Quick question for e93 owners?

the_saint_2k · 08-01-2011, 12:52 PM

I know this may sound silly, but does your glove box open without the key?

My car is in for a couple of silly things, and one of them is this: Glove box does not open without using the key.

They are telling me that is correct behavior. That is not what the book says, and I think it used to open fine when I got the car...

Am I nuts?

FVM3 · 08-01-2011, 12:56 PM

i believe that theres a lock/unlock button in the glove box. click it to unlock so that you can open it without the key. Correct me if im wrong

RL in Florida · 08-01-2011, 01:57 PM

They are wrong.
It is the glove box actuator. I had mine replaced twice, and it works fine.

Arkie · 08-01-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RL in Florida

They are wrong.
It is the glove box actuator. I had mine replaced twice, and it works fine.

I agree just checked mine for a lock/unlock switch the only thing I found was a USB port. Mine works without the key.

m3keash · 08-01-2011, 05:38 PM

The dealer is feeding you bs. Mine works fine without a key.

jms_w · 08-01-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

i believe that theres a lock/unlock button in the glove box. click it to unlock so that you can open it without the key. Correct me if im wrong

The switch you're referring to is for enable/disable the remote trunk release. I keep it disabled with the trunk partition down when I take it in for service. I'll lock the glove box with the key and give the service guy the remote. This essentially prevents them from putting the top down.

k5ng · 08-01-2011, 06:46 PM

The glovebox works like any other. No issues with mine. Key can lock and unlock. Sorry you are having issues.

dhoggm3 · 08-01-2011, 07:20 PM

No key - should work like normal.

ase93 · 08-01-2011, 07:30 PM

Never used a key for mine works w/o

bsiciliano · 08-01-2011, 07:34 PM

No key needed.

M3Duo · 08-01-2011, 08:39 PM

No key needed, mine works fine. I think your service person doesnt know what s/he talking about

HandHDesigns · 08-02-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by k5ng

The glovebox works like any other. No issues with mine. Key can lock and unlock. Sorry you are having issues.

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335OK · 08-02-2011, 12:59 PM

No key....

gallian93 · 08-02-2011, 01:03 PM

when the CAR locked from the outside (using remote) the glove box and center console should lock... that is normal....to protect your stuff with the top down.... to get them to open you must unlock the CAR...
its that what you are asking?

FVM3 · 08-02-2011, 01:12 PM

Oh just found out the its the trunk release , never even take a look of whats in the glovebox.

stevenross · 08-03-2011, 06:01 AM

feed the dealer back their own BS and lets get this bad boy fixed..

gkbmw · 08-04-2011, 01:21 PM

i used to have a 2008 e93 328, it worked fine without a key, but i recently got a 2011 e93 335 and its just like you said, it wont open without a key... the guys who said it works without a key, are you sure it goes the same with the newer models?

08-01-2011, 12:52 PM	#1
the_saint_2k Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Quick question for e93 owners? I know this may sound silly, but does your glove box open without the key? My car is in for a couple of silly things, and one of them is this: Glove box does not open without using the key. They are telling me that is correct behavior. That is not what the book says, and I think it used to open fine when I got the car... Am I nuts? __________________ Traded: 2001 e46 TiSil M3 coupe Current: 2011.5 e93 AW M3 convert
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	i believe that theres a lock/unlock button in the glove box. click it to unlock so that you can open it without the key. Correct me if im wrong
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08-01-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
RL in Florida Private First Class 17 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SouthWest Florida iTrader: (2)	They are wrong. It is the glove box actuator. I had mine replaced twice, and it works fine.
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08-01-2011, 05:38 PM	#5
m3keash Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E93, JB/Bamboo, Adv.1 8.3 20s Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	The dealer is feeding you bs. Mine works fine without a key. __________________ JB, Bamboo, every option, 20" Adv.1
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08-01-2011, 06:46 PM	#7
k5ng Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2016 F83 M4 Mineral Grey/DCT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	The glovebox works like any other. No issues with mine. Key can lock and unlock. Sorry you are having issues. __________________ 2008 E92 335xi Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red (gone) 2011 E93 M3 6MT JZB/Ext Bamboo (gone) 2013 E93 M3 DCT SSII/Palladium,Blk,Blk (gone) 2016 F83 M4 DCT MG/Black
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08-01-2011, 07:20 PM	#8
dhoggm3 Major 269 Rep 1,282 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	No key - should work like normal. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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08-01-2011, 07:30 PM	#9
ase93 ASE93 18 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Never used a key for mine works w/o __________________ E93/ 6MT/ Fabspeed Catback/ Fabspeed X-Pipe/ Dinan Intake/ Active Autowerke Tune/ Hamann Rear Diffuser/ Chrome black Kidneys/ K40 with laser Jammer/ 15% tint
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08-01-2011, 07:34 PM	#10
bsiciliano Captain 51 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	No key needed. __________________ 2011 E93 - Space Gray - 6MT/Silver Novillo/ OE Tuning/Gruppe M Intake/ACS Springs/Vorsteiner CF Type I Rear Diffuser/Textured Matte Black Custom Powdercoated OEM 359s/Painted Reflectors/Matte Grille, Hood Vents and Side Markers/Arqray Race Exhaust/MS Pulley
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08-01-2011, 08:39 PM	#11
M3Duo Private 7 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 09 911 tt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	No key needed, mine works fine. I think your service person doesnt know what s/he talking about __________________ Drives: 997 Porsche turbo Stable: Porsche Panamera '09 e93M(sold), '09 e90(sold)
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08-02-2011, 12:59 PM	#13
335OK Private First Class 10 Rep 134 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	No key....
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08-02-2011, 01:03 PM	#14
gallian93 Captain 94 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 18 M3 cs/72 tii Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: philadelphia PA iTrader: (22) Garage List 2010 e90 M3 (Sold) [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00] 2013 X5M [0.00] 2008 E93 M3 Traded [0.00] 2002 330Ci (SOLD) [0.00] 2005 e46 M3 TOTALED [0.00] 2008 Z4 MC (sold) [5.00] 1972 BMW 2002tii [10.00] 2011 X6M (SOLD) [8.00]	when the CAR locked from the outside (using remote) the glove box and center console should lock... that is normal....to protect your stuff with the top down.... to get them to open you must unlock the CAR... its that what you are asking?
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08-02-2011, 01:12 PM	#15
FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Oh just found out the its the trunk release , never even take a look of whats in the glovebox.
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08-03-2011, 06:01 AM	#16
stevenross General 37 Rep 431 Posts Drives: a ride Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NYC - Bayside iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW X5 3.Slow [0.00]	feed the dealer back their own BS and lets get this bad boy fixed.. __________________ http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=454038 '11 E93 M3 Cab, - Mineral White/Fox Red/Carbon Leather,P2, Cold, Convenience, 19s, EDC, DCT, Prem Sound, Sat Rad - sold '08 997 C2 Coupe / Carerra White & Sea Blue - Returned '08 X5 3.Slow / Saphire Black Metallic on Black - Retained
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08-04-2011, 01:21 PM	#17
gkbmw New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 335 convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glendale ca iTrader: (0)	i used to have a 2008 e93 328, it worked fine without a key, but i recently got a 2011 e93 335 and its just like you said, it wont open without a key... the guys who said it works without a key, are you sure it goes the same with the newer models?
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