Replacing dct shifter and coding?

wdskukm3 · 10-30-2018, 08:57 PM

Anyone know if the dct shifter needs to be recoded when you replace it with a new one. Broke a connector on my old one plus there's coffee stain all over the inside of it. Probably from the previous owner spilling coffee all over.

IK6SPEED · 10-31-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wdskukm3

Anyone know if the dct shifter needs to be recoded when you replace it with a new one. Broke a connector on my old one plus there's coffee stain all over the inside of it. Probably from the previous owner spilling coffee all over.

Does not.

I swapped a number of shifters with same type and no issue. I’ve also used a 5 Series in a 3 Series with no coding or errors. Caveat, ISTA will throw a fit if you try to update iStep with a different base series shifter in car.

But straight swap as you are doing, no issue.

wdskukm3 · 10-31-2018, 08:15 PM

Wow. Thanks a lot for your help. Glad to know there's no coding required. All these BMW dealership are telling me you need to code whenever you change the shifter. Now I know. Appreciate it.

IK6SPEED · 10-31-2018, 08:26 PM

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Wow. Thanks a lot for your help. Glad to know there's no coding required. All these BMW dealership are telling me you need to code whenever you change the shifter. Now I know. Appreciate it.

If you swap, the shifter might not be on the same iStep as the rest of the car, but it shouldn't be an issue.

wdskukm3 · 10-31-2018, 11:00 PM

I'm replacing my shifter with a new shifter from BMW. It's the same one. Part number and everything is the same. Will I still have problems with it if i don't code it. How will the iStep affect it.

IK6SPEED · 11-03-2018, 11:18 PM

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I'm replacing my shifter with a new shifter from BMW. It's the same one. Part number and everything is the same. Will I still have problems with it if i don't code it. How will the iStep affect it.

Should be fine.

BTW, buy a used one on eBay.

Much cheaper. ~$250

wdskukm3 · 11-06-2018, 02:02 PM

Too late. I already bought it. Another burning hole to my wallet.

Thanks again for your help.

IK6SPEED · 11-07-2018, 01:12 PM

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Too late. I already bought it. Another burning hole to my wallet.

Thanks again for your help.

Return it and buy off eBay.

wdskukm3 · 11-07-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wdskukm3

Too late. I already bought it. Another burning hole to my wallet.

Thanks again for your help.

Return it and buy off eBay.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will see what I can do.

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wdskukm3 Captain 364 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 and Model P3D Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Orland Park,IL iTrader: (0)	Too late. I already bought it. Another burning hole to my wallet. Thanks again for your help. __________________ M Forever!!!!
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