Armrest storage vent - should there be a grille??

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Jan 20, 2011 | 04:36 AM

mmitev

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See the red circle on that pic? - that's the vent opening. (not my car though) In my car this opening is just a hole, approx 1 inch x 1 inch.
Recently, a coin fell through that hole into/within the centre console and now rolls around and makes noises at every turn.. It's so annoying!

Do you guys have a grille there or also just a hole?
I would immediately buy a grille and install it if there is one available.
EDIT: can't find anything like a grille in RealOEM

Armrest storage vent - should there be a grille??-vent-grille-centre-armrest-storage-2.jpg

Jan 20, 2011 | 05:18 AM

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Mine has the little hold with a sliding cover on it.

Jan 20, 2011 | 05:47 AM

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Mine has the little hold with a sliding cover on it.

You mean a "little holE" with a sliding cover"?

Jan 20, 2011 | 06:33 AM

laro1965

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Correct. It has a little hole under the sliding cover.

Jan 20, 2011 | 06:39 AM

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i wounder what that was for? also the vents next to it also?

the hole i thought it was for like if i had an ipod adapter or cable.. and the vent for air circulation?

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:27 AM

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i wounder what that was for? also the vents next to it also?

the hole i thought it was for like if i had an ipod adapter or cable.. and the vent for air circulation?

Its a vent for heat and air, with a sliding cover... thats it.

Jan 20, 2011 | 07:34 AM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

It's there to keep your sandwich warm, or cool as the case may be.