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Retrofitting MFSW
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Retrofitting MFSW
Hi Guys,
I’ve recently bought a 3.0 e85 z4, however it did not come with the steering wheel buttons for the radio etc. I was wondering if I am able to retro fit these, preferably using a Z4M wheel. Is there a wiring kit needed?
Any other upgrade/mod suggestions would be greatly appreciated, it’s bone stock!
Cheers
I’ve recently bought a 3.0 e85 z4, however it did not come with the steering wheel buttons for the radio etc. I was wondering if I am able to retro fit these, preferably using a Z4M wheel. Is there a wiring kit needed?
Any other upgrade/mod suggestions would be greatly appreciated, it’s bone stock!
Cheers
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Retrofitting MFSW
Inkey$ did that, and it did require a wiring kit. I don't think he actually got it working as far as I remember but check his thread on this.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
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Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
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Depending on manufacture year/month . Before October 2003 it will not work ..BUT...it is only a 2 wire modification if not. Thereafter this date it is Plug and Play. To tell if the 2 wire mod has been done you need to remove the Steering wheel and check the Green plug at the bottom side, if there are wires in pins 9/10. (Its a 10 wire Plug ). The 2 wire mod can be bought on Ebay ( Google MFSW modification ). The 2 wire cable terminates on the Loom of the LCI Module ( Light Switch )
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So is it just a case of buying a wheel with the wiring and fitting it. No clock spring or anything like that needed ?
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Yes fairly straight forward ...when was you car manufactured ( check the date stamp in the engine compartment .
No Clock Spring .
No Clock Spring .
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But Inkey$'s car was 2005, and it didn't work in that though?
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Was manufactured Jan 2004
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Possibly had other issues . i have done this mod twice recently and both times worked . Both cars early 2003.
You need to check the wiring is all there in the MFSW , but that is normally standard.
You need to check the wiring is all there in the MFSW , but that is normally standard.
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I installed MFSW on my early 2003 (11/2002 build date) and it did NOT have the wiring. It was still an easy install.
2003 E85 3.0i Sterling Gray
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