SS/TT Install Help! Please!

flukey · 11-01-2007, 11:26 PM

I am failing miserably at instalilng the SS/TT. I've tried a penny, two dimes, and a tiny screw driver to lift the PITA tab. I can't seem to figure out how to lift the tab and pull the sensor out at the same time either. Luckily, only the penny and two dimes fell in my engine bay.

I'm really looking for any type of advice or "success stories." Basically a... "this is how i did it:" type of thing. I'm really bad at handling tasks such as this. One of my coworkers tells me that I'm "like a bull in a china shop" when it comes to these kind of things; just to give you an idea.

Any help is appreciated! I can't wait to get this thing installed... even if it takes all weekend!

drbimmer97 · 11-01-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flukey

I am failing miserably at instalilng the SS/TT. I've tried a penny, two dimes, and a tiny screw driver to lift the PITA tab. I can't seem to figure out how to lift the tab and pull the sensor out at the same time either. Luckily, only the penny and two dimes fell in my engine bay.

I'm really looking for any type of advice or "success stories." Basically a... "this is how i did it:" type of thing. I'm really bad at handling tasks such as this. One of my coworkers tells me that I'm "like a bull in a china shop" when it comes to these kind of things; just to give you an idea.

Any help is appreciated! I can't wait to get this thing installed... even if it takes all weekend!

flukey · 11-01-2007, 11:54 PM

I've read numerous threads... I'm looking for "unique" solutions. I've tried numerous ways that are described in multiple threads!

I'm looking for more hints or tricks to get the job done...

1clean335i · 11-02-2007, 02:16 PM

I just used a pocket screwdriver and pulled the plug out as i pulled up on the lock tab...

Shinchan · 11-02-2007, 02:21 PM

tiny screw driver. insert between teh tap and the holder.. pull it apart.

word of advice.. tie a string arround the screw driver and your hand.. so u don't have a dead give away... to dealer... u mess arround.

gonzo · 11-02-2007, 02:23 PM

You can tie the little screwdiver to your wrist.
I put mine back in this morning. I can wedge both hands down there. I use my thumb nail of my right hand. I also kind of push the wiring down as I am jiggling it. It can be a bitch until you figure it out.

flukey · 11-03-2007, 12:09 AM

Got it installed. Two hand job... one hand to pull on the wire and one hand with a small screw driver to lift the tab (tied to wrist). I definitely can feel and like the extra boost!

Jeff@Eurobahn.us · 11-04-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flukey

Got it installed. Two hand job... one hand to pull on the wire and one hand with a small screw driver to lift the tab (tied to wrist). I definitely can feel and like the extra boost!

Sorry we were all at the SEMA show or I would ahve chimed in here earlier. Thanks everyone for the ideas and congrats on getting it in! Sorry you had difficulty. I have done so many of them now, more than 200 that it is kinda second nature for me now. And my finger nail is nicely thick on that finger so it is a 20 second job now. Enjoy!!

P.S. We won best engineered new product by the international press corp for the Turbo Tuner!! Also we had visits from several BMW hot shots who all say they have it and love it!

Jeff
Eurobahn

ChaneRZ · 11-04-2007, 06:58 PM

be careful and don't break the clip!

HyperM3 · 11-05-2007, 11:56 AM

BMW has been using the same type of clips on all their connections for as long as I can remember. Fingernail works for me once you get the hang of it. Kind of get a "muscle memory" for it and it comes in handy when working with just your hands in a place you cant see.

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flukey Go big or go home! 53 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	SS/TT Install Help! Please! I am failing miserably at instalilng the SS/TT. I've tried a penny, two dimes, and a tiny screw driver to lift the PITA tab. I can't seem to figure out how to lift the tab and pull the sensor out at the same time either. Luckily, only the penny and two dimes fell in my engine bay. I'm really looking for any type of advice or "success stories." Basically a... "this is how i did it:" type of thing. I'm really bad at handling tasks such as this. One of my coworkers tells me that I'm "like a bull in a china shop" when it comes to these kind of things; just to give you an idea. Any help is appreciated! I can't wait to get this thing installed... even if it takes all weekend!
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flukey Go big or go home! 53 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	I've read numerous threads... I'm looking for "unique" solutions. I've tried numerous ways that are described in multiple threads! I'm looking for more hints or tricks to get the job done...
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Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	tiny screw driver. insert between teh tap and the holder.. pull it apart. word of advice.. tie a string arround the screw driver and your hand.. so u don't have a dead give away... to dealer... u mess arround. __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	You can tie the little screwdiver to your wrist. I put mine back in this morning. I can wedge both hands down there. I use my thumb nail of my right hand. I also kind of push the wiring down as I am jiggling it. It can be a bitch until you figure it out. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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flukey Go big or go home! 53 Rep 948 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (9)	Got it installed. Two hand job... one hand to pull on the wire and one hand with a small screw driver to lift the tab (tied to wrist). I definitely can feel and like the extra boost!
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	BMW has been using the same type of clips on all their connections for as long as I can remember. Fingernail works for me once you get the hang of it. Kind of get a "muscle memory" for it and it comes in handy when working with just your hands in a place you cant see. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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