Crappy glovebox

[Hoppy_70]

When my glovebox is released, it opens about a centimetre and sometimes even closes again!

I'd assumed this was crap design but when I tried a new one at the dealers it opened all the way with a nice fluid motion.

Anyone know how to fix it?

[535dboy]

Now but mine was Shite too if that helps!!

[snipez999]

Get some WD40 out and oil up the mech.  Here's a diagram:

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e70/0 ... ovebox.pdf

[MJim]

Couple of months ago I opened my glove box, and the top lid was all floppy ie spring loading failed.  I was expecting a several hundred pound repair bill (new parts, need to remove the gear box first etc), but fortunately fixed under warranty. Makes me think the dealers are used to seeing them fail...

[Hoppy_70]

[quote="snipez999"]
Get some WD40 out and oil up the mech.  Here's a diagram:

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e70/0 ... ovebox.pdf
[/quote]

Wow, that is possibly the most comprehensive glovebox article I've ever seen!

Thanks

[snipez999]

It's not just a glovebox; it's a BMW glovebox ))))

[535dboy]

[quote="snipez999"]
It's not just a glovebox; it's a BMW glovebox ))))
[/quote]

Shit then!?

[Hoppy_70]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="snipez999"]
It's not just a glovebox; it's a BMW glovebox ))))
[/quote]

Shit then!?
[/quote]

)

[MJim]

[quote="snipez999"]
Get some WD40 out and oil up the mech.  Here's a diagram:

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e70/0 ... ovebox.pdf
[/quote]

12 page instruction manual on the glove box!!??  I dread to think how long the manuals are on more technical components, such as the cup holder shutters, or the optional rear sun blinds ...  )

[gchristofi]

wow, that glovebox you guys have on the later models may just be a little over engineered!  It's just a storage hole for God's sake......  >:D

[X5Sport]

It's a BMW......no such thing as 'just a storage hole' to their engineers.  But I agree.  Totally OTT, and if it breaks outside warranty the bill will be vast!

Richard

[MJim]

Yep - think I might glue mine shut just to be safe ...

[Don Coffey]

[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="snipez999"]
It's not just a glovebox; it's a BMW glovebox ))))
[/quote]

Shit then!?
[/quote]

No!  He said BMW, not Audi!  ::)

Don

[535dboy]

[quote="Don Coffey"]
[quote="535dboy"]
[quote="snipez999"]
It's not just a glovebox; it's a BMW glovebox ))))
[/quote]

Shit then!?
[/quote]

No!  He said BMW, not Audi!  ::)

Don
[/quote]

Mine works and is actually proper shape so I can get things in and out!

[Don Coffey]

I only tend to use the glovebox for documents and use it a couple of times a year.  Yes they are small, but certainly in my case, were it bigger then more useless sh1t1e would be left in there.

Don