Unresponsive knob.

Pequin · 02-21-2024, 03:57 PM

Hi, one of my few posts. Anyone had an issue with their idrive control, mine needs a forceful press to engage. Anyone know of a non dealership fix? F30 2017. Thanks. 🙏🏻

Does anyone know how to re-enable the knob back to its former responsive glory?

Armaan · 02-21-2024, 04:06 PM

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M80 · 02-22-2024, 07:30 AM

Unresponsive knob

Strangely enough, that's exactly what my Mrs calls me

fuzzybunny · 03-03-2024, 11:48 AM

Unresponsive Knob, thank goodness for the blue pill!

Troopa340i · 03-04-2024, 10:53 AM

My iDrive control has been the same for a long time. I find in warmer temperatures it works completely fine. It could be dirt/grime underneath the knob that needs cleaning. I had a similar experience with my previous E82 1 series and it worked fine after my detailer gave everything a good clean.

goram · 03-04-2024, 11:24 AM

I had my prostate removed in January, and that’s what I’ve been left with now 😂

Pequin · 04-14-2024, 05:15 AM

If I yank it, is there a risk of irreparable damage to the base?

bishbosh · 04-14-2024, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pequin

If I yank it, is there a risk of irreparable damage to the base?

I'd lube up first!

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Troopa340i Troopa 63 Rep 85 Posts Drives: F30 340i Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	My iDrive control has been the same for a long time. I find in warmer temperatures it works completely fine. It could be dirt/grime underneath the knob that needs cleaning. I had a similar experience with my previous E82 1 series and it worked fine after my detailer gave everything a good clean. __________________ EBII F30 340i Shadow Edition
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Pequin Captain 230 Rep 631 Posts Drives: Enthusiastically Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: South West iTrader: (0)	If I yank it, is there a risk of irreparable damage to the base? __________________ 335D EB LCI - Debadged
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