Engine Start Button Help

[MysticBlueX3]

These are the instructions I've been using

E46 DYI:
http://members.shaw.ca/banana_bread/...nestartdiy.htm
E36 DYI:
http://www.bimmerdiy.com/diy/e36startbutton

Ok, so I got as far taking off the panel under the steering wheel. This is what the instruction said next:

"Once all of this is removed, you can pull down which will expose two clips that need to be pulled out to gain access to the wiring. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pull these out, then yank straight down and the plastic piece underneath the steering column should pop out. Don't be afraid to use a little force here. Once this is done, you should see something like this"



Is it that black box around the steering column? Where is the blue/black and green wire? I wasn't able to open the box around the steering column but I found a green and yellow/black wire coming out of the black box. Can I just splice into those wires? How do I test if they are the right wires? The E36 DYI says yellow/black and green wire. Are those it or do I have to get inside that box? I appreciate the help guys. Thanks.

[Rob_]

STOP!!!!!!!!!! Do not tap into those wires in your pic...that black box on the steering shaft is your steering angle sensor.

Rob_

[MysticBlueX3]

Thanks, so where are the ignition wires?

[Rob_]

Originally Posted by MysticBlueX3

Thanks, so where are the ignition wires?

You have to remove the covers on the steering column.

Rob_

[MysticBlueX3]

Originally Posted by Rob_

STOP!!!!!!!!!! Do not tap into those wires in your pic...that black box on the steering shaft is your steering angle sensor.

Rob_

What does the steering angle sensor do? Meassures how much the wheel is turning? While I was messing with it a pin fell out of the box. It was loose and pulled it out. Seems like it was just helping to hold the housing togeather. I didn't get a chance to put it back in.



I gave the car a test drove later and no lights came on. The xenons turn correctly when I make turns. Everything seems normal. What is that pin for?

[Rob_]

You need to reinstall that pin. It keeps the steering angle sensor from moving and your DSC module will receive the correct steering wheel position. If it moves and gives a false reading, you will think its Christmas all over again because every light in your cluster will be lit up.

Rob_

[MysticBlueX3]

Thanks for all the help rob there is a notch on one of the ends. Should the notch end be on bottom of top when I insert the pin?

[Rob_]

Originally Posted by MysticBlueX3

Thanks for all the help rob there is a notch on one of the ends. Should the notch end be on bottom of top when I insert the pin?

The notch end should go into the column an the smooth end keeps the sensor fixed.

Rob_

[drex]

you might want to check the WDS....

[drex]

ps you should follow instructions for the Z4 as that is what your car is closest too amongst those cars....