What did you learn or discover about your G20 3 Series recently?

fernie2002chs · 05-15-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by muscledroid

Yesterday I replaced the NFC tray in the center console with the OEM wireless charger unit. I wanted wireless charging when I bought the car but unfortunately this one didn't have that option. I'm glad I saved money by retrofitting it later.

The only thing is I have yet to code the "phone is still in the charger" audio warning that you can enable. I'm still on the fence whether it's worth the hassle of getting an OBDC adapter, figuring out the right codes, etc. Regardless, I'm happy I can simply lay my phone down for it to charge vs. plugging it in.

What part number did you order?

KLindeman · 05-18-2020, 09:39 AM

I discovered how to play all my uploaded to disk music randomly;

Search Titles, all titles are listed.
Check Shuffle box (or not if you want them in order)
Select any song in the list
Once a song in the list is playing, you can switch to radio (or whatever)
Continue the random list at any time by voice command;

"Play Music Collection"

The random list continues where it left off.

ThatKrazyPolak · 05-18-2020, 09:59 AM

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I learned today that if you have the 'lock as you walk away' function activated on Comfort Access when you walk away from the car it locks the wife in and she can't even open a window.

Just thought this might be useful to someone......

Will this work on my slampiece too or just on wives?

Not sure about the slampiece, they may be more inclined to shatter the window. Depends on her insanity factor. Proceed with caution.

muscledroid · 05-18-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fernie2002chs

What part number did you order?

I ordered part #84-10-9-434-000 from bmwpartspros.com.

jstnstr · 05-18-2020, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatKrazyPolak

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

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Originally Posted by Andybird

I learned today that if you have the 'lock as you walk away' function activated on Comfort Access when you walk away from the car it locks the wife in and she can't even open a window.

Just thought this might be useful to someone......

Will this work on my slampiece too or just on wives?

Not sure about the slampiece, they may be more inclined to shatter the window. Depends on her insanity factor. Proceed with caution.

Insanity factor 12/10 she's Latina

Andy3661 · 05-30-2020, 05:27 PM

Can't believe I didn't know this but I discovered most cars tells you which side the fuel cap is on including my G20!!!

joselrl · 05-30-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy3661

Can't believe I didn't know this but I discovered most cars tells you which side the fuel cap is on including my G20!!!

yup, and the 330e also has an arrow pointing to the side with the charging port if somehow you forget :P

francton · 05-30-2020, 06:09 PM

learned the hard way yesterday that the g20 does not have a manual fuel lid release mechanism. while returning from a day trip found that the fuel lid wouldn't open. Luckily had just enough diesel left in the tank to get me home. really stunned test bmw would discard emergency workarounds for something as crucial as the fuel lid.

TorontoGambler · 05-30-2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy3661

Can't believe I didn't know this but I discovered most cars tells you which side the fuel cap is on including my G20!!!

That feature is decades old on just about every car in the world, but I hear all the time that people just discovered it!

Patgilm · 05-30-2020, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy3661

Can't believe I didn't know this but I discovered most cars tells you which side the fuel cap is on including my G20!!!

LOL funny, I was getting my car serviced at the dealer today and I was talking to a customer about all the features my car has and that I haven’t read the manual yet and she mentioned she had to look at the online manual in the car to find out where the gas door is. I told her a little secret that almost every car has an arrow by the gas gauge to let you know what side it’s on.

alpinewhite3 · 05-31-2020, 09:36 AM

Rear middle headrest is removable-dramatically improves rear visibility.

Burrcold · 05-31-2020, 10:33 AM

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Rear middle headrest is removable-dramatically improves rear visibility.

Did you try just flipping it forward first? That improves visibility as well without the empty look of removing it.

joselrl · 05-31-2020, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by francton

learned the hard way yesterday that the g20 does not have a manual fuel lid release mechanism. while returning from a day trip found that the fuel lid wouldn't open. Luckily had just enough diesel left in the tank to get me home. really stunned test bmw would discard emergency workarounds for something as crucial as the fuel lid.

It does tho, inside the trunk, remove a piece of trim on the right, and there will be a wire to pull and manually release the fuel lid.

Couldn't find a video of the g20, but the f30 is similar (at least according to the manual, haven't done it myself)

francton · 05-31-2020, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by joselrl

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Originally Posted by francton

learned the hard way yesterday that the g20 does not have a manual fuel lid release mechanism. while returning from a day trip found that the fuel lid wouldn't open. Luckily had just enough diesel left in the tank to get me home. really stunned test bmw would discard emergency workarounds for something as crucial as the fuel lid.

It does tho, inside the trunk, remove a piece of trim on the right, and there will be a wire to pull and manually release the fuel lid.

Couldn't find a video of the g20, but the f30 is similar (at least according to the manual, haven't done it myself)

ive searched everywhere and also called bmw assist.. they have removed the manual release in the g20. and the manual has a section called emergency release and simply says "sometimes the lid maynot open and you will to take to the dealer"

LI2002tii · 05-31-2020, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by francton

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Originally Posted by joselrl

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Originally Posted by francton

learned the hard way yesterday that the g20 does not have a manual fuel lid release mechanism. while returning from a day trip found that the fuel lid wouldn't open. Luckily had just enough diesel left in the tank to get me home. really stunned test bmw would discard emergency workarounds for something as crucial as the fuel lid.

It does tho, inside the trunk, remove a piece of trim on the right, and there will be a wire to pull and manually release the fuel lid.

Couldn't find a video of the g20, but the f30 is similar (at least according to the manual, haven't done it myself)

ive searched everywhere and also called bmw assist.. they have removed the manual release in the g20. and the manual has a section called emergency release and simply says "sometimes the lid maynot open and you will to take to the dealer"

There is another discussion on this, but having had this same issue, I can confirm that BMW removed the emergency fuel door release on the G20. Not sure what they were thinking.

joselrl · 05-31-2020, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

There is another discussion on this, but having had this same issue, I can confirm that BMW removed the emergency fuel door release on the G20. Not sure what they were thinking.

But they still mention it on the manual? What?

LI2002tii · 05-31-2020, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

There is another discussion on this, but having had this same issue, I can confirm that BMW removed the emergency fuel door release on the G20. Not sure what they were thinking.

But they still mention it on the manual? What?

My dealership was unable to locate and open the fuel door using the emergency release, which according to my user guide requires a dealer visit...see screenshot.

joselrl · 05-31-2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

My dealership was unable to locate and open the fuel door using the emergency release, which according to my user guide requires a dealer visit...see screenshot.

Damm, my manual does state the emergency release procedure, I guess it's because the 330e has a different fuel release setup... well, Today I Learned

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LI2002tii · 05-31-2020, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

My dealership was unable to locate and open the fuel door using the emergency release, which according to my user guide requires a dealer visit...see screenshot.

Damm, my manual does state the emergency release procedure, I guess it's because the 330e has a different fuel release setup... well, Today I Learned

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Oh very interesting, I just learned something today too! Pretty crazy that they removed it from the petrol model. Seems like a no brainer to keep it! But thanks for clarifying.

francton · 05-31-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by joselrl

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

There is another discussion on this, but having had this same issue, I can confirm that BMW removed the emergency fuel door release on the G20. Not sure what they were thinking.

But they still mention it on the manual? What?

attached is the snippet from the guide. they obviously know this can happen and yet removed the emergency flap. very callous.

joselrl · 06-01-2020, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by francton

attached is the snippet from the guide. they obviously know this can happen and yet removed the emergency flap. very callous.

yeah, it was already posted, it seems its only the 330e that keep the emergency release

Bmwphile · 07-21-2020, 07:32 AM

Just noticed after 6 months of ownership that temperature gauge displays the word "COLD" when the needle is pointing to the minimum temperature!

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