An odometer knob
- Thread starter bmwsydney
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I misplaced my odomoter reset cable and knob many years ago. My life has never been the same, but I am not sure that is the cause.
I tell my shrink that resetting the odometer while driving can kill the odometer gears; the shrink is from the Gestalt school of psychology and not familiar enough to confirm.
I tell my shrink that resetting the odometer while driving can kill the odometer gears; the shrink is from the Gestalt school of psychology and not familiar enough to confirm.
Those are radio knobs, don’t think they will work.
It does have the same set screw on the side.
I think Markos has both the radio and odometer knobs and was going to compare them side by side.
I think Markos has both the radio and odometer knobs and was going to compare them side by side.
I'll try to get this done this evening. It's the bin second-from-the-bottom so it's a chore. I see that @enoz05 listed 2002 radio knobs for a good price so someone should pick them up!
Okay folks, The odometer reset shaft is 5mm at the head with a detent for the set screw. The hole on the reset knob is 5mm as well, and the set screw spacing aligns with said detent.
The radio knob fits over the reset shaft but is too loose. Even with a set screw, fitment would be sloppy.
The headlight knob threads onto an M5 shaft. That means that the headlight knob has a diameter of about 4mm. The knob size is a very close match both in height and inner diameter. If you put the knob in a vice and use an M5 drill bit to the aluminum threads, you can quickly make the HL knob a perfect fit. Because the sleeve is aluminum. You use a real set screw from your favorite fastener shop. Drill a matching size and tap the sleep. It reads like a lot of effort but the total duration could be measured in minutes. It will take longer to source the tools (and possibly cost more than a genuine reset knob). However, if someone like @HARRY Malkasian was so inclined, he could scoop up HL switches and convert them to reset knobs.
The set screw itself is tiny, and an odd size.
The radio knob fits over the reset shaft but is too loose. Even with a set screw, fitment would be sloppy.
The headlight knob threads onto an M5 shaft. That means that the headlight knob has a diameter of about 4mm. The knob size is a very close match both in height and inner diameter. If you put the knob in a vice and use an M5 drill bit to the aluminum threads, you can quickly make the HL knob a perfect fit. Because the sleeve is aluminum. You use a real set screw from your favorite fastener shop. Drill a matching size and tap the sleep. It reads like a lot of effort but the total duration could be measured in minutes. It will take longer to source the tools (and possibly cost more than a genuine reset knob). However, if someone like @HARRY Malkasian was so inclined, he could scoop up HL switches and convert them to reset knobs.
The set screw itself is tiny, and an odd size.
Funny I missed that. At his price point I wouldn’t hesitate to buy them and experiment with a small sleeve to keep the knob snug.
Again, I wouldn't hesitate to give these a try.
for that price, i will sell the ones out of my coupe.
What price? His last set was 25 €???
I really do not understand why anyone who has a collector car or even a driver that is worth what any decent E9 is worth cares about the price of a part they so desperately need. I remember spending over $100 on phone calls to the UK looking for a special David Bowie cassette for my daughter when she was only 12 years old at a time when I didn't have $1000 in the bank.
Come on guys get those $25 parts you need now instead of looking for the s a me part for $15.
To me finding a 50 plus year old part is like finding a treasure at any price.
Just making noise.
Thanks
Come on guys get those $25 parts you need now instead of looking for the s a me part for $15.
To me finding a 50 plus year old part is like finding a treasure at any price.
Just making noise.
Thanks
Harry you are just making noise. It’s more important that the part is right. It’s always a risk. Nobodies seriously querying the price to much. It’s just a comment.
I need the knob. The seller didn't know how to set the trip odometer. I found the cable hanging in the left compartment.
Hi Drew,
I just connected the dots between you and the BAT listing.
These odometer knobs are hard to find. I happen to have two genuine e9 odometer knobs and cables - so I will force the hoarder in me to give up a knob. Shoot me a PM if you know how. Otherwise I will reach out tomorrow.
don't know the PM routine yet. I had the car sent to me from Maui to Ft. Lauderdale. Quite a story. My email is [email protected] contact me. Thanks, DrewHi Drew,
I just connected the dots between you and the BAT listing.
Email sent thanks.
@Drew Gregg,
Bumping this threat TTT as a reference for your odometer knob that is en route. It’s missing the silver cap, which appears to be pressed in. Perhaps a member has a spare 2002 knob that you can scavenge for the silver cap.
Bumping this threat TTT as a reference for your odometer knob that is en route. It’s missing the silver cap, which appears to be pressed in. Perhaps a member has a spare 2002 knob that you can scavenge for the silver cap.
Is the size of a 02 the same diameter? 2000cs were smaller and may fit better.
I have knobs from 2002 but I am positive the silver part is larger.
I have knobs from 2002 but I am positive the silver part is larger.
Now that I think about it,the real early 2002s had smaller knobs.