[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by HFW003

It requires a different wheel!

Originally Posted by HenryX

This is false. If you have the M-Sport Steering Wheel, you can indeed buy the paddles, a new connector cable to accommodate the paddles, and a rear steering wheel cover that contains slits for the paddle shifter mounts.

You need:
- #4 (32307848268),
- #5 (32307848335) - Varies on your options btw
- Paddles

New wheel only applies to people with the Sport or Base wheel, as they don't have an interchangeable rear cover.

Lucky for M-Sport Wheel owners!

[twincam23]

did you guys ever get your shift paddles working?

[goon]

Originally Posted by twincam23

did you guys ever get your shift paddles working?

Short answer is no. I've got a laundry list of mods getting done once they are done I'm going to revisit this. I havs the PINS and the wheel installed just need to figure out the wiring which I personally have no business messing with

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Should have confirmed, I got my paddle shifters working with those pins connected, along with Paddles_verbaut set to aktiv in FEM_BODY. No other codes required.



I'll also be swapping my GWS to the Sport GWS. Just waiting for it in the mail and should be plug-n-play.

[twincam23]

Originally Posted by Timbits93

Should have confirmed, I got my paddle shifters working with those pins connected, along with Paddles_verbaut set to aktiv in FEM_BODY. No other codes required.

what pins are you talking about?
Thanks

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by twincam23

what pins are you talking about?
Thanks

As quoted from my earlier post in the thread...

Originally Posted by Timbits93

Check this post which I've bookmarked - http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...0&postcount=82

Essentially you'll need a wire from FEM Pin 5 of A173*7B to SZL Pin 3 of A83*2B if the wire harness doesn't have the wire.

The connectors required for the PIN are 61 13 0 005 197 x2.

Ignore that ICM comment, it makes no difference to whether you have the wire installed or not.

[jrortiz]

Do someone get a non-paddle M-sport wheel to retrofit the paddles and get them to work? I'm very interest to do this.

[twincam23]

Originally Posted by jrortiz

Do someone get a non-paddle M-sport wheel to retrofit the paddles and get them to work? I'm very interest to do this.

Ordered parts from ecs. Waiting for it.

[jrortiz]

Originally Posted by twincam23

Ordered parts from ecs. Waiting for it.

+1 Please keep us posted, hope it work to do the mod ASAP.

[Valid_F80]

Originally Posted by twincam23

Ordered parts from ecs. Waiting for it.

I got Msport With no paddles. But i am going to retro fit it so i can use the paddles

[jrortiz]

Originally Posted by Valid_F30

I got Msport With no paddles. But i am going to retro fit it so i can use the paddles

+1 Please let us knows how it went.

[twincam23]

Got the parts from ECS today.
Will try to tackle tomorrow if I find the proper DIY instructions to retrofit my M sport steering wheel. Did a search and couldn't find it. Is it just plug and play?
First problem, how do I disconnect the battery from an AH3? Is it the same as any F30?

[goon]

Can you list out the part numbers you ordered and where you ordered them from? That wire harness is that a part u ordered or is that the one you removed from the car? Thanks I'm trying to solve this mystery as well

[jrortiz]

Originally Posted by twincam23

Got the parts from ECS today.
Will try to tackle tomorrow if I find the proper DIY instructions to retrofit my M sport steering wheel. Did a search and couldn't find it. Is it just plug and play?
First problem, how do I disconnect the battery from an AH3? Is it the same as any F30?

Just wandering if you get it to work

[twincam23]

Originally Posted by jrortiz

Just wandering if you get it to work

partly. I couldn't figure out how to attach the paddles. by the time i realized that I had to drill my wheel for the paddles to screw into, I have already put everything back. I will try again this weekend.
Plus I ordered screws for the paddles.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1122768

here where I found the info about drilling it.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=973545

[twincam23]

Update:

drilled a couple of holes for the paddle screws,
put everything back.
started the car.. paddles didn't work.

did more research,
coded FEM_BODY, 3190, PfSteeringWheelPaddles, PADDLES_VERBAUT to aktiv

SUCCESS!!

[goon]

Originally Posted by twincam23

Update:

drilled a couple of holes for the paddle screws,
put everything back.
started the car.. paddles didn't work.

did more research,
coded FEM_BODY, 3190, PfSteeringWheelPaddles, PADDLES_VERBAUT to aktiv

SUCCESS!!

Can you list out the part numbers you ordered and where you ordered them from? That wire harness is that a part u ordered or is that the one you removed from the car? Thanks I'm trying to solve this mystery as well

[twincam23]

Originally Posted by goon

Can you list out the part numbers you ordered and where you ordered them from? That wire harness is that a part u ordered or is that the one you removed from the car? Thanks I'm trying to solve this mystery as well

you replaced your wheel so I think you just need to code your car for it.
below are the parts I bought.

Keep in mind that I didn't get a new steering wheel, I just modified my M-sport wheel. Connecting lines will vary depending what feature your wheel currently have. I have heated wheel.

Bought everything from ECS
http://www.ecstuning.com/

Screw Set ES#2599088
Rear Steering Wheel Cover ES#2706880
CONNECTING LINE, STE ES#2633640

Bought the paddles off Ebay from autopartsus
located in NY.

[jrortiz]

Originally Posted by twincam23

you replaced your wheel so I think you just need to code your car for it.
below are the parts I bought.

Keep in mind that I didn't get a new steering wheel, I just modified my M-sport wheel. Connecting lines will vary depending what feature your wheel currently have. I have heated wheel.

Bought everything from ECS
http://www.ecstuning.com/

Screw Set ES#2599088
Rear Steering Wheel Cover ES#2706880
CONNECTING LINE, STE ES#2633640

Bought the paddles off Ebay from autopartsus
located in NY.

+1 Thank you for the information.

BTW http://www.getbmwparts.com/ also have the parts almost at the same price but the shipping is less. Still looking for the P/N on the paddles.

[jondaman]

Originally Posted by twincam23

you replaced your wheel so I think you just need to code your car for it.
below are the parts I bought.

Keep in mind that I didn't get a new steering wheel, I just modified my M-sport wheel. Connecting lines will vary depending what feature your wheel currently have. I have heated wheel.

Bought everything from ECS
http://www.ecstuning.com/

Screw Set ES#2599088
Rear Steering Wheel Cover ES#2706880
CONNECTING LINE, STE ES#2633640

Bought the paddles off Ebay from autopartsus
located in NY.

What do you think I will need to connect hardware wire to go get mine working? I am a bit lost in the threads. Some say nothing some say pins on the FEM_BODY.
I have a baseline car with cruise control and no heat.
I ordered a M wheel with pedals and would like to now what I need to do first hardware wise. Thanks.

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Some cars are pre-wired, some aren't. It's as simple as that. If not, see below my quote for proper wiring to have fully functioning paddles.

Originally Posted by Timbits93

Essentially you'll need a wire from FEM Pin 5 of A173*7B to SZL Pin 3 of A83*2B if the wire harness doesn't have the wire.

The connectors required for the PIN are 61 13 0 005 197 x2.

Also you can check whether it's pre-wired by checking if those specific pins are already wired.

Otherwise it's just a simple coding to FEM_BODY, EGS, ICM and KOMBI with VO code change from 205 to 2TB. Of course you could probably just do FDL coding which is what I did, since I already enabled 2TB without paddles.

[jondaman]

Originally Posted by Timbits93

Some cars are pre-wired, some aren't. It's as simple as that. If not, see below my quote for proper wiring to have fully functioning paddles.

Also you can check whether it's pre-wired by checking if those specific pins are already wired.

Otherwise it's just a simple coding to FEM_BODY, EGS, ICM and KOMBI with VO code change from 205 to 2TB. Of course you could probably just do FDL coding which is what I did, since I already enabled 2TB without paddles.

Based on another post, the FEM is around the passenger footrest area? I want to see if I need to order the cables to connect it or not. Coming from a baseline car, it probably doesn't have the connection