Start/Stop Button

David328M-Sport · 06-13-2014, 10:54 PM

Ok, so who's car's Start/Stop button has already worn? The words printed on my car's button have smeared. No. I don't use abrasive cleaners, nor do i scrub the buttons nor do have I EVER given my car to a conventional car wash to clean, nor do I have grubby hands when I drive.

Let's just discuss the button (or any other dash component, which has prematurely worn). Thanks
David

Aapparition90 · 06-14-2014, 12:37 AM

2 years and going stong, there's a hair line fracture looking thing across number 3 and 4 just below the the command screen. on a completely unrelated note my driver side electric window only works in increments lately.. any ideas ?

MikeVictor · 06-14-2014, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 328ihp

2 years and going stong, there's a hair line fracture looking thing across number 3 and 4 just below the the command screen. on a completely unrelated note my driver side electric window only works in increments lately.. any ideas ?

That's a trip to the dealer to get the window sensor recalibrated. Easy fix.

Aapparition90 · 06-15-2014, 01:29 AM

Thanks

jamesp · 06-15-2014, 07:25 AM

Could be it just needs to have its limits reset. I had this on an Audi, several Subaru's and recently with my 335i after battery disconnects. You drop the window all the way in one move, then raise it all the way in one move. Might need to repeat.

The 335i was trucked from Adelaide to Sydney when I moved here last month and at one point along the way its battery was disconnected.

Oh, and no apparent wear on the start/stop button but it's only a few months old. My A5 with the aluminium laser cut start/stop button slashed my finger open once when the aluminium started to de-laminate (a common problem apparently) so fading lettering is nicer and involves less gratuitous bleeding.

Sherweeeny · 06-16-2014, 06:19 AM

Lol James.

With respect to the stop start, it's not actually lettering, doesn't your illuminate David? I was under the impression it was impossible to fade as it's just a clearer layer in the plastic?

AMJAM · 06-16-2014, 06:28 AM

No issues with mine but I never touch it

knightsabers · 06-16-2014, 06:41 AM

Mine's still fine, no signs of any wear. You could order a replacement button, quite a few on Ebay or maybe order one through a BMW dealer or BMW parts reseller.

Part Number: 925073402

Sherweeeny · 06-16-2014, 06:52 AM

There would be no reason a warranty claim is rejected on a fading part. No need for eBay purchases yet!

havoc57 · 06-16-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Ok, so who's car's Start/Stop button has already worn? The words printed on my car's button have smeared. No. I don't use abrasive cleaners, nor do i scrub the buttons nor do have I EVER given my car to a conventional car wash to clean, nor do I have grubby hands when I drive.

Let's just discuss the button (or any other dash component, which has prematurely worn). Thanks
David

This should be replaced under your Motorplan, have you tried the SA?

David328M-Sport · 06-16-2014, 05:52 PM

Oh, I intend on having the button replaced under warranty next time I have to take my car for service, whenever that will be. Probably at year 2 inspection.

I just wanted to know if it's an issue BMW may be familiar with.

David328M-Sport · 06-16-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherweeeny

I was under the impression it was impossible to fade as it's just a clearer layer in the plastic?

No, not fade. Smear. The letters have smeared.

digitallust · 06-17-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AMJAM

No issues with mine but I never touch it

How do you start your car? haha

digitallust · 06-17-2014, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Ok, so who's car's Start/Stop button has already worn? The words printed on my car's button have smeared. No. I don't use abrasive cleaners, nor do i scrub the buttons nor do have I EVER given my car to a conventional car wash to clean, nor do I have grubby hands when I drive.

Let's just discuss the button (or any other dash component, which has prematurely worn). Thanks
David

Hi David, how many K's have you done? out of curiosity

David328M-Sport · 07-01-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by digitallust

Hi David, how many K's have you done? out of curiosity

Not many. 12k kms in 20.5 months. That's all.

digitallust · 07-01-2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Not many. 12k kms in 20.5 months. That's all.

Ok, well thats pretty crappy.. We must of got our F30's around the same time. Mine is around 20 months aswell. Although in saying that, I have just on 20,000 on mine thanks to the continual back and forth 1200k round trips to my dealer last year with all the steering column issues..
BUT, my interior is all as new as including the buttons. Would have to be a warranty job I suspect.

J1n · 07-03-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by David328M-Sport

Not many. 12k kms in 20.5 months. That's all.

You beat me! lol

Nvr had that issue with the start stop button David.. Weird coz I use all sorts of interior cleaners and nvr effected any of the buttons

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jamesp Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport MG Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Could be it just needs to have its limits reset. I had this on an Audi, several Subaru's and recently with my 335i after battery disconnects. You drop the window all the way in one move, then raise it all the way in one move. Might need to repeat. The 335i was trucked from Adelaide to Sydney when I moved here last month and at one point along the way its battery was disconnected. Oh, and no apparent wear on the start/stop button but it's only a few months old. My A5 with the aluminium laser cut start/stop button slashed my finger open once when the aluminium started to de-laminate (a common problem apparently) so fading lettering is nicer and involves less gratuitous bleeding.
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Sherweeeny yep 111 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Lol James. With respect to the stop start, it's not actually lettering, doesn't your illuminate David? I was under the impression it was impossible to fade as it's just a clearer layer in the plastic?
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	No issues with mine but I never touch it __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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Sherweeeny yep 111 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	There would be no reason a warranty claim is rejected on a fading part. No need for eBay purchases yet!
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Oh, I intend on having the button replaced under warranty next time I have to take my car for service, whenever that will be. Probably at year 2 inspection. I just wanted to know if it's an issue BMW may be familiar with. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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