M3 E92 Dash issues

SteNZ · 03-06-2020, 07:04 PM

Hi
My MY10 E92 is showing signs of age in the interior. The passenger side centre air vent controller just fell off. It looks like it has had a repair before. And to top it off , I’ve dropped the interior section somewhere in the cabin and can’t find it!
Also the drivers cup holder is sticker and won’t press open.

Can anyone suggest a trimmer and a location for parts in SYDNEY?
Thanks

jackindabox · 03-07-2020, 04:03 AM

Hey mate, look up venttabs online, it allows you to install new tabs without removal of the vent or the vent louvers and a 4 pack is about $44 USD. I replaced all of mine and no problem in 4 years. As for the the BMW Cup Holder, there are quite a few youttube repair videos that show what is invloved in fixing the spring and friction gear so that it can open properly.

SteNZ · 03-07-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jackindabox

Hey mate, look up venttabs online, it allows you to install new tabs without removal of the vent or the vent louvers and a 4 pack is about $44 USD. I replaced all of mine and no problem in 4 years. As for the the BMW Cup Holder, there are quite a few youttube repair videos that show what is invloved in fixing the spring and friction gear so that it can open properly.

Thanks for that. Ordered the 4 pack
Cheers

SteNZ · 03-07-2020, 06:00 PM

I have removed both cup holders and on further inspection, I think I’ll need to replace them.
P/N 5145 7127463 and 5145 7127462

I’ve looked on the interweb and (buyer beware) not sure if I want to buy from an unknown source. Does anyone have a reliable parts supplier that would carry these?

Thx

SteNZ · 03-07-2020, 07:27 PM

Fixed with a bit of finerkling
Thx

JJH · 03-08-2020, 06:30 PM

Glad you sorted out your issues. Just in case you are not aware, and for future reference, a lot of us here in Aus use FCP Euro in the US for genuine parts.

eriktufa · 03-09-2020, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jackindabox

Hey mate, look up venttabs online, it allows you to install new tabs without removal of the vent or the vent louvers and a 4 pack is about $44 USD. I replaced all of mine and no problem in 4 years. As for the the BMW Cup Holder, there are quite a few youttube repair videos that show what is invloved in fixing the spring and friction gear so that it can open properly.

Thanks for this, I need 2 as well

Ashley_rj · 03-14-2020, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eriktufa

Thanks for this, I need 2 as well

My advice for the vent tabs is buy enough to do them all as they will all fail sooner or later and they charge a bit for shipping don’t want to do that twice!

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SteNZ New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E90 M3, E61 M Touring Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sutherland Shire iTrader: (0)	I have removed both cup holders and on further inspection, I think I’ll need to replace them. P/N 5145 7127463 and 5145 7127462 I’ve looked on the interweb and (buyer beware) not sure if I want to buy from an unknown source. Does anyone have a reliable parts supplier that would carry these? Thx
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