[bbs72350]

I have a 2011 535I with xDrive, about a week ago my wife spilled a coke on the console, definitely fried the Parking Brake switch and since then the iDrive controller will only respond to the spin (not the press or side to side). An the triangles on the screen are even missing for the side to side action. I am assuming I need to replace the controller, if I do will I need to recode the vehicle? As I have done some coding in the past, I am certainly no expert so is there instructions or general guidance as to how to code if necessary?

Thanks

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by bbs72350

I have a 2011 535I with xDrive, about a week ago my wife spilled a coke on the console, definitely fried the Parking Brake switch and since then the iDrive controller will only respond to the spin (not the press or side to side). An the triangles on the screen are even missing for the side to side action. I am assuming I need to replace the controller, if I do will I need to recode the vehicle? As I have done some coding in the past, I am certainly no expert so is there instructions or general guidance as to how to code if necessary?

Thanks

Should be plug-n-paly. You're only replacing what is essentially a switch.

Don't quote me though...

[paul223]

Since coke becomes sticky once dried, if you open up the center cancel to clean spill, it might just start to work again.

[bbs72350]

Tried to clean it out, got the parking brake switch to work but not the idrive controller. Just a switch but $424 new - OUCH

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by bbs72350

Tried to clean it out, got the parking brake switch to work but not the idrive controller. Just a switch but $424 new - OUCH

Check eBay. You may find a deal there...