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	Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
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				celica
 
Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Ours has come loose and looking at most cost effective way to fix
Still works when in situ but is it going to be a new switch requirement ?
Ours has the Auto H button too
			
			
									
						
			
						Still works when in situ but is it going to be a new switch requirement ?
Ours has the Auto H button too
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				Spandex
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Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Very simple to replace. You’re probably looking at about £50 for the part and 20 mins work:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-p1xBhsKk
			
			
									
						
			
						https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP-p1xBhsKk
- bimjim
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Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Yup, I did mine. As above, it is pretty straightforward.
			
			
									
						
			Current: 2015 F15 X5 M50d
Previous: 2007 E70 X5 4.8 M Sport
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				celica
 
Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Thanks 
Where did you purchase the replacement item
			
			
									
						
			
						Where did you purchase the replacement item
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				Pat Mustard
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- bimjim
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Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Mine also came from eBay, with a replacement gear selector included as a bonus, all for £80.
			
			
									
						
			Current: 2015 F15 X5 M50d
Previous: 2007 E70 X5 4.8 M Sport
						Previous: 2007 E70 X5 4.8 M Sport
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				celica
 
Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Thanks both
The above link from eBay isn’t one item. Is there much difference?
			
			
									
						
			
						The above link from eBay isn’t one item. Is there much difference?
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				celica
 
Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
Just had a browse
Part number 61319148508 required
Some eBay bmw oem dealers are £50 posted in a few days so may go down this option
Third party item is cheaper but add on postage it’s only £20 different which isn’t oem and longer lead time
			
			
									
						
			
						Part number 61319148508 required
Some eBay bmw oem dealers are £50 posted in a few days so may go down this option
Third party item is cheaper but add on postage it’s only £20 different which isn’t oem and longer lead time
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				Chrispy
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Re: Anyone replaced the parking switch button?
I did mine.  Dead easy to replace, just be careful when pulling the chrome trim from around the iDrive/ gear lever/ parking brake unit.  I got some proper trim removal tools from eBay (about £3) to do it, and they needed some force to release the clips near the arm rest.
			
			
									
						
			Black 2012 E70 3.0 XDrive M Sport.  7 seats, & tiny 19" wheels.....