.bmw-etk.info/parts-catal...25/51/51_B768/ https://www.sytnerstevenagebmwparts....165A55205.html £106 - There’s a couple of different versions, so you would need to check the number on the installed part - but it looks like an easy swap out!
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Martsatart Enlisted Member 36 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW M340i G21 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Swansea uk iTrader: (0)	Had mine replaced under warranty
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Boooost704 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	Nice, thank you!
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