DIY: e9x with Sport paddles to DCT Paddles 3 in 1 DIY

BMWE934me · 03-28-2014, 12:05 PM

Anytime. I sure will!

remlemasi · 04-08-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by eurospeed

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Originally Posted by remlemasi

I'm thinking of building up a short adapter harness (4" or so) using the male and female OEM connectors/contacts, soldering the resistors in-line, and wrapping it up in heat shrink. That way you would not need to modify the M3 DCT paddles at all. Just plug the M3 DCT paddles into the harness, and plug the harness into the MF Button assembly.

These would be specifically for those with 2011+ LCI and want M3 DCT Paddles.

If you want to do it yourself, bill-of-materials would include:
2x 61138377072
2x 61136931929
4x 61130005197
4x 61130005198
6.2Kohm resistor
0.3Kohm resistor
4.99Kohm resistor
1.18Kohm resistor
heatshrink

I may write up a DIY if I do it and I could also build up a couple sets for $50 shipped (parts alone cost about $25 for a set).

Anyone interested?

I'd like to see this writeup! I think there would be plenty of people interested in the harness.

First set of harnesses complete! Works flawlessly! Very clean, no modification to M3 DCT Paddles. Plug and play.

Pics up soon. DIY too.

BMWE934me · 04-08-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by remlemasi

First set of harnesses complete! Works flawlessly! Very clean, no modification to M3 DCT Paddles. Plug and play.

Pics up soon. DIY too.

That is awesome and a great price. Makes for a smooth, quick and simple paddle swap.

Good luck with your sales!

BMWE934me · 04-12-2014, 10:17 PM

So I finally received my trim that I sent out to be CF wrapped. The extended paddles came out great.

I had to pull off the first CF steering wheel trim as it was too bright.

Attachment 1010274

Then I got these to finish up my paddle exchange. And it all works perfectly.

Attachment 1010275

Attachment 1010276

For anyone that wants to see more of the CF install, click on my user id and go to my profile page and open the album.

kenneymac · 04-30-2014, 05:30 PM

Whose selling the PnP harness?

BMWE934me · 04-30-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kenneymac

Whose selling the PnP harness?

Eurospeed has them. He is a sponsor on the board.

Supermoon · 03-04-2016, 06:26 PM

For those who might wanna try this in the future.
I can confirm my dct paddles are working with these on my lci.
Crappy soldering but you get the idea.

BOM:

2x 61138377072
2x 61136931929
4x 61130005197
4x 61130005198

6.2K ohm resistor
348 ohm resistor (0.3KΩ is incorrect. 348Ω is the correct value)
4.99K ohm resistor
1.18K ohm resistor

heatshrink

Thanks to remlemasi.

surf231 · 09-07-2016, 08:03 PM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for this write up. Great info here and I think this thread is the right one to answer my problem.

I traded my 330 that had a M steering wheel without paddles in for a 2008 335i which had the standard non-M steering wheel with paddles. During the test drive the paddles worked fine. However I wanted to keep my M wheel without paddles over the standard wheel with paddles. So I do not have the original steering wheel to remove the paddles or check the wiring.

Later, I found another M steering wheel from a wrecking garage with paddles. I have installed them in my 335 and they do not work. They are the SMG paddles as far as I know with 3 black wires coming from the MF buttons. See pictures.

So reading this thread, can someone please shed some light for me. Is it as simple as changing the pin 2 and pin 1 wires?

m3_tristan · 10-18-2016, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remlemasi

I'm thinking of building up a short adapter harness (4" or so) using the male and female OEM connectors/contacts, soldering the resistors in-line, and wrapping it up in heat shrink. That way you would not need to modify the M3 DCT paddles at all. Just plug the M3 DCT paddles into the harness, and plug the harness into the MF Button assembly.

These would be specifically for those with 2011+ LCI and want M3 DCT Paddles.

If you want to do it yourself, bill-of-materials would include:
2x 61138377072
2x 61136931929
4x 61130005197
4x 61130005198
6.2Kohm resistor
0.3Kohm resistor
4.99Kohm resistor
1.18Kohm resistor
heatshrink

I may write up a DIY if I do it and I could also build up a couple sets for $50 shipped (parts alone cost about $25 for a set).

Anyone interested?

I'm interested if you are still selling them!

riso1988 · 11-13-2020, 10:56 AM

Anyway to get those attachments back up in the OP?

turbo6justin · 10-18-2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by riso1988

Anyway to get those attachments back up in the OP?

I know, I finally found the perfect post and no pictures. What a travesty! Hopefully someone sees this that can fix it.

03-28-2014, 12:05 PM	#23
BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Anytime. I sure will!
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BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	So I finally received my trim that I sent out to be CF wrapped. The extended paddles came out great. I had to pull off the first CF steering wheel trim as it was too bright. Attachment 1010274 Then I got these to finish up my paddle exchange. And it all works perfectly. Attachment 1010275 Attachment 1010276 For anyone that wants to see more of the CF install, click on my user id and go to my profile page and open the album. Last edited by BMWE934me; 03-15-2015 at 12:11 PM..
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04-30-2014, 05:30 PM	#27
kenneymac Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335is :) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alhambra, CA iTrader: (12)	Whose selling the PnP harness?
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Supermoon Lieutenant 166 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 335xi Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seoul iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [10.00]	For those who might wanna try this in the future. I can confirm my dct paddles are working with these on my lci. Crappy soldering but you get the idea. BOM: 2x 61138377072 2x 61136931929 4x 61130005197 4x 61130005198 6.2K ohm resistor 348 ohm resistor (0.3KΩ is incorrect. 348Ω is the correct value) 4.99K ohm resistor 1.18K ohm resistor heatshrink Thanks to remlemasi.
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09-07-2016, 08:03 PM	#30
surf231 New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan e90 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	2008 335i M Steering Wheel w/paddles not working Hey Guys, Thanks for this write up. Great info here and I think this thread is the right one to answer my problem. I traded my 330 that had a M steering wheel without paddles in for a 2008 335i which had the standard non-M steering wheel with paddles. During the test drive the paddles worked fine. However I wanted to keep my M wheel without paddles over the standard wheel with paddles. So I do not have the original steering wheel to remove the paddles or check the wiring. Later, I found another M steering wheel from a wrecking garage with paddles. I have installed them in my 335 and they do not work. They are the SMG paddles as far as I know with 3 black wires coming from the MF buttons. See pictures. So reading this thread, can someone please shed some light for me. Is it as simple as changing the pin 2 and pin 1 wires? Attached Images
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11-13-2020, 10:56 AM	#32
riso1988 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '18 440i xDrive GC, '06 330xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Anyway to get those attachments back up in the OP?
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