[bmwstylexx]

So i was taking off an mtech wheel and i was in a rush and did not have one of the plugs disconnected... When i took the wheel off the center piece behind the wheel unspooled... see pics below. I tried my best to get it back in the casing but apparently it had ripped the connector bc now all my dash lights are on. I am currently driving without the airbag attached bc I am afraid the messed up electrical connection will somehow set the airbag off and i don't want to take that risk. Anyone know what this part is called? I can't find any part number on it.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Syndicategt]

You disconnected the SZL, hence the Brake light, DBS and DSC you are probably getting. It's a $700 part if you broke it, lets hope not. Get her to the dealer or mechanic and suck up your pride and say you made a boo boo.

[bmwstylexx]

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

You disconnected the SZL, hence the Brake light, DBS and DSC you are probably getting. It's a $700 part if you broke it, lets hope not. Get her to the dealer or mechanic and suck up your pride and say you made a boo boo.

nah its definately broke. The cord is completed disconnected.

[COBB Tuning]

On other cars, it's referred to as the "clock spring" and yeah, it's expensive

[bmwstylexx]

Originally Posted by COBB Tuning

On other cars, it's referred to as the "clock spring" and yeah, it's expensive

damn.

Can anyone confirm this is the part# I need

Switch unit steering column 1 61319123041 $573.14

[Syndicategt]

I would take it to the dealer first to confirm that is the issue and part you need.

[EDM92]

Now that's a boo boo you don't see every day. Good luck in fixing it, hopefully it doesn't put a huge dent in your wallet.

[Syndicategt]

I almost pooped my pants when I installed my procede for the first time and broke one of those male connectors off, luckily it was easily soddered on until I was able to get a new one. I can only imagine how you feel. Let us know the results.

[forza1976]

so RaceyBMW and I were looking at this part on Real OEM... isn't it just part 03 in the diagram behind this link?

$147 dollar part from realoem and their price may be a bit high.

It's $119 and tischer...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&hg=61&fg=35

[bimmertt]

one thing i learned when working on cars...never rush things.

[bmwstylexx]

So maybe not all hope is lost.. i tool the szl module off... and it's fine.. the only thing that is messed up is the "spool" that is inside the top housing (see pic 2 and 3 below). Surely this can be replaced without buying an entire new unit for $550?! As you can see the connector is fine on the one end.. it's torn on the end that attaches to the airbag portion.

Any thoughts

[Clap135]

This might be a stupid question but is there any chance of u just cutting that flush and soldering the connector back on?

[Juiced46]

You need to replace the SZL. Also when you replace it, the car has to be reprogrammed as well

[Litos]

holy crap - you just "salvage titled" your own car !!!

HAHA !!! just kidding man. looks like an "easy" fix, but it's gonna cost a bit.

[bmwstylexx]

Originally Posted by forza1976

so RaceyBMW and I were looking at this part on Real OEM... isn't it just part 03 in the diagram behind this link?

$147 dollar part from realoem and their price may be a bit high.

It's $119 and tischer...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...41&hg=61&fg=35

I'm taking the column pieces up to BMW tomorrow and seeing if indeed I can just replace the spool. It's just a connector, so i don't see why an entire column would have to be replaced just for the spool. Nothing else is broken except one end of the spool.

[cn555ic]

Thats the steering wheel commutator! Wow I have never heard anyone mess this up before...

[joec500]

Also I bet you could call up a BMW wrecking yard, I bet you could get one there at a fraction of new....

[madmanhiker]

wow... that's crazy man.

[cn555ic]

That was what I saw when I tried to snake a wire into that wiring spool when I wanted to install a steering wheel meth/nitrous switch, and I immediately I said to myself there is no way I am going to mess with that!! Geesh thank god I didnt! That looks like a mess...

OP...Hope you get it addressed

[bmwstylexx]

Update: Car is now fixed!! Ordered a new spool cartridge from Tischer @ $119.00 (local bmw was $203). Got the part in, clicked on in 2 mins, and cleared the airbag and seatbelt lights. Car runs perfect and thank god no more lights. The dash has been lit up like a christmas tree for the past 2 weeks.

[battlehawk1025]

Originally Posted by bmwstylexx

Update: Car is now fixed!! Ordered a new spool cartridge from Tischer @ $119.00 (local bmw was $203). Got the part in, clicked on in 2 mins, and cleared the airbag and seatbelt lights. Car runs perfect and thank god no more lights. The dash has been lit up like a christmas tree for the past 2 weeks.

Luckily it wasnt too expensive of a mistake

[sofresh]

Originally Posted by bmwstylexx

Update: Car is now fixed!! Ordered a new spool cartridge from Tischer @ $119.00 (local bmw was $203). Got the part in, clicked on in 2 mins, and cleared the airbag and seatbelt lights. Car runs perfect and thank god no more lights. The dash has been lit up like a christmas tree for the past 2 weeks.

I'm sure you feel like you got away with one there! glad everything is good and didn't hurt your pocket too much..