iDrive CIC Controller

[LeePreston]

Hi - the CIC controller in my Z is badly marked and I’m looking to replace it.

Having done some research, alternatives from the F range are not compatible, but I’m not sure whether any controllers from an E range car would be?

Has anyone successfully used a controller from a different BMW? I’ve not been able to find a Z4 replacement, and was hoping that this might be answer

Thanks in advance

 

[mcbutler]

Hi - the CIC controller in my Z is badly marked and I’m looking to replace it.

Having done some research, alternatives from the F range are not compatible, but I’m not sure whether any controllers from an E range car would be?

Has anyone successfully used a controller from a different BMW? I’ve not been able to find a Z4 replacement, and was hoping that this might be answer

Thanks in advance

If you search on ali express etc you will find replacements/covers for the iDrive controller.

Example - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002748697666.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.66c1f4291NNCAf&algo_pvid=ae673349-d1ae-4cee-b218-3b218cb56265&algo_expid=ae673349-d1ae-4cee-b218-3b218cb56265-8&btsid=0b0a187916231333024045099ed1e0&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

 

[AnubisZed]

Any CIC controller from an E series should fit, definitely the E9x, E7x and E8x are the same. The only difference is the surrounding cage that mounts it into the console and these clip off so not a problem. There are two button types, and it's the top left one that is different, one says CD and the other says MEDIA, but they both do the same job.
Hope that helps.

 

[LeePreston]

Any CIC controller from an E series should fit, definitely the E9x, E7x and E8x are the same. The only difference is the surrounding cage that mounts it into the console and these clip off so not a problem. There are two button types, and it's the top left one that is different, one says CD and the other says MEDIA, but they both do the same job.
Hope that helps.

Thanks AubisZed. Just to confirm though, any controller for an F range vehicle will not work in the E89? Found lots of these for sale, and much cheaper too.

 

[AnubisZed]

Any CIC controller from an E series should fit, definitely the E9x, E7x and E8x are the same. The only difference is the surrounding cage that mounts it into the console and these clip off so not a problem. There are two button types, and it's the top left one that is different, one says CD and the other says MEDIA, but they both do the same job.
Hope that helps.

Thanks AubisZed. Just to confirm though, any controller for an F range vehicle will not work in the E89? Found lots of these for sale, and much cheaper too.

You are correct, the F series ones will not work in an E series car, different systems.