How to replace start/stop button

Cklam1209 · 06-12-2022, 12:28 PM

ÒMG, i was here try to take off old button in 2 hours, it doesnt work. And start wonder can i replace button on this model (230i 2022) this way ???

Vudumonkey25 · 06-12-2022, 02:19 PM

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886541

Absolutely. I only used one but it worked perfectly. Link to the thread above.

Cklam1209 · 06-12-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886541

Absolutely. I only used one but it worked perfectly. Link to the thread above.

So, u pull it quick and perpendicular ? Mine very very very strong, and only glue pieces come out. OMG it strong as f*********

Vudumonkey25 · 06-12-2022, 02:33 PM

Straight up, and quickly. So grab and pull up hard and fast. Not a slow pull

Cklam1209 · 06-12-2022, 02:42 PM

I just did and glue still on button, its very very impossible with me

Vudumonkey25 · 06-12-2022, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cklam1209

I just did and glue still on button, its very very impossible with me

Just have to send it. No hesitation. Maybe just try one glue stick centered?

Hpirx · 06-12-2022, 04:12 PM

I used the sticky gunk that came with the new button. I kneaded it into a ball and spread it out over the entire surface of the old button. Then I used the round, plastic case the new button came in, and pressed it into the sticky material firmly and pulled up quickly. It worked. I think the trick may be having the force evenly distributed over the button.

Cklam1209 · 06-12-2022, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

Just have to send it. No hesitation. Maybe just try one glue stick centered?

I think u used 1 glue stick but the big one. in your post, it cover all words on the button. I'll try more couple times, it was >20 times fail 😓

TheMandalorian · 06-12-2022, 08:21 PM

I ordered a new button and am worried im going to break something trying to do this when i get my car lol

cosmicphotons · 06-12-2022, 08:32 PM

I couldn't get mine out with the glue sticks either. I ended up picking up some duct compound and was finally able to get it out with that. It's really sticky stuff. Wear gloves.

One of the clips on the OEM button did break, though.

TheMandalorian · 06-12-2022, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmicphotons

I couldn't get mine out with the glue sticks either. I ended up picking up some duct compound and was finally able to get it out with that. It's really sticky stuff. Wear gloves.

One of the clips on the OEM button did break, though.

No damage within the module itself in the car though right?

redcars · 06-12-2022, 09:53 PM

Maybe you have to push down on the glue stick first before pulling up?

Cklam1209 · 06-13-2022, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by redcars

Maybe you have to push down on the glue stick first before pulling up?

Still impossible, a glue stick adhesive is strong like i can grap button and pull out by my hand, but glue stick brokken before button came out. I "feel" like pull straight up is a wrong way, it can't be that strong

xcelir8bmw · 06-14-2022, 09:20 AM

Buy this

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This is what I did and it worked great!

Cohenour · 06-14-2022, 11:52 AM

I used 7 of the small glue sticks. It covered the whole button. I think pulling on the edges spread it a little to pull out. 3 in the middle did not work for me.

cosmicphotons · 06-15-2022, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMandalorian

No damage within the module itself in the car though right?

None that I could detect.

MPR · 09-26-2022, 07:17 PM

Did any of you guys have an issue where the aftermarket button was not perfectly centered? I installed mine and the gap was larger on one side and it drove me crazy so I went back to stock. I had this issue with 2 buttons I've tried.

The stock button fits perfect, but its boring

MPR · 10-15-2022, 11:57 PM

Ended up buying this one (my 3rd button) and it fits and looks perfect.

Same exact print spacing and font as OEM. It just does not light up the same as the rest of the controls, which I'm ok with.

Lanyun replacement for bmw engine... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1J1HGY...p_mob_ap_share

Coconut · 10-16-2022, 02:04 AM

Where did you get the glossy carbon fiber trim? It looks amazing!

MPR · 10-16-2022, 05:55 PM

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Where did you get the glossy carbon fiber trim? It looks amazing!

Thanks, take a look at the below thread. This is the same kit I bought.

I waxed it last night which made it a bit glossier.

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1890468

Coconut · 10-16-2022, 07:56 PM

^awesome, thank you sir!!

viperx100 · 04-03-2023, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelir8bmw

Buy this

Poweka 13FT Butyl Rubber Sealant Tape for Car Auto Headlamps Window Door Windshield,4M Black Butyl Rope https://a.co/d/dk6Boi6

This is what I did and it worked great!

Thanks for the rec! The included clay didn't work me no matter how hard I tried but this worked on the 2nd attempt (could have been on the 1st attempt...user error).

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Cklam1209 Private First Class 17 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 230i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	How to replace start/stop button ÒMG, i was here try to take off old button in 2 hours, it doesnt work. And start wonder can i replace button on this model (230i 2022) this way ??? Attached Images Last edited by Cklam1209; 06-12-2022 at 02:40 PM..
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Vudumonkey25 Lieutenant 614 Rep 426 Posts Drives: BMW M240i x Mercedes CLS550 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1886541 Absolutely. I only used one but it worked perfectly. Link to the thread above. __________________ '22 M240i BSM, Shadowline, Black 791M wheels, Red Calipers, ///M Carbon Front Lip, ///M Carbon Spoiler, ///MCarbon Door Sills, Milltek Catback w/Black Tips, Dinan Carbon Intake/Engine Cover, AA Catted DP, Dalher Valve Controller, OEM+ Strut Bar, Red Start/Stop, Floating center caps, TLG Mud Flaps, Black Badges, Led Projectors, 50th Emblems, Carbon Diffuser/Mirrors w/smoke signals/Side Wings/Cooling Shroud/KIES fire extinguisher, Yellow DRL
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Vudumonkey25 Lieutenant 614 Rep 426 Posts Drives: BMW M240i x Mercedes CLS550 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Straight up, and quickly. So grab and pull up hard and fast. Not a slow pull __________________ '22 M240i BSM, Shadowline, Black 791M wheels, Red Calipers, ///M Carbon Front Lip, ///M Carbon Spoiler, ///MCarbon Door Sills, Milltek Catback w/Black Tips, Dinan Carbon Intake/Engine Cover, AA Catted DP, Dalher Valve Controller, OEM+ Strut Bar, Red Start/Stop, Floating center caps, TLG Mud Flaps, Black Badges, Led Projectors, 50th Emblems, Carbon Diffuser/Mirrors w/smoke signals/Side Wings/Cooling Shroud/KIES fire extinguisher, Yellow DRL
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Cklam1209 Private First Class 17 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 230i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I just did and glue still on button, its very very impossible with me
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Hpirx First Lieutenant 255 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2022 M240 xDrive, BGM Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	I used the sticky gunk that came with the new button. I kneaded it into a ball and spread it out over the entire surface of the old button. Then I used the round, plastic case the new button came in, and pressed it into the sticky material firmly and pulled up quickly. It worked. I think the trick may be having the force evenly distributed over the button. __________________ Retired: '08 335xi E90. "Long may you run." Retired: '19 M240xi "You also"
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06-12-2022, 08:21 PM	#9
TheMandalorian Private 45 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I ordered a new button and am worried im going to break something trying to do this when i get my car lol
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06-12-2022, 08:32 PM	#10
cosmicphotons Private 44 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '22 M240i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I couldn't get mine out with the glue sticks either. I ended up picking up some duct compound and was finally able to get it out with that. It's really sticky stuff. Wear gloves. One of the clips on the OEM button did break, though.
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redcars Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 228xi Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Maybe you have to push down on the glue stick first before pulling up?
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xcelir8bmw Major 402 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240ix Join Date: May 2019 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Buy this Poweka 13FT Butyl Rubber Sealant Tape for Car Auto Headlamps Window Door Windshield,4M Black Butyl Rope https://a.co/d/dk6Boi6 This is what I did and it worked great!
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06-14-2022, 11:52 AM	#15
Cohenour Enlisted Member 13 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Bmw M240 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	I used 7 of the small glue sticks. It covered the whole button. I think pulling on the edges spread it a little to pull out. 3 in the middle did not work for me.
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MPR Lieutenant Colonel 1811 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 22 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Did any of you guys have an issue where the aftermarket button was not perfectly centered? I installed mine and the gap was larger on one side and it drove me crazy so I went back to stock. I had this issue with 2 buttons I've tried. The stock button fits perfect, but its boring
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MPR Lieutenant Colonel 1811 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 22 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Ended up buying this one (my 3rd button) and it fits and looks perfect. Same exact print spacing and font as OEM. It just does not light up the same as the rest of the controls, which I'm ok with. Lanyun replacement for bmw engine... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1J1HGY...p_mob_ap_share Attached Images
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