2012 non-S Cooper hatchback-- I rolled my driver's window down the other day, and felt a snap. The switch is now loose. It still works fine, but wobbles in place. I figure it's only a matter of time before the plastic completely fails and it breaks off. My local dealer tells me that the parts are not currently available, and there is no estimate on when they might become available.

I see that I can get the complete center console fascia, or a good part of it, from evil-bay used. Hopefully in good condition. Can anyone tell me if I will need to get the car programmed to use the new/used part(s)? I know that there are a surprising number of things that the computers on our cars have to be told about...

Frustratingly, I rearranged the house a while ago and cannot find my Bentley manual!