Excellent, Tommy! One tip for M2 and M4 owners--since we have frameless windows (unlike the M3 sedan), you need to "reinitialize" the windows after reconnecting the battery by putting them down, then back up, with the car on. If the driver's door is open with the window up when the battery is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is a bit confused and will not automatically lower the window a slight amount to allow the door to close. As a result, the top of the window can strike the weatherstripping and cause damage or break when you close the door.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Ahh good one to know. Thanks!
@tonikins997715 жыл бұрын
Followed this tutorial and installed a set of matt finish buttons on my M3 today. Thanks for the helpful video man. You keep costing me more money and I love it! Keep the great content coming.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Super happy it was helpful!!
@KiesMotorsports5 жыл бұрын
You did a great job with this! Love the editing!
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Learning from the best!
@derekbeaumont82483 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I had to change the cruise control roller and this saved me a load of time trying to work out how things disassemble
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m glad it helped
@project9s8884 жыл бұрын
Just did this today on my M2C, thanks for the video it def helped!
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad it was helpful
@rocketretro7200 Жыл бұрын
Big up for your useful guide, fitted the blue buttons on my M2 Competition today. It took me about 40. minutes fitting time but well worth it. Buttons sourced from aliexpress and as good as OEM if BMW did them.
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked!!!
@TeamShiitakeRacing5 жыл бұрын
Best installation video for M1/M2 buttons on KZbin. Great work
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
@MichaelNNguyen5 жыл бұрын
"we could do it in the car or on the bench, but since we are in the car, we could will do it in the car" 🤣
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Haha staring the facts
@Thebigblackwasp3 жыл бұрын
Awesome just ordered the red buttons for this steering wheel. Hope it looks good. Will follow your instructions. Thanks.
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@mdrobc133 жыл бұрын
Good tutorial. Only thing not mentioned was if you have DCT and paddle shifters will need to remove them to get at the rear screw for the button module to release. They are attached by another torx #20 inner to the module screw assembly. Broke mine off not seeing it and not fully releasing. Had to glue it back into place on the wheel but that’s okay as no plans to reverse this modification on my car.
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Ahh good call. Thanks!
@mdrobc133 жыл бұрын
Yeah can’t even tell once glue dries and painters tape removed! Fully functional!
@DeMedici-05 жыл бұрын
Hello Tommy, Nice video as always! I changed my bottons a few months ago and they look amazing!
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
I was very much against it in the beginning but now I kind of like them. They grew on me.
@DeMedici-05 жыл бұрын
Tommy L Garage Yeah, they are not bad at all 😎
@AutoPilotgogogo5 жыл бұрын
Perfect, Tommy. I have the blue buttons for my M2C and will use your guide to install. 👍
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
As you can see it’s super easy!
@jg_media95 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Tommy! About to do this myself 👊
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
How did it go??
@jg_media95 жыл бұрын
Tommy L Garage just got the package today! About to install this weekend I’m hype. It’s the little things 🔥
@Vlad-dh9zv4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, I did take an M2 on rent and saw these little M1 & M2 buttons. Is there any chance I could add these to a standard wheel on a 428-435i that I’m planning to buy ? Atleast to open the exhaust
@ruleslawyer2 жыл бұрын
Careful with the white tabs for the cruise control rocker when you reassemble the switches. One of mine fell over and I had to take everything apart a second time.
@NicholasMSmiff5 жыл бұрын
Funny that you posted this - I was looking to see if you had a video on this yesterday haha
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Mind reader. Duhhhh
@worldsplayground35075 жыл бұрын
I just got my dream car - Yas Blue, white leather, 6 spd. Coming from a civic. I get the car delivered in 1 week. I’ve been watching you for two years and I swear I wanted to tell you before telling my dad haha. I hope you check these comments because I’m about to do what you’ve done on 50% of your videos. And I’ll probably have questions haha
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Wow congrats! Super happy for you. Enjoy it and let me know if you have any questions.
@igomil Жыл бұрын
Great video. Airbag removal not required for 6MT!
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
Yeyyy!
@ipramono Жыл бұрын
Can you please explain more how? I have 6MT F80 M3, and want to change the m1 and m2 buttons. Can we not use sticky putty to pull them off?
@siamuddin797 Жыл бұрын
isn't there a a way u can do that without taking all these stuff off im just worried i might mess something up. by the way how did u do the start/stop button ?
@tt-ln4mc5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I wouldn't have the other two in blue though, because have the M1/M2 buttons in blue make them a lot more special like race buttons.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Maybe the other side green and red?
@tt-ln4mc5 жыл бұрын
@@TommyLGarage Christmas colors!
@ballist1x407 Жыл бұрын
Doing this method is it possible to remove the whole buttin itself from both sides (for example to retrofit new multifunction buttons without removing the steering wheel or is the wire behind so it will need to ge disassembled? Thanks
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
Yes that’s the same procedure
@M_Power Жыл бұрын
Hihi Tommy , Nice Job now i Know what to do for the M1&M2 Buttons , WHAT about the START STOP Button ? You als have a video how to instal profesional like you ? THANK YOU SO MUCH
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqmhXlvoMyUndEsi=qxCCZZzRVmYdczWb
@simonburrell45355 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Can you please add links to your videos of where to buy the products. Buttons, wheel spacers etc. Thanks
@cwx83 жыл бұрын
Great video. What kind of connector is the battery cable? Just pinch to remove? Or a lift and pull type thing?
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
You need to unscrew it with a 10mm wrench
@cwx83 жыл бұрын
@@TommyLGarage sorry I mean that one connector for the airbag sensor/power supply. It's way in there. First time I did this I just pinched it and broke the retaining clips around the connector. Do you recommend just a flathead or?
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
@@cwx8 oh yes a small flathead will work
@mattp99325 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy. About to do this.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Good luck !!
@kuba__6741 Жыл бұрын
do u know how to do it in e90? do i have to remove the whole panel?
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
It’s very similar but yes wheel panel has to come off
@GRINGOf102 жыл бұрын
old video but are they matte or gloss? thx for the video much appreciated
@TommyLGarage2 жыл бұрын
Gloss :)
@andyallen613 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason the battery needs to be disconnected?
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Anytime you’re working with the airbag it needs to be disconnected
@maxmoky92874 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommy, can you explain when to do the wheel reset? is it after the installation and upon first engine start?
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
After you start the car just turn the wheel all left and all right and you’re done
@User-th6yy5 жыл бұрын
Hi I have my buttons for over half a year now, the change of the start button was easy but tons of tutorials for the M1/M2 buttons were too complicated. I'll to this on the weekend on mine now! Do you ultimately have to remove the battery to do this? Thanks
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
No need to remove the battery just disconnect the negative terminal
@paulocosseti67544 жыл бұрын
@@TommyLGarage When disconnecting the battery to do this service, can the settings of modules, windows, lights and others, be lost ?
@foodieskitchenknives42755 жыл бұрын
Great vid, my buttons were too tight and won't return to original position, glad I tested before putting everything back, gonna try order another set and see if it's better, Many vendors on Amazon & eBay but inconsistent quality. Where did you order yours? Is it nice and loose and bouncing right back like factory? Thanks.
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
I got mine from Kies Motorsports
@thiswayup6364 жыл бұрын
Followed the video but didn’t do the steering wheel reset, thought I’d broken the car ☹️it seems you have to do the steering reset or the m modes just flash. I have the DCT version so had to remove the paddle.
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Mark Dawson wheel reset is turn wheel left then right all the way
@christopheredwards67275 жыл бұрын
I like the red or blue ignition button but the color buttons on the steering wheel looks silly to me. Kills the cleanness of the wheel.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a green call button
@BR-xh1ql4 жыл бұрын
There is no need to take the airbag off and all the trim on the manual trans. Just take the screw out the back of the side you want to work on and the button panel just pops out.
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Good call
@BR-xh1ql Жыл бұрын
@@eviltriangle yes mate, 100% sure. I have also changed the colour of the buttons and just take out the 2 screws at the back and wiggle it out. Comes out easy.
@sale6664 жыл бұрын
Cool all i need now is an m3
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
That’s a start !
@spussego3 жыл бұрын
where did you get the blue buttons?
@kevinryan25565 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy. I just installed the same M1M2 buttons on my 2016 M3. It was almost as easy as your video! I hit only one minor snag and that was I have OEM paddle shifters and they covered the small hole on the back of the unit holding the buttons. It was an easy one-extra screw removal to move the shifter out of the way and continue on. BTW...have you done a vid on installing after-market paddle shifters? If not could you? Thanks again!
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And will do on paddle shifters
@kiwidude8931 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to anything else...FFS
@MrJordipar5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video Tommy...👍🏼
@matt0chew3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommy- does the rubberised speed adjuster knob also come out easily? Mine has split and I'm trying to replace it!
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can separate the unit
@Harshad_Paradkar5 жыл бұрын
You gave a teaser of the blue buttons in the 'Scenic Drive with BMW ' video, didn't you...
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Oh man good eye!!!!!
@renatosecic54795 жыл бұрын
You think you can do a BMW M2 competition features
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
They’re similar to this really. What specifically do you have in mind ?
@hevendranarayansamy27935 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommy. A nice simple subtle mod. Well done. Picks up the interior of the car. Where did you get the blue buttons from?
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Kies Motorsports sells them. Or at least will very soon
@paulocosseti67544 жыл бұрын
When disconnecting the battery to do this service, can the settings of modules, windows, lights and others, be lost ?
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Nope. Just your trip computer resets
@paulocosseti67544 жыл бұрын
@@TommyLGarage OK. Thanks.
@drewdavis81773 жыл бұрын
I ordered these thinking I could just pop out the old ones with a flat head. So much work for 2 buttons lol
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
It’s worth it!
@holgerb45633 жыл бұрын
You never lay the airbag facing the front of it towards the floor !!! If it pops up, it will become a projectile ! Always lay it the front facing upwards ! Sorry for my english.
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Okay good idea. Thanks !!
@AlinCatalin5 жыл бұрын
Hey, you didn’t check the cruise control button (the one you accelerate/decelerate ) works, is not centered.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yes works well
@Dame1029885 жыл бұрын
Oh you just reminded me I need to install mine after having them for overs year
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Easy to do!
@piotrwalkowski26013 жыл бұрын
Haha the same story bro 😂 mine are waiting since the covid19 outbreak
@Schwabz334 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy- do you have a issue with the buttons at night when lightning- its lighting the M1 logo but also you can see it lighting up also a little bit of the button - I got mine from IND
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Nope zero issues. Looks pretty oem
@stefananderson34114 жыл бұрын
Very well done instructional video
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stefan !
@lallen9683 жыл бұрын
Hi Tommy, I disconnect the battery and installed the M button, but when I restart the car, the M button not working, only flashes. Do you know how to fix it? Thanks!
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Turn the wheel all the way left then right. It will fix itself
@craiglawson24265 жыл бұрын
Hello, does this mod still work even if my steering wheel doesn’t come factory with these buttons, can I just add them for looks ?
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. But you’ll need the buttons
@davidmoreno46845 жыл бұрын
You should install blue ones on the other side so it looks symmetrical💙
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
That’s what I thought too
@Al-kz8sv4 жыл бұрын
Where can I get a blue start button. Your link wants $180
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Kies Motorsport sells them
@GamersOfTwoMinds4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your footrest from with the M logo on it?
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
It’s oem as part of oem aluminum pedal cover kit
@GamersOfTwoMinds4 жыл бұрын
@@TommyLGarage Ah okay cheers, I'm in the UK and ours don't have the M on them :/
@Al-kz8sv4 жыл бұрын
Is that right ✅
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Yes !
@sneshewat4 жыл бұрын
How is the m performance wheel holding up?
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
I ended up selling my first one after a year and a half of ownership. I just purchased another one and so far so good
@IngraffiaMario3 жыл бұрын
Anyone have idea if how to remove the m1/m2 decals on these buttons? Any idea if they are actually decals or are they painted? I ask because I actually was able to install buttons in the m1 & m2 location but I also installed on phone & voice activation location to but they have m1 & m2 logo on it upside down and I cannot figure out how to remove them.
@TommyLGarage3 жыл бұрын
They are painted because they are recessed into the plastic.
@michaelrawlins4195 жыл бұрын
Great video! Go racing at “the track”.
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
I go to the track a few times a year
@michaelrawlins4195 жыл бұрын
Tommy L Garage I don’t doubt it. I do doubt you drove like a grandma to and from the track.
@johnkatsingris93494 жыл бұрын
why don't all DIY tutorials explain it this simply
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@StreetDrivenDaily5 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for the upload.....
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Tonybagadonuts275 жыл бұрын
Good informative video as usual Tommy!
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
We need to start modifying your car!
@promodelred5 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy, you should do a video on cleaning your brake spacers. Between the wheel and rotor. They have a small M logo on them. I noticed in another video yours were looking pretty fogged/dirty from winter driving and would like to see how they clean up!
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
promodelred hmmm. Maybe !
@armend335 жыл бұрын
the best
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@twinb58405 жыл бұрын
You should leave a link in the description🙄🙄
@TommyLGarage5 жыл бұрын
Kies will carry it soon
@twinb58405 жыл бұрын
Tommy L Garage kind of wanna see if they fit or make ones for the f30 with the m sport wheels
@adampark8341 Жыл бұрын
No.🤦🏻♂️.. Only keep power control buttons colored or factory.
@TommyLGarage Жыл бұрын
Factory is the way to go
@Cosmicvarion4 жыл бұрын
Can I replace just the cruise control dial? The rubber on mine has torn. Would anyone be able to assist with a part number? The entire assembly (controls on both sides) as a pair is 61317849409.
@TommyLGarage4 жыл бұрын
You have to get a used set on eBay and pull off the button.
@OscarCastillo15 жыл бұрын
Lawnmower in 5...4....3...2....1.... You got lucky.