New Idrive controller upgrade
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So what I'm trying to achieve is going from old boring idrive knob to new cooler looking controller with amber illumination!
2007 pre lci 530 with M-ask (no CCC or CIC)
I already know not all buttons will function so its only for the BLING effect.
Here's the new controller and plastic bezel clip ........
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...ller-19218.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...clip-19221.jpg
Here's what my set up is now and what it'll look like......
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...look-19220.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...ve-4-19222.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...look-19219.jpg
2007 pre lci 530 with M-ask (no CCC or CIC)
I already know not all buttons will function so its only for the BLING effect.
Here's the new controller and plastic bezel clip ........
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...ller-19218.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...clip-19221.jpg
Here's what my set up is now and what it'll look like......
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...look-19220.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...ve-4-19222.jpg
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...look-19219.jpg
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I know I'll have to rearrange the pin connector clips from old knob to the new, so luckily i found this picture post.....
https://5series.net/forums/members/j...ture-19223.jpg
So... What I need to know is if this controller upgrade will work withouth doing a CCC Or CIC upgrade?
THANKS!!!
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So... What I need to know is if this controller upgrade will work withouth doing a CCC Or CIC upgrade?
THANKS!!!
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So what I'm trying to achieve is going from old boring idrive knob to new cooler looking controller with amber illumination!
2007 pre lci 530 with M-ask (no CCC or CIC)
I already know not all buttons will function so its only for the BLING effect.
Here's the new controller and plastic bezel clip ........
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-new-controller-19218.jpg)
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-clip-19221.jpg)
Here's what my set up is now and what it'll look like......
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-old-look-19220.jpg)
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-idrive-4-19222.jpg)
[URL]https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-newlook-19219.jpg[/img]
2007 pre lci 530 with M-ask (no CCC or CIC)
I already know not all buttons will function so its only for the BLING effect.
Here's the new controller and plastic bezel clip ........
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-new-controller-19218.jpg)
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-clip-19221.jpg)
Here's what my set up is now and what it'll look like......
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-old-look-19220.jpg)
![](https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-idrive-4-19222.jpg)
[URL]https://5series.net/forums/members/juji126-68052-albums-knob-4319-picture-newlook-19219.jpg[/img]
if you put [img ] link of the picture [/img] (without the spaces) you can post pictures like i did above
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Thanks seven11. I knew there was an easy way for members to view the pictures. Let's hope someone has input on the matter and has perform this mod....
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I ordered the knob yesterday. Ebay. Used for $99.
The trim is a picture someone posted that they cut to do the COMPLETE ccc upgrade.
The trim is a picture someone posted that they cut to do the COMPLETE ccc upgrade.
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OK, so I had time this weekend to remove the center console and connect the new controller.
Surprisingly it lights up but only some short cut keys worked.... Which is fine since all I really need is the menu button. What didn't work is the knob.....doesn't scroll spin or direction up down left or right.
The guy I brought it from says to have the M-ASK updated and it will work. Anyone know how true this is?
Surprisingly it lights up but only some short cut keys worked.... Which is fine since all I really need is the menu button. What didn't work is the knob.....doesn't scroll spin or direction up down left or right.
The guy I brought it from says to have the M-ASK updated and it will work. Anyone know how true this is?