HELP! Coin dropped behind ashtray, how to take apart?

houstonT · 11-15-2011, 10:15 AM

The circled small area...I dropped a coin back there and everytime I make a turn I can hear it roll to the other side. It's back behind the whole assembly (behind the ashtray) and so pulling out just the ashtray does nothing. How do I take apart the shifter assembly to get to the coin?

Peter

BMW Fanatic · 11-15-2011, 11:30 AM

Do you have a good relationship with your dealer, service advisor or sales advisor? If so, just take it in and tell them the situation they should remove it and take the coin out on the spot.. Good luck

houstonT · 11-15-2011, 03:03 PM

LOL, yes I do, I would just prefer to do it myself as that way I can guarantee no scuffs or scratches.
Peter

Sean05 · 11-15-2011, 03:26 PM

just pull the center console.. there should be a DIY... its pretty easy...

houstonT · 11-16-2011, 04:36 PM

I tried simply pulling/tugging on the console and it didn't budge......
Peter

persian54 · 11-16-2011, 06:32 PM

to take the center piece off, you need to remove the gear shift first

Steve Davies · 04-13-2012, 10:26 AM

Hi- Annoying coin behind ashtray.
Pull Gear knob gaitter in the Corner and it will lift up - No need to remove gear Knob.
Gently pull the Plastic Trim either side and small clicks will happen as the trim starts to Lift.
Take your time working your way round until you can lift up.
By turning the trim you can lift over the gear Knob and gaiter.
You will have to remove wires to I-Drive unit and Cigarette Lighter. these just pull out.
You will then be able to turn the Trim upside down- with a shake coin will Drop out.
Mine was a £2.00 coin -- I put it on the Lottery and won £10.00

Hope this helps-- good Luck---Should only take 10mins

bigjae1976 · 04-15-2012, 09:59 AM

I saw the title and was thinking this guy must be a cheap penny pinching SOB. I now understand your issue.

Lol...

Scotty · 04-19-2012, 04:49 PM

This guide should help you.

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=29696

minigearhead · 06-12-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I saw the title and was thinking this guy must be a cheap penny pinching SOB. I now understand your issue.

Lol...

this...guess not though

C|3R1C · 06-13-2012, 04:13 AM

I had this happen. Two quarters. Im guessing they fell in front of the door/cover and try are rolling behind there. If that is the case, close the ashtray, take your hand and hit the side of your console on the passenger or driver side and the coins will lay flat. Open the ashtray and check. You can then use a paper clip or something to pull them out. Hope this helps!

C|3R1C · 06-13-2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houstonT

The circled small area...I dropped a coin back there and everytime I make a turn I can hear it roll to the other side. It's back behind the whole assembly (behind the ashtray) and so pulling out just the ashtray does nothing. How do I take apart the shifter assembly to get to the coin?

Peter

Look at my post above and also remember to take the ashtray out too. No need to rip apart the center console if they are where I think thy are

Alpha///M · 06-13-2012, 08:54 AM

If your a non smoker, you may want to consider this while you have the console apart:

Sunglass holder/ashtray replacement
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...nsole/ES83722/

My next DIY. Good luck!

Alpha///M · 06-13-2012, 09:09 AM

And on post#24 of this link, this guy luminated his DIY sunglass holder. Slick!

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...+Holder&page=2

11-15-2011, 10:15 AM	#1
houstonT Private First Class Drives: 1998 Supra, 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	HELP! Coin dropped behind ashtray, how to take apart? The circled small area...I dropped a coin back there and everytime I make a turn I can hear it roll to the other side. It's back behind the whole assembly (behind the ashtray) and so pulling out just the ashtray does nothing. How do I take apart the shifter assembly to get to the coin? Peter __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan (Competition, Premium, Technology, Premium Sound) 2005 UGR TTG
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11-15-2011, 03:03 PM	#3
houstonT Private First Class Drives: 1998 Supra, 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	LOL, yes I do, I would just prefer to do it myself as that way I can guarantee no scuffs or scratches. Peter __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan (Competition, Premium, Technology, Premium Sound) 2005 UGR TTG

11-15-2011, 03:26 PM	#4
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,977 iTrader: (9)	just pull the center console.. there should be a DIY... its pretty easy... __________________

11-16-2011, 04:36 PM	#5
houstonT Private First Class Drives: 1998 Supra, 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	I tried simply pulling/tugging on the console and it didn't budge...... Peter __________________ 2011 M3 Sedan (Competition, Premium, Technology, Premium Sound) 2005 UGR TTG

11-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#6
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,351 iTrader: (258)	to take the center piece off, you need to remove the gear shift first __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

11-15-2011, 11:30 AM	#2
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,873 iTrader: (9)	Do you have a good relationship with your dealer, service advisor or sales advisor? If so, just take it in and tell them the situation they should remove it and take the coin out on the spot.. Good luck __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

04-13-2012, 10:26 AM	#7
Steve Davies Registered Drives: BMW 320i E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Hi- Annoying coin behind ashtray. Pull Gear knob gaitter in the Corner and it will lift up - No need to remove gear Knob. Gently pull the Plastic Trim either side and small clicks will happen as the trim starts to Lift. Take your time working your way round until you can lift up. By turning the trim you can lift over the gear Knob and gaiter. You will have to remove wires to I-Drive unit and Cigarette Lighter. these just pull out. You will then be able to turn the Trim upside down- with a shake coin will Drop out. Mine was a £2.00 coin -- I put it on the Lottery and won £10.00 Hope this helps-- good Luck---Should only take 10mins

04-15-2012, 09:59 AM	#8
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,047 iTrader: (8)	I saw the title and was thinking this guy must be a cheap penny pinching SOB. I now understand your issue. Lol... __________________

04-19-2012, 04:49 PM	#9
Scotty New Member Drives: SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	This guide should help you. http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=29696

06-13-2012, 04:13 AM	#11
C\|3R1C So Kewl Guy Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	I had this happen. Two quarters. Im guessing they fell in front of the door/cover and try are rolling behind there. If that is the case, close the ashtray, take your hand and hit the side of your console on the passenger or driver side and the coins will lay flat. Open the ashtray and check. You can then use a paper clip or something to pull them out. Hope this helps! __________________ 2010 E93 M3 / AA Catless X-Pipe / AA Catback / Vorsteiner Vented Hood and Bootlid E93 Trunk / ADV1 7.1 Wheels GB / LS3 LED Lights / AFE Stage 2 / Velos Designwerks Tune In progress: AA Pulley

06-13-2012, 08:54 AM	#13
Alpha///M Scrappy Coco Drives: 2012 M3 AW ZCP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 191 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	If your a non smoker, you may want to consider this while you have the console apart: Sunglass holder/ashtray replacement http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...nsole/ES83722/ My next DIY. Good luck! __________________ Alpha///M Full Challenge Exhaust-ESS Stage 2 Tune-Mode Carbon.

06-13-2012, 09:09 AM	#14
Alpha///M Scrappy Coco Drives: 2012 M3 AW ZCP Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 191 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	And on post#24 of this link, this guy luminated his DIY sunglass holder. Slick! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...+Holder&page=2 __________________ Alpha///M Full Challenge Exhaust-ESS Stage 2 Tune-Mode Carbon.

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