[maczrool]

Originally Posted by skids929

yeah I agree..the part can not be ordered right now according to a very reliable BMW parts source. You can order the entire module for the stereo presets which includes the knob but not the knob alone right now. The preset module is $650, so I will hold off for now and order the aftermarket see if it's worth installing. If it look cheesey I will send it back or take the loss.

I’d take the aftermarket one over the black plastic crap BMW is forcing on us now. Just saying from experience OEM is better but agree $650 is a little rich to get a tiny piece of glass.

[skids929]

Originally Posted by maczrool

I’d take the aftermarket one over the black plastic crap BMW is forcing on us now. Just saying from experience OEM is better but agree $650 is a little rich to get a tiny piece of glass.

I don't disagree..I won't spend that for the knob. Aftermarket should be fine until things level out..By then I probably won't care.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by smomin23

"[I]• It may help to remove the whole Favorite button panel from the car, as
this could enhance the grip on this unit.
/I]"

Has anyone successfully done this? I'm using a trim removal tool, but it feels like I'm breaking it.

[Sample]

I drilled a small hole into the center. Put a wood screw into it. Then use pliers to grab on the screw to pull the button out. Just made sure I didn’t go too deep.

[DBV]

Originally Posted by Sample

I drilled a small hole into the center. Put a wood screw into it. Then use pliers to grab on the screw to pull the button out. Just made sure I didn’t go too deep.

This is what I did. I tried other methods, marred the silver ring a bit, then bit the bullet and drilled. Should have done that in the first place.

[fromthebeginning]

Hi I went to Car Analysis site for the Vol button, but it sent me to Amazon and Brand: Mankalei Lab, I assume it's the same button?

Also after replacement it still lights up correct?

Thx

[JimVR4]

Originally Posted by fromthebeginning

Hi I went to Car Analysis site for the Vol button, but it sent me to Amazon and Brand: Mankalei Lab, I assume it's the same button?

Also after replacement it still lights up correct?

Thx

Yes and yes.

[keeva381]

Sorry if I missed it but can you buy the metal/plastic volume surround? I scraped mine when removing it (the actual volume button is fine).

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by keeva381

Sorry if I missed it but can you buy the metal/plastic volume surround? I scraped mine when removing it (the actual volume button is fine).

you talking about the silver ring? not sold separately AFAIK. I had to purchase a whole new radio face from overseas after damaging the ring when trying to remove it. (it wouldn't come off!) the new one came off easily, though. cost me $80 versus a few hundred in the U.S.

[keeva381]

you talking about the silver ring? not sold separately AFAIK. I had to purchase a whole new radio face from overseas after damaging the ring when trying to remove it. (it wouldn't come off!) the new one came off easily, though. cost me $80 versus a few hundred in the U.S.

YES! Did you just buy it used? I can only find them on eBay (the radio face) for $300-$500. I think this is the part number: 61317949331

[nZtiZia]

Originally Posted by keeva381

YES! Did you just buy it used? I can only find them on eBay (the radio face) for $300-$500. I think this is the part number: 61317949331

Sorry, I paid $145. yes that's the part. The cheapest I could find on eBay was $200 but didn't confirm if it already had the crystal button

[HuskerNSC]

Wondering if anyone has the same situation I do. I drilled a hole and popped the radio button off. Unfortunately the notch that holds the upper right on, snapped off. Thinking about a small amount of super glue on that side instead of an entirely new unit. Anyone else have something similar?

[HuskerNSC]

Follow-up. If you go dumba## like me and break a tab. Be very careful and you can perfectly superglue the button back in.