[iturbo_bmw]

I lost this stupid little part and need to get a new one but I have no idea what its called or what part #. Its located under the windshield and above the cowl. Tried going to to the dealer and they couldn't find it either.. someone help me out please. its been raining so i wanna cover it up asap

[GoRomeo]

junk yard?

[MCoupeInsanity]

Duct tape.

[Taran.J]

BMW dealership. Probably about $4-$1,000,000

[iturbo_bmw]

Originally Posted by MCoupeInsanity

Duct tape.

lol thats my current solution but its looks ugly af

[blackturbo]

Junk yard is your solution for now

[fravel]

ECS tuning has them...give me a minute I'll find the link.

EDIT: Part # was incorrect, removed to avoid confusion.

[iturbo_bmw]

Originally Posted by fravel

ECS tuning has them...give me a minute I'll find the link.

EDIT: Here you go, part #31306774021. ECS lists it for $1.71

Fasho thanks!! this doesn't look like the oem part I had but if it fits I'll use it! When i type in the same part number at bmw it shows this part # is a strut cover but i'll order it from ecs since its so cheap

[bender rodriguez]

Originally Posted by Taran.J

BMW dealership. Probably about $4-$1,000,000

Hahaha pretty much.. I avoid the parts counter there like the plague. Wiper blades are over 100 dollars... The smallest thing like a special bolt that is only on bmw can cost you 5-10 bucks while online it is 50 cents.

When I cracked the overhead light with mic and airbag light in it.. No damage to the parts inside.. They wanted 450.00 dollars. I told them I would super glue the broken piece instead. Found it on ebay used for 45 dollars.

[mike3000fl]

typically when shit like that goes missing, i find it next time around on the under body panels.

[Taran.J]

Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

Hahaha pretty much.. I avoid the parts counter there like the plague. Wiper blades are over 100 dollars... The smallest thing like a special bolt that is only on bmw can cost you 5-10 bucks while online it is 50 cents.

When I cracked the overhead light with mic and airbag light in it.. No damage to the parts inside.. They wanted 450.00 dollars. I told them I would super glue the broken piece instead. Found it on ebay used for 45 dollars.

Yup that's the good ol German dealers bro, at least the 3'er are everywhere so we have parts readily available or a lot of aftermarket products too

[kfriceman]

Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

I lost this stupid little part and need to get a new one but I have no idea what its called or what part #. Its located under the windshield and above the cowl. Tried going to to the dealer and they couldn't find it either.. someone help me out please. its been raining so i wanna cover it up asap

That is a body panel fastener plug/cap, go to any hardware store and they will have an index of many sizes, one of which will fill that whole. Take measurements and show them this picture and they will get you exactly what you need for ~¢.50

-Kevin

[sd_luis]

Originally Posted by Taran.J

Probably about $4-$1,000,000

lol!

You guys really need to learn to find a part diagram, that plug seals water from entering your interior so its KINDA important, there are 2 styles or sizes for pre-lci and LCI.

The pre-lci version has a small o-ring the lci version has a thick gasket, you have to make sure you order the correct one.

I replaced my cowling and ordered the new version that fits the bigger plug, and I actually have a extra one if you need it brand new.

That part number posted above is INCORRECT.

I'll post the correct pn tommorow, too lazy tonight.

[BavariaExclusive]

Junk Yard.

[PerthBMW]

Originally Posted by index1489

You guys really need to learn to find a part diagram, that plug seals water from entering your interior so its KINDA important, there are 2 styles or sizes for pre-lci and LCI.

The pre-lci version has a small o-ring the lci version has a thick gasket, you have to make sure you order the correct one.

I replaced my cowling and ordered the new version that fits the bigger plug, and I actually have a extra one if you need it brand new.

That part number posted above is INCORRECT.

I'll post the correct pn tommorow, too lazy tonight.

Man that was cool information - it is amazing what you learn by reading posts on here. I would never have known that and appreciate you providing the detail....good job

[Efthreeoh]

This aughta do it:

Item #2 Cover 38MM P/N 51717169481

[iturbo_bmw]

Originally Posted by index1489

You guys really need to learn to find a part diagram, that plug seals water from entering your interior so its KINDA important, there are 2 styles or sizes for pre-lci and LCI.

The pre-lci version has a small o-ring the lci version has a thick gasket, you have to make sure you order the correct one.

I replaced my cowling and ordered the new version that fits the bigger plug, and I actually have a extra one if you need it brand new.

That part number posted above is INCORRECT.

I'll post the correct pn tommorow, too lazy tonight.

Thanks for all the info! and for pointing out there's a difference. I never would've known. Please post info when you can

[iturbo_bmw]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

This aughta do it:

Item #2 Cover 38MM P/N 51717169481

thanks! this looks more like the part that i had orginally. Is this for pre-lci? I have a 2009 model year

That should be the one you need

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES129080/

Notice the thick gasket

The part switchover might not correspond exactly with pre-lci ---> lci, I just posted that for simplicity but a 2009 car should have the new style.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by iturbo_bmw

thanks! this looks more like the part that i had orginally. Is this for pre-lci? I have a 2009 model year

I put your car into realOEM.com with a '09 Sept. build date, so you should be good to go. Good luck.

[iturbo_bmw]

thanks for all the help guys!