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      07-21-2017, 06:59 AM   #1
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Replacing steering wheel and coding in LIM?

Hi all

I've currently got this type of wheel


I wish to replace it with


Alcantara M-sport type (without flappies) - looks better and I don't like the cheap feeling of my current wheel.

Two questions:
1) Is the swap possible considering they are completely different types of wheel?

2) I currently have SET on my old steering wheel, is it possible to code LIM which would work with the new wheel?

I've got a manual with no flappies.
Many thanks
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Hi all

I've currently got this type of wheel


I wish to replace it with


Alcantara M-sport type (without flappies) - looks better and I don't like the cheap feeling of my current wheel.

Two questions:
1) Is the swap possible considering they are completely different types of wheel?

2) I currently have SET on my old steering wheel, is it possible to code LIM which would work with the new wheel?

I've got a manual with no flappies.
Many thanks
Yes to both questions.
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Many thanks - how does one go about coding LIM?
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Many thanks - how does one go about coding LIM?
Do you know how to code?
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Do you know how to code?
I've done the enhanced bluetooth so I know the basics and get the equipment and software req.
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Do you know how to code?
I've done the enhanced bluetooth so I know the basics and get the equipment and software req.
Look under the instrument cluster section of the coding guide. I think it's page six.

Is that what you need??
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i coded in LIM on my steering wheel (its the one you currently have). It replaced the SET button to act like the LIM button. Had to get used to setting cruise a different way (using the toggle). It was under there coding guide 1.7 version. There were some option variables that didn't exist on my F30 in the coding, but i set the ones that did and it works great. Especially in school zones and/or speed cameras.
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See guide.
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i coded in LIM on my steering wheel (its the one you currently have). It replaced the SET button to act like the LIM button. Had to get used to setting cruise a different way (using the toggle). It was under there coding guide 1.7 version. There were some option variables that didn't exist on my F30 in the coding, but i set the ones that did and it works great. Especially in school zones and/or speed cameras.
Ah - glad you mentioned that as some of the variables required to change are not on my F30.

I shall give it a go and report back
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hi guys, sorry for bringing up this old topic but I couldnt find any info about my situation.
So guys I’m gonna change my steering wheel with the exact same model just because it got old (with no f1 and cruise control). Do I need any type of coding??
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