E85 cruise control switch/stalk

thespannerman · Post by **thespannerman** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:19 pm

Chaps

Is the cruise control stalk unique to the Z4, as I would have thought something like this would have been common to 3 series amongst others.

Al

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:24 pm

Realoem gives Part Number - 61316940989

Says this is only on E85 & E86

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:39 pm

As above. It’s a good mod and relatively inexpensive. I use mine a lot.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:29 pm

Yes, sadly it seems to be specific to the E85/6 even though most BMWs of that era use a very similar stalk.

I find myself using it quite a lot these days with all the average speed cameras and variable limits on Motorways in my part of the world.

Post by **srhutch** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:43 pm

thespannerman wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:19 pm Chaps

Is the cruise control stalk unique to the Z4, as I would have thought something like this would have been common to 3 series amongst others.

Al

E46 was on the steering wheel. E85/6 unique as stated above.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:04 pm

Yes, E46s had buttons on the wheel, but E87 generation 1 Series and E9* generation 3 Series use a similar stalk - sadly not the same one though!

When you set it on the E9* ones they flash up the speed you have set it for on the speedo, which is quite handy.

Post by **srhutch** » Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:03 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:04 pm Yes, E46s had buttons on the wheel, but E87 generation 1 Series and E9* generation 3 Series use a similar stalk - sadly not the same one though!

When you set it on the E9* ones they flash up the speed you have set it for on the speedo, which is quite handy.

E87/90 are next generation though. E39/46 is same gen as E85

Post by **srhutch** » Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:04 pm

srhutch wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:03 pm
Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:04 pm Yes, E46s had buttons on the wheel, but E87 generation 1 Series and E9* generation 3 Series use a similar stalk - sadly not the same one though!

When you set it on the E9* ones they flash up the speed you have set it for on the speedo, which is quite handy.
E87/90 are next generation though. E39/46 is same gen as E85

E89 same as E87/90

eyup · Post by **eyup** » Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:42 am

Hi guys

Whats the going rate for the stalk these days from a dealer? I bought the wiring loom a long long time ago and never did get around to getting the stalk. So few come up on ebay but may as well bite the bullet and buy new.

Thank you

Grumpy owld git · Post by **Grumpy owld git** » Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:59 pm

£119.93 I paid for mine in April from BMW.

Sticks · Post by **Sticks** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:26 pm

My genuine BMW part (via the dealer) came with a replacement lower cowl (ie with cut out).

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 1:12 pm

Sticks wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:26 pm My genuine BMW part (via the dealer) came with a replacement lower cowl (ie with cut out).

Not for £119 surely?
You can get genuine BMW stalk only from the Baltic factors (e.g. LLL parts) for under £100 delivered.

thespannerman · Post by **thespannerman** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:21 pm

Was quoted 130 quid including vat from local main stealer earlier this week for the stalk.

Al

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:15 pm

Did you try Cotswold BMW or Sopers of Lincoln? They offer a forum discount and include delivery.

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