[Pdxordts]

Hey everyone. New G29 owner here. I’ve had many BMW’s and just enjoying this 2020 30i. The previous owner damaged the shifter (see pic). I want to replace the clear piece that is cracked just above the parking brake. I don’t think I can get it apart enough to replace only the cracked piece. So if I buy a new or used shifter, will it have to be coded to the vehicle to work properly ? Any help is appreciated.

[RavenGX]

i dont think you need to recode it, i swapped my idrive wheel/buttons with those of a wrecked 1series, no coding was needed

You can still remove the shift knob, maybe then you can remove the part below.

[Pdxordts]

Originally Posted by RavenGX

i dont think you need to recode it, i swapped my idrive wheel/buttons with those of a wrecked 1series, no coding was needed

You can still remove the shift knob, maybe then you can remove the part below.

I sure hope so. Not really sure how all the damage happened. But I can source the parts easily. I just know that there are a lot of electronics confined in the housing of the shifting unit.

[RavenGX]

Originally Posted by Pdxordts

I sure hope so. Not really sure how all the damage happened. But I can source the parts easily. I just know that there are a lot of electronics confined in the housing of the shifting unit.

yeah hopefully it works out.
buttons potentionally not working was a bit less of a risk than potentially not being able to shift

how long did it take you to remove the unit? I took me a full day

[Pdxordts]

[QUOTE=RavenGX;30297893]yeah hopefully it works out.
buttons potentionally not working was a bit less of a risk than potentially not being able to shift

how long did it take you to remove the unit? I took me a full day

Hey. It took about an hour and a half. I’ve done this type of work before so maybe that helped. I also had good directions for the removal of the center console.

I really want to replace the shifter section. Just wanna make sure about coding before I order parts and stuff

[RavenGX]

[QUOTE=Pdxordts;30297921]

Originally Posted by RavenGX

yeah hopefully it works out.
buttons potentionally not working was a bit less of a risk than potentially not being able to shift

how long did it take you to remove the unit? I took me a full day

Hey. It took about an hour and a half. I’ve done this type of work before so maybe that helped. I also had good directions for the removal of the center console.

I really want to replace the shifter section. Just wanna make sure about coding before I order parts and stuff

impressive, we spent a lot of time on the charging tray and disconnecting the plugs not much room under there

Maybe also check in the 1 and 3 series forum (pre-lci), i think they have exact the same console piece (minus the roof button), chanses are bigger you'll find someone who has been in a similar situation

[Pdxordts]

Found this at eBay. Fit perfectly. No coding necessary.

[RavenGX]

cheap too