DIY: red start button

Hasser · 11-08-2017, 03:17 PM

thought I would just put some photos up of changing the start button.

the unit is just held in place by 3 spring clips. I just used a credit card to prise it out and then just unplug it.

you then need to remove the back of the unit by in clipping 3 clips.

then to remove the button it is held in place by the two long prong type clips.

Hasser · 11-08-2017, 03:18 PM

photos not working properly on first post.

Hasser · 11-08-2017, 04:02 PM

more pics
pics not working

DaleHeinz · 11-10-2017, 02:41 PM

Where did you get the red starter button?

Hasser · 11-10-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleHeinz

Where did you get the red starter button?

got it from eBay.
sent from China.

exact quality as OEM.
cost me £20 though!!

mikeyymonster · 11-10-2017, 04:33 PM

Not bad, please provide a link if possible.

BEM-S4 · 11-10-2017, 09:11 PM

Be careful removing the back of the assembly the clips are very brittle.

Anderw · 11-10-2017, 11:47 PM

Hope Im not thread jacking, I made a video and saw this thread when I was going to post it thought I might as well leave it here

Hasser · 11-11-2017, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Anderw

Hope Im not thread jacking, I made a video and saw this thread when I was going to post it thought I might as well leave it here

that would have been handy before I did it. my IT skills haven't reached video embedment yet on the forum.

siwo · 11-12-2017, 01:25 AM

Hmm.. interesting. Might be something to consider down the road when I want a change in the interior.

Nbturbos · 11-21-2017, 11:14 AM

Nice! Tasteful mod to spice up the interior.

ls1 prerunner · 11-27-2017, 02:11 PM

I picked up a M235i over the weekend and this might be the first mod I do. Seems easy enough and it should match great with the red interior.

Anderw · 11-27-2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1 prerunner

I picked up a M235i over the weekend and this might be the first mod I do. Seems easy enough and it should match great with the red interior.

Congrats on the new car! , I have one with my red interior and its a nice touch

Maynard · 12-07-2017, 10:11 AM

Nice mod - do they come in other colors?

11-08-2017, 03:17 PM	#1
Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	DIY: red start button thought I would just put some photos up of changing the start button. the unit is just held in place by 3 spring clips. I just used a credit card to prise it out and then just unplug it. you then need to remove the back of the unit by in clipping 3 clips. then to remove the button it is held in place by the two long prong type clips. Attached Images __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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11-10-2017, 02:41 PM	#4
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11-12-2017, 01:25 AM	#10
siwo Lieutenant 116 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i RWD 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i Coup ... [0.00]	Hmm.. interesting. Might be something to consider down the road when I want a change in the interior. __________________ 2016 M235i RWD 6MT - Current! as of July 28/16 2015 ES350 6AT - Traded In 2004 RX330 5AT - Sold 2004 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired 1993 Civic Coupe Si(EX) 5MT - Retired
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11-21-2017, 11:14 AM	#11
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11-27-2017, 02:11 PM	#12
ls1 prerunner New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	I picked up a M235i over the weekend and this might be the first mod I do. Seems easy enough and it should match great with the red interior.
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12-07-2017, 10:11 AM	#14
Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Nice mod - do they come in other colors?
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