That can also happen if the DHC cable is stretched and has come out of it's socket not allowing the latch to release all the way. Probably not in this case because it wouldn't have anything to do with replacing the center button.

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1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)