Memory Button crack

F30AM · 11-11-2014, 04:34 PM

My No 2 memory button has developed a hairline crack. How and when this happened, I have no idea.

Can they replace just this button or does the whole shebang need replacing?

Most irritating, as I have been most careful and delicate in my pressing actions.

lobeydosser · 11-11-2014, 06:21 PM

On reading the thread title, I thought you'd done some crafty software modification to get the button to function differently!
Just my current mind-set...I've been messing around with new s/ware on my Android phone.

Anyway - why would you have a button to memorise your No2s?

Frogman · 11-11-2014, 11:18 PM

I had the hairline cracks on 6 of the 8 buttons. I could only see them at night when the red back-light was on.

When I told my SA about it, he initially rejected the idea that it was an issue. I then showed him this picture and they replaced it with no further questions.

sweels · 11-12-2014, 06:17 AM

2 or 3 of mine have started to go too,so will mention this when it's in for wheel swap soon. Although unless a new and improved button design/material is out then presumably similar will happen in another year or so.

I guess it could be all the vibration from having a diesel engine?!?! Either way, they should design the car components to cope....

NISFAN · 11-12-2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman

I had the hairline cracks on 6 of the 8 buttons. I could only see them at night when the red back-light was on.

When I told my SA about it, he initially rejected the idea that it was an issue. I then showed him this picture and they replaced it with no further questions.

Whoa, not good.

Just a question, do you use any solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your buttons?

E91-Norway · 11-12-2014, 06:30 AM

Same problem here. Button no 1, 4 and 7 has the hairline crack. I'm a "car man" who handle my car as china. So this is very disappointing. Anyway, good to have this references when contacting the local BMW dealer in Oslo.

Irnbrukid · 11-12-2014, 07:24 AM

That's what happens with an un jewel like interior

Frogman · 11-12-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Whoa, not good.

Just a question, do you use any solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your buttons?

Nope, I've never cleaned the buttons with anything other than to just wipe them down with a microfiber cloth.

For me, the cracks were on the inside of the button, not the outside. I couldn't feed any of the cracks with my fingernail. I think it's just a manufacturing flaw where that part of the button is just too thin.

Frogman · 11-12-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sweels

2 or 3 of mine have started to go too,so will mention this when it's in for wheel swap soon. Although unless a new and improved button design/material is out then presumably similar will happen in another year or so.

I guess it could be all the vibration from having a diesel engine?!?! Either way, they should design the car components to cope....

I've had the new buttons for over a year now and the issue has not resurfaced. The new buttons seem thicker / more substantial than the old ones, but without having them side to side to compare, I can't really say how.

PurpleTT · 11-12-2014, 02:43 PM

I have this too on 2 of the buttons noticeably, and one if you look really hard.

Are we agreed it's a warranty job then?

(Only 5 minutes ago I was posing on another thread about my bolster needing warranty attention - I must be in a strange mood tonight!)

JustChris · 11-12-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

My No 2 memory button has developed a hairline crack. How and when this happened, I have no idea.

Can they replace just this button or does the whole shebang need replacing?

Most irritating, as I have been most careful and delicate in my pressing actions.

Bad luck F30! Has the wife been using the car extensively! (Mrs button 2 and all that).

JustChris · 11-12-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman

I had the hairline cracks on 6 of the 8 buttons. I could only see them at night when the red back-light was on.

When I told my SA about it, he initially rejected the idea that it was an issue. I then showed him this picture and they replaced it with no further questions.

Wow thats bad, never seen that in many years BM ownership? Odd indeed but warranty job I'd say yes.

F30AM · 11-13-2014, 09:42 AM

Took the car in for a service today. They saw the hairline crack on button 2. Will be replacing under warranty I have been advised. A few cars have had this problem.

Car runs like a dream. Beautifully washed and cleaned.

TonyS · 11-13-2014, 12:09 PM

I've just been out to check and I've got one button that's like that. Damn, wish I hadn't read this thread, I'm going to be aware of it now!

F30AM · 11-13-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyS

I've just been out to check and I've got one button that's like that. Damn, wish I hadn't read this thread, I'm going to be aware of it now!

Our other 330d M Sport has the whole lot that are cracked. So much for the delicate female touch! Anyway, not bothered with that as our new Mineral Grey 330d M Sport arrives first week Dec.

MarkG_M5Comp · 11-13-2014, 12:12 PM

I need to give my car a once over at the weekend....

...cracked buttons, worn seats, dodgy paint....

I've not checked any of that stuff. Ever.

klaysta · 11-13-2014, 12:22 PM

I had this as well. Dealer didn't hesitate and swapped it out (mine were the first 3 buttons). Also got a new shift knob as the plastic piece was peeling off.

TonyS · 11-13-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by klaysta

I had this as well. Dealer didn't hesitate and swapped it out (mine were the first 3 buttons). Also got a new shift knob as the plastic piece was peeling off.

Stop it. Now I'll have to go and check that as well.

BC4J · 11-13-2014, 12:53 PM

I take delivery of my car next week, I better check these out too :-)

dopper99 · 11-13-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Anyway, not bothered with that as our new Mineral Grey 330d M Sport arrives first week Dec.

But you get your new VW soon surely (been on about it for long enough

) so why bother with yours too? Why bother with one and not the other?

F30AM · 11-14-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

But you get your new VW soon surely (been on about it for long enough

) so why bother with yours too? Why bother with one and not the other?

Why be so rude?

dopper99 · 11-14-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Why be so rude?

I could ask you the same thing about some of your posts. No offence but you probably dont know your doing it.

Just sayin...

Anyway, they were genuine questions.

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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Memory Button crack My No 2 memory button has developed a hairline crack. How and when this happened, I have no idea. Can they replace just this button or does the whole shebang need replacing? Most irritating, as I have been most careful and delicate in my pressing actions. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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lobeydosser Second Lieutenant 105 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 320d auto active suspension Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	On reading the thread title, I thought you'd done some crafty software modification to get the button to function differently! Just my current mind-set...I've been messing around with new s/ware on my Android phone. Anyway - why would you have a button to memorise your No2s? __________________
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Frogman Lieutenant Colonel 288 Rep 1,892 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I had the hairline cracks on 6 of the 8 buttons. I could only see them at night when the red back-light was on. When I told my SA about it, he initially rejected the idea that it was an issue. I then showed him this picture and they replaced it with no further questions. Attached Images
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sweels First Lieutenant 37 Rep 360 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	2 or 3 of mine have started to go too,so will mention this when it's in for wheel swap soon. Although unless a new and improved button design/material is out then presumably similar will happen in another year or so. I guess it could be all the vibration from having a diesel engine?!?! Either way, they should design the car components to cope....
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E91-Norway Private 29 Rep 55 Posts Drives: G20 M340i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 420D GranC ... [0.00]	Same problem here. Button no 1, 4 and 7 has the hairline crack. I'm a "car man" who handle my car as china. So this is very disappointing. Anyway, good to have this references when contacting the local BMW dealer in Oslo.
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Irnbrukid Major 45 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: Imaginary M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	That's what happens with an un jewel like interior
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PurpleTT Major 371 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 335d F30 MSport Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	I have this too on 2 of the buttons noticeably, and one if you look really hard. Are we agreed it's a warranty job then? (Only 5 minutes ago I was posing on another thread about my bolster needing warranty attention - I must be in a strange mood tonight!) __________________ M3 Azurite Black now instead of the 335d. Roughly the same really.
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11-13-2014, 09:42 AM	#13
F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Took the car in for a service today. They saw the hairline crack on button 2. Will be replacing under warranty I have been advised. A few cars have had this problem. Car runs like a dream. Beautifully washed and cleaned. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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TonyS Captain 84 Rep 729 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South West, UK iTrader: (0)	I've just been out to check and I've got one button that's like that. Damn, wish I hadn't read this thread, I'm going to be aware of it now!
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I need to give my car a once over at the weekend.... ...cracked buttons, worn seats, dodgy paint.... I've not checked any of that stuff. Ever. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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klaysta Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2011 Location: 757 iTrader: (0)	I had this as well. Dealer didn't hesitate and swapped it out (mine were the first 3 buttons). Also got a new shift knob as the plastic piece was peeling off.
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BC4J Captain 58 Rep 793 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335d [0.00]	I take delivery of my car next week, I better check these out too :-)
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