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10-27-2010, 11:26 AM | #1 |
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Steptronic Sports Mode will not engage
Another issue with my 2006 325i. searched and found nothing
I use sports mode almost everyday but lately it was not registering my manual shifts. Today when i tried to the car in sports mode or shift manually, the cluster shows "D" Seems that it is not being recognized at all. I looked in TIS for possible answers and i got nothing. Any input is appreciated! |
10-27-2010, 12:27 PM | #2 |
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You need the switch replaced.
Going from D to DS means the switch that is linked between them has died. Dealer wanted 1300$ for this repair, but lucky I was under warranty. |
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10-27-2010, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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At least I know what it is now, thanks for your input!
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10-27-2010, 01:24 PM | #5 |
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11-03-2010, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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all for $88 and work took less than 1 hour found a used shifter assembly on ebay ps (total price does not include beer, yet maybe tonight!) Last edited by xxxjecxxx; 08-06-2011 at 05:22 PM.. |
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11-10-2010, 01:07 PM | #9 |
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Anyone know what the problem could be? It worked yesterday, I installed the sun glass holder, in place of the cig lighter, and now it does not work.
I really dont want to have to buy a new part, but am still under warranty, do you think they would fix it for free?
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11-16-2010, 01:59 PM | #10 |
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if its under warranty, of course they'll fix it for free!
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11-18-2010, 01:27 AM | #12 |
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they should fix it. My problem ended up being something completely different, and I fixed it. But for you, its not a bad idea going by the dealer to get em to check it out.
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11-18-2010, 01:04 PM | #13 |
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^ i see.. i wonder if they'll blame me for installing a manual bmw performance boot/knob on an auto. Or i might be just slamming my gear to DS mode.
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11-18-2010, 01:19 PM | #14 |
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what did you do to intall the manual knob and boot?
if you took out the center console to do all of it...you may have forgotten to re-connect the small blue electrical clip on the right hand side... I would go back and double check. If you forgot to re-connect it, that your problem right there.
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11-18-2010, 02:31 PM | #16 |
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its under the console on the right hand side. half is attached to the black plastic rim with P-R-N-D on it. (I am pretty sure). and the other half is all wires going down into the gear box.
did you replace the plastic rim as well? because if the P-R-N-D is not there... im pretty sure you need that in order for DS to engage. dont quote me on the though. My problem was the small clip I am talking about was disconnected when I installed the sun glass holder, and it wouldnt engage in DS. then when I went back and connected it, it worked completely fine. Lemme know how it goes.
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i would appreciate if u have an ebay link for that... thanks in advance |
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12-19-2010, 12:36 PM | #19 |
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I just got the same problem but the difference is that DS wont engage however, when i do the + or - my center cluster shows M1, M2, M3, etc... so im assuming the manual mode still works but the DS doesnt engage. I checked the plastic piece on the shifter and only the D light comes on in D and when shifted into DS no indicator comes on
can anybody give imput on this? Thanks btw my car is a '08 e90 328xi dont kno if that makes a difference
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Oh my drive to work this morning I noticed mine is doing the exact same thing. I almost always drive in sport mode but I noticed this morning it still said D. I was still able to shift into M1 M2.... but just not DS. One thing I have noticed over the past month or two is shifter light on my console flickers sometimes so I will probably take it all apart this afternoon to see if it is just a loose connection. Hopefully!
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