Changing original steering wheel to sport
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All I can say is a big thank you I with the help of my BMW/Merc Malaysia Exporter and Colleagues at work did the grind, drilled the holes and bore out the wheel. In all a tremondous effort and all thanks to the clear instructions given by Tommi.
I dont have any concerns of the steering wheel airbag as the only electrical changes that was made was to reverse the connections for the horn which makes total sense and works like a treat.
Great forum and thanks very much.
I dont have any concerns of the steering wheel airbag as the only electrical changes that was made was to reverse the connections for the horn which makes total sense and works like a treat.
Great forum and thanks very much.
#22
Originally Posted by T_He' post='295806' date='Jun 11 2006, 05:20 AM
Hi,
Good news! I installed 2006 SMG sport steering wheel with new airbag module to my 2003 530i, eventhough it was suppose to be impossible according to my local dealer and comments received from this forum.
It requires some modifications but it is possible and everything works just fine, no problems. I will put detailed step by step instructions with pictures when I have more time, but meanwhile here is the end result.
Best regards,
- Tommi
Good news! I installed 2006 SMG sport steering wheel with new airbag module to my 2003 530i, eventhough it was suppose to be impossible according to my local dealer and comments received from this forum.
It requires some modifications but it is possible and everything works just fine, no problems. I will put detailed step by step instructions with pictures when I have more time, but meanwhile here is the end result.
Best regards,
- Tommi
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looks like im going to have to do this mod on my steering wheel also.
im all fingers and thumbs
what are the locating pegs for? are they for the steering lock?
and do they have to be there?
i can live without the steering lock function if thats all it is? (just grind the locator pins off)
im all fingers and thumbs
what are the locating pegs for? are they for the steering lock?
and do they have to be there?
i can live without the steering lock function if thats all it is? (just grind the locator pins off)
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can anyone help me here please, prehaps im being a bit bone here but i dont understand the airbag/horn wiring bit..my old connector has the 6 wires 4 air bag and 2 horn (+ & - purple and green)
the new bag has only 5 wires again 4 airbag and 1 horn wire (purple) as the horn seems to earth through the steering wheel...whay is being asked here??
if i add another wire/pin (from the old connector) where does it connect too?
and why/what is ment by reversing them (+ & -) ??
thank you in advance.
the new bag has only 5 wires again 4 airbag and 1 horn wire (purple) as the horn seems to earth through the steering wheel...whay is being asked here??
if i add another wire/pin (from the old connector) where does it connect too?
and why/what is ment by reversing them (+ & -) ??
thank you in advance.
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ok, all done and fitted, but i have one problem, the left hand paddle is the only one working? it shifts up and down on the paddle, but the right side is redundant? wiring was from fred so im presuming its all good, and steering wheel was from a 07 car and seemed fine?
it was a harder job than i thought, but it looks cool now.
pics to follow.
it was a harder job than i thought, but it looks cool now.
pics to follow.
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Im looking to do this to my 2006 550 too. Quick question, my build date says 09/05, does that mean I should get the one on the right? the 09/05+ steering wheels?
Thanks
Thanks
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My Ride: BMW e60 525IA 12/2003
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This is the "real" stuff
An Org. BMW M5 steeringwheel from 02/06 ( can be recognized on the "M" at the inner upper right botton ) with full working shifting pads ,re-fitted in a 12/03 BMW 525IA , also the light in -/+ are working , aswell as Air Bag according to BMW safty standard.
This is the "real" stuff
An Org. BMW M5 steeringwheel from 02/06 ( can be recognized on the "M" at the inner upper right botton ) with full working shifting pads ,re-fitted in a 12/03 BMW 525IA , also the light in -/+ are working , aswell as Air Bag according to BMW safty standard.
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the one in my photo is genuine also ben i know this as i pulled it from a dead M5 2007 model
as far as i recall, they stopped using the + - marks 2 years ago?
on the rear of the wheel it had the m packet markings.
as far as i recall, they stopped using the + - marks 2 years ago?
on the rear of the wheel it had the m packet markings.