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06-27-2014, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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IDrive Knob replacement
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? |
06-27-2014, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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Put a decal on it or paint the sucker. Nothing wrong with the knob itself right?
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06-27-2014, 09:01 PM | #3 |
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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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06-27-2014, 09:27 PM | #4 |
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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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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... |
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Glad I could help.
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It would be sweet if we could swap it out with the M3 metal unit, it looks much cleaner.
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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... |
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Bugger. Oh well. At least it wasn't expensive...
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That's very nice, just emailed the company for compatibility... |
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Pretty sure that only fits the old CCC model I-Drive knobs....
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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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