Cup holder sliding cover is jammed shut

[xdriverx]

So this is weird. I slid the front cup holder cover closed after I parked the car. I usually just leave it open but for whatever reason I closed it.

The next day I tried to open it but it opens about an inch and then kind of stops. I pushed as hard as I could but no go. It does feel like it's jammed against a spring because it feels like it springs against something.

Any clue what it could or if anyone else has come across this issue with a potential fix?

I have an appointment with the dealership on Saturday but I'd like to save myself a trip if I can fix it myself.

It's still under warranty.

2014 X5 F15

[F15GorDe]

Something you put under the cover is making contact and restricting the covers travel.

[xdriverx]

Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Something you put under the cover is making contact and restricting the covers travel.

Any easy way to get in there to remove the obstruction if so? I'm not equipped to take the console apart.

[F15GorDe]

Sometimes you can just whack it, sometimes you just push a bit more forcefully against the resistance. The "springyness" tells me that whatever it is it's of a material with give to it, a business card, matchbook, a pack of gum, a credit card, folded piece of paper, you get the idea.

If it's not under the flexible cover then it will be something that at one time was on top of the cover, in the closed position, that then fell into the opening left between the cover and the opening that the cover slides into when opening to reveal the cup holders. If it's that then a disassembly of the console is required to get to and remove the item.

Hope it's the first, the second will be a bit more costly.

Happy New Year

[xdriverx]

Originally Posted by F15GorDe

Sometimes you can just whack it, sometimes you just push a bit more forcefully against the resistance. The "springyness" tells me that whatever it is it's of a material with give to it, a business card, matchbook, a pack of gum, a credit card, folded piece of paper, you get the idea.

If it's not under the flexible cover then it will be something that at one time was on top of the cover, in the closed position, that then fell into the opening left between the cover and the opening that the cover slides into when opening to reveal the cup holders. If it's that then a disassembly of the console is required to get to and remove the item.

Hope it's the first, the second will be a bit more costly.

Happy New Year

Thanks for the advice. I'll try again tomorrow to manipulate the obstruction somehow.

Would BMW charge me to fix this problem even though it's under warranty?

[F15GorDe]

Oh, yeah.

They call it "tuition to the school of hard knocks".

Up to the dealer. Hope they see you as a most valued customer.

[Neuera09]

There was a thread about a member with a coin stuck under/behind the cup holder area. I believe his dealer was quoting him $500 to get the coin out. He ended up doing it himself using a DYI guide from RG Sports. Good luck.

[theove]

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1156318

I had a credit card on top. It fell behind the cover and I could not open the cover anymore.
Don't put small flat things on the cover is my lesson learned....

[jlstyle]

Originally Posted by xdriverx

Thanks for the advice. I'll try again tomorrow to manipulate the obstruction somehow.

Would BMW charge me to fix this problem even though it's under warranty?

They should fix it under warranty.
I've got many things fixed under warranty that were entirely my fault.

[xdriverx]

Through brute force I managed to dislodge whatever was jamming the cup holder tray cover. So now I don't have to bring my car in for something so trivial. Thanks for the advice everyone!