[stimpy]

What are you guys paying to get your BMW Performance Steering Wheel (Electronic) installed from the dealership?

Best quote I got was 3 hours - one to install, and 2 to program?

[acerboo]

have one in uk did not need programming dealer needs to look at the instructions it says there no need to. mine took 2 hours to install in e92

[stimpy]

Has anyone had to have their car software updated for this steering wheel? I believe I am still on the old MS81 or whatever it was. Evan @ Tischer says I shouldn't need an update and I pulled the below out of the install document - but my local dealerships are telling me it may be necessary.

I looked over the instructions Evan sent me - I do see where it says:
This retrofit system does not require coding.
- Connect the battery
- Conduct a brief test
- Conduct a function test
- Re-fit the car components as required
- Making basic settings

Just trying to make sure

[acerboo]

i know for sure mine wasnt coded march 2007 manufacture

[stimpy]

The reason why BMW dealerships are trying to charge me for 'programming' is because they are saying the SZL needs to be programmed. Scott, a member of this forum who works at a BMW dealership, told me that any cars equipped with the sport package will not need the new SZL programmed.

If anyone has any input, feel free.

[Amir87]

I had it installed at a independent shop, no need for programming.