Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

lee5627

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Hi ALL

I am thinking of upgrading my current 4-spoke steering wheel to a M3 Steering wheel. However, I understand from PML and my mechanic that it is impossible to link up my Biz Cassette/Radio/CD Headunit to this new M3 Steering wheel. This is becos my ride is an E46 bought in Feb 99 Sedan 4-door. Is it true that my current Biz Cassette/CD Headunit lacks the connectivity outlet for the existing cables with the new M3 steering wheel? or I still need to get additional cables to connect? Or do I have to upgrade my current Headunit to the one that is Biz CD/Radio Headunit ( the one that you can load a CD at the headunit )?

Is there anyone who is selling yr current ride and you have a Biz CD/Radio Headunit to exchange with me? Pls PM me. :cloud9:

Your kind response would be greatly appreciated.
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

Think the main issue would be the wiring harness. There is a cut-off date which use a 16-pin vs 40-pin connector. I think the 40-pin connector has connection for the remote steering control.

It should be independent on whether yours is a CD or casette head unit. The connector is the one that decides.

BTW, don't trust the ETK 100% of the time. The cut-off dates are general guidelines only.
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

oh, you'll also need a new airbag??
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

Hi Emiffy

thanks for yr kind advices! Probably will take out the Headunit to have a look to see where is the hell is this 40-pin connector....any pictures will help if you have any! Or you want to meet up with me to show me? PM me and we can meet this weekend Sun if you don't mind.......
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

hi ALL

need yr URGENT advices again!
just confirmed with PML that the M3 steering wheel will NOT be supported on my E46 ( manufactured in Sep 98)!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :ultrasho:
this is becos the AIRBAG warning light would be lit up after the installation.....
PML claimed that they have tried all methods to get rid of the warning light but without any success!!!! :whatthe:
the customer left without the new M3 steering wheel and have to pay for the installation charges to change the M3 steering wheel and putting the 4-spoke back!!!!!!! :biggun:

Does anyone is aware of this? or is it still possible to install the M3 steering wheel?
Your kind advices NEEDED!!!!!!! :singsing:
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

I don know if this comes a bit late but the M3 steering CAN be installed to replace the 4 spoke steering.

For the multi function steering to work, U will need, apart from the new steerign and the airbag, a wire harness that goes from the steering to the DME box. The wire is pretty cheap, think around 50 buxs but u need the DIS to make it work, aka open up the module. Not only u will be able to control the volume, the cruise control function will work also.

The round airbag will fit without hitches also.

I have done it on my previous Yr 99 E46 in Performance Motor. They just need another CSA like Russell to know what they are doing !
 
Re: Can Volume buttons work on M3 Steering wheel with E46 PFL bought in Feb99?

Thanks Piggyboyz!!!!!!!!!! already done liao............already check on the wiring harness and it costs a bomb from PML since Eng Soon doesn't have it at all...i think it is around $420 with GST from PML....where did you get yr wiring harness the last time for $50 or maybe it is USD$50 or so....if you still have it, I would like to buy 2nd hand from you lah.....hope to hear from you.....
thanks again Piggyboyz
 

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