Is my shift knob supposed to illuminate?

6SpdFANATIC · 10-03-2013, 12:33 AM

Hey party peeps,

Maybe a noobie question, but the title kind of says it all. Purchased my e92 6MT used (2011) and the center grid on the top of the knob doesn't light up like the dash. I keep seeing all of these pictures of other M3s with illuminating knobs and I'm wondering if that's aftermarket or if I need to check wiring on mine?

Thanks!

gimmethemuumuu · 10-03-2013, 12:42 AM

Yes, it should. If it doesn't and you're under warranty, take her in. If you're not under warranty, you might pull the knob and make it's still plugged and the wire for the lighted isn't severed.

Good luck!

nullrouted · 10-03-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 6SpdFANATIC

Hey party peeps,

Maybe a noobie question, but the title kind of says it all. Purchased my e92 6MT used (2011) and the center grid on the top of the knob doesn't light up like the dash. I keep seeing all of these pictures of other M3s with illuminating knobs and I'm wondering if that's aftermarket or if I need to check wiring on mine?

Thanks!

Do the F10 knob upgrade, problem solved.

THE TECH · 10-03-2013, 08:35 AM

It depends if you have the stock shift knob or not. The previous user could have replaced with the ZHP knob.

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gimmethemuumuu Captain 80 Rep 945 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3, SO/Bk Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (15)	Yes, it should. If it doesn't and you're under warranty, take her in. If you're not under warranty, you might pull the knob and make it's still plugged and the wire for the lighted isn't severed. Good luck!
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	It depends if you have the stock shift knob or not. The previous user could have replaced with the ZHP knob.
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