iDrive controller
 

hello I need help from you guys I need to replace my idrive controller on my 2007 e70 bmw thanks for your help

ps
a part number would help to

Why must it be replaced? The part number depends on the options of the car to be programmed/coded.

the idrive works off and on ive tried cleaning the contacts and nothing seems to work I drive only has the center button and menu

Part is about $120 and you can use realoem.com to look it up.

Is it the press function that does not work?

I can turn the knob right or left but to select the item wont work
I also called realoem.com and its 240
is there any other recommendations??

I have the same problem. How did you get the idrive out to clean the contacts?

just disassembled it got a can of compressed air cleaned it out and that was it

How does it come out? Do you just pull up on the idrive knob to gain access to the controller?

realoem doesnt sell anything, it is just a part look up.

How did you 'call' them?

1800-950-2002

that's what I have read, just pull up.

I have the same problem getting to the controller. Pulling knob isn't much help. How do you get it out of the console?

Part is $284 on Pelican. Diagram is not helpful for install.

You have to pull the knob real hard, don't afraid it won't break. Once the knob is removed you have to pop the trimming surrounding the module. It's held on by clips. If you do a search there's a prior post with information where to get a used idrive control for $75. I already tried cleaning and even took it apart. Save yourself the trouble and order a use one that's exactly what i did after attempting to fix it. Got it to work for like a few days but it'll start to fail.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...d-press-2.html