What IS this doohickey?

paradocs98 · 09-04-2011, 11:48 AM

Hopped out of the car today and noticed that my gas flap was slightly ajar. When I pressed on it to close, there was resistance. I realized that this little plastic pin was protruding, preventing the flap from closing fully. I pushed it back in and the flap closes normally again, but I'm not sure what it is or why it popped out. Any ideas? In the photo, it's retracted, but it's the small pin on the lower left, inside the recessed area to the left of the gas cap. It sits right below the rubber open/close clicker nipple.

M3 NY · 09-04-2011, 11:51 AM

It's the fuel filler lock... when you lock your car it pops out.

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2011, 11:54 AM

yep i had mine malfunction when i first got my car and the mechanism broke so the spring wouldnt engage the door so gas door was open all the time until new part was installed.

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2011, 11:57 AM

here it is.

E90///M3` · 09-04-2011, 02:40 PM

locking pin?

paradocs98 · 09-04-2011, 05:19 PM

Makes sense. Thanks, guys.

luis_m3 · 09-07-2011, 06:01 AM

Good info... I learn something new every day.

Kyoshi71 · 09-07-2011, 06:09 AM

Although I've heard it a million times, I've never seen the word "doohickey" used.

dmw16 · 09-07-2011, 07:58 AM

I'm a little surprised that people didn't realize what that little guy was. The gas door as a lug that accepts the pin.

But hey, now you know and knowing is half the battle

kyleb350 · 09-07-2011, 09:24 AM

I learned the hard way not to lock your door right after you get out of it in a gas station.

1sikbmr · 09-07-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

Although I've heard it a million times, I've never seen the word "doohickey" used.

09-04-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
paradocs98 Lieutenant Colonel 394 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	What IS this doohickey? Hopped out of the car today and noticed that my gas flap was slightly ajar. When I pressed on it to close, there was resistance. I realized that this little plastic pin was protruding, preventing the flap from closing fully. I pushed it back in and the flap closes normally again, but I'm not sure what it is or why it popped out. Any ideas? In the photo, it's retracted, but it's the small pin on the lower left, inside the recessed area to the left of the gas cap. It sits right below the rubber open/close clicker nipple. Attached Images
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09-04-2011, 11:51 AM	#2
M3 NY Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2008 335ic (2011 M3c on order) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	It's the fuel filler lock... when you lock your car it pops out.
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09-04-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	yep i had mine malfunction when i first got my car and the mechanism broke so the spring wouldnt engage the door so gas door was open all the time until new part was installed. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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09-04-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	here it is. Attached Images __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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09-04-2011, 02:40 PM	#5
E90///M3` Major General 141 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2008 E90M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Daly City -4- Work///Camarillo is Home iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [7.60]	locking pin? __________________ - Jason P :Have: 08 E90M3, Varis VRS Front Lip, LS3, ESS Supercharger, Arqray Exhaust, Neez Wheels :Want: VRS Carbon GT Wing & Cooling Bonnet, LCI Taillights :Videos: EnvyRidesTV, GPR 1, GPR 2, GPR 3, ///MFEST
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09-04-2011, 05:19 PM	#6
paradocs98 Lieutenant Colonel 394 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Makes sense. Thanks, guys.
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09-07-2011, 06:01 AM	#7
luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Good info... I learn something new every day.
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09-07-2011, 06:09 AM	#8
Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Although I've heard it a million times, I've never seen the word "doohickey" used. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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09-07-2011, 07:58 AM	#9
dmw16 Captain 70 Rep 954 Posts Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I'm a little surprised that people didn't realize what that little guy was. The gas door as a lug that accepts the pin. But hey, now you know and knowing is half the battle
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09-07-2011, 09:24 AM	#10
kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	I learned the hard way not to lock your door right after you get out of it in a gas station.
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