Red Start/Stop Button for M340i

jpowers36 · 11-28-2021, 08:01 PM

FYI even the red one I bought from AutoTecknic has the letters off in ENGINE. It bugs me but I've learned to live with it.

peelerec · 01-01-2022, 08:26 PM

I ordered the Auto Tecknic unit and I think it came out great for the price. As others have mentioned, packaged excessively but appreciated. I managed to remove the stock button within 20 seconds using a sharp steak knife (lol) and precise insertion of the tip in between the button and the center console trim. I carefully pried the button off and did not leave any marks.
Red button does illuminate. See attached images.

Banana Clipper · 01-05-2022, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jpowers36

FYI even the red one I bought from AutoTecknic has the letters off in ENGINE. It bugs me but I've learned to live with it.

I have not noticed a difference

Donia330i · 01-31-2022, 07:32 PM

Has anyone gotten the OEM number?

Paul Moran · 02-20-2022, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dravit_M340i

AutoTecknic makes a red one. I just put in a crystal one 10 minutes ago. Super easy install.. They give you sticky clay bar and you attach to stock button and pull fast upward. Took me more time to open the package.

Red one:
https://autotecknic.com/products/aut...n-g20-3-series

Crystal one I just installed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crystal-Eng...72.m2749.l2648

Brilliant I have just ordered the red button to go with my Fiona red interior. $30 and shipping to Spain was $72.05
This is going to look fantastic, thanks for the heads up

Ratledge · 02-27-2022, 08:43 AM

Guys, if you look around on ebay.com there are a wide variety of colors. The prices are all over the place, starting under $5 with "free shipping" from China and around $12-$15 (mostly) from North America locations.

I can't swear that any of them work or are truly designed for anything beyond the 3 series BMW, but you've gotta figure they work for most seemingly identical applications.

"Your mileage WILL vary!" of course!
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Paul Moran · 03-07-2022, 01:02 PM

[QUOTE=mikeyb74;26877952]BMW hasn't released the red OEM start/stop button for the current models with this set up. The G80, G82, and G83 Ms will have the red start/stop button but the comes with the whole console shift assembly. Which I would love to retrofit into my 330ix M Sport. Has more class and upscale than the current basic version in my G20. [/https://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/bmw-g20-g21-3-series-start-stop-button-red-or-blue/

Paul Moran · 03-07-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by peelerec

I ordered the Auto Tecknic unit and I think it came out great for the price. As others have mentioned, packaged excessively but appreciated. I managed to remove the stock button within 20 seconds using a sharp steak knife (lol) and precise insertion of the tip in between the button and the center console trim. I carefully pried the button off and did not leave any marks.
Red button does illuminate. See attached images.

I did the same and it looks fantastic

peelerec · 04-07-2022, 06:46 PM

I loved the red start/stop button so much, I figured the red volume button would be a nice finishing touch as well. I ordered the AutoTecknic Bright Red Audio Volume Button and love the result. Unfortunately, I seemed to have damaged the silver bezel (grooved knob) used to raise or lower the volume. Does anyone know if a replacement can be ordered either OEM or aftermarket? I called my local dealership and they replied that the entire head unit must be ordered. They could not offer me the knob separately -_-

jaycrib85 · 05-21-2022, 10:51 AM

Anyone know where to get one of those sticky clay bars used to remove the OEM button? I bought the red autotecknic button and they give a flimsy piece of fishing string which does nothing. Been trying to get this button off for the last two days and it's driving me crazy, even tried using 3M tape but it just peels right off when i pull up. Any assistance would be really appreciated.

peelerec · 05-25-2022, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycrib85

Anyone know where to get one of those sticky clay bars used to remove the OEM button? I bought the red autotecknic button and they give a flimsy piece of fishing string which does nothing. Been trying to get this button off for the last two days and it's driving me crazy, even tried using 3M tape but it just peels right off when i pull up. Any assistance would be really appreciated.

I used a steak knife, lol. If you have a plastic trim removal kit with a prong thin enough, I imagine that would be the best and safest way to remove the button.

I'm not sure of a clay bar you can use as none of my clay bars are "sticky" or tacky enough to remove the button.

StevenDS85 · 05-26-2022, 09:44 AM

I’m still not able to get hold of the OEM red button. :-( Seems that BMW doesn’t sell them as separate part, always part of the entire console.

G30M · 05-26-2022, 02:05 PM

hmm gives me an idea - sticker for the sport button?

TheMandalorian · 06-12-2022, 09:19 PM

Hey have one on the way, any recommendations on how to remove it safely? I ordered the ebay one so not sure if it comes with the putty or fishing line

Daily_Dravit · 10-15-2022, 03:19 PM

Is anyone willing to send me their OEM button if good condition? I have red and am thinking I want the silver look. Willing to pay reasonable price of course

JABCAT · 11-01-2022, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Daily_Dravit

Is anyone willing to send me their OEM button if good condition? I have red and am thinking I want the silver look. Willing to pay reasonable price of course

Where are you located in TX? I have the silver button from my 330e collecting dust.

Daily_Dravit · 11-04-2022, 02:41 PM

Send you a DM. Thanks!

StevenDS85 · 01-04-2023, 01:08 PM

Finally found an OEM red Start/Stop button. The standard silver one has 3 pins for attachment, red one had 3,5. So I had to cut of half a pin. Very glad with the result.

ergarza · 01-04-2023, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenDS85

Finally found an OEM red Start/Stop button. The standard silver one has 3 pins for attachment, red one had 3,5. So I had to cut of half a pin. Very glad with the result.

Finally a picture to compare the red from an OEM vs an aftermarket (also the letter alignment).
Congrats, hopefully I am able to find one someday (been looking for a long time without luck).

jpowers36 · 01-05-2023, 02:08 PM

I knew the letters were off on mine, finally some evidence lol.

Coconut · 01-06-2023, 09:40 PM

I got very lucky and sourced an OEM M3/M4 start button on Ebay. The color is metallic red with a matte/satin finish. It looks like red anodized aluminum with a satin clearcoat over it. When retrofitted on our cars, it does indeed glow BMW amber.

StevenDS85 · 01-07-2023, 12:44 PM

Great to see somebody else with the OEM button. Did you also had to cut off that 4th tiny clip to fit it properly?

11-28-2021, 08:01 PM	#45
jpowers36 Lieutenant 218 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2021 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	FYI even the red one I bought from AutoTecknic has the letters off in ENGINE. It bugs me but I've learned to live with it. __________________ 2020 M340i xDrive - Mineral Grey Metallic/Cognac - MG Flasher Stage 2 OTS 93 \| XHP Stage 3 \| AA DP \| Valvemaster \| MST 2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe 6MT - Black/Black IG: jpowers36
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01-01-2022, 08:26 PM	#46
peelerec Major 977 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: North Bay & Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M340i [0.00]	I ordered the Auto Tecknic unit and I think it came out great for the price. As others have mentioned, packaged excessively but appreciated. I managed to remove the stock button within 20 seconds using a sharp steak knife (lol) and precise insertion of the tip in between the button and the center console trim. I carefully pried the button off and did not leave any marks. Red button does illuminate. See attached images. Attached Images __________________ Present: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Past: 2019 330i, 2012 Evo X GSR
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01-31-2022, 07:32 PM	#48
Donia330i Major 130 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 19 330i BSM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (7)	Has anyone gotten the OEM number?
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02-27-2022, 08:43 AM	#50
Ratledge Private First Class 21 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 430iX GC / G26 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Hawk's Nest NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW [0.00]	Red, blue, yellow, crystal, carbon fiber, silver, black - $5 up on eBay.com Guys, if you look around on ebay.com there are a wide variety of colors. The prices are all over the place, starting under $5 with "free shipping" from China and around $12-$15 (mostly) from North America locations. I can't swear that any of them work or are truly designed for anything beyond the 3 series BMW, but you've gotta figure they work for most seemingly identical applications. "Your mileage WILL vary!" of course! . Attached Images __________________ >Mike< 430iX GC Aventurin Red, Tacora Red leather AKA RedBeam, "mit laserlicht", HK stereo, Driver Assistant Pro, Parking Pro, red calipers - on order 1976 530i (E12) Polaris silver AKA "Beemer" (5MT) - retired (BMWCCA member)
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03-07-2022, 01:02 PM	#51
Paul Moran Second Lieutenant 129 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=mikeyb74;26877952]BMW hasn't released the red OEM start/stop button for the current models with this set up. The G80, G82, and G83 Ms will have the red start/stop button but the comes with the whole console shift assembly. Which I would love to retrofit into my 330ix M Sport. Has more class and upscale than the current basic version in my G20. [/https://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/bmw-g20-g21-3-series-start-stop-button-red-or-blue/
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04-07-2022, 06:46 PM	#53
peelerec Major 977 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: North Bay & Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M340i [0.00]	I loved the red start/stop button so much, I figured the red volume button would be a nice finishing touch as well. I ordered the AutoTecknic Bright Red Audio Volume Button and love the result. Unfortunately, I seemed to have damaged the silver bezel (grooved knob) used to raise or lower the volume. Does anyone know if a replacement can be ordered either OEM or aftermarket? I called my local dealership and they replied that the entire head unit must be ordered. They could not offer me the knob separately -_- Attached Images __________________ Present: 2022 M340i Mineral Grey Past: 2019 330i, 2012 Evo X GSR
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05-21-2022, 10:51 AM	#54
jaycrib85 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Sticky Clay bar Anyone know where to get one of those sticky clay bars used to remove the OEM button? I bought the red autotecknic button and they give a flimsy piece of fishing string which does nothing. Been trying to get this button off for the last two days and it's driving me crazy, even tried using 3M tape but it just peels right off when i pull up. Any assistance would be really appreciated.
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05-26-2022, 09:44 AM	#56
StevenDS85 I ///M Fan 336 Rep 367 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I’m still not able to get hold of the OEM red button. :-( Seems that BMW doesn’t sell them as separate part, always part of the entire console.
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06-12-2022, 09:19 PM	#58
TheMandalorian Private 45 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Hey have one on the way, any recommendations on how to remove it safely? I ordered the ebay one so not sure if it comes with the putty or fishing line
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10-15-2022, 03:19 PM	#59
Daily_Dravit Private First Class 39 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Is anyone willing to send me their OEM button if good condition? I have red and am thinking I want the silver look. Willing to pay reasonable price of course
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Daily_Dravit Private First Class 39 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Send you a DM. Thanks!
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01-04-2023, 01:08 PM	#62
StevenDS85 I ///M Fan 336 Rep 367 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Finally found an OEM red Start/Stop button. The standard silver one has 3 pins for attachment, red one had 3,5. So I had to cut of half a pin. Very glad with the result. Attached Images
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jpowers36 Lieutenant 218 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2021 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	I knew the letters were off on mine, finally some evidence lol. __________________ 2020 M340i xDrive - Mineral Grey Metallic/Cognac - MG Flasher Stage 2 OTS 93 \| XHP Stage 3 \| AA DP \| Valvemaster \| MST 2008 Infiniti G37S Coupe 6MT - Black/Black IG: jpowers36
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01-06-2023, 09:40 PM	#65
Coconut Lieutenant 745 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2023 M240i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I got very lucky and sourced an OEM M3/M4 start button on Ebay. The color is metallic red with a matte/satin finish. It looks like red anodized aluminum with a satin clearcoat over it. When retrofitted on our cars, it does indeed glow BMW amber. __________________ 2017 Chevrolet Corvette 2023 BMW M240i xDrive
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StevenDS85 I ///M Fan 336 Rep 367 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Great to see somebody else with the OEM button. Did you also had to cut off that 4th tiny clip to fit it properly?
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