Heated Seat, DSC panel missing Harmon Kardon and sun shade switch

[2wenty]

Hey guys,

New here. Just picked up a 2005 ZHP and ran across the craziest thing. The car has a rear sun shade (factory option, I have the window sticker) and the HK sound system. It appears the panel is missing both the HK button and the sun shade button. The panel that is there now has the heated seats, dsc and a custom 3mm aux jack someone hacked in. I have no idea why anyone would swap the panel out and do this. WTF?! The rear sun shade is even up and theres no way to put it down. Any clues why someone would be dumb enough to do this?

Also Im trying to find the correct panel but it has been a nightmare. I guess its really rare to have the rear sun shade button. I found one in Sweden but I can't read the site to try and order it. https://www.allabildelar.se/p/BMW/Bmw%203%20E46%2098-05/Strömställare%20o%20rattreglage/Strömställare%20Stolvärme/B487602/8379757

Also I have no idea if my car is suppose to have the tire pressure monitor button. Not sure if ZHP's came with this option. Is there away way I can figure this out? I want to make sure I get the right panel.

Thanks, I have been searching for like 12 hrs and can't find anything.

[Simmsled]

Interesting.
Well, here are the part numbers I found for what you could buy new from BMW.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=ER91-EUR---E46-BMW-330d&diagId=61_1305

Finding that exact panel like in your link seems like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.

Good luck man!

[Vas]

Run your Vin number through a vintage decoder to see what options the car has

[az3579]

A tidbit of info that might help you in your search:
If your car is a sedan, then you do not have TPMS.

sent from my Droid Turbo

[2wenty]

A tidbit of info that might help you in your search:
If your car is a sedan, then you do not have TPMS.

sent from my Droid Turbo

Thanks. It is a sedan, so I guess it rules that out.

Also just ran vin and didn't see it in there.

[Vas]

Post your Vin breakdown if you don't mind

[2wenty]

Vehicle information
========================================
VIN:
Type code: EV53
Model: 330I (USA)
E-F-R series: E46 4FL
Series: 3
Type: LIM
Steering: LL
Doors: 4
Engine: M54
Displacement: 3.00
Power: 170 (231 hp)
Drive: HECK
Transmission: MECH
Paint code: 354 - TITANSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: N6TT - STANDARDLEDER/GR
Prod.date: 2005-01-13


S1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
S8SP Control unit COP
S9AA Outer skin protection
S210 Dynamic stability control
S226 Sports suspension settings
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S411 Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S415 Sun-blind, rear
S441 Smoker package
S459 El. front seat adjustment w. memory
S465 Through-loading system
S473 Armrest front
S481 Sports seat
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S495 3-point belt head restr'nt,rear middle
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S520 Fog lights
S521 Rain sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S550 On-board computer
S639 Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN
S645 BMW US Radio
S650 CD player
S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
S674 Hi-Fi system Harman Kardon
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S710 M leather steering wheel
S716 Aerodynamics package
S760 High gloss shadow line
S767 Performance package
S772 Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube
S775 Headlining anthracite
S787 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
S818 Battery master switch
S823 Hot-climate version
S832 Battery in luggage compartment
S845 Acoustic fasten seat belt reminder
S853 Language version, English
S876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
S925 Dispatch protection pack
S992 Control of number-plate attachment

[Vas]

Sun-blind rear is on there.

[2wenty]

Interesting.
Well, here are the part numbers I found for what you could buy new from BMW.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=ER91-EUR---E46-BMW-330d&diagId=61_1305

Finding that exact panel like in your link seems like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.

Good luck man!

Thanks. They dont sell the one I need though. BMW just sells the full loaded with all the buttons only.

[SoCalZman]

What's wrong with having a few extra buttons? When I did the heated seat retrofit the button panel that came with the kit from BMW had the TPMS and rear sunshade buttons which my car doesn't have. Panel still works fine

[BMWCurves]

What's wrong with having a few extra buttons? When I did the heated seat retrofit the button panel that came with the kit from BMW had the TPMS and rear sunshade buttons which my car doesn't have. Panel still works fine

Plus you can have added functionality like the Sprint Booster (I think) wired in.

[az3579]

What's wrong with having a few extra buttons? When I did the heated seat retrofit the button panel that came with the kit from BMW had the TPMS and rear sunshade buttons which my car doesn't have. Panel still works fine

If he's anything like me, it would bother him having a (or multiple) non-functioning button(s).

[2wenty]

If he's anything like me, it would bother him having a (or multiple) non-functioning button(s).

Exactly. I just want the car to be the way it came. I know eventually Ill find the panel I need.

[iya_e46]

as far as I remember we bought that same part stateside thru an online source when we did a retrofit 2yrs ago in 2 sedans we have, I'll ask my friend and will update you

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/th_0826A847-7A2E-43E3-AD3A-2D0DA23D0BB9.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/0826A847-7A2E-43E3-AD3A-2D0DA23D0BB9.jpg.html)

[2wenty]

as far as I remember we bought that same part stateside thru an online source when we did a retrofit 2yrs ago in 2 sedans we have, I'll ask my friend and will update you

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/th_0826A847-7A2E-43E3-AD3A-2D0DA23D0BB9.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/0826A847-7A2E-43E3-AD3A-2D0DA23D0BB9.jpg.html)


Thank you. Still searching. Found that one in Sweden but I can't order it because I cant read Swedish.