2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Fuel Filler Door not locking

  1. e46tor56

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    #5 e46tor56, Nov 10, 2012
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    Never had this issue with my e46. It's annoying just like the boot lid not opening when the car is unlocked but running. grrrr...


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    #2 lotsie, Nov 10, 2012
    Does it lock when the car is not running?
     
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    #3 Jason Montague, Nov 10, 2012
    :cornut: Yeah it happens with Margi. The way that I keep it from happening is complicated but here goes. Standing outside of the car, lock it with the key fob. Reach in through the open window to open the drivers door. It won't lock with one door open and you must leave the window open to open the driver's door and not unlock the rest of the car. Now get in, start up and go through the car wash. Do not touch the locking switch on the dash as for some reason(thanks BMW computer programmer:mad2::mad5::incazzato::lol:) this unlocks the gas cap. On Margi(08 R56 MCS/JCWm) the gas cap ONLY LOCKS WITH THE KEY FOB. Makes no sense at all. There is a similar problem(computer programmer error) with the window up/down situation but that"s another lecture. Welcome to MINI land, QUIRKY! :crazy::lol::lol::Thumbsup:

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    #4 e46tor56, Nov 10, 2012
    Yes it does lock when not running.