Can I reuse a part from a wrecked car?

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02-03-2009, 09:19 AM

AlexFW

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I have a question for you: could I reuse on my car a (SMG) gearbox coming from a wrecked car ?

Question two: imagine you want to do the job by a normal mechanic and not by a BMW dealer. Would the car move after the installation? Would it move with errors on the iDrive or the SMG wouldn't work and I couldn't move the car before codification/programmation?

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02-03-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='784175' date='Feb 3 2009, 08:19 PM

i guess u can use the part, but must get it setup by an authorized dealer...

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02-03-2009, 10:51 AM

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Re-use what? the transmission? I think it'll need to be re-programmed before you can use it.

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02-03-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='784175' date='Feb 3 2009, 01:19 PM

I would advise you use, at the very least, a good, independent BMW shop. Toyotas and Hondas go to regular mechanics, BMWs go to BMW certified technicians. As for using a part from a wrecked car, yes, it can be done, but of course you're taking a big risk unless they give you some sort of warranty.