What is this piece I found in the trunk?

e82m_van · 02-16-2016, 10:52 PM

SOLVED!

I found this piece rolling around in the trunk of my M4 cab.
I looked everywhere and I can't figure out where it came off of.
There is no part number and the only writing is "ABS,TPE"

The raised part in the centre is some kind of high density rubber with little grip.
It looks like it's suppose to hinge on to something...

My dealer doesn't know where it goes and the BMW tech doesn't know where it goes..
Is it even from the car?

Thanks in advance!

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gonoyaro11 · 02-16-2016, 11:02 PM

Check http://www.realoem.com lol

STOOF · 02-16-2016, 11:07 PM

its a TP holder for the passengers!

lol JK srsly i have no idea.

e82m_van · 02-16-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by basara078

Check http://www.realoem.com lol

I tried and realized that I would have to comb through every part... so came here for help

I'm actually in the process right now of going through realoem

///Rival · 02-16-2016, 11:30 PM

Clearly that is the Left blinker fluid reservoir cap. You should have two of them, one on the Left, your's is obviously missing its cap, and one on the Right. They are hard to see and are located just aft of the rear deck speakers on the M4's. On the M3's they're a bit trickier to locate as you have to remove the trunk ballast panel directly behind the rear seats.

As I'm sure you're aware, blinker fluid has an extremely low enthalpy of vaporization and therefore will likely require a top off. I'd strongly suggest the Motul RBF Factory Line fluid!

Best of luck and happy motoring!

e82m_van · 02-16-2016, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiggerDog

Clearly that is the Left blinker fluid reservoir cap. You should have two of them, one on the Left, your's is obviously missing its cap, and one on the Right. They are hard to see and are located just aft of the rear deck speakers on the M4's. On the M3's they're a bit trickier to locate as you have to remove the trunk ballast panel directly behind the rear seats.

As I'm sure you're aware, blinker fluid has an extremely low enthalpy of vaporization and therefore will likely require a top off. I'd strongly suggest the Motul RBF Factory Line fluid!

Best of luck and happy motoring!

thanks for the laugh

DaBean · 02-17-2016, 12:45 AM

excess weight

BwoodBMW · 02-17-2016, 02:08 AM

Doesn't look like its from the car.... What's been in your trunk lately? Golf bag?

shawshank772 · 02-17-2016, 03:10 AM

Could it be a grocery bag hanger in the trunk?

teefive · 02-17-2016, 05:19 AM

Is that an L stamped on it? Could there be a R one as well?

Nonopr01 · 02-17-2016, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e82m_van

I found this piece rolling around in the trunk of my M4 cab.
I looked everywhere and I can't figure out where it came off of.
There is no part number and the only writing is "ABS,TPE"

The raised part in the centre is some kind of high density rubber with little grip.
It looks like it's suppose to hinge on to something...

My dealer doesn't know where it goes and the BMW tech doesn't know where it goes..
Is it even from the car?

Thanks in advance!

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You said you have what car??? M4 Cabriolet???

Giggity · 02-17-2016, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e82m_van

I found this piece rolling around in the trunk of my M4 cab.
I looked everywhere and I can't figure out where it came off of.
There is no part number and the only writing is "ABS,TPE"

The raised part in the centre is some kind of high density rubber with little grip.
It looks like it's suppose to hinge on to something...

My dealer doesn't know where it goes and the BMW tech doesn't know where it goes..
Is it even from the car?

Thanks in advance!

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e82m_van · 02-17-2016, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teefive

Is that an L stamped on it? Could there be a R one as well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giggity

Rear child seat lock covers.

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Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

It was the left side holder for the windscreen which gets folded behind the rear seats!

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e82m_van First Lieutenant 100 Rep 341 Posts Drives: AW 1m Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3)	What is this piece I found in the trunk? SOLVED! I found this piece rolling around in the trunk of my M4 cab. I looked everywhere and I can't figure out where it came off of. There is no part number and the only writing is "ABS,TPE" The raised part in the centre is some kind of high density rubber with little grip. It looks like it's suppose to hinge on to something... My dealer doesn't know where it goes and the BMW tech doesn't know where it goes.. Is it even from the car? Thanks in advance! Last edited by e82m_van; 02-17-2016 at 01:14 PM.. Reason: solved
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///Rival Private First Class 68 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 - Imola Join Date: May 2015 Location: Backenforth, IL iTrader: (4)	Clearly that is the Left blinker fluid reservoir cap. You should have two of them, one on the Left, your's is obviously missing its cap, and one on the Right. They are hard to see and are located just aft of the rear deck speakers on the M4's. On the M3's they're a bit trickier to locate as you have to remove the trunk ballast panel directly behind the rear seats. As I'm sure you're aware, blinker fluid has an extremely low enthalpy of vaporization and therefore will likely require a top off. I'd strongly suggest the Motul RBF Factory Line fluid! Best of luck and happy motoring!
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