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I was thinking about it but read that disconnecting the battery is only necessary for the knob. I should have just done it. At this point, what should I do? Do you know where I can get a replacement controller dial? Or do I need to replace the center unit?
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The iDrive controller snaps into the center console and has a dedicated connector, so you're good there. The rest of the center console should be fine (but note they all share one connection - ie shifter and all buttons). Removal is easy. Move front seats all the way back. *Disco the batteries!* pull off two side carpeted panels. There are two or three star/hex screws on each side. Once removed, use a soft tool to gently pry up the entire center console, it's one big piece including wood trim. Disconnect two light bars, the center connector, and then the iDrive connector. From there you have a few screws for iDrive and then pop it out.
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Similar to my situation of not unplugging the battery, you have to pay to play, even when it sucks. Better to fix it and learn the lesson, that's the best route to go.
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Be sure to let us know how it goes. Good luck!
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Thanks all for your help so far. just to provide an update, I got the parts I needed and was able to cut power from my car, Timmahh was helpful in the process so far. However, I am stuck on how to disconnect the powercable from the idrive controller. I may be overlooking something simple but I'm having a hell of a time trying to unplug this connector:
I tried squeezing it from the sides and the front, even tried using pliers but it wouldn't budge, i didn't want to use too much force. |
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Thankfully I was able to get the crystal setup direct from factory on my upcoming build. Nonetheless, very happy you posted this cause I was feeling a little iffy about the crystal look.
I intend to keep my lights on blue and seeing how nice that looks really helped concrete my choice! Cheers!
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I wanted to provide an update. I was able to remove the unit and replace the idrive controller but I was unable to get power to the idrive despite having to replace the unit. I ended up just buying the complte OEM crystal unit and installed it. However, I'm still not getting the idrive controller to power. Addtionally, it looks like my light bars are not lit either. Do you guys think its the fuse? I'm not sure where to start looking after this. The shift and left side of the controls work, however. The iDrive and lightbars are not powered: Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm really trying to avoid bringing it to the dealership. |
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[QUOTE=BimmerBoo01;27080679]Finally, I figured it out. After the issues with the idrive, I installed an OEM crystal console. It was a the fuse #262 which was shared with the light bars, idrive controller and idrive media switches. Thanks everyone for all of your help & Timmahh for checking in with the progress.
Great job, and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am going to do the same on my BMW soon. I was just wondering if your iDrive controller knob would have the same backlit as the attached picture. |
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Not yet, hopefully in a few weeks, waiting for my bonus pay. All the crystal knobs, speaker upgrades (for the second time), and installing an 8 channel amplifier are on my to do list. I will post an update once I have them all on my X5.
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I damaged the silver knurled volume trim attempting to install the crystal button on my new US-spec 45e. it just won't come off!
I found a great deal on a EU-spec crafted crystal radio control unit but where mine has the BAND button, the replacement unit has the figure of a guy on the phone. if I install this in my US-spec vehicle, will that button function the same as my BAND button? maybe I can just remove and replace the whole volume knob assembly instead? |
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this crystal button "fix" cost me a lot more than it should've in the end. it should've been included with the rest of the factory installed crystal components that came with the Executive package, but now the set is complete!
FYI: BRAND NEW crystal series volume button for sale https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0#post27101250 Last edited by nZtiZia; 01-09-2021 at 02:56 PM.. |
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