I have found a number of threads on this, but nobody say where dummy switches can be found. Can they be purchased and if so where? I need two.

Jim

 

The toggle switches can be purchased from the dealer.The part # is 64113452459

 

Thanks for the information. Are they ture dummy switches that will fit in the slot or actual switches that would require th panal to be removed and the switch installed?

Jim

 

These are the factory switches that function but just don't operate anything.The blanks in the empty spaces pop out.As far as dummy switches I don't know anyone who currently makes those yet.Here's the diagram.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...45&hg=64&fg=20

 

Thank you very much. I believe I can handle this.

Jim

 

$8.00 from Pelican Parts.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=15&I1.y=6

Please post a how-to on the install when you get it done.

 

I've been thinking of doing something with the blank switches as well. Looking at the realoem.com diagram and the related listing below it, I notice it shows the number 5. Does that mean five are needed of that part or if you order the part number through Pelican you get 5 total?

 

I do not know of any "dummy" switches that can just be stuck on.

As for the OEM toggle part it is readily available. as stated in posts above. If installed many time they car actually operate the function that they were intended to by having the dealer program the switch. I.E. Fog lights. The wiring and the bulbs are in my Clubman but the only part that is missing is the toggle (andthe toggle cover would neet to be changed to indicate the fog light symbol as it is not there on the current cover plastic)

Putting them in is another story. Here is a link to a thread that has instructions on how to put them in the lower center console area. There are a lot of parts that have to be taken off to get to them to install.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=125800

Switches on the roof console are much easier to put in. If no sun roof then a toggle can be added. it just will not work for anything.

 

I had one in mine but I had to take it out. Everytime I would accidentally use it, the IQ of my passenger would drop by 75 points!!!

 

Work the switch in the opposite direction and it will go back up.

Jim