BMW X5 and X6 Forum 2014-Current
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts


Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-19-2019, 04:02 PM   #1
kanvas
Major
kanvas's Avatar
United_States
649
Rep
1,170
Posts

Drives: V8
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

iDrive knob tightening

Hi all,

Second time the iDrive knob becoming tight while turning either way. Got it fixed under warranty last time, but just happened again yesterday. Any of you come across this issue? If so, any quick fix methods that doesn't require a trip to the dealership?
__________________
2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten!
2014 X5 xDrive50i
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2019, 04:04 PM   #2
Russmov
Major
Russmov's Avatar
Canada
1328
Rep
1,343
Posts

Drives: 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Ontario

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2015 BMW X5  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by kanvas View Post
Hi all,

Second time the iDrive knob becoming tight while turning either way. Got it fixed under warranty last time, but just happened again yesterday. Any of you come across this issue? If so, any quick fix methods that doesn't require a trip to the dealership?
There is another thread about this, take a look in there. Someone details the steps to fixing it. Believe it involves removing a plastic ring inside.
__________________
2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i-Current
2016 BMW X4 xDrive 28i-Sold
2014 Lincoln MKX-Sold
Appreciate 1
Maverik2594140.00
      02-19-2019, 04:16 PM   #3
RED_Y_
Colonel
United_States
1054
Rep
2,511
Posts

Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SF Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Look here https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1505930
Appreciate 1
kanvas649.00
      02-19-2019, 06:11 PM   #4
Maverik259
Major General
Maverik259's Avatar
United_States
4140
Rep
7,160
Posts

Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2020 BMW M5  [10.00]
2014 X5 50i  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by kanvas View Post
Hi all,

Second time the iDrive knob becoming tight while turning either way. Got it fixed under warranty last time, but just happened again yesterday. Any of you come across this issue? If so, any quick fix methods that doesn't require a trip to the dealership?
If your under warranty get it fixed. Free $900. Worry about how to fix it yourself when you're out of warranty.
__________________
'07 Yamaha R1 (sold)
'06 C55 AMG (sold)
‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe
'14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
Appreciate 1
Russmov1328.00
      02-20-2019, 02:38 PM   #5
FenixMike
Captain
450
Rep
844
Posts

Drives: 2014 BMW M5 Competition
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Tulsa, OK

iTrader: (1)

I saw this and went to fix mine today... I just used a hook tool and was able to pull the plastic ring out without even removing the top of the knob. Came out in about 5 seconds!
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2019, 07:53 AM   #6
Kzang
Major General
Kzang's Avatar
3239
Rep
5,066
Posts

Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: East Coast

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Maverik259 View Post
If your under warranty get it fixed. Free $900. Worry about how to fix it yourself when you're out of warranty.
I'm pretty certain he is out of warranty
__________________
2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
Appreciate 1
kanvas649.00
      03-16-2019, 12:52 AM   #7
kanvas
Major
kanvas's Avatar
United_States
649
Rep
1,170
Posts

Drives: V8
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

A much-delayed thanks for the responses. Looks like it's a broken ring inside. The DIY looks quite simple, thankfully. I'll try it out and get that sucker out of there!
__________________
2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten!
2014 X5 xDrive50i
Appreciate 1
Russmov1328.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:19 AM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST