Toptip: If you have trouble taking the airbag of true the slits on the back (its hard!), take of the black plastic trim on top (behind the wheel) This way you have much better access to the metal clips holding the airbag in. You can actually SEE them this way en unclip them with a screwdriver. (and you dont have to puncture your old wheel)
So stoked right now. I checked and my car 318i LCI 2016 was pre-wired. Installed a new steering wheel and shifters work great. Getting the center bolt off was a struggle though. Thanks Brian for this.
Great video and tutorial. Just finished the retrofit pedal shifter on the G30. The wiring was missing but with this video I did it without any problem. Well done for the quality of the description and the work itself. I'm still following you.
Hi Brian I would like to let you know I have just changed my steering wheel for one with paddles and recode now the paddles work great video’s keep up all the great work 😝Steve Uk
Hey Bryan, when retrofitting an M sport steering wheel with paddles to a 2012 sport line F30, is there a specific wheel we need to get? Or will any M sport steering wheel with paddles work?
My car has heated steering wheel and lane keep assist which vibrates the wheel if the car is getting out of lane. Will I lose these feature if I get M sport wheel installed?
So I have verified I am pre-wired for paddles (green/yellow stripe wire, #3 pin on steering wheel connector and #5 pin on the FEM connector). I've installed a MSport wheel with paddles, I've enabled paddles in Bimmercode just as you did in this video, and when I go to test... nothing. What am I missing? Wiring all looks right, wiring hardness to paddles and such in the wheel are all good to go from what I can tell. I am stuck on what to try next.
Bryan, thank you for another great video. Quick question regarding removing the battery's negative terminal. Some tuners recommend to keep the key fob away from a certain distance (so the car doesn't detect the key) before removing the negative terminal. Is that necessary? or can we simply remove the negative terminal with the key in our pocket?
I just swapped my F30 steering wheel but had a hard time getting it. What I noticed afterwards was, thes white plastic nipples are sitting very tight in the wheel. So keep in mind to pull hard on the airbag. And if u cant finde the metal lashes, you can remove the plastic cover from your steeringcolum and actually see the lashes from behind (recommend to turn the wheel 90°).
Great video man!! Are all F series Msport cars pre-wired for paddle shifters even if they don’t have them currently? I’ve been checking out a few F10’s and noticed some Msport ones didn’t have the paddles.
Hello Bryan, thanks for the Tutorial! I have a qustion, can we Code the extra buttons like M1 and M2, for drive mode change? That's gonna be cool, if we can do that! Regards!
Thanks for this video. I just did the m sport steering swap. I was wondering besides paddle shifter coding is there any other coding we should be concerned about like airbag etc.? I did have a "chases stabilization" warning come up on my test drive.
If the footwell module has a pin in no. 5 do you also have to check for the no. 3 pin behind the steering wheel? Or if it has one it will have the other? Thanks.
I don't know why but the m sport steering wheel hole is larger than the steering wheel holder of the car. 18mm on the car and steering wheel hole is 20mm. It is a bmw f30 lci efficient dynamics
Hey unrelated question. Have you shot a video about injectors on your n55? My 2014 335i with 31k miles just blew the #6 injector. It's a pretty simple install. But there is conflicting info on coding via Esys or INPA. I believe it's possible for both but would like to see a tutorial with an ENET cable.
Any find the link for the " non pre wired " video? Also, anyone know if bimmercode is compatible with South African models? I assume they are considered Europe models
Thank you ! I have a 2012 F30 with the base steering wheel but it already has paddle shifters so I’m guessing I just need to change steering wheel without coding ?
Great video, very helpful from Mexico I did it watching this, only one question, I changed the steering wheel on my f20 2016 M sport, add a wheel just same as shown on video, do you know how I can code cruise control, old steering wheel only have LIM button, new one have cruise control button and RES
I can't hear what you are saying in the video because the music is soo loud, can you please turn it down more for future vids? Can't hear at all what you said between 4:38-4:43. Did you say you had a wire there or not? Still great vid!
Morning Bryan , thanks for the Video , in 3 days i get a 535D with the stock wheel and i'm wondering if it's the same wiring check IE terminal 5 for pre-wired paddle shifting . thanks sir great Video once again Jon
I feel like some people go way too overboard with it. I have a 2015 BMW 328i xDrive in the middle of an M3 conversion (cliche, but it’s fun af lol) - most people I see delete everything to carbon fiber, and to me that just screams too much. I ended up deleting that wood looking interior to a dry carbon fiber (switching to gloss soon), and the dash trim estriol blue. The middle console is still the blacc, but the trim is the stocc silver, where the shifter is. I also switched my button the the blue start/stop button, and surrounded that with gloss carbon fiber, and all of my handles are carbon fiber, however, I feel like ANY lick more of CF, is way too much for the interior. I feel like stacking a carbon fiber shifter, on a carbon fiber trim, next to another carbon fiber piece, especially already having a CF dash, and steering wheel, is like “dude… you good?” Lol. At least mix it up 🥲. Like my exterior is forged carbon fiber + white body, blue and yellow accents, while my interior is dry carbon fiber + blacc interior and blue accents (and my orange ambient).
Hi I have F30 and I bought the steering wheel paddle shifters but I don't have wire #5. I would appreciate if you send me the link to the wiring Thanks
i wish you released this video earlier, about 3 years ago when I purchased my 2015 F36 from the dealership. I paid $$$ for the m performance steering wheel
Can I do this to my new F40 118i automatic? It doesn’t come with paddle shifters but I know there is an m performance steering wheel WITH shifters? I have an automatic soo....
Need your help, I purchased an M Sport steering wheel just like the one you installed for my BMW F10 2014 528i. The problem is that the hole on the M sport steering wheel is a little small and it won’t go through . What can I do?
Just picked up an F26 28i M sport, will this wheel upgrade be direct plug and play? Might pick up an F80 wheel but then need to find airbag, controls, and harness.
If my gearbox is manual, not automatic, I dont have to check the wires underneath? So I just change steering wheel and connect those wires inside steering wheel and drive?
You seem to be very knowledgeable about your BMS's. As this is one of the very few video's where the Front Electronic Module is mentioned I have a question for you; there is a very strong electric/burning smell coming from mine (BMW F20). Everything works but the smell is quite nauseating... Have you ever encountered such thing before? Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hi, i did that but my M sport wheel does not have vibration module, my blind spot system is now not working, could we code it to work without vibration but keep the visual warning of the mirrors?
Have they removed the fem module access through bimmercode. Tried coding my paddles like you said here but fem module isn't there. Have an f10 and can't find that paddle option active anywhere.
I noticed you had the heated steering wheel function in that car. Did the new Msport wheel come with that function as well or did you need to code out that function?
Just to clarify, if my F30 already has paddles with the basic wheel, I can just swap in the M-Sport steering wheel and be good to go without any coding? No mismatch of airbag plugs, codes, or anything of that sorts?
Nice HD video..anyway explain to all people in here, bimmer code app is limited on coding, you done a basic coding that steering wheel is not fully integrated ... you need to do a VO code, thats the correct way the car will have Sport+ option too
Hi Brian and thanks for the video! I have a question, if I buy a steering wheel and then separately airbag from different car, do I need reprogramming for the airbag? The air bag on my car was never deployed, so I am hoping just put everything together and pray that it will work :)
Why am i watching this, i dont even have a driver license lol
Lol
same
same here lol!
Same im 12
Neither do I but I have a 328I
Okay now the only thing I'm missing is a F30.
Haha
So you bought a steering wheel
Same
We have a e90 320i
Lmao
Bro stop coming out with good mods, we are going to go broke😂
Lol, we're just getting started ;)
I can relate so badly to this comment, evertime I think im done a new mod pops up
You mean... more broke 😅
Hahahahah
More like about to get a loan 😂
It’s so funny how easy it is for you to remove the trim!
Lol
Did this mod today, I saved up and it was totally worth it. This mod changes the feel of the whole car.
TheJungatron just cause u said it changes the feel of the car I’m do it now fam
Toptip: If you have trouble taking the airbag of true the slits on the back (its hard!), take of the black plastic trim on top (behind the wheel) This way you have much better access to the metal clips holding the airbag in. You can actually SEE them this way en unclip them with a screwdriver. (and you dont have to puncture your old wheel)
That trunk idea is pure genius.. I would have totally forgotten that and closed it
So stoked right now. I checked and my car 318i LCI 2016 was pre-wired. Installed a new steering wheel and shifters work great. Getting the center bolt off was a struggle though.
Thanks Brian for this.
This guy knows everything there is to know about bmw's love it
Couldn't have timed this better. Just got paddles hooked up and got the app to code today
Awesome!
Kies, you are just amazing. Don't know how I would have installed my new wheel and wire it for paddles without your help. Thank you so much!
Great video and tutorial. Just finished the retrofit pedal shifter on the G30. The wiring was missing but with this video I did it without any problem. Well done for the quality of the description and the work itself. I'm still following you.
Hey bro was wondering if it worked the same way on the g30, glad you shared that🙏🏽
Ur a legend ive learnt so much about f30s from ur channel
oh yeah yeah
Hi Brian
I would like to let you know I have just changed my steering wheel for one with paddles and recode now the paddles work great video’s keep up all the great work 😝Steve Uk
First of all the quality of the videos is now amazing 👌 Also you should’ve mentioned coding the airbag based on where you have sourced them from
Thanks 🙏🏼 yes, that’s a good point
Can you please explain about the sourcing importance.
Watching this 2 years later, and just now realizing how clean that transition was
Just bought a 2012 328 after watching videos from your channel
Loving my 15’ 328i w/ 49k so far. Drives amazing, sounds amazing, and looks beautiful. Cant wait to get my hand on this sport steering wheel!
I did this full mod before and it wasn’t that daunting. The worst part is airbag release. Great videos Bryan.
Thanks, Tom!
Awesome !! Is there a video of how to install those lights? The one below the temperature dials ??
The best ever BMW steering wheel !
Haha agreed!
The best is the one with the gear shift indicator on the top in my opinion
Invaluable trunk lockout tip. Thank you.
Jason Domina not really..you can just use physical key and insert under trunk lid is hidden
On the F30, there's no key hole
Hey Bryan, when retrofitting an M sport steering wheel with paddles to a 2012 sport line F30, is there a specific wheel we need to get? Or will any M sport steering wheel with paddles work?
this is the best looking steering wheel in all the industry
Juš Murnik new amg aluminum and carbon rivals it
My car has heated steering wheel and lane keep assist which vibrates the wheel if the car is getting out of lane. Will I lose these feature if I get M sport wheel installed?
You just need to get the correct spec on the new one 👍🏼
So I have verified I am pre-wired for paddles (green/yellow stripe wire, #3 pin on steering wheel connector and #5 pin on the FEM connector). I've installed a MSport wheel with paddles, I've enabled paddles in Bimmercode just as you did in this video, and when I go to test... nothing. What am I missing? Wiring all looks right, wiring hardness to paddles and such in the wheel are all good to go from what I can tell. I am stuck on what to try next.
Bryan, thank you for another great video. Quick question regarding removing the battery's negative terminal. Some tuners recommend to keep the key fob away from a certain distance (so the car doesn't detect the key) before removing the negative terminal. Is that necessary? or can we simply remove the negative terminal with the key in our pocket?
Your branding is spot on and fantastic!
When I saw this video being 8 minutes I thought no way in hell! But the man really changed out the wheel just like that wow !
Bryan, thank you so much for your vedio but I can't find out the vedio about the F30 not Prewired for Paddle shiters could you help me please
Bro am in Jamaica I have a 2011 bmw 5 series f10 520d from out of Germany I need to installed my paddle shifter can that work on my car?
Great video and very helpful, specially about peddle shifts👌
👍 follower from Malaysia here 😬 going to get 320d F30 soon...
Bro I’m interested to see how you install the wiring hardness on your 320d. Please record video and guide us how to do it if can! Cheers
Great video so want to do this in my F30 wish you lived closer to me here in Midwest!
I just swapped my F30 steering wheel but had a hard time getting it. What I noticed afterwards was, thes white plastic nipples are sitting very tight in the wheel. So keep in mind to pull hard on the airbag. And if u cant finde the metal lashes, you can remove the plastic cover from your steeringcolum and actually see the lashes from behind (recommend to turn the wheel 90°).
Can you do this to a e60 with headed steering wheel?
Great video man!!
Are all F series Msport cars pre-wired for paddle shifters even if they don’t have them currently?
I’ve been checking out a few F10’s and noticed some Msport ones didn’t have the paddles.
Thanks, not all of the come pre-wired.. but if it doesn't, I can make you a cable to set it up 👍
Will this mod work with an F01 7 series?
Hey, do you know if the steps are similar for the F25?
just to understand, was the airbag which you removed from the first steering wheel the one u put into the new one?
Remove the steering column cover, turn the wheel 90deg, and the airbag clips are exposed at the back. That is how it should be done.
Also possible on a 3 series gt? I know have a m steering wheel without paddle shifters, what to do?
Hello Bryan, thanks for the Tutorial! I have a qustion, can we Code the extra buttons like M1 and M2, for drive mode change? That's gonna be cool, if we can do that! Regards!
Hi man,
What if you don’t have the “Pin nr 5 wire” ?
Awesome vid btw!
Thanks for this video. I just did the m sport steering swap. I was wondering besides paddle shifter coding is there any other coding we should be concerned about like airbag etc.? I did have a "chases stabilization" warning come up on my test drive.
Do you have to buy the full version of bummercode ?
Is it ok to use a cotton towel to stop the trunk from closing or does it have to be micro fibre?
If the footwell module has a pin in no. 5 do you also have to check for the no. 3 pin behind the steering wheel? Or if it has one it will have the other? Thanks.
I don't know why but the m sport steering wheel hole is larger than the steering wheel holder of the car. 18mm on the car and steering wheel hole is 20mm. It is a bmw f30 lci efficient dynamics
Is there a video to show this Code App for iOS?
Hey unrelated question. Have you shot a video about injectors on your n55? My 2014 335i with 31k miles just blew the #6 injector. It's a pretty simple install. But there is conflicting info on coding via Esys or INPA. I believe it's possible for both but would like to see a tutorial with an ENET cable.
Hey Brian..can you let me know where did you purchase that steering. Also is it stage 1 or stage 2 (compatible with the codes here or is it from UK)
Thank you for a super dope mod! I wonder if I can do this to my E83?
Excellent video! Please do you know, if is it possible to retrofit the shifter to sport automatic??? Thx for answer.
Also buddy do you have a step by step Inc coding for retro fitting cruise to an F20?
will this work with my 2015 320i ?
Any find the link for the " non pre wired " video?
Also, anyone know if bimmercode is compatible with South African models? I assume they are considered Europe models
Does anyone know what app he mentioned at 6:30 ? Can’t really tell from the audio, thanks !
The app is BimmerCode. :-)
I wonder, are you able to install cruise control etc if you don't have them
Thank you ! I have a 2012 F30 with the base steering wheel but it already has paddle shifters so I’m guessing I just need to change steering wheel without coding ?
Great video, very helpful from Mexico I did it watching this, only one question, I changed the steering wheel on my f20 2016 M sport, add a wheel just same as shown on video, do you know how I can code cruise control, old steering wheel only have LIM button, new one have cruise control button and RES
I can't hear what you are saying in the video because the music is soo loud, can you please turn it down more for future vids? Can't hear at all what you said between 4:38-4:43. Did you say you had a wire there or not? Still great vid!
Dear Brian, which adapter do you use (or recommend) with Bimmercode ?
If it’s right hand drive the white connector will be at same side or passenger side
Morning Bryan , thanks for the Video , in 3 days i get a 535D with the stock wheel and i'm wondering if it's the same wiring check IE terminal 5 for pre-wired paddle shifting .
thanks sir great Video once again
Jon
In what case would the car be pre wired for it? Is there a specific package you’d have to have for the wires to be there just not hooked up?
You didn’t list the torq spec in your description...or at least I couldn’t find it?
am I the only one that thinks carbon starts to get old?
Yes, I’m going gloss black on my dark blue f30 build. I feel like it’s unique to be “plain Jane”
@@JulianV800 Gloss/piano black interiors scratch way too easily.
I feel like some people go way too overboard with it. I have a 2015 BMW 328i xDrive in the middle of an M3 conversion (cliche, but it’s fun af lol) - most people I see delete everything to carbon fiber, and to me that just screams too much. I ended up deleting that wood looking interior to a dry carbon fiber (switching to gloss soon), and the dash trim estriol blue. The middle console is still the blacc, but the trim is the stocc silver, where the shifter is. I also switched my button the the blue start/stop button, and surrounded that with gloss carbon fiber, and all of my handles are carbon fiber, however, I feel like ANY lick more of CF, is way too much for the interior. I feel like stacking a carbon fiber shifter, on a carbon fiber trim, next to another carbon fiber piece, especially already having a CF dash, and steering wheel, is like “dude… you good?” Lol.
At least mix it up 🥲. Like my exterior is forged carbon fiber + white body, blue and yellow accents, while my interior is dry carbon fiber + blacc interior and blue accents (and my orange ambient).
could you do a paddle shifter install and coding for a f15 x5? really need help with it man! love the vids!
Nice video ! Have a question about airbag, you use the same airbag ??
Hi
I have F30 and I bought the steering wheel paddle shifters but I don't have wire #5. I would appreciate if you send me the link to the wiring
Thanks
Hello! Thanks for video. What happens if I don't have the 5th wire on my car?
I have a G12 Individual and want to check if my car is pre wired. Any idea where ( what wires) to check in a 2016 750i ??
Awesome video !!! Where do I get that steering wheel would you be able to provide me with a link??? Please.
Brian can you do a video on f30 interior door panels handle replacement ?
Good job Bryan👏👏👏
i wish you released this video earlier, about 3 years ago when I purchased my 2015 F36 from the dealership. I paid $$$ for the m performance steering wheel
Need this for my F30😎😬
I do have the M wheel but there are no F1 Paddle Shifter's on it. Any idea how to find those paddle shifters and code them ? thanks!
Can I do this to my new F40 118i automatic? It doesn’t come with paddle shifters but I know there is an m performance steering wheel WITH shifters? I have an automatic soo....
what was the ios app you used to code?
What is my car came with the m steering wheel just no paddles do I still have to code it
No its plug and play no coding required if you already have paddles.
Hey Brian, what type of OBD adapter are you using with the bimmercode?
What does the M Sport wheel conversion cost? That wheel looks so much nicer than the base wheel.
Need your help, I purchased an M Sport steering wheel just like the one you installed for my BMW F10 2014 528i. The problem is that the hole on the M sport steering wheel is a little small and it won’t go through . What can I do?
Very nice!!! can you tell me the App for coding? is it connected by usb only? tks
Just picked up an F26 28i M sport, will this wheel upgrade be direct plug and play? Might pick up an F80 wheel but then need to find airbag, controls, and harness.
If my gearbox is manual, not automatic, I dont have to check the wires underneath? So I just change steering wheel and connect those wires inside steering wheel and drive?
You seem to be very knowledgeable about your BMS's. As this is one of the very few video's where the Front Electronic Module is mentioned I have a question for you; there is a very strong electric/burning smell coming from mine (BMW F20). Everything works but the smell is quite nauseating... Have you ever encountered such thing before? Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hi, i did that but my M sport wheel does not have vibration module, my blind spot system is now not working, could we code it to work without vibration but keep the visual warning of the mirrors?
Have they removed the fem module access through bimmercode. Tried coding my paddles like you said here but fem module isn't there. Have an f10 and can't find that paddle option active anywhere.
will this setup work with the E70 x5 ??
would love this wheel on my car..
I noticed you had the heated steering wheel function in that car. Did the new Msport wheel come with that function as well or did you need to code out that function?
So as for the airbag. Since we have airbag recalls. Is it still the same one from bmw (even though it’s retro)? :)
My car is manual, too bad man, that steering wheel looks insane !!
Can be done for manual
Would you mind doing an in depth tutorial on the method you used on thicf30’s video? I just ordered a wheeel
Just to clarify, if my F30 already has paddles with the basic wheel, I can just swap in the M-Sport steering wheel and be good to go without any coding? No mismatch of airbag plugs, codes, or anything of that sorts?
Nice HD video..anyway explain to all people in here, bimmer code app is limited on coding, you done a basic coding that steering wheel is not fully integrated ... you need to do a VO code, thats the correct way the car will have Sport+ option too
I have a bmw f30 without steering wheel buttons. If I change the steering wheel, will the buttons work? Thanks
Hi Brian if I use BimmerCode for the paddles,if I set on do need to check for the wiring
Hi Brian and thanks for the video! I have a question, if I buy a steering wheel and then separately airbag from different car, do I need reprogramming for the airbag? The air bag on my car was never deployed, so I am hoping just put everything together and pray that it will work :)