steering wheel shorted out... question

[crosvs]

So I've noticed for a few months now that the buttons/lights on the steering wheel keep shorting out and not working: can't change channels, adjust volume, etc. Well, as of a few days ago, looks like it completely gave out finally: lights don't come on at night and none of the buttons work.

So I was thinking: if BMW will need to remove the entire wheel, isn't this a good time to put on an M3 paddle-shift wheel?

how much are they, and where can i get them?

[benathon]

There is one for sale in the for sale section for a few hundred. You can find them anywhere from $250 to $400. Since you already had the sport airbag it wont be too expensive.

[Zulu95]

It may not require the whole wheel to be removed. May just need the airbag to be removed and the 2 switch banks. (One each side.)

[crosvs]

ah, good point..... thank you

[benathon]

But since he's back there. Might as well replace the whole wheel with a new one with shifters...