Fuel Cap Holder

Brooklyn M240i · 08-27-2021, 04:25 PM

So on my 228i GC there is that little hole on the turn arm for the gas lid and I assume that's where you put the tip of the cap to hold it. And on my X3 I put it there and it locks in perfectly and fits as it should. But for my 228i when I put it in it doesn't stay it falls out and I try to put pressure and push it in but it stays but not as secure as my X3 and I don't want to force it too much and break the lid. So has anyone noticed this I'll attach a photo soon.

Ian T · 08-27-2021, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

cukeuk · 08-28-2021, 05:21 AM

Mine stays put...

Brooklyn M240i · 08-28-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian T

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian T

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

I was thinking of just shaving off some plastic from the tip of the lid bc the whole is big enough just those lines they made on the edge of the cap don't allow it to fit. But can you take a picture of what u did.

LuCanBimmer · 08-28-2021, 10:48 AM

Same here, definitely an oversight on these models. I may have to try opening up with a drill bit.

Brooklyn M240i · 08-28-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LuCanBimmer

Same here, definitely an oversight on these models. I may have to try opening up with a drill bit.

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Originally Posted by LuCanBimmer

Same here, definitely an oversight on these models. I may have to try opening up with a drill bit.

I just took a pair of scissors and shaved off some plastic from the tip of the fuel cap and from the hole where you put it. It fits fine, but be careful I cut myself….🤦*♂️

J-RO · 08-28-2021, 02:03 PM

Mine works.

Ian T · 08-28-2021, 10:14 PM

Probably better to skim a bit of the plastic off the cap as has been mentioned above as the cap is easier to replace if it goes wrong. Below is a photo of the cap sitting in its hole after drilling with a 9mm bit.
cheers

Murat Aydinoglu · 08-29-2021, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian T

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

This !!!
I had similar issue it was holding but not that great. Did the same trick and so far all good

Brooklyn M240i · 08-29-2021, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Murat Aydinoglu

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Originally Posted by Ian T

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

This !!!
I had similar issue it was holding but not that great. Did the same trick and so far all good

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Originally Posted by Murat Aydinoglu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian T

Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits.
Cheers

This !!!
I had similar issue it was holding but not that great. Did the same trick and so far all good

Yeah I didn't have a 9mm bit bc I think the hood is too small but I find one I'll do that. But for the time being I just shaved off the plastic and it fits like a glove.

cukeuk · 08-30-2021, 06:46 AM

Just checked mine and I think the hole is deeper:

Brooklyn M240i · 08-30-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Just checked mine and I think the hole is deeper:

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Just checked mine and I think the hole is deeper:

Yeah it's weird some people say it's fits perfectly and other say it doesn't.

08-27-2021, 04:25 PM	#1
Brooklyn M240i First Lieutenant 277 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i xDrive Join Date: May 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 30i [0.00] 2023 BMW M240i [10.00]	So on my 228i GC there is that little hole on the turn arm for the gas lid and I assume that's where you put the tip of the cap to hold it. And on my X3 I put it there and it locks in perfectly and fits as it should. But for my 228i when I put it in it doesn't stay it falls out and I try to put pressure and push it in but it stays but not as secure as my X3 and I don't want to force it too much and break the lid. So has anyone noticed this I'll attach a photo soon. Attached Images
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08-27-2021, 11:24 PM	#2
Ian T New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW M235i x drive F44, 330D E Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reminder. This has disturbed me whenever I fuel up but then I drive away and I forget to fix the issue. Just ran a 9mm bit down the hole and the cap now fits. Cheers
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08-28-2021, 05:21 AM	#3
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Mine stays put...
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08-28-2021, 10:48 AM	#5
LuCanBimmer Enlisted Member 12 Rep 42 Posts Drives: M235i GC Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Same here, definitely an oversight on these models. I may have to try opening up with a drill bit.
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08-28-2021, 02:03 PM	#7
J-RO Lieutenant Colonel 2095 Rep 1,861 Posts Drives: BMW M240ix Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: A Place I Like To Call “You’ll See” iTrader: (0)	Mine works.
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08-28-2021, 10:14 PM	#8
Ian T New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW M235i x drive F44, 330D E Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Probably better to skim a bit of the plastic off the cap as has been mentioned above as the cap is easier to replace if it goes wrong. Below is a photo of the cap sitting in its hole after drilling with a 9mm bit. cheers
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08-30-2021, 06:46 AM	#11
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just checked mine and I think the hole is deeper: Attached Images __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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