addy33

Fixed: I was coding with the .MAN file setting selected in NCSExpert. Once i switched to the profile with .MAN file un checked and then programmed via ncsexpert, the factory default coding was used. Since I had my CAS and LMA enabled with the right options, it automatically set the COMBI for SAT. Now i see SPORT when i press the button AND get Throttle Blips!

funglenn

is there anyway to add the sport button without changing out the shifter? I had seen some sort of button mod on ebay awhile back. Or can I change the ECU portion but no the shifter?

likhan_s

@funglenn: Check out this post https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...3/#post1387780. A member named hermman AFAIK has modded a standard shift box to a sport shift box.

funglenn

thanks-- I need a bit of clarification.

I am getting my transmission flashed, by someone, but they do not plan to update the VO. Will I have problems later? They have done it to other cars, but not sure about any error message later on--they just know it works and the transmission sport one.

I do plan to do the shifter piece later. Please help before I take it in! thanks. appreciate any input.

Booyaazaa

You should be fine. It will always be in sport mode when you push the shifter to the left.

funglenn

anyone know how to read the current module flash number in the EGS? what do I use?

funglenn

I flashed my transmission but how do I code KOMBI? I tried same process to change vehicle order by do not get FA_write for KOMBI as an option.

Of note I got no errors in flashing but I am afraid that I will have issues as I have no paddles but would like sport displayed in dash... Thoughts?

Thanks

Prokopisbmw

Hello, my car is an E60 10/2008 with N43 B20A engine and automatic gear box.
I have retrofit a SAT/2TB with sport button and M5 steering wheel with paddles.
I have make the wiring for paddles (pins 12 & 13 form SZL to 10 & 11 at EBOX) and coding but I haven't t find a way to flash the EGS, I know that BMW has no available this option for 2 liter engine.
The result is that paddles are working as far as I move the gear shift from D position to M/S,
Typically as I know the paddles working as far as you press down or up button at D position.
Has anyone any solution about this topic?
Thank you, Prokopis.

yakev724

Just did this retrofit on my dad's 2010 535i as a gift.

Absolutely transforms the character of the car! Even more enjoyable than I was expecting.

I was able to flash the GKE according to terra's post (#31), and code an updated VO to the KOMBI so 'Sport' shows up in the cluster. I also coded the KGM with the SAT-appropriate steering values (see below).

Thanks a bunch to noquarter and terra (and the others from the original thread) to compile all the information in making this a relatively straightforward retrofit, even with my novice coding skills!




I coded the KGM with the updated VO as well to see what the new steering values would be, and decided to keep them this way as it corresponds to a more 'factory correct' retrofit. These are the new values (1 row is replaced by 3 for each of the 2 steering values):

GESCHWIN_WERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06

STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06

I believe the three values are the steps between which assist transitions at various speeds. At standstill/parking lot speeds, steering is much milder than the 'default' sport wert_01 setting. At speed, however, it tightens up significantly, and of course this is what we want when carving canyons. Maybe setting it to single-row wert_02 values is best here, and that's likely what I'd do if it were my car, but in this case, I opted to go for a 'stock' retrofit.

NoQuarter

I have made these changes and I like it.

wert_02
wert_05
wert_06

STROMWERTE_SPORT_KGM
wert_02
wert_05
wert_06

So now I am wondering what Active Steering is compared to this? The amount of assist is changing with the speed of the car... isn't that what Active Steering is?