E93 Center Console Problem

BimmerJoe · 01-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Picked up my 328 convertible 4 weeks ago. Since arrival have noted that the center console pops open intermittently when car locked or unlocked. I suspect that this has something to do with the lock mechanism in the console.
Have taken in once to the dealer for "adjustment". They say there is no adjustment that can be made. Said they fixed it....but they didn't.
Anyone else out there had this problem or have any solutions?

Rubber Ducky · 01-07-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerJoe

Picked up my 328 convertible 4 weeks ago. Since arrival have noted that the center console pops open intermittently when car locked or unlocked. I suspect that this has something to do with the lock mechanism in the console.
Have taken in once to the dealer for "adjustment". They say there is no adjustment that can be made. Said they fixed it....but they didn't.
Anyone else out there had this problem or have any solutions?

No such prob in 11K miles. Console should lock when car is locked, top up or down. Has never popped open on me.

halB · 01-07-2008, 09:40 PM

Never happens to mine nor have I heard of such problem. Sounds like your lid latch is not catching. You should bring it back to the dealer.

noro · 01-07-2008, 10:17 PM

The center console on my car is good, on my wife's e90 it takes a good slam to close it and a bit more effort on the button to open. That's all I can report.

Sakaike · 01-08-2008, 12:40 AM

On my E93, I have noticed that my center console does not like to be slammed shut. Rather, it wants to be deliberately closed with a firm hand (if that makes any sense); at which time the latch then catches. If you try to just slam it shut quickly, it seems as if the latch doesn't have enough time to catch, as if the latch itself was on some sort of damper that slowed things down. But when closed firmly in a smooth motion, the latch caught easily.

I've probably confused things even more, but I still hope this feedback helps.

BimmerJoe · 01-08-2008, 09:14 AM

Ok
I'll try being nice to it.
Otherwise, will return to dealer.
Thanks for everyones comments!

Eazyrock · 01-08-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sakaike

On my E93, I have noticed that my center console does not like to be slammed shut. Rather, it wants to be deliberately closed with a firm hand (if that makes any sense); at which time the latch then catches. If you try to just slam it shut quickly, it seems as if the latch doesn't have enough time to catch, as if the latch itself was on some sort of damper that slowed things down. But when closed firmly in a smooth motion, the latch caught easily.

I've probably confused things even more, but I still hope this feedback helps.

Same with mine. If you slam it, it will not close properly. When you push down firmly it latches very easily.

Stinger · 01-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Haven't heard or experienced this issue. Sounds like a dealership visit is necessary

01-07-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
BimmerJoe New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2024 Z4 M40i and 2019 X3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	E93 Center Console Problem Picked up my 328 convertible 4 weeks ago. Since arrival have noted that the center console pops open intermittently when car locked or unlocked. I suspect that this has something to do with the lock mechanism in the console. Have taken in once to the dealer for "adjustment". They say there is no adjustment that can be made. Said they fixed it....but they didn't. Anyone else out there had this problem or have any solutions?
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halB Colonel 53 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: W211 E350 4M MkV GTI 987.2 S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Just north of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Never happens to mine nor have I heard of such problem. Sounds like your lid latch is not catching. You should bring it back to the dealer. __________________ 07 E93 335i - Returned at lease end 09 W211 E350 4Matic Avant Garde - Blk/Blk, AMG pkg w/18". Sport Susp. F1 Asym. Debadged. 09 MkV GTI w/Leather & 18" Huffs. F1 Asym 10 987.2 S w/Leather sport seat, Sport Chrono, 19" Carrera S II wheels
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	The center console on my car is good, on my wife's e90 it takes a good slam to close it and a bit more effort on the button to open. That's all I can report. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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Sakaike Enlisted Member 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Space Gray E93 328i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	On my E93, I have noticed that my center console does not like to be slammed shut. Rather, it wants to be deliberately closed with a firm hand (if that makes any sense); at which time the latch then catches. If you try to just slam it shut quickly, it seems as if the latch doesn't have enough time to catch, as if the latch itself was on some sort of damper that slowed things down. But when closed firmly in a smooth motion, the latch caught easily. I've probably confused things even more, but I still hope this feedback helps. __________________ Delivered 12/8/07! \| 2008 328i E93 \| Space Gray \| Black Dakota \| Light Poplar \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| HD Radio \| ZPD \| 4UT
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BimmerJoe New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2024 Z4 M40i and 2019 X3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Ok I'll try being nice to it. Otherwise, will return to dealer. Thanks for everyones comments!
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01-08-2008, 10:33 AM	#8
Stinger Major 112 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E93 [7.00] 1993 318is [0.00] 1996 Z3 1.9 [0.00]	Haven't heard or experienced this issue. Sounds like a dealership visit is necessary __________________ http://e93fanatic.blogspot.com
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