09-18-2024, 06:17 AM | #1 |
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M Performance S/W retrofit
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Looking to purchase the M Performance Steering Wheel for G20. I’m curious about the M performance steering wheel buttons and specifically the M1 and M2 buttons. Can these buttons be coded for different functions, and if so, what settings or features can they be customized to? TIA |
09-18-2024, 07:00 AM | #2 |
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There are kits you can buy that add the M buttons to an existing wheel but it requires wiring in a new module in the centre console. Once fitted they cycle between the driving modes. I would assume that the M buttons on the steering wheel fitted as is would do nothing as you'd need the extra module. Note that you may lose steering wheel heating if you have it based on other threads I've seen discussing this.
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09-18-2024, 07:34 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the feedback lnlyssg
That's a bummer. Sounds like a bit more work involved to get them working. Think I'll just stick with my original wheel. I certainly don't want to lose my heated option - first car I've ever owned with it! |
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09-18-2024, 07:39 AM | #4 |
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I can't be certain about losing the heating function as there do seem to be conflicting reports however there are definitely some signs it won't work e.g. https://ind-distribution.com/product...=product_shelf states "When installing the M Performance steering wheel in cars with steering wheel heating SA 248, the heating function will no longer work"
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09-18-2024, 11:55 AM | #6 |
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Bimmer_Jam I fitted a second hand M3 Wheel to my M340i as i wanted the M colour stitching.
This wheel is heated so no loss there. |
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09-23-2024, 06:53 AM | #7 |
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As i mentioned, my replacement wheel was from an M3 or M4 and was a heated wheel. It was literally case of switching the wheel and then plugging in to make it work. Some of the M Performance Steering Wheels may not have heating, i remember looking at the part Alcantara wheel with the blue strip and i recall this not having the option. |
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09-23-2024, 09:16 AM | #9 | |
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I've swapped over a few wheels in my previous VAG cars, so I would have been surprised if it wasn't just plug n play - excluding some of the extra buttons (M1 & M2) |
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So I ended up with removing the M buttons and putting back cover from the original steering wheel I am still happy with the final results, nice CF paddle shifters, nice overall dark look of the trim and the M tri-stitching
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10-01-2024, 07:13 AM | #11 |
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My M1 and M2 buttons work perfectly to switch between drive modes but you do need to buy the kit, it can't be enabled through coding.
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Bimmer_Jam Do you already have the Steering Wheel?
I have just removed the M3 Wheel from my M340i as i traded the car in. I'll be listing a lot of items on here in the coming week but i thought i would mention this as you are looking to change yours. |
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Would you mind sending me some images of your wheel and a list of what else your selling? Thanks |
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My intention is to get the bits out and clean / photograph them this weekend. Just to be clear mine doesn't have the M1 / M2 buttons as i didn't bother with those, you would buy them and fit them to it. Last edited by P-ToK72; 10-10-2024 at 08:04 AM.. |
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10-10-2024, 07:51 AM | #16 |
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Try AliExpress, I have seen the full kit including M buttons on there e.g. https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004899307226.html
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What exact modes you can assign and what do you need to wire/connect ?
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