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DYI: BMW Performance Steering Wheel - Installation
doba_s
03-25-2009

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By Coding@DetailAddict on 07-05-2011, 11:11 PM

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Definitely is not only the wheel. Comes with Wiring harness, new clock spring etc.

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By mikex9191 on 07-12-2011, 11:44 AM

thanks for the DYI it looks amazing man.

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By teleopti on 08-20-2011, 10:40 AM

do you need a car with paddle shifters for this to work?

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By MusclezMarinara on 10-29-2011, 10:12 AM

What if there is no cigarette lighter any advice? Im installing the V2 wheel and cant find a power source

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By g.p.racing on 02-16-2012, 08:19 AM

thanks for taking the time to post this installation, much apreciated
G.P.

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By Coding@DetailAddict on 03-01-2012, 01:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

What if there is no cigarette lighter any advice? Im installing the V2 wheel and cant find a power source

Tap into the CAS module constant 12V source. The V2 Wheel needs power even with the car off per the BMW Instructions, unlike the V1 Wheel.

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By Pcemkr on 05-22-2012, 01:37 PM

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I installed a PSW v1 on an E92 335i. These errors are displayed:

Any advice?

The only part I was unsure of was swapping the pins into connector A7. The BMW instructions say Green/Brown and Brown/Green, but the 2 wires are both Yellow/Brown and Brown/Yellow. I tried it one way and the horn didn't work, so I swapped them and then everything was functional.
I tapped into the 12v cig lighter power, but that wouldn't throw these codes would it?

#29

By Fragger on 07-28-2012, 01:48 PM

Hi Guys,

Can someone point me to EXACTLY what wheel was used in this DIY? I am seeing most Performance wheels, WITHOUT the M logo, but this one has it?

Also, would this work perfectly with a 328 or a 335, automatic with perhaps the paddle shifters or is this only for the M3? Thanks!

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By DimitrisM3 on 08-25-2012, 06:04 AM

This steering does not want coding ??

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By N54 TuNeR on 08-25-2012, 05:02 PM

thx for the diy.might get one

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By Coding@DetailAddict on 08-27-2012, 11:45 AM

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This wheel DIY is about the Electronic Performance Wheel (Version 1).
The "M" logo is just trim that many people do not use.
No the wheel does not need coding.
You will, however, most likely need to recalibrate the steering angle sensor.

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By youngsyr on 08-30-2012, 06:43 AM

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Thanks for the great write up and sorry for the thread bump, but per the installation manual, the Performance steering wheel version II requires coding if you do not have a sports steering wheel installed, I'm confused as to what exactly is a "sports steering wheel".

Does my standard E90 M3 (2008) have a sports steering wheel or not (it's the M wheel with the four sets of buttons on either side).

#34

By 135i M Conv on 12-06-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

Hey guys,

Here is DIY on how to install BMW Performance Steering Wheel. It is not very difficult you just need to take your time and pay attention to what you are doing.

Tools:

1. Not very big Flathead Screwdriver
2. 16mm or 5/8 socket with wrench and extensions
3. T15 torx socket ( i think it is T15 but I might be wrong)
4. Very small flathead screwdriver
5. 10mm socket

This DIY is for you just to look/read and get an idea on how it can be done. I am not encouraging you to do this installation. I will not be responsible for anything that might happen to you, your vehicle, or anybody who might be helping you, or anything else.

If you are local ( Bay Area ) I can install it on your car for a $90+ Grande Vanilla Late

Before you start taking everything apart you need to read PDF Instructions in the Post#3 at the bottom and get familiar with it. Make sure you understand what goes where. After you did that, I would recommend to label supplied BMW harness with A1,A2,A3,A4,A5,A6, and A7 tags. It will be easier to figure out what goes where.

1. Disconnect your Battery and make sure your (-) Negative terminal will not be touching battery

2. Remove lower plastic panels on both sides (passenger/driver). I just have picture of the passenger side

Driver side

3. Read PDF instruction and unplug Blue connector

4. Reales the side tabs and pop off the Black/Grey connector that is inside the Blue one.

5. Read PDF installation and remove Blue/Red wire from Pin1 and Red from Pin2. Insert A3 into Pin1 and A4 into Pin2. Now install wires that you removed from Pin1 and Pin2 into Connector E

Pulling out wires from Pin1 and Pin2

Connector E

Wires from Pin1 and Pin2 inserted into Connector E

Wires A3 and A4 inserted into big Black connector into Pin1 and Pin2 and Connector E connecter to A5

6. Now you can install Control Module B and connect A6 to the module

Hi doba, if you are stilling willing to help out fellow Bay area forum member installing it for $90 & Grande hot drink of your choice .... I am thinking about buying the performance steering for my 2012 135i. Wait to hear from you... thanks much !

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