[jojo7]

Originally Posted by Ibo24

So if I'm correct.

If the option PADDLES_VERBAUT is in the FEM_Body, you don't need to pull extra wires?

I am also wondering the same.

[Tim@codemybimmer]

The Paddles_Verbaut line is just an on or off switch for if the car has paddle shifters installed.

This actually does not dictate if it has them or not and the only real way to know if you require the wire is to physically look at your FEM or SZL connector to see if it has the specific pin connected.

[jojo7]

Thank you. I will have to check the FEM module physically then. It's easy to take apart.

Also, I read the whole post and some said you need to have 3190 Paddle_Verbaut listed under ICM. I don't have it listed under ICM. Hopefully, my car is preconfigured because I bought all the required wires and parts except the FEM SZL connectors.

[abhsjain]

Hi

Need some help. F30 Base model - Trying to upgrade to a M Wheel with Paddle Shifts.

I just tried the install today according to the great and awesome PDF Guide... and ran into issues. I am sure I did the wiring right. I disconnected the battery during the install.

Now when I turn on the car ignition, the wiper starts off. I cannot get it to stop.

I replaced the old steering wheel and removed the wire from both ends and still the wiper does not switch off.

Any ideas?

[jojo7]

This is the best video I have seen for the paddle shift install. Made the process easy for me.

[jojo7]

I found this page also to be handy. It's a well-written piece by another forum member.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1204092

[jojo7]

I am having the same problem. Please, did you find a fix? Anyone with an idea of what must have been done wrong?

Originally Posted by abhsjain

Hi

Need some help. F30 Base model - Trying to upgrade to a M Wheel with Paddle Shifts.

I just tried the install today according to the great and awesome PDF Guide... and ran into issues. I am sure I did the wiring right. I disconnected the battery during the install.

Now when I turn on the car ignition, the wiper starts off. I cannot get it to stop.

I replaced the old steering wheel and removed the wire from both ends and still the wiper does not switch off.

Any ideas?

[jojo7]

shawnsheridan Please, I need your help. I retrofitted the paddle shifters according to the PDF guide in this thread, and currently, my wipers will not shut off. As soon as I turn on the ignition, the wipers start moving and will not shut off.

Any experience and potentially fix? THank you very much in advance.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by jojo7

shawnsheridan Please, I need your help. I retrofitted the paddle shifters according to the PDF guide in this thread, and currently, my wipers will not shut off. As soon as I turn on the ignition, the wipers start moving and will not shut off.

Any experience and potentially fix? THank you very much in advance.

Sorry, but I have no idea why Paddles Sifters would trigger the Wipers unless wiring was not correct.

[jojo7]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Sorry, but I have no idea why Paddles Sifters would trigger the Wipers unless wiring was not correct.

Thanks shawnsheridan From my readings, I guess the FEM module went bad during the installation. It looks like it needs to be replaced. I was extremely care though. smh.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by jojo7

Thanks shawnsheridan From my readings, I guess the FEM module went bad during the installation. It looks like it needs to be replaced. I was extremely care though. smh.

That's terrible. Sorry to hear that.

[jojo7]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

That's terrible. Sorry to hear that.

I FIXED IT. I redid all the connection and found out the problem was with the SZL connector at the back of the steering wheel. The connector was not seated properly. I snapped it correctly and everything works now.

WOOHOO Paddle shifters work great.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by jojo7

I FIXED IT. I redid all the connection and found out the problem was with the SZL connector at the back of the steering wheel. The connector was not seated properly. I snapped it correctly and everything works now.

WOOHOO Paddle shifters work great.

Must have shorted out the Wipers.

[jojo7]

Great video from KiesMotorsport. Now anyone can easily do this awesome retrofit if the person does not have the shift paddles.

[Robooo]

Hey guys, new to the forum, basically making this post before starting a new thread in order to get my account upgraded, bla bla bla.

I'm working on an F32 that came equipped with a stock steering wheel and had a sport steering wheel installed. The problem that I have now is that the Airbag light is on the dashboard. This is due to the stock steering wheel having 3 gas generators while the sport steering wheel has only 1. I've looked through ISTA and ISTA/P to see if there's a conversion to remedy this but have not come across anything. Has anyone come up with a solution to this?
The mad scientist in me knows theres a way to mimic airbag resistance in the remaining two circuits, but I don't want to compromise the way the ACSM will behave since there's only one airbag in the steering wheel.
Anyway, let me know if there's anything ya'll came up with regarding this, imma go back to research.

[Brotherhef]

Originally Posted by madmortar

So got the car coded and the paddles work great.
However, when I was driving around a loaner, I could hold the left paddle and it would downshift to lowest gear possible, it also outlines that in the DIY/PDF. With mine, I cant get it to do it at all. If I hold the left paddle, it downshifts just once.

Wonder if something was missed in the coding? Not the end of the world at all but still has been wondering

Anyone figure out the shifting to lowest possible gear thing?

[Titan_br]

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?

Can I use this same wire to retrofit and complete installation of the M Performance F30 steering wheel?

I installed the m performance steering wheel with the paddles, but paddles is not working. So I think it lacks the wiring, because on e-sys I putted aktiv the paddle.

[Titan_br]

Originally Posted by jojo7

This is the best video I have seen for the paddle shift install. Made the process easy for me.

what are the part number to buy the connecteros and wiring too?

[F31_road69]

Originally Posted by Level3

I just installed mine tonight. I spent like an hour trying to get the airbag off my standard wheel through the slits. OMG. I was going nuts. I saw another video where you pop the steering column cover off and get to the springs behind the steering wheel. This was pretty easy and only took like 5 minutes. I haven't tackled the paddles yet as I don't code and will need help with this portion.

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.

[Jazima]

Did you ever figure it out ? I’m having the same problem

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I had my coding done Friday and did the wiring today and mine doesn't work either. We double checked the coding, the 2tb transmission is working, but not the paddles. I have Sport+ and when I push the shifter to the left, I get S1, S2 etc along with M1, M2 when I shift manually with the shifter.

The paddles are set to Aktiv, so I am not sure what's up either. I checked connectivity when I soldered the wires and they were fine...I am wondering if I pinched the wires or something when I ran them...and they are not good. It is very strange.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Jazima

Did you ever figure it out ? I’m having the same problem

Yes, When I soldered my wires, it was not the best soldering job so there was not great connectivity. I pulled them out resoldered and reran the wires and was good to go. Everything works as intended now!

[Jazima]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Yes, When I soldered my wires, it was not the best soldering job so there was not great connectivity. I pulled them out resoldered and reran the wires and was good to go. Everything works as intended now!

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.