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    Central locking & Hazard buttons not working?

    Yesterday as I was getting out of my car, I hit the unlock button in the center console as always, and nothing happened... The button was just, dead. I had been in and out of my car earlier in the day, everything was normal. I decided to push the hazards button just for kicks, since it lives right next door...also nothing. So weird. Anyone ever come across this?? As far as I can tell everything else functions normally, I'm still able to unlock the doors with the key buttons, just not with the central locking buttons. I figured it was just being "buggy" and that after a few cycles of turning the car off and on it would go back to normal, but it hasn't yet. Thoughts??
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    I've had that button break on several e46's. Pull the center console and the switch and try pressing it while holding the bottom part in. It sometimes separates from the upper section and both buttons will stop working just like you're describing. Packing tape has proven to be an acceptable fix for the ones I've had that issue with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZHPizza View Post
    I've had that button break on several e46's. Pull the center console and the switch and try pressing it while holding the bottom part in. It sometimes separates from the upper section and both buttons will stop working just like you're describing. Packing tape has proven to be an acceptable fix for the ones I've had that issue with.
    Roger that, I'll give it a whirl. Thanks!
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    anything else not working? this sounds like a dying GM5 module.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slater View Post
    anything else not working? this sounds like a dying GM5 module.
    Nope, everything else is A okay. What's a G5M module?

    Haven't had a chance to pull apart the console yet, but I will this weekend and keep you guys posted.
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    Same thing happened on my first e46 (1999 323i). It was the button. I remember the day before my 10 y/o nephew moved from the back seat to the front seat and stepped on the center console. I blamed him in my mind. But on second thoughts it was just a coincidence.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cadeez View Post
    What's a G5M module?
    General Module info - https://www.bmwgm5.com/default_right.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by fredo View Post
    Same thing happened on my first e46 (1999 323i). It was the button. I remember the day before my 10 y/o nephew moved from the back seat to the front seat and stepped on the center console. I blamed him in my mind. But on second thoughts it was just a coincidence.
    Nope...blame the kid!

    Quote Originally Posted by John in VA View Post
    Thanks, I'll check it out when I get a minute
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    2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
    2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
    2006 650i Vert - Sold
    2004 330i ZHP - Dead
    2001 330i Sport - Sold
    2004 330i ZHP - Sold
    1999 E36 M3 - Sold

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    I found this little video for the switch removal and "fix", figured I had to post it here because...well you'll see why haha. This guy is priceless, especially at the very end. NSFW

    In related news, I'm going to try this method right now and see if it works

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj3CI-balPM
    2016 BMW M340i


    BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .

    2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
    2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
    2006 650i Vert - Sold
    2004 330i ZHP - Dead
    2001 330i Sport - Sold
    2004 330i ZHP - Sold
    1999 E36 M3 - Sold

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