DIY: Blue/red push start button

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-04-2018, 06:04 PM

Since the F series have it.. it's time for the E series
I picked blue instead of red because i don't like red. Some of you might not like the color, but the blue matches the stitching in my car. I will post some installed pics later because i haven't put it back yet.

Bought it from http://www.bimlandperformance.com during their pre-order.

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Step 1: Use a plastic pry tool and go behind the trim
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Step 2: Detach the cord and the push start button by clicking two locking tabs.
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Step 3: Detach the push start button from the trim by clicking locking tabs and go towards you, now you will see an empty hole
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Step 4: Remove the silver ring by pulling it off 4 locking tabs
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Step5: Remove the black push start BUTTON by using something small and flat, it should come right off
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Step 6: Put the new button by matching the locking tabs, and there's an extended plastic, so I don't think you would place it upside down.
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Step 6.5: Put the silver ring back on
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Step 7: Push the Push start button back into the trim and trim into the dash = done

6ixSpd · 04-04-2018, 06:13 PM

Nicely done!

IllSic_Design · 04-04-2018, 06:14 PM

I was looking for red start button about a week ago and no luck. Thanks for the link!

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-04-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Nicely done!

Sorry guys if the pics are too messy camera always tilt to different side

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-04-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

I was looking for red start button about a week ago and no luck. Thanks for the link!

NP

EndOfAnEra · 04-04-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

I was looking for red start button about a week ago and no luck. Thanks for the link!

Mod bargains has them in red, black, and blue.

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-04-2018, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EndOfAnEra

Mod bargains has them in red, black, and blue.

Thought about getting from MB but they dont offer free shipping

nvturbo · 04-04-2018, 09:56 PM

definitely need the blue button to match the exterior...

very detailed DIY.

Socket · 04-05-2018, 03:56 AM

Thanks this a great DIY
Im gonna give this a go

IllSic_Design · 04-05-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EndOfAnEra

Mod bargains has them in red, black, and blue.

Thanks. When I googled it before I only found results for F-series vehicles.

EndOfAnEra · 04-05-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Thanks. When I googled it before I only found results for F-series vehicles.

Yeah idk why it doesn’t come up on google but I was on their site a couple of days ago. I originally saw it on their Instagram, they posted a picture and said they available on their site.

TeinBMW · 04-05-2018, 07:12 PM

can you post an overall pic.

nvturbo · 04-06-2018, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Thanks. When I googled it before I only found results for F-series vehicles.

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Originally Posted by EndOfAnEra

Yeah idk why it doesn’t come up on google but I was on their site a couple of days ago. I originally saw it on their Instagram, they posted a picture and said they available on their site.

search "engine button E chassis"

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-06-2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TeinBMW

can you post an overall pic.

Yea i will take a few once i put it back into my car today

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-06-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nvturbo

search "engine button E chassis"

I would get it from bimland performance instead since its the same thing as ModB anyways but $7 cheaper... so why not

EndOfAnEra · 04-06-2018, 09:39 PM

FYI red is in stock @ bimland. I am placing my order right now.

4 Doors · 04-07-2018, 09:12 AM

Anyone have a picture of the red one installed?!

Great write-up, OP

dreamspeed · 04-07-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueeyesredpanda

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvturbo

search "engine button E chassis"

I would get it from bimland performance instead since its the same thing as ModB anyways but $7 cheaper... so why not

Honest opinion, does the button look OEM quality or can you tell right away it's a cheaper aftermarket piece?

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-07-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

Honest opinion, does the button look OEM quality or can you tell right away it's a cheaper aftermarket piece?

The button itself is pretty elastic i installed it then took it out few times with a flat screw driver, the tabs still haven't been broken and the color is solid, so I would say it's pretty OEM spec

Blueeyesredpanda · 04-07-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

Anyone have a picture of the red one installed?!

Great write-up, OP

They have one on their instagram

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EndOfAnEra · 04-07-2018, 02:59 PM

Lol that’s me saying I just bought a red one lmao

4 Doors · 04-07-2018, 03:33 PM

Does anyone think these look cheesy? I have the burlwood look interior trim, I am contemplating if the red would be too contrasting? Feel this only looks good with the silver/brushed or CF wrap look. Any others thoughts?

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Blueeyesredpanda Major 401 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: E90 / F30 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (-2)	DIY: Blue/red push start button Since the F series have it.. it's time for the E series I picked blue instead of red because i don't like red. Some of you might not like the color, but the blue matches the stitching in my car. I will post some installed pics later because i haven't put it back yet. Bought it from http://www.bimlandperformance.com during their pre-order. Step 1: Use a plastic pry tool and go behind the trim Step 2: Detach the cord and the push start button by clicking two locking tabs. Step 3: Detach the push start button from the trim by clicking locking tabs and go towards you, now you will see an empty hole Step 4: Remove the silver ring by pulling it off 4 locking tabs Step5: Remove the black push start BUTTON by using something small and flat, it should come right off Step 6: Put the new button by matching the locking tabs, and there's an extended plastic, so I don't think you would place it upside down. Step 6.5: Put the silver ring back on Step 7: Push the Push start button back into the trim and trim into the dash = done Last edited by Blueeyesredpanda; 04-05-2018 at 02:37 PM..
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