cleaning idrive?

AWe92cal · 01-17-2010, 07:07 PM

hey guys quick question,

is it possible to remove the buttons on the idrive controller to clean it? something liquid or something my dad spilled on it/in it is preventing the buttons from "clicking" BMW suggested to replace the idrive controller.. for a mere $600

thanks!
Calvin

PINeely · 01-17-2010, 07:40 PM

If you remove the center console trim and the Idrive knob (there are threads in the DIY section on how to do both) you will have access to the button assembly and can clean them. I don't know if the buttons themselves can be removed for cleaning but if they are like most BMW button assemblies then the case of the module can be opened and the buttons accessed for cleaning.

DJKhan85 · 01-17-2010, 07:46 PM

it should be much cheaper to buy the module from tischer and replace it yourself. It's very simple job to remove the controller.

jopa489 · 01-17-2010, 10:44 PM

You might also want to use a brush to get in the cracks and some AIO first.

AWe92cal · 01-18-2010, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the input guys; can anyone else chime in about this?

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PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1089 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	If you remove the center console trim and the Idrive knob (there are threads in the DIY section on how to do both) you will have access to the button assembly and can clean them. I don't know if the buttons themselves can be removed for cleaning but if they are like most BMW button assemblies then the case of the module can be opened and the buttons accessed for cleaning.
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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	it should be much cheaper to buy the module from tischer and replace it yourself. It's very simple job to remove the controller. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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AWe92cal Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 09 AW e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (8)	Thanks for the input guys; can anyone else chime in about this? __________________ 09 AW E92 335i 6MT \| Premium \| Sports \| Nav \| Comfort \| Ipod COBB AP \| AFE DCI \| VRSF DP \| AE Exhaust
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