Don't put coins in your ashtray

Originally Posted by kc1953

I hate rattles. In fact I hate them more than large key FOBs!

Ever tried to put the key fob in the ash tray?

Btw, you can unjam the lid by first removing the top of the lid by pressing down and sliding the lid towards the driver. The top will come off revealing 3 holes. Insert a small screwdriver or paper clip and shift the offending coin so it no longer binds the folding mechanism for the lid.
You will probably need a flashlight to see through the hole.
Fussy work but can be cleared in a couple minutes. Much easier than taking to the dealer.

Note to self... Don't do this again!

Originally Posted by Decboy

I just buy a cheap neoprene small camera case, the ones with a zipper closure and use that to hold my coins and slip that into the lower door compartment. The neoprene absorbs the coin movement so you never hear any rattle when driving.

Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Case-Logic-TBC...pd_sim_sbs_p_9

Yeah. Those bags are great, but Ziplok bags are prety good too.

I just put mine in my old wallet and then in the compartment under the steering wheel

Is the optional coin holder larger than the ashtray?

Originally Posted by milepig

Just FYI. the part number supplied above is now coming back with a response that getbmwparts can't guarantee that this will fit in the F-10. I went ahead and ordered anyway.

I just realized that I didn't close the loop on this. It arrived and fits just fine on my 2012

Originally Posted by TGray5

Is the optional coin holder larger than the ashtray?

Same size including depth. I bought it since I needed a spot to stash my garage door fob (the type that can't be cloned) and it fit perfectly.