center console POWER button: replace whole panel or just button cover?

old4 · 03-31-2017, 05:01 PM

Hi guys this is how the button is looking like right now, looks like fully functional other than the missing button cover. Do I need to replace the entire panel (3 buttons) or can I simply click a button cover back in?
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layzie · 03-31-2017, 10:03 PM

I was also looking for this answer. I scratched one but don't want to replace the whole piece just the button.

///MPower15 · 03-31-2017, 10:41 PM

I think you can only buy the whole piece.

old4 · 03-31-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MPower15

I think you can only buy the whole piece.

that's right. the thing is I know a guy who is selling his whole panel for cheap, but the panel does not have the EDC button. This would only make sense if I can take off the button cover and put it on the original panel.

tdott · 03-31-2017, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by joema1997

that's right. the thing is I know a guy who is selling his whole panel for cheap, but the panel does not have the EDC button. This would only make sense if I can take off the button cover and put it on the original panel.

Try it and sell me the dsc button.

I think it could work but the hardest part will be getting the button off without breaking it. It looks like there are two small plastic ears beneat the button that holds it in somehow you have to get it off of those two points without breaking it.

jdamore · 04-01-2017, 08:36 AM

I deleted my last post because I was wrong..
I said the module would have to opened but, looking at the picture, the ears tdott mentioned are circled.

The ears are extremely fragile. You would probably have a better chance at prying the button opposite of the ears

Zyrock · 04-02-2017, 08:28 PM

My DSC button will come off. I can put it back on. The tabs on the bottom are not broken. But it seems like it's not snapped into place like the other two are. Does anyone have any experience with securing a button?

jdamore · 04-03-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zyrock

My DSC button will come off. I can put it back on. The tabs on the bottom are not broken. But it seems like it's not snapped into place like the other two are. Does anyone have any experience with securing a button?

Can you post a close-up picture of the underside of the button?

Zyrock · 04-03-2017, 10:00 PM

I did see one of my tabs are broken. Know that I realize that I can try and keep the bottom slid over to the one side. I used to work with plastic and maybe I can come up with a solution.

Lucas CR · 04-20-2021, 08:11 AM

Hi, I have same issue, the pover button cover is broken and I need new one. At BMW you can buy only whole console 61317841136 aprox. for 200 USD and I need just this one small cover for 5 usd max.

Any recomendation wher can I buy it? At ebay I found only this page but unfortunately they havent the "power" button.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001784759580.html

Throatpunch · 04-20-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas CR

Hi, I have same issue, the pover button cover is broken and I need new one. At BMW you can buy only whole console 61317841136 aprox. for 200 USD and I need just this one small cover for 5 usd max.

Any recomendation wher can I buy it? At ebay I found only this page but unfortunately they havent the "power" button.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001784759580.html

I found another seller with the power button and I ordered. If you want to wait I can tell you what I think of it.

Throatpunch · 04-20-2021, 02:18 PM

Here is the seller
US $19.25 59％ Off | 1pc Power Switch EDC DSC Center Console Repair Button Cap Cover for BMW E90 E92 E93 320i 325i 335i 2005-2012 61317841136
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrybPV1

Lucas CR · 04-20-2021, 03:02 PM

thanks buddy, looks as OEM but who knows what comes. When you are awaiting delivery? Maybe your report will be helpful to know if that fits...

Throatpunch · 04-20-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas CR

thanks buddy, looks as OEM but who knows what comes. When you are awaiting delivery? Maybe your report will be helpful to know if that fits...

Ill post here once i get it and take pics.

Lucas CR · 04-22-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Throatpunch

Ill post here once i get it and take pics.

ok, thanks

Webb70 · 04-26-2021, 07:08 PM

I wish they sold a blank button ( to replace the EDC )

Throatpunch · 04-27-2021, 08:47 AM

I'm still waiting for my button-. Shipping is super slow for it

drwankel · 04-27-2021, 11:28 AM

The font is different on those ali express buttons. Would drive me mad. There are no 100% accurate button replacements available to the best of my knowledge.

Throatpunch · 04-30-2021, 12:12 PM

I got my button-. The font is very close but the sheen is different. The button works perfectly. They need to offer a three button deal for $50

neilum · 01-09-2023, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Throatpunch

I got my button-. The font is very close but the sheen is different. The button works perfectly. They need to offer a three button deal for $50

old thread but relevant, how easy was it to pop the button off? My EDC button is scratched and looking to replace just the one scratched one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20391721407...Bk9SR5yC1fuyYQ

Serf27 · 01-14-2023, 06:39 PM

A hardened razor blade between the cover and the switch and pry up on the cover.

I’ve replaced a few switch covers like this, none have broken but one should still be careful to not break the mounting point on the switch.

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jdamore Captain 433 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (4)	I deleted my last post because I was wrong.. I said the module would have to opened but, looking at the picture, the ears tdott mentioned are circled. The ears are extremely fragile. You would probably have a better chance at prying the button opposite of the ears Attached Images __________________ -- 08 JB e92 6MT ///M3 ESS VT2-625 -- Last edited by jdamore; 04-01-2017 at 08:43 AM..
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Zyrock Enlisted Member 13 Rep 30 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Erie iTrader: (0)	My DSC button will come off. I can put it back on. The tabs on the bottom are not broken. But it seems like it's not snapped into place like the other two are. Does anyone have any experience with securing a button?
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Zyrock Enlisted Member 13 Rep 30 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Erie iTrader: (0)	I did see one of my tabs are broken. Know that I realize that I can try and keep the bottom slid over to the one side. I used to work with plastic and maybe I can come up with a solution.
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Lucas CR Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Czech republic iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have same issue, the pover button cover is broken and I need new one. At BMW you can buy only whole console 61317841136 aprox. for 200 USD and I need just this one small cover for 5 usd max. Any recomendation wher can I buy it? At ebay I found only this page but unfortunately they havent the "power" button. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001784759580.html Attached Images
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04-20-2021, 02:18 PM	#12
Throatpunch Captain 365 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	Here is the seller US $19.25 59％ Off \| 1pc Power Switch EDC DSC Center Console Repair Button Cap Cover for BMW E90 E92 E93 320i 325i 335i 2005-2012 61317841136 https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrybPV1
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Lucas CR Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Czech republic iTrader: (0)	thanks buddy, looks as OEM but who knows what comes. When you are awaiting delivery? Maybe your report will be helpful to know if that fits... Last edited by Lucas CR; 04-20-2021 at 03:12 PM..
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drwankel Major 1049 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP, 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	The font is different on those ali express buttons. Would drive me mad. There are no 100% accurate button replacements available to the best of my knowledge.
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Throatpunch Captain 365 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	I got my button-. The font is very close but the sheen is different. The button works perfectly. They need to offer a three button deal for $50
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Serf27 Brigadier General 2851 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	A hardened razor blade between the cover and the switch and pry up on the cover. I’ve replaced a few switch covers like this, none have broken but one should still be careful to not break the mounting point on the switch.
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