bmw e90 light swith Help please

shadowsnypa1 · 11-15-2009, 10:07 AM

hi all
I have a bm 320d 2009, as i was getting out of the car on an occasion my knee banged the rotary light switch (right of steering wheel) and is has pushed back about an inch into the recess behind. The switch still works perfectly however, i did try and pull out to its original position with no joy.

Any idea how to pull the light switch pack out.
thanks

SiKkBaSs · 11-15-2009, 10:16 AM

This happens all the fricking time to me when getting in and out. It's definitely able to be retracted into place. Just do what you're doing. Just be delicate and it will pop back into place.

(that sounded weird)

shadowsnypa1 · 11-15-2009, 10:25 AM

thanks for your quick reply, but how did you pull it innto place, as i am trying really hard and 1-am afraid to break it, 2- cannot get a decent grip, 3- it seems like its solidly in there, i.e. no movement at all.

your help is really appreciated

Walesy · 11-15-2009, 11:00 AM

mine just popped back into place aswell, can you remove the storage tray from underneath to allow access to push it out???

q_jonblaze · 11-15-2009, 11:02 AM

had this on my e90 all the time(cometimes i didnt even notice cuz my lights were always on)....just pull it back with some strength(but carefully) and it should be fine

N.B. i do not take any resposibility for any damage caused to your car by following my post above as it is only an account of what happened to me in the past.

shadowsnypa1 · 11-15-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Walesy

mine just popped back into place aswell, can you remove the storage tray from underneath to allow access to push it out???

thanks for your reply Walesy, i just checked the storage compartment and looks like there are 2 star shaped screws, dont have this tool but will buy and try in the morning.
Thanks for that tip will try that.

have you tried doing that or did it pop out by itself?
thanks

Walesy · 11-15-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowsnypa1

thanks for your reply Walesy, i just checked the storage compartment and looks like there are 2 star shaped screws, dont have this tool but will buy and try in the morning.
Thanks for that tip will try that.

have you tried doing that or did it pop out by itself?
thanks

Mine popped out with a tug. But at first I looked at it to see if there was any access to behind to push it out. Let us know what happens.

shadowsnypa1 · 11-15-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Walesy

Mine popped out with a tug. But at first I looked at it to see if there was any access to behind to push it out. Let us know what happens.

lucky it popped out with a tug, ive been pulling this light switch all day (carefully but forcefully) with no result. will try your suggestion and let you know how i get on . thanks again

Dr Dave · 11-15-2009, 12:14 PM

All this pulling and tugging lol, wrong forum!!

shadowsnypa1 · 11-16-2009, 12:06 PM

right, managed to get the star shaped screw drivers, undid the trimmings under the steering wheel, also undid the storage compartment but could not get to the back of the lights ..........
After a flash of inspiration, i grabbed some thin neck pliers and used a tea towel between them and the switch and pulled bit by bit, and to my surprise the button , came out and is now to its original state.

Many thanks for everyone's replies and help...
Hope this helps someone in this position.

Carrera RSR · 11-16-2009, 12:26 PM

Mine has been pushed in since I bought it. Can easily be pulled back out if needed but I'm happy with it in.

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shadowsnypa1 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	bmw e90 light swith Help please hi all I have a bm 320d 2009, as i was getting out of the car on an occasion my knee banged the rotary light switch (right of steering wheel) and is has pushed back about an inch into the recess behind. The switch still works perfectly however, i did try and pull out to its original position with no joy. Any idea how to pull the light switch pack out. thanks Last edited by shadowsnypa1; 11-15-2009 at 10:25 AM..
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SiKkBaSs GTR'in it 169 Rep 4,434 Posts Drives: Nissan GTR Black Edition Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kensington, London iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	This happens all the fricking time to me when getting in and out. It's definitely able to be retracted into place. Just do what you're doing. Just be delicate and it will pop back into place. (that sounded weird)
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shadowsnypa1 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	thanks for your quick reply, but how did you pull it innto place, as i am trying really hard and 1-am afraid to break it, 2- cannot get a decent grip, 3- it seems like its solidly in there, i.e. no movement at all. your help is really appreciated Last edited by shadowsnypa1; 11-15-2009 at 10:57 AM..
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Walesy 24 cans in a case, 24 hours in a day Hmmmmmm 79 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: BMW G30 MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (1)	mine just popped back into place aswell, can you remove the storage tray from underneath to allow access to push it out??? __________________ Present: G30 530D XD MSport E84 X1 20D LUX
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q_jonblaze Captain 40 Rep 642 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: muahahhahahhahahaha iTrader: (3)	had this on my e90 all the time(cometimes i didnt even notice cuz my lights were always on)....just pull it back with some strength(but carefully) and it should be fine N.B. i do not take any resposibility for any damage caused to your car by following my post above as it is only an account of what happened to me in the past.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	All this pulling and tugging lol, wrong forum!! __________________
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shadowsnypa1 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	right, managed to get the star shaped screw drivers, undid the trimmings under the steering wheel, also undid the storage compartment but could not get to the back of the lights .......... After a flash of inspiration, i grabbed some thin neck pliers and used a tea towel between them and the switch and pulled bit by bit, and to my surprise the button , came out and is now to its original state. Many thanks for everyone's replies and help... Hope this helps someone in this position.
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Mine has been pushed in since I bought it. Can easily be pulled back out if needed but I'm happy with it in.
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