fuel cap panel question

[Taz]

hi: guyz

my central locking has packed up on my cab....so im having to use the key instead of my alarm fob....however my fob still activates the alarm when i push it....but the locks dont open and my fuel cap doesnt open up so even though i can get in my car i cant open the fuel cap!

my cars on reserve fuel and i cant put any more in until i get the cap opened up!

pls help

[E30Mark]

Open the boot, pull off the trim panel on the right hand side and apperntly you can get to the filler cap mechanism from there and spring it open.

[Taz]

cheers mate ill try that!

[oze30]

Open the boot, pull off the trim panel on the right hand side and apperntly you can get to the filler cap mechanism from there and spring it open.

you'll be able to undo the 2 screws that hold the solenoid to the car. These might have fried, so you should be able to iopen it by sliding it back just enough for the pin to be flush- thus opening the hatch.

[bimmaman]

There is actually a little u shaped cut out in the trim.. if you put your finger through it, you can feel the pin and undo the flap. Good old BMW - they even anticipate when stuff might go wrong!