How do I replace the shifter crystal?

oaklandish · 08-28-2020, 08:17 PM

Hi guys, how do I replace this piece in the picture? I have a 2014 X3 with 82k miles. Any ideas?

I found this replacement piece on eBay. What do you think about that?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232830412918

Looks easy peasy.

Marty in NY · 08-28-2020, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandish

Hi guys, how do I replace this piece in the picture? I have a 2014 X3 with 82k miles. Any ideas?

I found this replacement piece on eBay. What do you think about that?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/232830412918

Looks easy peasy.

Well, I followed your link and it seems to me they show you how to replace it. Sooo, not really sure what you are asking

oaklandish · 08-28-2020, 09:42 PM

It seems to good to be true, wondering if anyone else has had this happen?

383vett · 08-28-2020, 10:26 PM

For $11, you don't have much to lose.

oaklandish · 08-29-2020, 01:48 AM

It doesn’t fit 2014 x3

Marty in NY · 08-29-2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandish

It doesn’t fit 2014 x3

It seems to depend on which engine you have in your X3, not sure why that would matter unless their dbase is incorrect but in looking at the pic you posted of yours, and like 383vett said, for $11, I'd order it and give it a shot. The blue plastic spudger and pick that come with it is pretty typical these days on how to remove many such covers on things. Go for it and report back, I'm sure you aren't the only one with a damaged shifter cover.

oaklandish · 08-29-2020, 01:19 PM

The local Stealer wants $210 for the repair kit. OMG!

najnad · 08-31-2020, 11:02 AM

use a hair dryer on it to soften the glue first

oaklandish · 09-07-2020, 04:05 PM

Sounds like a plan.

sungja6911 · 10-19-2021, 05:13 PM

I think Crystal one is for G body

okayr · 10-19-2021, 07:02 PM

The one you linked is for the sport shifter. Yours is the standard shifter (which I prefer the style of more anyways). But this is the one you'd want: https://www.ebay.com/itm/232830410368

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okayr Private First Class 32 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The one you linked is for the sport shifter. Yours is the standard shifter (which I prefer the style of more anyways). But this is the one you'd want: https://www.ebay.com/itm/232830410368
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