My wife and I just repaired our new to us 355d with the help of your video. This video was excellent, we NEVER thought we would be able to fix it ourselves. Thank you very much for posting this!
@mastergoya3000
7 жыл бұрын
This is a proper repair video! Thanks! (there are some videos which are really bad)
@athomeautorepair7899
7 жыл бұрын
mastergoya3000 thank you! I will be making more videos shortly. I made an investment in better audio and video equipment so the quality of my videos will be improving.
@athomeautorepair7899
5 жыл бұрын
Jason Dagher does the tensioner spin or is it frozen?
@trainfart98
5 жыл бұрын
@@athomeautorepair7899 I think im having the same problem as jason, as soon as i put the tensioner in it doesnt come out all the way (around half of the cuphole is visible) and just stops, i took it apart, cleaned it and greased the sides again is there a way to lower the strength of the tensioner?
@athomeautorepair7899
5 жыл бұрын
trainfart98 the tensioner is optional. If you leave it out the cup holder will function properly it’s just going to come out like gangbusters.
@sangbumlee4592
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Mark-wr1hz
5 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy that you knew *EXACTLY* what was wrong with my cup holder and you were so detailed and helpful as to how to fix it. Thanks man I’m eternally grateful. It’s almost as if BMW programmed my cup holder to stop working one day. I used cable ties from Walmart for 99 cents. The hardest part was fitting and securing the cable tie around the neck of the spring tab. Went through 6-7 cable ties until I resolved the issue. BMW quoted me $200 for parts and labor for this issue. Saved me some money! Thanks again!
@scottdecker8612
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, from one DIY guy to another. This is the best, most comprehensive repair video and it doesn’t make a hack job of it like most of the others. Much appreciated!
@marckradolfer3176
5 жыл бұрын
That was awesome . Thanks a million , that was one of the best videos (DIY) I've seen. Only one problem was the volume but if you have speaker connected to your laptop , you can raise the volume accordingly .
@scottr.2074
7 жыл бұрын
thank you ever so much, this video has saved me $75 for a replacement that I now know I didn't need. bonus points for a small zip tie saving the day.
@BHM0219
3 жыл бұрын
thank you! you saved me $160NZD with a simple cable tie from the shed!
@sergiohoyosg
7 жыл бұрын
You are a genius, I found your video by accident. I'm so glad I did. I followed your detail description and fix my cupholder in 5 min. I feel like a fool carrying all those years cups between my legs. Thanks a bunch!!!
@SergioGarcia-ld2dt
2 жыл бұрын
This is my first DIY on my E90. Thank you very much, I can say it's easy and safe to do it. It took me like 30 minutes because the trims at 6:59 were a bit tricky for me but I managed to remove them and it went easy from there.
@browser289
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. It's 9 Feb 2022 and your video still applies and helped me repair my 2012 335i cupholder!
@armengasparyan3457
7 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I COULD FIX MY CUP HOLDER AND SAVE $250.00
@chrisgill4888
4 жыл бұрын
A new cup holder is less than $40, and then all you have to do is unscrew the old one and screw in the new one, no disassembling of plastic required. This method in the video is obviously much cheaper and practical but it's not like this would be a bank breaking repair...
@CasadoMarques
6 жыл бұрын
I had sound turned off for the entire video. I do not know why the cup holder was shaken a lot half way thru, but assume that it was for emphasis of certain information. The video was so informative and so well done, the sound was completely unnecessary. Each tool needed and each step completely documented. Thank you!
@josemanuelc.figueroa1926
7 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! I had already taken apart the cup holder but I had no idea where the winder was supposed to be attached, followed your exact instructions and it's fixed now... THANK YOU !!!
@robertwilkens8218
Жыл бұрын
Wow...this repair video was absolutely brilliant and easy to follow...my wife's cup holder is now working and all it cost was a little bit of time and a zip tie...thank you very much for your help...RW 😃
@stickledrone1565
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched tons of video before but never commented. Absolutely detailed and on point!!! keep making more!!
@calebprado9635
Жыл бұрын
Just fixed my drivers side cup holder thanks to you! Your real time fix and great explanations and step-by-step instructions were incredibly helpful! thank you so much!!!
@rosswilson7713
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. You made this so easy. I purchase a new cup holder from eBay, and had it installed in 10 minutes. Thank you!!
@itztrevey
3 жыл бұрын
Its insane how the same part goes out on like 90 Percent of BMW, Thank for the video I just ordered my replacement part !
@ntntchinasweetwater
7 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely the shit. I was able to fix my cup holder because you. You are inspiration to the do it your selfers. You go on with your badass self!!!!!! 10 thumbs up BUDDY!!!!!!!
@user-xs5ij7sd2b
7 жыл бұрын
Saved me from buying a new part. Excellent video and walk through! Thank you very much
@pault2651
2 жыл бұрын
Works like a charm, thank you for posting this. Easy fix vs paying bmw over $100 for a new one
@stephengweil
5 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt, absolutely the best repair video I've ever seen! Bravo!
@vchennoju
2 жыл бұрын
Cant thank you enough for the zip tie solution. Excellent tutorial. My wife appreciates it a lot as she had to use a coin to open the cup holder every time 🙂
@georgeab9939
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Great example of how to properly instruct. Zip tie to retain spring is simply brilliant. Thank you!
@9145709902
3 жыл бұрын
Even the cup holders are over engineered on BMW'S! Thanks for posting this.
@michaelkrupka1870
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. The step I had the most trouble with were the two tabs on the case. The shoulder on the non-tab piece was thick on my 2012 wagon. That step took most of my time.
@karaoke888
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. You just help me save a lot of money and I did the repair myself rather than allowing the shop to overcharge for it. Thank you!
@athomeautorepair7899
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that this video was helpful. If you have as Ashtray lid that won’t close I have another video showing you how to repair that with no parts, limited tools, and limited mechanical expertise.
@ysls7457
3 жыл бұрын
That was so easy. I fixed it in less than 30 minutes - thank you!
@156tempra
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, you are guiding the details so clear from the beginning till the last process. 1-5. you've got 5. Because your video, I had my job done.
@austinnafziger4159
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the repair method! I used a twist tie instead of a zip and it worked all the same!
@zinzeta
5 жыл бұрын
Despite the HORRIBLE AUDIO, this video was very helpful. Thank you. :D (Thumbs up.)
@ahmadharb
7 жыл бұрын
This is amazing thank you !! In my case apparently someone had disassembled the spring and it was inversed (the nipple you talked about was to the inside, like the coil was removed and the reinserted in the opposite direction) so I had to fix the spring and everything followed naturally. Thanks again !
@joshmclamb3360
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!!! What a wonderful video and fantastic explanation ! You saved me $40 !
@maxfedorkins8436
7 жыл бұрын
great video bud, I didn't have a small zip tie. I used big one , just sliced it in half to make it smaller ;)
@sandrameneses4716
7 жыл бұрын
thank you this video was amazingly informative and helped us fix it!
@rgtv1579
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just had this happen on my 2011 328i. Everything worked perfect. It took a little longer than it took you, due to the fact I had a hard time getting something under the tabs to tear it completely apart. But once that was done, everything worked great. Thank you very much. Same me some $$$!
@Corland
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! my spring and come totally out of the spot and the cup holder would not close as the spring was stuck behind it, but your steps and the zip-tie worked to fix that problem as well!
@petepennington5623
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much; this was the exact scenario on my daughter's car, which is now fixed thanks to you. Great video and instruction. Best regards, PP
@LancePhillip212
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much- step-by-step instructions even an idiot like me could follow.BMW Sovereign (dealership in Bloemfontein, South Africa) wanted R2100 for the part alone! Your video cost me a few cents (one cable tie) & 20 minutes to finish.
@user-xs5ij7sd2b
5 жыл бұрын
Also, Valspar sells a spray paint at Lowe's that matches that interior trim color almost exactly. I have the same interior and removed the cupholder + plastic trim and repainted them. Take the trim piece with you to the store and compare it to the spray caps. Cheers!
@therealwonkydog
2 жыл бұрын
Fixed! been broken since I bought the car 2 years ago. Why didn't I see this vid before? Thanks!!!
@Diysid
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! I wanted to get a clue how doing that silly cup holders. Your video gives complete idea how it's done properly. Even mine not E90 I'm going try on my E60. Wish me luck. Thanks
@athomeautorepair7899
7 жыл бұрын
Please let me know how this worked for your e60.
@alchapman5987
6 жыл бұрын
Great job of presentation. Saved at least $300 that dealer wanted. Works great.
@karaoke888
6 жыл бұрын
$300 part and labor??? Total robbery! 😡
@emilsoder8233
2 жыл бұрын
Very very good video! First video that actually help me fix something that know one else could
@scorpiososixtynine
5 жыл бұрын
My car is booked in for tuesday for his and some other stuff, but I think I will give this a go right now, excellent video!
@markt9438
3 жыл бұрын
Nice ,i just purchased a 335i 2011 and went to D doughnuts this morning ,yup drivers side cup holder stuck ! Thx for the Fix !!!
@jeffrey322
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I took my broken cup holder out just the other day but was not able to figure it out. Now I will fix it!
@Whattonamemychannel
3 жыл бұрын
literally amazing, you're a genius for the ziptie idea, all other vids drill holes. Thank you!!!!!!!!
@timmo491
6 жыл бұрын
Really useful. From this fixed mine its been broken for years! Thanks mate.
@beamernz1
7 жыл бұрын
best repair video ive seen on youtube! really good explanations! thanks man.
@leoneadyjr472
7 жыл бұрын
I just finished this repair a few minutes ago! Thanks!
@jingchai
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Saved me $60+ in parts!
@jodyandash
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video bud. Saved me 100 bucks for a new one.
@jimshim2936
7 жыл бұрын
fixed. Thanks a lot. You're genius
@rcouls876
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Very well communicated.
@chucks3163
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. That’s going to save me a bunch..
@tkj2113
4 жыл бұрын
Great video on how to repair the cupholders! It was very helpful. Thank you!
@brent4770
6 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thank you! I saved $50 watching this. I had a small zip-tie from my motherboard box and I went step by step with you. Everything worked great!!!
@MaximeSourbeer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was a great explanation and gave me the last bit of information needed
@kazza3281
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps, I fixed my wifes car and she is very happy.
@danielhoile1529
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, this is gonna save alot of frustration! Can't wait to see more in the future😁
@MuhammadSoroya
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! you just helped me save $43. I ended up breaking my computer monitor when the spring flew into it and I also cut my hand. But hey let me buy you a drink with that $43 savings.
@LikquidDutch
6 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great how. To I followed this to the tee and was able to fix my e92 335i cup holder thank you so much !
@oztuning
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent repair video, worked a treat. Thanks for taking the time to post.
@calvinjohnson6318
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video; everything worked just as you described. Needless to say... you saved me a couple hundred dollars!
@wendyleecarvalho9101
5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! fixed just like you said with a zip tie and it works perfect. There are a few hacks out there that tell you that its just the tensioner and to remove it which as you know and now I know it is not the case.
@jenniferwordenmurray8412
7 жыл бұрын
I'm excited to fix my cup holder! This video is fantastic.
@CC.330
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Finally got round to doing this, the cable tie did the job nicely! Thank you.
@mahoneyenterprise
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well done. Thank you for taking the time...helps all of us!
@youngbenrozo8802
4 жыл бұрын
You just saved me a couple of hundred sir thank you hope you make more video 👍🏾
@angelnoguera1209
3 жыл бұрын
Best video I just fixed mine👏👏, I used a thin piece of metal
@azgurlaz
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This helped a lot! I fixed my cup holder exactly as u showed here.
@kolinetic
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This saved me $60 and was super easy to do
@ravihbhatt
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the direction. Solved my problem. Really appreciate it.
@Allterior
5 жыл бұрын
The video is extremely helpful! Unfortunately for me, the spring take up reel had a broken pin, so nonfunctional and there were a bunch of broken tabs before I took it apart. Major difficulty separating the tray from the bottom/base. It rubs and requires manual positioning now. Something may be jammed, not sure, but now I know how to replace it for sure!
@liamtownshend7726
7 жыл бұрын
Great informative video many thanks I've just completed my fix in 5 minutes just 1 zip tie ! Thank you that cup holder was annoying me !
@forceddisclosure818
4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained step by step. Worked beautifully. Thank you! 👍🏼
@fulanito494
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice explanation. If I can add some suggest there is some tapping background noise that is a bit anoying, maybe you can remove it. What you call the tensioner is a damper to make the movement smooth and avoid bumping, has some grease inside and a small gear.
@Kostaaa8
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! Instead of a pig tail I used bridle line (Liros DSL 110, other ropes would be ok too), wrapped 2 times, than 2 running knots and a lot of CA glue on the rope and around.
@matthewleejohnson
6 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!! Everything worked exactly like showed. Thanks so much!
@karamwadi7009
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The cable tie tricks works like a charm
@DeeSnutts
4 жыл бұрын
Wow this guy makes it seem easy.
@ootbinc
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I need to replace my cup holders.
@mohamedfarwath9078
6 жыл бұрын
Helped me to fix the issue. Very clear and well explained. Great video, thanks (Y)
@kristiekatinaz
6 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent demonstration! Thank you so much.
@cmarcelo123
6 жыл бұрын
Great job of explaining. Will be doing the same shortly.
@tjddnjs8531
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊 I will trying to my bmw cup holder like this video :) Thanks again!
@PeterArian
6 жыл бұрын
awesome DIY video, thanks! You saved me $100!
@stevenhyden4166
5 жыл бұрын
This fix worked like a charm, and I am not a talented mechanic, The zip tie slipped off after about a year and I just fixed it again, making sure the new zip tie was tighter on the spring. My question is did the author work for BMW at some point or just figure it out?
@athomeautorepair7899
5 жыл бұрын
Steven Hyden glad that the fix worked for you. A good quality zip tie is important. The ones from the dollar store or other cheap sources have inferior locking mechanisms and loosen up over time. I didn’t work for BMW. Their fix for the problem is replacing the entire cup holder assembly. But I did go to college for auto mechanics. I was an ASE certified master technician and a Toyota/Lexus/Scion master mechanic before moving on to other things. I don’t make a lot of fix it videos. But I do enjoy taking these things apart and finding solutions to fix them. I have a good video on fixing a BMW ashtray lid that won’t close. This is another notorious BMW problem.
@raffelcruz5101
3 жыл бұрын
Just fixed my cupholder thanks to this video , can you make one about how to erase the Engine Failure light :)
@athomeautorepair7899
3 жыл бұрын
Glad that you like the video. The engine failure light will illuminate as long as there is an engine failure. Once you have corrected the failure the engine light will go off after two consecutive driving cycles with no failure. If you wish to reset the light without an OBD II scan tool (available for as low as $20 on Amazon) you can disconnect the battery for two minutes and the engine light will reset. You will loose the radio presets and you should note that the engine light will illuminate again if there is a failure present.
@shaberekna8397
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Just fixed mine using this method
@233kosta
4 жыл бұрын
Both of mine need a wash. This will do nicely, thank you!
@turbo18eg
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Fixed mine with a zip tie also!
@kevinperry8306
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! You make it look easy but I got'er done.
@junito446
7 жыл бұрын
Very well explained I have the same problem on my E90 and you sir just saved me a few bucks hahahaha thank you
@ellisz5972
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this !!! My next project.
@Areku06
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping me fix my cup holders
@holidaysatmistyvalleycount9613
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thinking outside the box. Thank you
@tonelar415
3 жыл бұрын
terrific video- does anyone have the info for the passenger side holder? i think the spring on that side is horizontal
@craigadams7016
Жыл бұрын
Great video except i cant get it to come out of the slot after unscrewing the screws it is being held up
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