Surface of light knob peeled away

[jwhkc]

I had mine replaced at my last service. No questions asked.

This has to be a manufacturing defect. I may have touched this switch a dozen times in two years.

Also an idiot design in that they have to replace the entire switch module, not just the knob!

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by RedRockin

Not mine, mine isn't here yet but here is a photo posted in another thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ty-lately.html

RedRockin. LOL. That was a thread I started a while ago and that was the photo of my light switch peel. I just wanted to see if other's were similar to mine or different (worse/better) condition.

[RedRockin]

Originally Posted by mtech8

RedRockin. LOL. That was a thread I started a while ago and that was the photo of my light switch peel. I just wanted to see if other's were similar to mine or different (worse/better) condition.

I can't decide if it IS funny or sad that I missed it!! having used forums for several years, I tend to watch the issues first and the posters second. I guess the time difference between this thread and that one...

[Noodle555]

Originally Posted by mtech8

RedRockin. LOL. That was a thread I started a while ago and that was the photo of my light switch peel. I just wanted to see if other's were similar to mine or different (worse/better) condition.

FYI, my switch looks almost identical the the one you posted earlier.

Dealer is currently looking into my request to have it replaced. I think from the results of the poll it is clear that this indeed a manufacturing defect. Interesting that one switch had been replaced by one that had an aluminium reinforcement to that area.

[mtech8]

Originally Posted by Noodle555

FYI, my switch looks almost identical the the one you posted earlier.

Dealer is currently looking into my request to have it replaced. I think from the results of the poll it is clear that this indeed a manufacturing defect. Interesting that one switch had been replaced by one that had an aluminium reinforcement to that area.

Noodle555. Sorry. A little confused at what you wrote.

Did you have your switch replaced? What is this about the alumnimun reinforced one? Is that a newer switch? Any pics / part numbers?

Thanks.

[rufusdedog]

Replaced last week. Split at the bottom. Dealer replaced entire switch module.

[AzNMpower32]

Funny thing; my Nokia mobile phone, like the newer BMW headlamp switches, has the exact same rubberised cover over the plastic surface of the phone. Wonder how long mine will last

[mtech8]

Thanks for the photo Brian5.

I would be happy if BMW offered that one as a replacement to the current all black rubber one.

[Noodle555]

^^ Thanks Brain5, it was your post I was refering to.

[zalzala]

x5 build quality of material is worst among bmw cars. steering, door handles, other interiors they all have finish that erodes, chips away!