Anyone experience rubber flaking on center console? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Zoli 007 · 21st February 2001, 00:36

On my dad's 540, the center console that moves back & forth, the one with the slot in the middle if it. The leading edge that points towards the shifter is covered in a very thin layer of rubber. This has begun to peel. Can this be fixed? If I point it out to the dealer will they replace this under warranty? Has anyone else had this problem or does the M5 not have this rubber layer?

TheM5Kid · 21st February 2001, 01:12

My dad had a 540 and it had the same problem. The dealer fixed, I'm not sure whether or not it was under warranty, I'll ask. Actually, the whole piece needs to be replaced. This is an unavoidable peeling caused by a combination of things including just basic hand oils rubbing on it.
///Brandon

Dallas Spikes · 21st February 2001, 01:53

My 99 540i/6 (M5 wait list) has the same problem. It started with a little bubbling, then peeling. I haven't shown it to the dealer yet. Let me know if it's covered under warranty. I'm thinking of just peeling it all off and leaving the shiny plastic exposed.

Mark5mith · 21st February 2001, 02:03

Had it on 2000 528i - really bugged me, but as getting Beast in 8 hours, doesn't seem to bug anymore

. However, will mention it to dealer next time I'm in...

Regards,

Mark

TheM5Kid · 21st February 2001, 04:24

Confirmation, this peeling IS covered under warrenty, have your dealer replace the console.
///Brandon

Zoli 007 · 21st February 2001, 04:27

Great!! Thanks a million for the info. It drives my dad insane to see it like that.