SMG steeringwheel installed (on steptronic)
03-20-2008, 01:50 PM
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Last week, I finally installed my SMG steeringwheel with the kit from my530i. All with the help from andy545.
I had all the parts lying around for a while, cause I couldn't find the time and get an appointment going with Andy. But finally..... it was worth the wait.
It was almost like 'plug and play'.
Because of the Active Steering, it had to be resetted since the battery was disconnected.
For this I went to my BMW dealer, they were very suprised and delighted to see the SMG steeringwheel working! on the steptronic.
So all thanx go out to Andy and Fred
I had all the parts lying around for a while, cause I couldn't find the time and get an appointment going with Andy. But finally..... it was worth the wait.
It was almost like 'plug and play'.
Because of the Active Steering, it had to be resetted since the battery was disconnected.
For this I went to my BMW dealer, they were very suprised and delighted to see the SMG steeringwheel working! on the steptronic.
So all thanx go out to Andy and Fred
03-20-2008, 02:39 PM
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a write up would be nice if possible when u have time PLs , I will have mine a day or two and would like to get it done right away , and I do not have AS so I am all set for plug n play
03-20-2008, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='548337' date='Mar 20 2008, 11:39 PM
a write up would be nice if possible when u have time PLs , I will have mine a day or two and would like to get it done right away , and I do not have AS so I am all set for plug n play
03-20-2008, 03:01 PM
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I don't think I will cause I bought Freed0m's kit which may not include the instruction as The Master Jedi(Fred) installed it him self on Freed0m's car ......
03-20-2008, 03:25 PM
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Try to ask Fred nicely I'm sure he'll point you to the right direction... 
Originally Posted by snkpkp' post='548354' date='Mar 20 2008, 06:01 PM
I don't think I will cause I bought Freed0m's kit which may not include the instruction as The Master Jedi(Fred) installed it him self on Freed0m's car ......
03-21-2008, 06:19 AM
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I am going to do mine soon as well (to m5 steering wheel),
i have the active steering and does it mean i'll need to take it to the dealer for resetting the AS as well?
why would need the AS reset after disconnect the battery?
Cheers
keith
i have the active steering and does it mean i'll need to take it to the dealer for resetting the AS as well?
why would need the AS reset after disconnect the battery?
Cheers
keith
03-21-2008, 06:38 AM
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Now you just need the M5 shift knob and you're set! Great work. Looks awesome.
03-21-2008, 07:35 AM
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My Ride: 2005 530i Individual, DVD Package, HUD, Bluetooth, Comfort Seats, SR, etc
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='548587' date='Mar 21 2008, 08:19 PM
I am going to do mine soon as well (to m5 steering wheel),
i have the active steering and does it mean i'll need to take it to the dealer for resetting the AS as well?
why would need the AS reset after disconnect the battery?
Cheers
keith
i have the active steering and does it mean i'll need to take it to the dealer for resetting the AS as well?
why would need the AS reset after disconnect the battery?
Cheers
keith
something to do with he re position for the AS motor I think, it only takes about 15-20 mins I heard.