[Ghost_G80]

I'm looking to get either an M3 or M-Tech steering wheel for my 09 335i w/sport package. But i need to know which paddles would be compatible to replace my push/pull paddles as I want the other setup(left -downshift & right -up shift)If anyone can provide me an avenue to plug n play paddles I can go to with a new steering wheel it would be appreciated!

[roll_the_dice]

Since you already have paddles, I believe you can just put the DCT paddles in without any further wiring or harnesses.

[roadkillrob]

I just put in the DCT paddles on my 2008 and it was plug and play no issues, pull only right is up, left is down. At some point in 2011 or 12 BMW changed the paddles to not be a switch but have resistance in the circuit, so just be careful you don't get 2011 or newer paddles without finding the change over date as new ones won't work.

You can also modify the existing your existing paddles to just do up on the right and down on the left.

Diagrams of paddle connector wire functions:

Left Paddle Connector
______
3-------|<--downshift (press)
2-------|<--ground
1-------|<--upshift (squeeze)
==<-tab

Right Paddle Connector

==<-tab
1-------|<--downshift (press)
2-------|<--ground
3-------|<--upshift (squeeze)
_____|

The left and right connector pin numbers have different functions because the connectors are flipped from left to right. The numbers are small but visible, pin 1 is always next to the tab as shown.

5) Remove the pin 1 wire and pin from each connector by unclamping the small connector hinged piece and pressing the exposed pin release tab. Do not remove the pin 2 and pin 3 wires.

6) Connect the pin 1 wire to the pin 3 wire on each paddle. This gives left downshift only and right upshift only on both movements of the shifters. I cut off the pin and spliced the wires using solder with heat shrink tubing for insulation. Other connection schemes may be devised, don't forget to insulate well.

7) Reconnect and reassemble everything, then try it out.