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Gabe
06-10-2006, 05:35 PM
Ha, yes, it was after reading the price for premium fuel..., I opened the gas lid and it made some springy snap and remained in my hand. I have only 180 miles until 200,000 miles on my 1991 BMW 525i, and for some sick reason I want to work on this car. Is there a simple fix for snapping this piece back on, has this happened before to any of you guys? Is it easy to remount?

I just started off simple, my suspension is shot, glove box isn't on its hooks, and I need to do the *seat cable fix* so prepare for plenty more questions from this newb.

Thanks;

Gabe
Alexlind123
06-10-2006, 05:51 PM
Do lots of searching.
Mr. BILL
06-10-2006, 07:37 PM
99% chance the plastic hinge is broken. You need to get a new one and replace it. It's a fairly simple task.
Gabe
06-10-2006, 10:40 PM
I assume you'd replace the whole lid, not only the plastic hinge... the only one I found was on eBay with a pre-broken plastic hinge...
angrypancake
06-10-2006, 10:42 PM
hit up your local pirate-ship, errrr i mean stealership, they will have that plastic hinge. for the part number, use www.realoem.com
joshua43214
06-11-2006, 05:12 AM
Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...
Gabe
06-11-2006, 10:45 PM
Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...

:D is that a bad thing? Any idea on the dealer price?

Thanks Again
joshua43214
06-12-2006, 02:05 AM
:D is that a bad thing? Any idea on the dealer price?

Thanks Again

Realoem says 16 bucks.
Gabe
07-09-2006, 11:58 PM
Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...



thats funny you mention that, it has been squeaking, got it from the dealership, ~$18, and I was putting it on in the parking lot, a BMW mechanic actually came out and did it for me, free.... + coffee and donuts for breakfast, can't wait for the next cheapest thing to get from there.
fkong777
07-10-2006, 12:41 AM
new gas door hinge..dealer or BMA has those in stock.. I think they all break eventually. It lasted 12 years for me.
Jehu
07-10-2006, 12:49 AM
Mine used to stay open on its own , now it won't. Its a little annoying having to fenagkle the nozzle to the intake with the door trying to return to its closed position.. Is this a symptom of imminant total failure?
genphreak
07-10-2006, 02:44 AM
Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...I've never seen this... I heard tho that the carpet has to come out to replace the accelerator. Is it as common as it sounds in your post Joshua? Cheers, :) Nick
joshua43214
07-10-2006, 05:50 AM
I've never seen this... I heard tho that the carpet has to come out to replace the accelerator. Is it as common as it sounds in your post Joshua? Cheers, :) Nick

not super common, but the hinge does break. I don't recall having to remove the carpet to install the pedal, I have replaced a bunch of them and it only takes a moment to do. Maybe just peel the carpet down from the pedals?