Has anyone retrofitted the newer style iDrive controller?

MFNATIK · 04-25-2017, 02:11 AM

Noticed the later 2017 build cars were coming with the newer flatter style iDrive controllers. They appear to be the same shape/size. Just curious if anyone's attempted to retrofit this yet?

GCinFLA · 05-03-2017, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Noticed the later 2017 build cars were coming with the newer flatter style iDrive controllers. They appear to be the same shape/size. Just curious if anyone's attempted to retrofit this yet?

Many, including myself, have retrofitted other nicer controllers such as the X5 ceramic controller.

Based on RealOEM part info, should not be an issue for you as long as your car is a mid 2014+ unit with the controller on KCAN-2 instead of K-CAN as the earlier models are.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=65_2304

GCinFLA · 05-03-2017, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Noticed the later 2017 build cars were coming with the newer flatter style iDrive controllers. They appear to be the same shape/size. Just curious if anyone's attempted to retrofit this yet?

Many have retrofitted other nicer controllers such as the X5/M5 ceramic controller.

Based on RealOEM part info, should not be an issue for you as long as your car is a mid 2014+ unit with the controller on KCAN-2 instead of K-CAN as the earlier models are.

MFNATIK · 05-03-2017, 11:44 AM

You wouldn't happen to have a pic of the ceramic iDrive controller?

GCinFLA · 05-04-2017, 02:58 AM

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You wouldn't happen to have a pic of the ceramic iDrive controller?

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MFNATIK · 05-04-2017, 02:39 PM

Thanks for posting pics. Now I see. I'm not too interested in the ceramic knob but more with the newer smoother button layout. Like this:

MFNATIK · 05-04-2017, 02:44 PM

This looks to be the newer ceramic version?

GCinFLA · 05-04-2017, 10:33 PM

The ceramic has a MUCH better weight and feel than the plastic.

MFNATIK · 05-05-2017, 09:57 PM

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The ceramic has a MUCH better weight and feel than the plastic.

Ah ok, I'll look for a ceramic version then!

milk242 · 05-06-2017, 03:35 AM

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Ah ok, I'll look for a ceramic version then!

Heads up, you'll lose the lit up ring on the knob if that matters to you

MFNATIK · 05-06-2017, 10:51 AM

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Heads up, you'll lose the lit up ring on the knob if that matters to you

Ah, you're awesome. Appreciate the heads-up. It might matter so I'll have think about that haha

Ferg · 05-09-2017, 01:00 PM

Did you do this yet?

MFNATIK · 05-10-2017, 09:48 AM

Not yet, need to source the latest controller.

reprod · 05-13-2017, 07:49 AM

I'm also having an issue finding the latest ceramic controller on realoem.

domino_z · 05-15-2017, 09:42 AM

The part number for the new flat button controller is 65826844224

The ceramic is 65826844225

Neither of those part numbers can be googled though

MFNATIK · 05-15-2017, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by domino_z

The part number for the new flat button controller is 65826844224

The ceramic is 65826844225

Neither of those part numbers can be googled though

You da real MVP

domino_z · 05-15-2017, 09:54 PM

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You da real MVP

if you can find someone who sells the part, let me know as I want one too

I saw a pic of GolfRRR's car in another thread, he had one, perhaps pm him

domino_z · 06-29-2017, 12:50 AM

bump, anyone end up retrofitting the new controller yet?

milk242 · 06-29-2017, 08:02 AM

Here's a users ceramic on eBay http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-16-2017-BM...%257Ciid%253A4

I've put the newer style knob in my car, the non ceramic version. I've also retrofitted the new ID5 head unit into it too. The flat buttons do feel nicer.

Ferg · 06-29-2017, 12:47 PM

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Here's a users ceramic on eBay http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-16-2017-BM...%257Ciid%253A4

I've put the newer style knob in my car, the non ceramic version. I've also retrofitted the new ID5 head unit into it too. The flat buttons do feel nicer.

How did you manage this as some of the buttons are different? Did it require coding?

MFNATIK · 06-29-2017, 06:39 PM

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How did you manage this as some of the buttons are different? Did it require coding?

If you have iDrive 5/6 then the new buttons apply so no additional coding is needed

MFNATIK · 06-29-2017, 06:40 PM

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bump, anyone end up retrofitting the new controller yet?

No, its too pricey for what it is (100% aesthetic upgrade for me)

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milk242 Captain 184 Rep 760 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (4)	Here's a users ceramic on eBay http://m.ebay.com/itm/OEM-16-2017-BM...%257Ciid%253A4 I've put the newer style knob in my car, the non ceramic version. I've also retrofitted the new ID5 head unit into it too. The flat buttons do feel nicer.
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