Thanks Chris. I bought the part $60 on Amazon and replaced it in 30 minutes. BMW dealer in my area charged $176 just to "look at it". The other dealer quoted $400 to replace it.
@donfantasy38396 жыл бұрын
I was charged $280
@NuMooX5 жыл бұрын
😲
@KirkTheGod9 жыл бұрын
I like how you mention it takes about 20-30 minutes to change the mechanism but you just did it in under 8 minutes :)
@michaelplatis60743 жыл бұрын
This video was spot on, except i did not have to remove the knob; it moved out of the way with the cover, on a 2013. One less step. the whole thing took 10 minutes. Buy the trim removal kit. Works great. Thanks for this video.
@johnj056 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, im a mechanic at GMC. Doing used cars and needed to do this. Great video.
@michaelgibbons84109 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I tried with just fingers to remove idrive knob, no luck. Used trim removal tool on each side, pried up gently & it lifted right off. Make sure it's aligned properly to put it back on, goes back on quite easily.
@xinglaizhuang10885 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. I ordered switch from Amazon, spent 15 mins to fix the problem.
@nsangwaallenngwira10629 жыл бұрын
This DIY video is well documented i managed to have mine changed with no problem thanks Christopher Taylor!
@cliffgreenberg4683 жыл бұрын
It took about a half hour, but I had to gather the tools too. Mine is a 2012 E70 X5d. Some notes: I did not have to do anything to the iDrive module, just left it in the trim piece. Also note that the connector on the brake switch is latched in to the switch at the front and back so a small pair of pliers can release both latches easily. The hardest part was finding my small torx driver set, the T20 fore the first level removal and small, I think it was T15 for the switch screws.
@michaelgibbons84109 жыл бұрын
Just finished this project on our 2008 X5, original switch dated 2007. Great video, all worked out perfectly, even gave the balky iDrive controller a good clean out... here's hoping on that bit. Great video, thanks for posting!
@andrewcameron10507 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris T, only took me 10 minutes. Replacing the bonnet badge took longer :)
@billmorgan49333 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Took about 10 minutes. That tiny torx screw driver I think is T8, or that's what worked for me.
@thanh.kha179 жыл бұрын
Big thanks all the way from Australia for this video Chris! Saved me $140aud (quoted from BMW service).
@glennwallace92032 жыл бұрын
You kind of glossed over the hardest part, removing the black trim....what a pain. Mine was stuck resolutely on the LH side next to the shifter at the narrow point.
@howquick4 жыл бұрын
This is a VERY common problem. Easy to fix the button...not replace it....but good video 👍
@eastsidelionsrugby63764 жыл бұрын
How did you fix? my button propped off.....
@howquick4 жыл бұрын
Check my Facebook group...BMW woes and fixes. I’ve repaired 2 of them. Will never break again. Costs about $1
@xchr23va5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I replace mine thanks to your video very helpful and took me 10 minutes tops
@attaifamily5680 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the video !
@tessconner56427 жыл бұрын
thanks - just saw mine is cracked and this really helps!
@mannyb42652 жыл бұрын
I bought a $40 one from Amazon, and it doesn't work. Comes up with Park Brake malfunction and Auto Hold Faulty. However, the emergency braking does work. Faulty unit?
@skillz18555 жыл бұрын
Switch, not a module...you got it done though
@brendanramshaw644 жыл бұрын
How did you get the cable block back on the switch??????? MAGIC
@drewcollins75058 жыл бұрын
thanks for your help??? it turned out that I needed a gearstick ecu reset £120 problem being I pressed to many buttons in a short time!'!
@lesterng57442 жыл бұрын
Thx for the tutorial
@JuanitoSu8 жыл бұрын
Great video and tutorial! This just happened to me as well on my 2010 BMW X5. Good thing I can still operate the Ebrake, but it is annoying. How is the new unit working out for you?
@kiwifoto8 жыл бұрын
+Juan Su Thanks Juan - replacement still working great for me!
@PhilTopness6 жыл бұрын
Just perfect. Thank you!
@HammerRocks7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the guide. I wanted to know where to start to remove the trim, and you showed it here. Although I noticed you replaced your original ebrake module with one without the "Hold" feature. So not a fan of the "Auto Hold" feature?
@kiwifoto7 жыл бұрын
I actually mis-ordered the one without the "auto hold". I sent this one back and replaced it with the correct module later on... The process is still exactly the same - just need a decent trim removal tool to pop up the plastic housing around the shifter and brake button.
@noorboulkhaer58657 жыл бұрын
Christopher Taylor M
@matthewbawden79174 жыл бұрын
You don't need the whole module, all you need is the switch cover which costs about £6!
@focabriones9 жыл бұрын
And the autoparking button function..?....how did you removed the button..?
@ggua927227 жыл бұрын
Great thank you. Now i know how to replace mine.
@stone3t Жыл бұрын
Did you just skipped the most important part? I’m watching how to remove the black plastic trim and you just skipped it!
@drewcollins75058 жыл бұрын
Help Needed. my x5 E70 gear shifter will not move down into Drive,only up into reverse and neutral park! any ideas to ti fix it?
@Ramu28117 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris - Would you happen to have the part #?
@hoabinh88819 жыл бұрын
My 2008 X5 recently had parking brake stucking problem. I followed the manual to release the handbrake (from the trunk) and now the car is movable. but the yellow "PARK" indicator is still ON and handbrake can't be engaged. Do you think if I replace this handbrake module, it will solve the problem. Thanks in advance!
@kiwifoto9 жыл бұрын
+Binh Nguyen Yep, I would bet that it is related to the parking brake module.
@binhlswan9 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Taylor Thanks for your quick response. I will try and update
@Xpress_Graphix7 жыл бұрын
binhlswan Hey man, did this help your problem?
@rishir87227 жыл бұрын
Hi Binhswan, Just seen your message. I have the same issue. Did an emergency release and now getting a yellow Park light. Tried a rest and no good. Did the handbrake module replacement work? Thanks in advance!
@aavaz30435 жыл бұрын
Before you star doing this if you getting parking brake malfunction message. Reset your parking brake if continues remove fuse to reset computers if continue getting this messages on the rear driver side remove your wheel to see if your cable is not broken. If this continues check your parking brake if not broken and resistance to see if work, if is good on the rear of your x5 on the bottom is a black box your parking brake motor need to remove it to see if work or if you have a broken part. If this continues them pay for a diagnostic at the dealership if you decide to do it your self and replace what the dealer told you it was bad and you keep getting this messages can go back to the dealership and told them what happen when they give you a false diagnostic. Bla bla bla
@diamondgeeza377 жыл бұрын
hi there, is this the emf control module ??
@90mess8 жыл бұрын
where we can buy this switch ?sur quel site internet peut on trouver se bouton de frein ?
@randyandrebecca4 жыл бұрын
Installed the wrong module, need the one with auto hold function.........
@bridgetrobertson7134 Жыл бұрын
Button replacement. Not Module replacement, which is a specific thing, that is not a button.
@ericgeanes29724 жыл бұрын
Just wondering if it threw a code?
@kiwifoto4 жыл бұрын
nope, no errors
@gatojurko13 жыл бұрын
I need to change only Auto hold button
@MrTapatio1011 ай бұрын
Botón auto hold??
@josemanuellopez59139 жыл бұрын
how did you removed the idrive top
@kiwifoto9 жыл бұрын
Josemanuel Lopez You can pull up on it and it will pop off. I just used my fingers, but might be easier to use trim removal tools.
@ivarsmatisons5 жыл бұрын
Labs
@donfantasy38396 жыл бұрын
I was just charged $280 to do what you just did.
@NuMooX5 жыл бұрын
😲
@BMWPROGRAMMINGJAMAICA5 жыл бұрын
BMW EMF Parking brake is wise design, it can't save you in an Emergency if the foot-well brake failed to stop vehicle. Buying a vehicle with a Real hand held Emergency brake is better saving my ass than a fancy worthless EMF that dis-activate from applying while driving.
@artanhysenaj44012 жыл бұрын
thats the switch not the main module ffs
@greggc80885 жыл бұрын
PARKING BRAKE MODULE? REALLY?
@ypsary5 жыл бұрын
Almost followed your full version to replace a cracked switch, which would have been overkill! for others here’s a simple link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzWg3d3drCsY5I