Automatic shifter knob

BimmerAddicted666 · 08-29-2021, 03:20 PM

The leather was worn out on the automatic shifter knob on an E85 that I purchased. These knobs have at least 3 different shaft lengths across the BMW range. Searching E85 alone was producing expensive results. I figured out the interchange and was then able to find one in new condition for 20.00.

These all have the same shaft length and interchange:
1 Series 04-13 E81 E82 E87 E88
3 Series 05-11 E90 E91 E92 E93
6 Series 04-10 E63 E64
X1 Series 09-14 E84
Z4 Series 03-on E85 E89

Removal is easy. Put it in neutral, pull straight up with force. Try not to punch yourself in the face in the process. Happy shopping!

Nipsey · 08-29-2021, 06:25 PM

That is a great reference. Was anything else involved? I mean just pull straight up and nothing to detach beforehand such as release button.

Nipsey · 08-30-2021, 10:56 AM

Plenty of how to’s online. I really hate just yanking on something like that till it lets go but that is obviously how they intended it to be replaced.

rsutoratosu · 08-30-2021, 02:31 PM

I think you need to be drive or neutral.. I forgot.. and lift up

rsutoratosu · 08-30-2021, 02:32 PM

Put in drive and turn off car and put parking brake on.. just to be safe.

rsutoratosu · 08-30-2021, 02:34 PM

You can always get this cf led one.. I have that

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383404042022

Nipsey · 08-30-2021, 06:08 PM

That is slick Roranji, I think I will grab one. The forward top portion of mine is peeling just above the button. Not terrible but it is annoying. Thank you for the link.

Huz-Z · 09-16-2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsutoratosu

You can always get this cf led one.. I have that

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383404042022

Got pics ?

rsutoratosu · 09-23-2021, 09:43 AM

Pics arent remote loading.. not sure, see if links work

pics arent loading try this

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Huz-Z · 09-23-2021, 10:54 AM

Thanks! That looks great!

Can the install be done by just pulling the old knob and removing the shift boot?

Thanks again for the pics!!

rsutoratosu · 09-23-2021, 07:16 PM

Yes, ill take some more detail photo, so it routes the led to the shifter but you can connect the one on the base plate or have it in 2 places. I just use the one on the shifter. I plan to cf wrap the plastic base and just cover it.

08-29-2021, 03:20 PM	#1
BimmerAddicted666 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 03Z4, many E36 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: PHX AZ USA iTrader: (0)	Automatic shifter knob The leather was worn out on the automatic shifter knob on an E85 that I purchased. These knobs have at least 3 different shaft lengths across the BMW range. Searching E85 alone was producing expensive results. I figured out the interchange and was then able to find one in new condition for 20.00. These all have the same shaft length and interchange: 1 Series 04-13 E81 E82 E87 E88 3 Series 05-11 E90 E91 E92 E93 6 Series 04-10 E63 E64 X1 Series 09-14 E84 Z4 Series 03-on E85 E89 Removal is easy. Put it in neutral, pull straight up with force. Try not to punch yourself in the face in the process. Happy shopping!
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08-29-2021, 06:25 PM	#2
Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	That is a great reference. Was anything else involved? I mean just pull straight up and nothing to detach beforehand such as release button.
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08-30-2021, 10:56 AM	#3
Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	Plenty of how to’s online. I really hate just yanking on something like that till it lets go but that is obviously how they intended it to be replaced.
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08-30-2021, 02:31 PM	#4
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I think you need to be drive or neutral.. I forgot.. and lift up __________________ -Roranji
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08-30-2021, 02:32 PM	#5
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Put in drive and turn off car and put parking brake on.. just to be safe. __________________ -Roranji
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08-30-2021, 02:34 PM	#6
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	You can always get this cf led one.. I have that https://www.ebay.com/itm/383404042022 __________________ -Roranji
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08-30-2021, 06:08 PM	#7
Nipsey Enlisted Member 29 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2007 Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1)	That is slick Roranji, I think I will grab one. The forward top portion of mine is peeling just above the button. Not terrible but it is annoying. Thank you for the link.
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09-23-2021, 09:43 AM	#9
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Pics arent remote loading.. not sure, see if links work pics arent loading try this pics arent loading try this __________________ -Roranji
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09-23-2021, 10:54 AM	#10
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks! That looks great! Can the install be done by just pulling the old knob and removing the shift boot? Thanks again for the pics!!
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09-23-2021, 07:16 PM	#11
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Yes, ill take some more detail photo, so it routes the led to the shifter but you can connect the one on the base plate or have it in 2 places. I just use the one on the shifter. I plan to cf wrap the plastic base and just cover it. __________________ -Roranji
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