BMW cap for headlight washer popped

Sergio · 07-08-2012, 02:20 PM

Anybody experience the same? My cap cover for headlight jet washer on bmw z4m coupe popped during a country drive!!!

What does this cost? Does it come already pre-painted?

Thanks
Sergio

Finnegan · 07-08-2012, 02:38 PM

GetBMWParts.com has it for 16.97 USD. Description says "paint to match" and I'm not sure what that means (as in you paint to match or they paint to match).

Did it just fly off or did you use the windscreen washer spray or wipers at some point in the drive? (This is why most of us disconnect the headlight washer motor or pull the fuse.)

inTgr8r · 07-08-2012, 03:00 PM

They come primed ready to paint.
I just ordered one to replace one as well.
It was back ordered so I made my own covers.

Sergio · 07-08-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

They come primed ready to paint.
I just ordered one to replace one as well.
It was back ordered so I made my own covers.

How did your own covers? How did u lose yours?

Sergio · 07-08-2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

GetBMWParts.com has it for 16.97 USD. Description says "paint to match" and I'm not sure what that means (as in you paint to match or they paint to match).

Did it just fly off or did you use the windscreen washer spray or wipers at some point in the drive? (This is why most of us disconnect the headlight washer motor or pull the fuse.)

I did not use them, they were there in morning and done at night

Drove for 2hrs on day they went missing in action

17$ is reasonable for part

Who is best supplier for paint match? Do I need to apply clear coat also?

Thanks
S

inTgr8r · 07-08-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio

How did your own covers? How did u lose yours?

came off on the freeway.

I removed my squirters previously so just painted some covers that I cut out of a piece of plastic.
They're only temporary until I can get the holes filled later.

Skuronen · 07-09-2012, 05:04 PM

Had the same exact problem...check this thread. Part number is in there as well.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550995

mfanatic325 · 07-10-2012, 01:48 AM

lol I just lost one of my caps (on the driver side) during track day yesterday

what're the odds...

I had to dodge an unskilled driver to prevent an accident, and ate a cone that was on the edge of a relatively high-speed kink. Put a hole in my front bumper mesh, and probably knocked my spray nozzle cover loose shortly after

Phishman · 07-10-2012, 06:42 PM

I had one fall off once. Dealer said it was covered under warranty but kept asking me if I pried it off with my hands?

Waited a couple days so they could paint it first but it doesn't match at all.

inTgr8r · 07-10-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

lol I just lost one of my caps (on the driver side) during track day yesterday

what're the odds...

That's when mine came off as well..... On the way home.
It'll be great to get these things filled in & be done with them.

Finnegan · 07-10-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

lol I just lost one of my caps (on the driver side) during track day yesterday

what're the odds...

I had to dodge an unskilled driver to prevent an accident, and ate a cone that was on the edge of a relatively high-speed kink. Put a hole in my front bumper mesh, and probably knocked my spray nozzle cover loose shortly after

Is that covered in the videos you posted?

On the plus side, I guess it could have much worse!

Kgolf31 · 07-10-2012, 09:50 PM

I pulled fuse 40 after loosing one of mine. Been good since.

mfanatic325 · 07-11-2012, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Is that covered in the videos you posted?

On the plus side, I guess it could have much worse!

Unfortunately, no. I think the GoPro was already low on battery or something, and didn't record like I thought it was

I never thought about filling these washer holes the last time I had my front bumper redone through insurance

Hopefully someone ruins my front bumper so I can do it all over again

udme86m · 10-21-2012, 02:17 PM

So just lost one today drivers side - damn it! Wish they came painted. Question: is the driver's side considered left or right for the part?

jmillet · 10-21-2012, 02:59 PM

In the US we have left-hand drive cars and in the UK they have right-hand drive cars. That should answer your question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by udme86m

So just lost one today drivers side - damn it! Wish they came painted. Question: is the driver's side considered left or right for the part?

udme86m · 10-21-2012, 03:08 PM

walked into that one

let me re-phrase:

is the part number for the driver's side replacement cover considered 51117078262 (right) or 51117078261 (left)

ricanbandit · 03-09-2013, 01:24 PM

Same thing just happened to me this morning, was cruising from Naples to Miami and the car ahead of me ran over a shredded tire and I swerved for it not to hit me, but it did and popped the cover off. Not complaining, know I am lucky it didn't f up my bumper.

Oh well, will get the part, have it painted and then take off the fuse, though it really had nothing to do with using them. I am also thinking about filling them in, once I decided to repaint the bumper to get rid of some of that road rash. Thanks for the above posts, easy to find a solution!

inTgr8r · 03-09-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by udme86m

walked into that one

let me re-phrase:

is the part number for the driver's side replacement cover considered 51117078262 (right) or 51117078261 (left)

It's always from the seated in car perspective.
Drivers =left side = .......261

dean911 · 03-10-2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

I pulled fuse 40 after loosing one of mine. Been good since.

That's it? Just pull number 40?

Greg

Kgolf31 · 03-10-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean911

That's it? Just pull number 40?

Greg

Yep. #40 and your worries are gone.

There is even a little guide inside the fuse box to confirm.

dean911 · 03-11-2013, 09:35 PM

Thanks Kgolf31. Since I just bought the car in November I had to look for the fuse box.

I wonder who the rocket scientist was that hid it behind the glove box. Lots of room under the hood but instead you need to be a 4 foot tall contortionist to even go there.

Just don't understand how you can make such a fabulous car and then do something like that.

Uncle Russ · 05-10-2013, 01:14 PM

If I need to squirt my windshield, I just make sure my headlights are off first that way the headlight washers don't come on when you hit your windshield washers. Yes, I know this technique isn't great for after-dark applications but the rest of the day it works just fine...

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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	lol I just lost one of my caps (on the driver side) during track day yesterday what're the odds... I had to dodge an unskilled driver to prevent an accident, and ate a cone that was on the edge of a relatively high-speed kink. Put a hole in my front bumper mesh, and probably knocked my spray nozzle cover loose shortly after
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udme86m UDM.E86.M 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2007 MCoupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	walked into that one let me re-phrase: is the part number for the driver's side replacement cover considered 51117078262 (right) or 51117078261 (left) __________________ 06 Cayenne S / 07 MCoupe / 01 330CI / 04 K1200GT
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ricanbandit Captain 31 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Same thing just happened to me this morning, was cruising from Naples to Miami and the car ahead of me ran over a shredded tire and I swerved for it not to hit me, but it did and popped the cover off. Not complaining, know I am lucky it didn't f up my bumper. Oh well, will get the part, have it painted and then take off the fuse, though it really had nothing to do with using them. I am also thinking about filling them in, once I decided to repaint the bumper to get rid of some of that road rash. Thanks for the above posts, easy to find a solution! __________________ 2011 30i [SIGPIC]/SIGPIC]
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dean911 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (2)	Thanks Kgolf31. Since I just bought the car in November I had to look for the fuse box. I wonder who the rocket scientist was that hid it behind the glove box. Lots of room under the hood but instead you need to be a 4 foot tall contortionist to even go there. Just don't understand how you can make such a fabulous car and then do something like that.
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