SMG Paddle Shift Done for my 530i Automatic
03-12-2006, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='253606' date='Mar 12 2006, 01:56 AM
It's 4 weeks to everything from scratch. Also, BMW electrical diagram is not accurate, and testing with DMM must be done or airbag light will light up 
Man wish you were in So Cal then I would ask you to swap out my wheel for me.
03-15-2006, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='253590' date='Mar 12 2006, 02:53 AM
Paddle shifting only works when in DS mode means that we need to shift the lever shifter to DS. Paddle shifter won't have any effect when in D mode.
Studying BMW wiring diagram and testing are painful, but installation is just a snap. The good thing is I have a pretty good electrical/electronics/digital background
Let me know if you have any more question
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Studying BMW wiring diagram and testing are painful, but installation is just a snap. The good thing is I have a pretty good electrical/electronics/digital background
Let me know if you have any more question
Best Regards
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03-15-2006, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='253606' date='Mar 12 2006, 04:56 AM
It's 4 weeks to everything from scratch. Also, BMW electrical diagram is not accurate, and testing with DMM must be done or airbag light will light up
also I must mention that no wire cutting at all with Hobi's stuff, all plug-n-play....
03-15-2006, 06:22 AM
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03-15-2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='255110' date='Mar 15 2006, 08:26 AM
then something is wrong. With Hobi's instalation there is no need for coding and DMM testing at all.
also I must mention that no wire cutting at all with Hobi's stuff, all plug-n-play....
Attachment 16592
also I must mention that no wire cutting at all with Hobi's stuff, all plug-n-play....
Attachment 16592
The installation is no need for coding and no DMM testing is needed, but for developing the kit using DMM is a must even just installing a new amp.
Remember I asked you how Hobi did it for you and you said it's proprietery? So, I stopped asking, and went to other forum to find out how they did it. Search for information takes time, too. The first Step to SMG mod was done on 3-series, then X5, etc. and it rippled through. That information is all over on the internet.
After gathering those ideas and informations, I need to get the BMW wiring diagram, and do some testing with DMM to see if circuits behave the way it should be. Once I knew how circuit function, I jump wiring and do real testing, and put thing together so that all wiring look neat and nice without dangling behind dashboard.
I was waiting for too long for Hobi's kit, and I ran out of patience. That was why I develop this kit. I don't want to spend $700 to pay Mr Paddle Shift just for a pair of wire and two paddles.
During developing and researching for this mod, I came up with so many other mod ideas. I have upgraded my US std sound system which amazed many Bay Area members here that we met last week. I'm in the process of adding rearview camera, DVD players, mini mac in dash, etc.
03-15-2006, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='255212' date='Mar 15 2006, 10:47 AM
The way you say is just like BMW build the car is just a few days. Why does it take a new car company spend 2 years to develop a new car
The installation is no need for coding and no DMM testing is needed, but for developing the kit using DMM is a must even just installing a new amp.
Remember I asked you how Hobi did it for you and you said it's proprietery? So, I stopped asking, and went to other forum to find out how they did it. Search for information takes time, too. The first Step to SMG mod was done on 3-series, then X5, etc. and it rippled through. That information is all over on the internet.
After gathering those ideas and informations, I need to get the BMW wiring diagram, and do some testing with DMM to see if circuits behave the way it should be. Once I knew how circuit function, I jump wiring and do real testing, and put thing together so that all wiring look neat and nice without dangling behind dashboard.
I was waiting for too long for Hobi's kit, and I ran out of patience. That was why I develop this kit. I don't want to spend $700 to pay Mr Paddle Shift just for a pair of wire and two paddles.
During developing and researching for this mod, I came up with so many other mod ideas. I have upgraded my US std sound system which amazed many Bay Area members here that we met last week. I'm in the process of adding rearview camera, DVD players, mini mac in dash, etc.
The installation is no need for coding and no DMM testing is needed, but for developing the kit using DMM is a must even just installing a new amp.
Remember I asked you how Hobi did it for you and you said it's proprietery? So, I stopped asking, and went to other forum to find out how they did it. Search for information takes time, too. The first Step to SMG mod was done on 3-series, then X5, etc. and it rippled through. That information is all over on the internet.
After gathering those ideas and informations, I need to get the BMW wiring diagram, and do some testing with DMM to see if circuits behave the way it should be. Once I knew how circuit function, I jump wiring and do real testing, and put thing together so that all wiring look neat and nice without dangling behind dashboard.
I was waiting for too long for Hobi's kit, and I ran out of patience. That was why I develop this kit. I don't want to spend $700 to pay Mr Paddle Shift just for a pair of wire and two paddles.
During developing and researching for this mod, I came up with so many other mod ideas. I have upgraded my US std sound system which amazed many Bay Area members here that we met last week. I'm in the process of adding rearview camera, DVD players, mini mac in dash, etc.
HEY want to do mine for me? if I drive up to SF?
I do NOT want to mess with it myself even if "I can" do it...
03-15-2006, 09:18 PM
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The problem is I cannot see real wiring of your SMG. If someone in Bay Area let me have a look at it, I can do the mod easily. One thing I want to guarantee that if airbag light or whatever false come up during testing or installation, I have the technology to clear it up just like dealer does
Eric,
Probably, we can do it when we have North and South CA meet at Yosemite? I can do mod for those with Steps if they're interested.
Eric,
Probably, we can do it when we have North and South CA meet at Yosemite? I can do mod for those with Steps if they're interested.
03-15-2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='255477' date='Mar 15 2006, 10:18 PM
The problem is I cannot see real wiring of your SMG. If someone in Bay Area let me have a look at it, I can do the mod easily. One thing I want to guarantee that if airbag light or whatever false come up during testing or installation, I have the technology to clear it up just like dealer does
Oh ya... little difference... *sigh* oh wells... should be easy... since I have paddles already the wiring is there... just move all the pull signals for upshift to the right paddle and all the push signals for downshift to the left paddle. Swap airbag module and all done. I already have the round airbag module...
03-15-2006, 10:59 PM
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In push/pull SMG, push and pull signal travel through only one wire. Not two wires as you assume. However, if I can measure the voltage at the output wire to see how it behaves when I push/pull the rocker, I can make the wire loom properly for conversion. This kind of installation will take only 10-15 minutes to do after everything is sorting out. However, time to test the signal and recognize the right wire take more time because color code in BMW wiring diagram does not match with the one in production.