AC AUTO button is crooked

antzcrashing · 03-10-2019, 12:26 PM

The AC button which sets the mode to auto (labeled AUTO) is crooked on my f36 and it drives me sorta crazy. It was one of the things that I brought my car in for a few days ago. They claimed to try to turn it to fix but I am not sure they did. The thing i found surprising was that the loaner also and f36 had the same problem, so I am thinking it is systemic. Does anyone else notice this on their car? Did you find a way to fix it? Car tech at dealership said the radio unit is bought by bmw as an assembly so probably they get assembled wrong and there is little they or I can do. I know this is a very minor issue, but the little things can bug you

Derek Mc · 03-11-2019, 04:37 AM

A pic would help possibly

skyline408 · 03-11-2019, 01:15 PM

hmmm.. if you have OCD, don't ever look at the preset 1-8 numbers. They are all crooked.

antzcrashing · 03-11-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by skyline408

hmmm.. if you have OCD, don't ever look at the preset 1-8 numbers. They are all crooked.

Shit... I am doomed now

antzcrashing · 03-11-2019, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Mc

A pic would help possibly

I will try to take a pic, pretty sure i can draw a line through the center of the text and it is clearly rising. Will post

Gen13 F36 · 03-11-2019, 06:38 PM

The fan button is protruding from the button next to it

328iX · 03-11-2019, 06:39 PM

Wires · 03-11-2019, 07:46 PM

Tilt your head 5 degrees the other way and the problem will be fixed!

antzcrashing · 03-12-2019, 08:41 PM

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Auto button appears to be rotated counterclockwise by my eyes. Other buttons including max button appear straight.

tex2670 · 03-12-2019, 08:53 PM

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Not seeing anything wrong.

sspade · 03-12-2019, 09:14 PM

It does look a bit off. Would annoy the f'k out of me...

Maybe you can pull the button off and re set it back on straight?

Bongoxxx · 03-12-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

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Mine is the same and it’s been driving me nuts. I just haven’t had the time to see if I can “adjust” it.

antzcrashing · 03-12-2019, 09:48 PM

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Mine is the same and it's been driving me nuts. I just haven't had the time to see if I can "adjust" it.

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Originally Posted by sspade

It does look a bit off. Would annoy the f'k out of me...

Maybe you can pull the button off and re set it back on straight?

Vindication. Thank you fellows.

I complained about this to bmw and they have taken two efforts at resolving it during visits that I aas in for other things, once they said to turn it slightly but I have not noticed an improvement. I looked to see if it was twistable and it doesnt seem to be. I also asked them if the sticker could be removed and reapplied or if they could replace the whole button - but they said only the whole unit can be replaced, not entirely sure I believe that. i can check realoem.com. Its not the biggest issue but it does bug me

antzcrashing · 03-12-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

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Not seeing anything wrong.

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Originally Posted by sspade

It does look a bit off. Would annoy the f'k out of me...

Maybe you can pull the button off and re set it back on straight?

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Originally Posted by tex2670

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

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Not seeing anything wrong.

It is subtle but if you draw a line with your eyes through the center of the text it slopes slightly upward when reading left to right, doesnt align with the other straight lines of the radio unit as it should

Gen13 F36 · 03-12-2019, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

It is subtle but if you draw a line with your eyes through the center of the text it slopes slightly upward when reading left to right, doesnt align with the other straight lines of the radio unit as it should

Wait ....I get a ruler

Blubaron79 · 03-12-2019, 10:52 PM

If you notice the whole center stack is tilted toward the driver. This is typical on all bmws. It's supposed to tilt towards you. Now your whole car is going to drive you nuts.

328iX · 03-12-2019, 11:20 PM

time to burn the car to the ground, sorry mate, no other way

kingmonkey8 · 03-13-2019, 08:49 AM

Use something sticky and stick onto the button and see if you can twist it straight.

Gbtr6 · 03-13-2019, 09:05 AM

Whole car seems to list to the left. Perhaps you can change tire pressures to compensate? Just kidding. The white interior would eventually get me, seeing marks and scuffs.

Perry

tex2670 · 03-13-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

It is subtle but if you draw a line with your eyes through the center of the text it slopes slightly upward when reading left to right, doesnt align with the other straight lines of the radio unit as it should

Not if you keep your eyes on the road.

floridaorange · 03-13-2019, 07:32 PM

That would bug me too

antzcrashing · 03-13-2019, 09:21 PM

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time to burn the car to the ground, sorry mate, no other way

Time to buy some more hateraid buddy

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antzcrashing Brigadier General 1910 Rep 3,218 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Eastern MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW 440i GC xD ... [9.75]	AC AUTO button is crooked The AC button which sets the mode to auto (labeled AUTO) is crooked on my f36 and it drives me sorta crazy. It was one of the things that I brought my car in for a few days ago. They claimed to try to turn it to fix but I am not sure they did. The thing i found surprising was that the loaner also and f36 had the same problem, so I am thinking it is systemic. Does anyone else notice this on their car? Did you find a way to fix it? Car tech at dealership said the radio unit is bought by bmw as an assembly so probably they get assembled wrong and there is little they or I can do. I know this is a very minor issue, but the little things can bug you
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