07-12-2023, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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Crystal shifter swap
Hey folks! I'm new to the X5 here, but not to BMWs.
I recently upgraded to a 2020 xDrive40i. I got a hold of the whole shifter assembly from a 2022 xDrive45e. I'm looking to swap the shifter knob and been reading several posts about disconnecting the batteries and being careful with the ribbon cable, etc. It looks like the shifter should just work, except for maybe the lighted X logo. I've seen people mention VO coding. What does that mean exactly? I have BimmerCode. Can it be done thru the expert mode there? Any help and tips are much appreciated! Vadim |
07-12-2023, 05:50 PM | #2 |
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No, Bimmercode can't do VO coding. I think most folks use esys for the VO coding but Bimmerutility is also used.
There should be a few threads on the Crystal swap as well as various ones on coding. Good luck.
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07-13-2023, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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07-25-2023, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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Crystal shifter is in! Super easy install, definitely both batteries need to be disconnected as the front one seems to drive most of the electronics and engine controls. Now need to look into VO coding to get the X to light up.
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07-27-2023, 09:32 PM | #6 |
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07-30-2023, 11:50 AM | #10 |
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Idrive crystal appears to be glass as it's heavy. You can't tell a difference between that and an original. I didn't take out the console, but did disconnect both batteries. The ribbon cable can be a bit of a pain to put back in as there is limited slack, but with a help of little tweezers and patience you can make it happen.
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08-02-2023, 09:59 PM | #13 |
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08-27-2023, 08:06 PM | #14 |
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Your car does not have that ring light on the knob from factory or defective I believe.
Mine (different car but just similar configuration) did not have it either and I bought a used one which has it and replaced the factory one along with the knob and all lighted up nicely. The knob itself has nothing to do with the light, its just the cover. Its in iDrive unit. |
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08-28-2023, 10:58 AM | #18 |
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Could you please elaborate which edge light you’re referring to? See attached pic of factory crystal controller on ‘23 45e. I don’t see any edge light, or lighted arrows for that matter.
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08-28-2023, 03:09 PM | #19 |
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Based on your picture, it doesn't look like the factory crystal has the lit edge, only the non-crystal option.
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08-28-2023, 04:13 PM | #20 |
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11-14-2023, 02:49 PM | #22 |
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anyone have an idea if the crystal shifter (and maybe the start button) can be fit into a 2024 LCI 50e? the little shift paddle thing seems strange to me and i like the crystal shifter look. thanks!
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