Cigarrette lighter 12Vdc outlet not staying up
11-13-2009, 05:43 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I'm thinking of installing an iPhone dock and was curious to find out how to do it.
Besides, need to find out why that damn 12VDC ash tray outlet isn't staying up.
Lift the iDrive control knob up.
Press on the ash tray insert to remove.
Remove 2 torx screws.
Lift the wood trim carefully near the menu button.
Besides, need to find out why that damn 12VDC ash tray outlet isn't staying up.
Lift the iDrive control knob up.
Press on the ash tray insert to remove.
Remove 2 torx screws.
Lift the wood trim carefully near the menu button.
11-13-2009, 05:44 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Reason why you want to lift here. Unplug wire from menu/voice buttons.
Remove 4 screws holding the ash tray. I used allen wrench to remove the 2 back screws.
Disconnect wire to the 12VDC cig. lighter outlet.
Remove 4 screws holding the ash tray. I used allen wrench to remove the 2 back screws.
Disconnect wire to the 12VDC cig. lighter outlet.
11-13-2009, 06:01 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
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Here's the culprit.
To fix, wind the spiral spring one more turn to pre-tension the outlet assembly to stay up if the ash tray door is open.
Now, It's time to order the Spec.Dock
To fix, wind the spiral spring one more turn to pre-tension the outlet assembly to stay up if the ash tray door is open.
Now, It's time to order the Spec.Dock
11-15-2009, 09:45 PM
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I'm thinking of getting one spec.dock as well. I could not fine a DIY for that.
It would be great if you could take alot of pictues and create one diy for spec.dock install.
Do you already have Dension-500 installed?
thanks
It would be great if you could take alot of pictues and create one diy for spec.dock install.
Do you already have Dension-500 installed?
thanks
11-12-2010, 03:24 AM
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Just used this guide to fix my 'Floppy' Cigarette lighter! 
Excellent stuff. Guides like this make it a DIY choice rather than an expensive trip to a Dealer or even specialist.
Excellent stuff. Guides like this make it a DIY choice rather than an expensive trip to a Dealer or even specialist.
12-29-2010, 11:54 AM
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That was great. I cut my fingers up trying to get to the two back screws and wire harness. I broke a clip for the left seat heater but still works. I hope it never comes undone again.
07-28-2011, 01:19 PM
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Awesome write up!
I was able to get wedge pop off the trim around the shift knob with a plastic butter knife, but how did you pop off the wood trim by the menu button?
It's on there pretty tight, I'm just afraid of breaking or cracking the trim. Any tips?
I was able to get wedge pop off the trim around the shift knob with a plastic butter knife, but how did you pop off the wood trim by the menu button?
It's on there pretty tight, I'm just afraid of breaking or cracking the trim. Any tips?
07-29-2011, 11:14 AM
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My Ride: E60 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
I'm thinking of installing an iPhone dock and was curious to find out how to do it.
Besides, need to find out why that damn 12VDC ash tray outlet isn't staying up.
Lift the iDrive control knob up.
Attachment 94269
Press on the ash tray insert to remove.
Attachment 94270
Remove 2 torx screws.
Attachment 94272
Lift the wood trim carefully near the menu button.
Attachment 94271
Besides, need to find out why that damn 12VDC ash tray outlet isn't staying up.
Lift the iDrive control knob up.
Attachment 94269
Press on the ash tray insert to remove.
Attachment 94270
Remove 2 torx screws.
Attachment 94272
Lift the wood trim carefully near the menu button.
Attachment 94271
Can you please explain the step 2 (2nd photo): Press on the ash tray insert to remove a bit more detail?
Thanks,