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Any suggestions where they are available stateside? I have seen the Ebay sources in Latvia, but would prefer a US source- solely for shipping reasons.

I haven't found any from my usual parts suppliers.
Got it on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/166566370092
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My button cover replacement is here!

Will update when I get it on.

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So here it is. It is indeed a BMW part.



Found a BMW part number on it - 51 13 7 039 261. Comes out as a BMW-Mini part also.


Here is the old switch cover, just break it off and clean the edges of the oval hole.


Old switch cover removed and you can see the 2 microswitches. Watch out for the microswitch pad, the one on the right fell with the switched and I just snapped it back on.


Old vs new switch cover. Bit of a difference and the microswitch pads now contact the ribs instead of being between the ribs previously. Was concerned it may not fit, but it does. Thinking about it now, should I remove the outer ribs?


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So here it is. It is indeed a BMW part.



Found a BMW part number on it - 51 13 7 039 261. Comes out as a BMW-Mini part also.


Here is the old switch cover, just break it off and clean the edges of the oval hole.


Old switch cover removed and you can see the 2 microswitches. Watch out for the microswitch pad, the one on the right fell with the switched and I just snapped it back on.


Old vs new switch cover. Bit of a difference and the microswitch pads now contact the ribs instead of being between the ribs previously. Was concerned it may not fit, but it does. Thinking about it now, should I remove the outer ribs?


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If its working, I'd leave the ribs alone. Didn't that come in Jaguar packaging?
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Old 05-05-2026, 05:29 PM
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Yes its working now so may just leave it alone.

Came in Land Rover packaging, got it from an LR parts place.

EDIT: Yes Jaguar/LR packaging, pics in package a few posts up
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I replaced my cover years ago, but did not realize that there are supposed to be covers over the switch buttons. No wonder mine works like shit! Ugh!
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At least you found the problem. Now you can put something between the microswitch and button cover to fix.
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