Steptronic - manual shift reversal - Page 2

cj10jeeper · #11 12-12-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Dawg

cj10jeeper - I changed the shift direction on my '01 following those directions and it is a piece of cake. When you get to the plastic connectors, instead of splicing wire, you can pop the metal tips of the wires out of the connector and just switch the wires.

And it does feel more natural to pull back as you are accelerating - I hated the way it used to shift and therefore never really used it, but I shift all of the time now.

Now if you really want something to get used to, try the side-to-side shifting like MB does. I still haven't figured out that design yet

Thanks X5Dawg - this is a soon to do mod. It's been around zero all week here (well it feels like that) and dark at 4.00pm so one for the weekend.

Thanks

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rastaFarai · #12 12-20-2007, 12:17 AM

was just trying this - got to the wires, but didnt feel like going thru the trouble tonight to switch it around. will wait until after holidays and do it. great mod though.

X5Dawg · #13 12-20-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rastaFarai

was just trying this - got to the wires, but didnt feel like going thru the trouble tonight to switch it around. will wait until after holidays and do it. great mod though.

Oh man, you already did the hard part (getting to them) it takes all of two minutes to switch the wires. Disconnect the plug, use a sharp object to push out the pins on the two middle wires on the plug and then just reinsert the pins opposite of what they were.

rastaFarai · #14 12-20-2007, 02:14 PM

Ok- I think this will be my first mod of 08. Then gotta buy the new shift panel info. Or I could just leave it and if anyone steals the car they'll get screwed if they try steptronic LOL

X5Dawg · #15 12-20-2007, 03:11 PM

I left mine - I know which way to shift it and my wife never uses the manual. Plus, the replacement was some ridiculous price if it is the same as quoted on the DIY page.

rastaFarai · #16 12-20-2007, 03:21 PM

Ya $160!!! That's what I said!! A friend of mine has an 03 530 and he wants to reverse it, I would trade with him if he does.

cj10jeeper · #17 12-20-2007, 04:58 PM

I've been dragged away on business so not got around to doing it yet. I'm sure the new cover can be sourced more cheaply than that from a damaged car, or with a bit of inginuity the old part modded.

Not tried yet but what's the sequence to remove the console parts? I presume the connector is down by one side of the shift lever?

X5Dawg · #18 12-20-2007, 05:21 PM

Open up the ash tray cover, get something with a sharp edge and sturdy (such as a flathead screwdriver) and pry up the black plastic piece around the gear shift - that's it. Wiring is located under that. I can actually pull that piece up using my fingers, but I am not sure if that is because I have removed it once before or not.

cj10jeeper · #19 12-21-2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by X5Dawg

Open up the ash tray cover, get something with a sharp edge and sturdy (such as a flathead screwdriver) and pry up the black plastic piece around the gear shift - that's it. Wiring is located under that. I can actually pull that piece up using my fingers, but I am not sure if that is because I have removed it once before or not.

That's far too easy - I feel a job coming on today....

(edit) - 5 minutes later - that job was laughably easy...

Not sure if the EU conector is different (the cable colours certainly are), however one part of the connector has a removable cover. Press the release and each pin can slide out.

Looking a tthe underside of the trim with 3 sets of connectors I can see why they price it so high.

rastaFarai · #20 01-01-2008, 07:22 PM

i just did mine today. i pulled up the shift boot, then the shifter panel with my hands - never had to go thru the ashtray - couldnt anyway cuz i have dice dock. but it worked fine. I'll see if my friend wants to do his - then maybe we will just switch ours.

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