iDrive knob binds

LF Il bimmer · 06-15-2018, 01:39 PM

It would be great to find out if BMW has addressed this in a newer version of the replacement part. It has got to be costing them.

chrisc151 · 06-24-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by robbief00

I just completed this fix and knob is functioning like normal again. Thanks for finding this DuSH!

No need to remove the PCB board, just push down on the ring on one side with something flat and the other side will pop up to grab. When reinstalling cover, make sure to align the three plastic posts with the holes in the bottom PCB.

I have to wonder what the real function of this plastic ring is and what inadvertent effects could happen with it removed. Filling a gap to keep out dust sounds the most logical. Otherwise, I would think it was supposed to provide a bit more friction resistance to make the knob feel tighter when turning.

Any tips on how to pop off the cover? Don’t want to break anything...

Maverik259 · 06-25-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisc151

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Originally Posted by robbief00

I just completed this fix and knob is functioning like normal again. Thanks for finding this DuSH!

No need to remove the PCB board, just push down on the ring on one side with something flat and the other side will pop up to grab. When reinstalling cover, make sure to align the three plastic posts with the holes in the bottom PCB.

I have to wonder what the real function of this plastic ring is and what inadvertent effects could happen with it removed. Filling a gap to keep out dust sounds the most logical. Otherwise, I would think it was supposed to provide a bit more friction resistance to make the knob feel tighter when turning.

Any tips on how to pop off the cover? Don’t want to break anything...

Supposed just use a plastic pry tool and apply pressure to an edge it the opposite side pops up

Russmov · 07-18-2018, 03:14 PM

Mine is at the dealership now to have it replaced. I originally went to have the shadow line trim pieces replaced due to fading. While I was there I mentioned that some of the gaskets needed replaced and that the idrive knob sticks. Showed it to him and he immediately said they would look at it. Called me a few hours ago and said it will be covered under warranty, as well as the gaskets around 3 doors but not the driver door. Happy that they are taking care of these things under warranty, even though I'm the second owner. Not to mention they refinished my 469 rims as well.

DuSh · 07-18-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Mine is at the dealership now to have it replaced. I originally went to have the shadow line trim pieces replaced due to fading. While I was there I mentioned that some of the gaskets needed replaced and that the idrive knob sticks. Showed it to him and he immediately said they would look at it. Called me a few hours ago and said it will be covered under warranty, as well as the gaskets around 3 doors but not the driver door. Happy that they are taking care of these things under warranty, even though I'm the second owner. Not to mention they refinished my 469 rims as well.

Nice dealer you have there.

Russmov · 07-18-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DuSh

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Mine is at the dealership now to have it replaced. I originally went to have the shadow line trim pieces replaced due to fading. While I was there I mentioned that some of the gaskets needed replaced and that the idrive knob sticks. Showed it to him and he immediately said they would look at it. Called me a few hours ago and said it will be covered under warranty, as well as the gaskets around 3 doors but not the driver door. Happy that they are taking care of these things under warranty, even though I'm the second owner. Not to mention they refinished my 469 rims as well.

Nice dealer you have there.

Yeah they have been pretty good.
I wonder if they honour warranty in Canada regardless of being second owner or not. I also added it to MyBmw on BMW website and it says warranty is active til almost end of this year.

chrisc151 · 07-19-2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Supposed just use a plastic pry tool and apply pressure to an edge it the opposite side pops up

Ended up getting it replaced for the second time under warranty. Love my SA. Next time... pry tool...

Russmov · 07-19-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisc151

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

Supposed just use a plastic pry tool and apply pressure to an edge it the opposite side pops up

Ended up getting it replaced for the second time under warranty. Love my SA. Next time... pry tool...

Do you also have the ceramic controls? They just replaced mine today. Didn't realize just how bad it was til I started rotating the new one.

redline9001 · 07-19-2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Do you also have the ceramic controls? They just replaced mine today. Didn't realize just how bad it was til I started rotating the new one.

My is still at the dealership... third day ... still waiting for the new controller to come in, having fun with the loaner in the mean time.

Falafel Combo · 07-19-2018, 11:57 PM

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

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Originally Posted by Russmov

Do you also have the ceramic controls? They just replaced mine today. Didn't realize just how bad it was til I started rotating the new one.

My is still at the dealership... third day ... still waiting for the new controller to come in, having fun with the loaner in the mean time.

Yeah mine was there for two days. Hate not having my vehicle. Next time I'm gonna ask about a loaner, I always get the free shuttle.

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

redline9001 · 07-20-2018, 08:41 AM

Mine is a 2016 35i m sport w/ ceramic controls

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

Mine is a 2016 35i m sport w/ ceramic controls

Seems to mainly affect the ceramic controls. Wonder what the difference is between them and the normal ones. I would think it would only be aesthetics.

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Maverik259 · 07-20-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Sheesh. And that's U.S currency. All for that little plastic ring inside that cost about .02 cents.
My dealership never includes prices when it's warranty work. Wish they would.

MysticBlue · 07-20-2018, 11:18 AM

'15 50i with the ceramic. Had mine replaced a couple years ago under warranty. When I took it in, they had done enough of them by then, they knew what it was. It's been fine ever since. Nice to know I can fix it myself real quick if I need to. I'm not gonna complain. Almost 4 years now, and this is literally the ONLY problem I've had with this vehicle. It's amazing to me, considering the overall complexity of these things.

Maverik259 · 07-20-2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Sheesh. And that's U.S currency. All for that little plastic ring inside that cost about .02 cents.
My dealership never includes prices when it's warranty work. Wish they would.

Ya you'd think how often it fails they'd just provide replacement rings. But they replace the whole darn thing. What a waste. And I think that's just the cost of the idrive controller. Don't think that includes labor and coding which they said was required to replace for some reason. Either way I've never been able to change my interior colors since that coding they did.

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Sheesh. And that's U.S currency. All for that little plastic ring inside that cost about .02 cents.
My dealership never includes prices when it's warranty work. Wish they would.

Ya you'd think how often it fails they'd just proved replacement rings. But they replace the whole darn thing. What a waste. And I think that's just the cost of the idrive controller. Don't think that includes labor and coding which they said was required to replace for some reason. Either way I've never been able to change my interior colors since that coding they did.

Yeah I was told it had to be coded as well. Like I said in one of my other posts, I'm just happy they are doing these repairs under warranty for me.
My driver door seal/gasket was completely ripped off, and they said it wouldn't be replaced under warranty. Part was 33 dollars Canadian, labor was 124

I might just install that gasket myself.

Maverik259 · 07-20-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Sheesh. And that's U.S currency. All for that little plastic ring inside that cost about .02 cents.
My dealership never includes prices when it's warranty work. Wish they would.

Ya you'd think how often it fails they'd just proved replacement rings. But they replace the whole darn thing. What a waste. And I think that's just the cost of the idrive controller. Don't think that includes labor and coding which they said was required to replace for some reason. Either way I've never been able to change my interior colors since that coding they did.

Yeah I was told it had to be coded as well. Like I said in one of my other posts, I'm just happy they are doing these repairs under warranty for me.
My driver door seal/gasket was completely ripped off, and they said it wouldn't be replaced under warranty. Part was 33 dollars Canadian, labor was 124

I might just install that gasket myself.

Ya mine was torn on the bottom from my flight boots hitting it when I step in the car all the time. Ordered a new one the other day. Still need to install. Just lazy

Russmov · 07-20-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

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Originally Posted by Russmov

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service.

2015 50i ceramic knob.

Mine is also a 2015 but it's only the 35i. It is definitely a design flaw causing them to break, or poor quality control. I don't know how much it cost for one but I imagine it isn't cheap.

About $950

Sheesh. And that's U.S currency. All for that little plastic ring inside that cost about .02 cents.
My dealership never includes prices when it's warranty work. Wish they would.

Ya you'd think how often it fails they'd just proved replacement rings. But they replace the whole darn thing. What a waste. And I think that's just the cost of the idrive controller. Don't think that includes labor and coding which they said was required to replace for some reason. Either way I've never been able to change my interior colors since that coding they did.

Yeah I was told it had to be coded as well. Like I said in one of my other posts, I'm just happy they are doing these repairs under warranty for me.
My driver door seal/gasket was completely ripped off, and they said it wouldn't be replaced under warranty. Part was 33 dollars Canadian, labor was 124

I might just install that gasket myself.

Ya mine was torn on the bottom from my flight boots hitting it when I step in the car all the time. Ordered a new one the other day. Still need to install. Just lazy

Lol I hear ya. I've been wanting to put ppf on the hood and by the back wheels, I've just kept putting it off. Material is here waiting to be installed.

beats · 12-10-2018, 08:23 PM

Hey guys, first time post in the F15 thread. I had an F25 but it was written off in an accident (not my fault, promise). Anyway, I just picked up my new to me 2015 F15 M sport and didn't notice before today I had this problem. Only owning it for 2 hrs it was already upsetting me.

Once again the forums have been awesome. As others have said, pulling the broken ring fixes the problem. I just used a very small trim removal tool, working around the edges of the knob until it popped off. The ring came out easy, and the knob popped back into to place easy. Works perfect now!!

Thanks guys. Loving the car so far...

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LF Il bimmer New Member 9 Rep 11 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '14 X5 5.0, '04 5306sp Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	It would be great to find out if BMW has addressed this in a newer version of the replacement part. It has got to be costing them.
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Russmov Major 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]	Mine is at the dealership now to have it replaced. I originally went to have the shadow line trim pieces replaced due to fading. While I was there I mentioned that some of the gaskets needed replaced and that the idrive knob sticks. Showed it to him and he immediately said they would look at it. Called me a few hours ago and said it will be covered under warranty, as well as the gaskets around 3 doors but not the driver door. Happy that they are taking care of these things under warranty, even though I'm the second owner. Not to mention they refinished my 469 rims as well. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i-Current 2016 BMW X4 xDrive 28i-Sold 2014 Lincoln MKX-Sold
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	Mine had been binding as of late as well. Weird. Will have them check it at next service. 2015 50i ceramic knob.
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redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Mine is a 2016 35i m sport w/ ceramic controls __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts
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MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	'15 50i with the ceramic. Had mine replaced a couple years ago under warranty. When I took it in, they had done enough of them by then, they knew what it was. It's been fine ever since. Nice to know I can fix it myself real quick if I need to. I'm not gonna complain. Almost 4 years now, and this is literally the ONLY problem I've had with this vehicle. It's amazing to me, considering the overall complexity of these things. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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iDrive knob binds

12-10-2018, 08:23 PM	#44
beats Lieutenant 225 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2015 911 GTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, first time post in the F15 thread. I had an F25 but it was written off in an accident (not my fault, promise). Anyway, I just picked up my new to me 2015 F15 M sport and didn't notice before today I had this problem. Only owning it for 2 hrs it was already upsetting me. Once again the forums have been awesome. As others have said, pulling the broken ring fixes the problem. I just used a very small trim removal tool, working around the edges of the knob until it popped off. The ring came out easy, and the knob popped back into to place easy. Works perfect now!! Thanks guys. Loving the car so far... Last edited by beats; 12-11-2018 at 09:55 PM..
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