[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by F31_road69

Hi,

I am new to this forum.

I also have trouble getting the airbag off my ugly black thin standard steering wheel, so I can replace it with a sports steering wheel. I watched like a thousand YouTube videos but every situation is different. Think I will try another option I saw, getting the screws out at the back of the wheel, so I can pull the button sections out towards me and see the airbags springs. I will post the outcome later on.

Late reply and hopefully you figured it out by now, but I struggled with this, too. I ended up tossing the wheel because I tore the fabric more than I would have liked. There is a small channel for the screwdriver to fit through, so make sure it's flat against the back of the steering wheel when you insert it. You will feel the clip when you start pushing inwards. It helps to push down on the top of the airbag and then pull it outwards as you push on the clip.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Jazima

Thanks for the reply, after checking all my wiring and connections. I realized 3190 paddles verbaut wasn't coded. I thought if you coded 2TB it would work but you also have to code that in addition. It all worked after that.

Makes sense...I coded and recoded multiple times hoping it was that...but to no avail I reran the wires...as long as it works, that is the main thing!

[Brotherhef]

I'm on the tail end of my retrofit paddles on m steering wheel thanks to you guys! Can someone please confirm which paddle connector plugs into which harness connector? The video I watch ( pic attached) said the longer blue connector actually connects to the right side paddle (+). However there is a black plastic holder clip holding the shorter blue connector (- downshift paddle) with another wire that goes to the black controller box. There is no way to plug the black box connector and the shorter blue paddle connector to the left side except maybe take off the black clip. Something tells me that they put that in place for a reason. Can someone tell me which connector goes to which paddle.

[MoeRahman]

Hi would any of you guys know the correct parts and paddles to order for the 2013 328i xdrive. The back plate on ECS says it's not compatible with the xdrive.

[TMac335i]

I am figuring out which wire goes to which paddle shifter. I also heard that the shorter one goes to the side furthest away which makes zero sense to me. You would think BMW would label them. I'll let you know once I code the paddles and figure out if they work or not. Right now I have them as the longer side hooked up to the furthest paddle.

The real question I have is the lane assist. I am now getting a lane assist malfunction and that feature no longer works. Could I have the incorrect wire harness or will this go away once I code the shifters. It's strange because everything is hooked up but I have two connections just tucked away because the paddle shifter harness replaced them. Harness part number 32-30-6-854-769 and I couldn't find another harness for lane assist just a heated feature which I don't have.

Can anyone weigh in on this?

[cal_be]

On my harness there is a black connector together with the right blue one, I guess this is for the lane assist buttons.
Do you also have vibrations then?

For information I've just replaced my sport steering wheel with a M one and paddles, my car was already wired, F20 sport 08/2016.

[twincam23]

Selling my setup for cheap because I broke the connector when removing it.

https://offerup.co/lLdq/aQ4kkbj9ZN

[BEM-S4]

I have some paddles I haven't gotten around to listing yet. PM me if interested.

[aaygen]

Originally Posted by Tim@codemybimmer

I just bought a wheel too with Paddle Shifters and will have to get it working once I get the wheel.

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. You can easily check if under ICM Module in E-Sys, doesn't have 3190 > Paddles_verbaut.

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

Let me know the result as well, as this is what I took from the posts.

Just to be clear, if I have the paddles_verbaut entry and I'm able to change it, then the car already has the wiring?

[obert]

Originally Posted by aaygen

Just to be clear, if I have the paddles_verbaut entry and I'm able to change it, then the car already has the wiring?

I would say yes.

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by aaygen

Just to be clear, if I have the paddles_verbaut entry and I'm able to change it, then the car already has the wiring?

No. Everyone has the entry itself but now if it was turned on, there's a chance you have it. It's pretty simple and takes less than 5 min to check for the wire anyway.

[Chubster]

Just added paddles to my m-sport wheel and thought I'd share some pictures which might help others in the future.

Overall it was quite straight forward even though I had to splice&solder a connector wire to the new harness as my wheel has heating and the new harness did not have it. Based on what I've read/looked at wiring/saw the wiring in the wheel it is the same line which goes to the vibra motor as well (noticednI have the vibra even though no options for it).

One picture shows where to drill the hole and dimple. The other picture shows the harness where the cable/connector for the heater&vibra has been soldered in (blue cable added to the other blue one, cable left bottom).

Also if anyone is wondering the "shorter cable" of the two paddle cables in the harness goes to the left side, which yes is not logical.

Coding was easy (used bimmercode) and got some DSC and EPS errors afterwards which cleared after a while (guess they come because battery has been disconnected).

[arom]

Originally Posted by Chubster

Just added paddles to my m-sport wheel and thought I'd share some pictures which might help others in the future.

Overall it was quite straight forward even though I had to splice&solder a connector wire to the new harness as my wheel has heating and the new harness did not have it. Based on what I've read/looked at wiring/saw the wiring in the wheel it is the same line which goes to the vibra motor as well (noticednI have the vibra even though no options for it).

One picture shows where to drill the hole and dimple. The other picture shows the harness where the cable/connector for the heater&vibra has been soldered in (blue cable added to the other blue one, cable left bottom).

Also if anyone is wondering the "shorter cable" of the two paddle cables in the harness goes to the left side, which yes is not logical.

Coding was easy (used bimmercode) and got some DSC and EPS errors afterwards which cleared after a while (guess they come because battery has been disconnected).

Great tips! Can provide what values you changed via BimmerCode?

[Chubster]

Originally Posted by arom

Great tips! Can provide what values you changed via BimmerCode?

One thing to note is that my car was prewired, meaning I had the cable from "steering column" to the FEM module in the passenger side footwell. Was easy to check before hand from the passenger side footwell if is is prewired or not.

Bimmercode to enable the paddles:
1. Go to Front Electronic Module (FEM)
2. Choose Expret mode
3. Choose 3190 PfSteeringWheelPaddles
4. Choose PADDLES_VERBAUT
5. Change from nicht_aktiv to aktiv

Same things you change with other coding methods.

[e46_f30]

Originally Posted by cal_be

On my harness there is a black connector together with the right blue one, I guess this is for the lane assist buttons.
Do you also have vibrations then?

For information I've just replaced my sport steering wheel with a M one and paddles, my car was already wired, F20 sport 08/2016.

I just finished this retrofit over the week and I also wanted to confirm that the right paddle (+) works when connected to the shorter blue connector. The longer blue connects to the left (-) paddle. I think the paddles themselves probably have different resistance and would have worked either way but my non M3 paddles wires were not long enough to reach the longer left paddle.

Another tip that that I found was if you drill the holes for the paddles and find that the angle isn't quite right, using a metal washer helps with the angles and the paddles will sit more flush (at least for me).

[zax]

I'm about to replace my old steering wheel with that M-beauty soon.

I'm not sure if I got the wire between FEM and SZL. I have to check when I finally get my car (most likely I won't have that wire because this is very basic).

So I know I'll need to connect the FEM and SZL. As far as I can see, the connectors required for the PIN are 61 13 0 005 197 x 2. How can I connect them together in between? Do I need any special wire to solder it together?

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by zax

I'm about to replace my old steering wheel with that M-beauty soon.

I'm not sure if I got the wire between FEM and SZL. I have to check when I finally get my car (most likely I won't have that wire because this is very basic).

So I know I'll need to connect the FEM and SZL. As far as I can see, the connectors required for the PIN are 61 13 0 005 197 x 2. How can I connect them together in between? Do I need any special wire to solder it together?

If you don't have solder, just strip some off each end, twist, and heavily tape it with electrical tape. If you have solder, then just solder. Nothing special.

[zax]

Originally Posted by BunkerJ

If you don't have solder, just strip some off each end, twist, and heavily tape it with electrical tape. If you have solder, then just solder. Nothing special.

I thought there is a need for some special wire. I've got solder so I'm going to make this properly as supposed, with electrical tape too. Thank you!

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by zax

I thought there is a need for some special wire. I've got solder so I'm going to make this properly as supposed, with electrical tape too. Thank you!

Nope! Just take those wires and strip off the connector between them and solder/tape together to make the connection. I can't remember if I used two or three. I think three but I may have had slack.

[silvershadow112]

Originally Posted by Chubster

Just added paddles to my m-sport wheel and thought I'd share some pictures which might help others in the future.

Overall it was quite straight forward even though I had to splice&solder a connector wire to the new harness as my wheel has heating and the new harness did not have it. Based on what I've read/looked at wiring/saw the wiring in the wheel it is the same line which goes to the vibra motor as well (noticednI have the vibra even though no options for it).

One picture shows where to drill the hole and dimple. The other picture shows the harness where the cable/connector for the heater&vibra has been soldered in (blue cable added to the other blue one, cable left bottom).

Also if anyone is wondering the "shorter cable" of the two paddle cables in the harness goes to the left side, which yes is not logical.

Coding was easy (used bimmercode) and got some DSC and EPS errors afterwards which cleared after a while (guess they come because battery has been disconnected).

I am about to do the same conversion, can you share which size drill bit did you use? and am i required to drill the dimple also?

[Chubster]

Originally Posted by silvershadow112

I am about to do the same conversion, can you share which size drill bit did you use? and am i required to drill the dimple also?

Sorry cannot remember at all, but starting a bit small you can always expand.

And yes you need to drill the dimple as well.

[relsah]

Originally Posted by Brotherhef

I'm on the tail end of my retrofit paddles on m steering wheel thanks to you guys! Can someone please confirm which paddle connector plugs into which harness connector? The video I watch ( pic attached) said the longer blue connector actually connects to the right side paddle (+). However there is a black plastic holder clip holding the shorter blue connector (- downshift paddle) with another wire that goes to the black controller box. There is no way to plug the black box connector and the shorter blue paddle connector to the left side except maybe take off the black clip. Something tells me that they put that in place for a reason. Can someone tell me which connector goes to which paddle.

Were you able to connect the shorter blue connector to the left paddle plug?