IDrive Knob replacement

rkives · 06-27-2014, 06:33 PM

The one thing in my interior that shows wear is the knob on my Idrive, I imagine the previous owner placed something on it for an extended time. I just called the dealer and was quoted $385. They only say they have the switch as a single unit.
Anyone here replace just the knob and have a replacement part#, or can suggest a inexpensive repair process, perhaps plasti dip?

ShocknAwe · 06-27-2014, 08:14 PM

Put a decal on it or paint the sucker. Nothing wrong with the knob itself right?

gregthegr8 · 06-27-2014, 09:01 PM

Doesn't look like they sell just the knob, so you're looking at over $200 for the whole idrive button cluster if you buy it new. You might be able to find one though from a salvage yard or ebay or something that might be used to save some money, or just go cheap and paint it or put a sticker on it or something. If it looks like crap, then you could just go buy a new one if it's bothering you. Here's a link though, as it's BMW part #65829285443 for the whole idrive control unit and realoem does not appear to show a separate part # for just the button.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...ive/ES2590630/

rkives · 06-27-2014, 09:27 PM

Yes the controls work just fine, just a bit of an eyesore. I saw an Idrive knob replacement on a different forum and it showed a tool to lift the knob and a replacement control knob. I just figured that it would be the same for the 1. I guess they decided it was cheaper to just stock the whole control assembly. The $200 part is still a lot cheaper than my dealer in Canada is asking for. Thanks for the part#! I think I will see if I can find some "mac tack" in a similar grey, If that doesn't work perhaps a salvage or get it from ecstuning.

Thanks for your assistance!

Harlequin · 06-27-2014, 10:41 PM

You could always add another ///M logo to your interior...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-BMW-Id...2a3d7f2&_uhb=1

Unfortunately I thing only the older style "Upside Down Pie Dish" knobs were individually replaceable...

rkives · 06-28-2014, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

You could always add another ///M logo to your interior...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-BMW-Id...2a3d7f2&_uhb=1

Unfortunately I thing only the older style "Upside Down Pie Dish" knobs were individually replaceable...

Thanks! That should do the trick. I just ordered one. We'll see how it turns out.

Harlequin · 06-28-2014, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkives

Thanks! That should do the trick. I just ordered one. We'll see how it turns out.

Glad I could help.

ShocknAwe · 06-28-2014, 09:37 AM

Be sure to post pictures! It will help other Idrive owners out big time.

uwood · 07-02-2014, 12:16 PM

I just ordered this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171374314481...witem=&vxp=mtr

135Pats · 07-02-2014, 12:25 PM

It would be sweet if we could swap it out with the M3 metal unit, it looks much cleaner.

P1 · 07-02-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by uwood

I just ordered this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171374314481...witem=&vxp=mtr

Mate, that's so terrible. I hope you're trolling.

P1 · 07-02-2014, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkives

The one thing in my interior that shows wear is the knob on my Idrive, I imagine the previous owner placed something on it for an extended time. I just called the dealer and was quoted $385. They only say they have the switch as a single unit.
Anyone here replace just the knob and have a replacement part#, or can suggest a inexpensive repair process, perhaps plasti dip?

Mine was showing wear and the dealer just replaced it for free under warranty.

rkives · 07-09-2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

You could always add another ///M logo to your interior...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-BMW-Id...2a3d7f2&_uhb=1

Unfortunately I thing only the older style "Upside Down Pie Dish" knobs were individually replaceable...

Well the stickers arrived. I guess I got lost in the translation of the website, I thought that the sticker would be a full "circle" replica of the top of the Idrive. Instead it is a transparent ///M that can be placed on the knob. So I ordered it in anthracite grey thinking that it would be the background color not the color of the M.

Oh well, still looking...

Harlequin · 07-09-2014, 12:42 AM

Bugger. Oh well. At least it wasn't expensive...

Makkasteez · 07-09-2014, 12:47 AM

here you are
http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/inte...w/idrive_dial/

rkives · 07-09-2014, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Makkasteez

here you are
http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/inte...w/idrive_dial/

Thanks!

That's very nice, just emailed the company for compatibility...

Harlequin · 07-09-2014, 09:49 AM

Pretty sure that only fits the old CCC model I-Drive knobs....

rkives · 07-09-2014, 10:44 AM

Pretty sure you are right, but it sure looks like a nice upgrade. Worth a shot!

-c- · 07-09-2014, 03:36 PM

Also try car-part.com

They are a site that checks every recycler shop In North America and you can find it their and probably for cheap.

Found an alternator for my cooper S off a car that had 500 miles was t -boned and it costed 35 bucks instead of 800 like the dealer wanted. Looked brand new!

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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Doesn't look like they sell just the knob, so you're looking at over $200 for the whole idrive button cluster if you buy it new. You might be able to find one though from a salvage yard or ebay or something that might be used to save some money, or just go cheap and paint it or put a sticker on it or something. If it looks like crap, then you could just go buy a new one if it's bothering you. Here's a link though, as it's BMW part #65829285443 for the whole idrive control unit and realoem does not appear to show a separate part # for just the button. http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...ive/ES2590630/
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rkives Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 09 135I /M/Prem/Nav/Step/PE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Coast Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes the controls work just fine, just a bit of an eyesore. I saw an Idrive knob replacement on a different forum and it showed a tool to lift the knob and a replacement control knob. I just figured that it would be the same for the 1. I guess they decided it was cheaper to just stock the whole control assembly. The $200 part is still a lot cheaper than my dealer in Canada is asking for. Thanks for the part#! I think I will see if I can find some "mac tack" in a similar grey, If that doesn't work perhaps a salvage or get it from ecstuning. Thanks for your assistance!
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Be sure to post pictures! It will help other Idrive owners out big time. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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Makkasteez 1nt3n5ity 39 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (1)	here you are http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/inte...w/idrive_dial/
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rkives Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 09 135I /M/Prem/Nav/Step/PE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Coast Canada iTrader: (0)	Pretty sure you are right, but it sure looks like a nice upgrade. Worth a shot!
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