Idrive Controller Illumination

[aldovfr]

Good morning. Has anyone had cause to strip an iDrive control knob on an E70? On the top of the control knob there are the four arrows, north, east, south and west. On mine, north and west no longer illuminate at night. Any tips, info, advice, knowledge would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

[E46King]

I think the whole trim piece comes out - see this thread on another forum.

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=512867

I'd imagine once you get it out it would probably be just a case of replacing it though - I doubt it's particularly serviceable.

 

[aldovfr]

Thanks for that Paul. I've had a fiddle and managed to get one more led illuminated. Took the top off the controller and sprayed switch cleaner in it. Just one to go so will try the same again later.

[E46King]

That's a good result Ian - wasn't aware the top just came off? Looks like a simple case of a bad connection then!