DIY: E60 Sport Automatic Retrofit Redux
07-29-2013, 11:51 AM
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Can anyone here code this for my car? I have all the hardware in and I tried having it coded but the guy said there was no option for the KOMBI rewrite or something.
I would prefer not having a $700 nice looking shifter
I would prefer not having a $700 nice looking shifter
07-30-2013, 12:48 AM
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My Ride: has 4 wheels
Model Year: every year
I already have sportAT, but how are you all taking the shifter out? I need to take mine out to repair the broken ribbon cable that connects the shifter to the ECU.
After I remove the 3 torx bits that hold the shifter down + 2 bits that attaches the Emergency Transmission Release to the ECU, the Transmission Release gets in the way of the shifter, and I don't think I can get it out.
So what should I do? Take out the entire center console out? or just wiggle it out?
I saw the DIY sportAT upgrade PDF, but it just says "replace the old one with new one". I'm thinking there might be a step missing since the shifter just doesn't seem to want to come out????
After I remove the 3 torx bits that hold the shifter down + 2 bits that attaches the Emergency Transmission Release to the ECU, the Transmission Release gets in the way of the shifter, and I don't think I can get it out.
So what should I do? Take out the entire center console out? or just wiggle it out?
I saw the DIY sportAT upgrade PDF, but it just says "replace the old one with new one". I'm thinking there might be a step missing since the shifter just doesn't seem to want to come out????
To answer my own question, in order to take the ECU out:
You just need to wiggle the f(*& out of it, and make sure to not lose any nuts or bolts.
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08-02-2013, 01:21 PM
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There won't be because don't need to code the SZL for this retrofit. Just code the KOMBI, remove $205 and code in $2TB option and you will get the SPORT logo displayed. To get the full benefit of SAT you need to flash the EGS to the $2TB firmware, otherwise you only get heavier steering and with no other benefits.
08-30-2013, 04:29 PM
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FYI, when I added the SAT to my car, the default "Sport" button made my steering way too stiff, especially at stopped/low speeds.
Someone previously mentioned the following 2 values coded in the KGM control the stiff steering:
GESCHWIN_WERTE_SPORT_KGM
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
Mine were set to 'wert_01'. I changed both to 'wert_03'.
Much, much better! Now at stopped/low speeds, you still get power steering assist. At higher speeds, the steering becomes much tighter. I think 'wert_01' practically disables all assist, even at a standstill. The KOMFORT (stock) value is 'wert_09'. I also tried 'wert_04', and could not tell a perceptible difference between non-Sport mode (wert_09).
Hope that helps some people who like me, hate the Sport button with a wert_01 setting.
Someone previously mentioned the following 2 values coded in the KGM control the stiff steering:
GESCHWIN_WERTE_SPORT_KGM
STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
Mine were set to 'wert_01'. I changed both to 'wert_03'.
Much, much better! Now at stopped/low speeds, you still get power steering assist. At higher speeds, the steering becomes much tighter. I think 'wert_01' practically disables all assist, even at a standstill. The KOMFORT (stock) value is 'wert_09'. I also tried 'wert_04', and could not tell a perceptible difference between non-Sport mode (wert_09).
Hope that helps some people who like me, hate the Sport button with a wert_01 setting.
10-16-2013, 03:36 AM
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My Ride: 530e Alpine White
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Hi,
Looking at GKE215.ATS I see that 525i NU71 does not have $2TB firmware, not surprised as it was not available. However ND71 does indeed have $2TB and both of them uses the GA6HP19Z transmission. So I was expecting their $205 to be same.
Excerpt from GKE215.ATS
Anybody has any idea why the $205 firmware is different between 525i and 530i? Also can I just use the 530i $2TB firmware.
Looking at GKE215.ATS I see that 525i NU71 does not have $2TB firmware, not surprised as it was not available. However ND71 does indeed have $2TB and both of them uses the GA6HP19Z transmission. So I was expecting their $205 to be same.
Excerpt from GKE215.ATS
;Fahrzeugzuordnung (Auftrags-Steuerdatei) vom 13.11.2009 11:51
;TAIS-Abfragedatum (ab) 26.11.2009
NU71;;205;7592110;SE
ND71;;2TB;7592116;SE
ND71;;205;7592120;SE
;TAIS-Abfragedatum (ab) 26.11.2009
NU71;;205;7592110;SE
ND71;;2TB;7592116;SE
ND71;;205;7592120;SE
10-16-2013, 11:23 PM
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525 software is probably designed to rev a bit higher since there isn't as much torque. The 530 software should flash and I imagine it will work, but I don't know if the shift behavior will be ideal for your car
10-17-2013, 04:39 AM
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Hi all,
Got my SAT shifter coming tomorrow (finally taking the plunge on this). I won't be adding the wheel though. One thing NoQuarter fails to discuss indepth on his post is what exactly and where to code..
Can anyone help? I have all the relevant software / cable and have been adding and tweaking for a while. Just need to know where, what and how (ie, the VO programming would be new to me)
Thanks
Got my SAT shifter coming tomorrow (finally taking the plunge on this). I won't be adding the wheel though. One thing NoQuarter fails to discuss indepth on his post is what exactly and where to code..
Can anyone help? I have all the relevant software / cable and have been adding and tweaking for a while. Just need to know where, what and how (ie, the VO programming would be new to me)
Thanks
10-17-2013, 05:41 AM
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My Ride: 530e Alpine White
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I do not have external power source, so, I should not even attempt this procedure? How long does it take for this process?