[Firecrest]

Hi, I've posted in more detail in the technical section but I thought I's post here for any UK info.

I've got a F30 318d SE and hate the steering wheel. Inspired by the thread below I managed to source all the required part done the F20 M Sport Steering wheel retrofit.



Drove 100 yards and got the following message:

"Flat tyre monitor failure warning (RPA) / drive stabilisation activated / drive moderately - Contact BMW service"

Changed the steering back to the original and I still got the error. I managed to clear it by turning full lock to lock (google find), however now unsure if I want to continue and have another go or ditch the while project while I've got a working car!

Was this error more down to disconnecting the battery or the new airbag straining wheel? Looks identical so the dam thing should work! Any info appreciated.

[teaston]

How long does it take to swap the steering wheels?

[Firecrest]

Originally Posted by teaston

How long does it take to swap the steering wheels?

About an hour for a non working one in my case!

Airbag is a little difficult to remove and the holding nut is very tight, good quality socket set helps.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Firecrest

About an hour for a non working one in my case!

Airbag is a little difficult to remove and the holding nut is very tight, good quality socket set helps.

After all that money spent and effort sourcing the parts i would swap it again to see if the full lock trick will sort it.

If it doesn't maybe it needs coding. There is a different VO code for each steering wheel, but after you change that i'm not sure which modules would need coding, probably Kombi at a guess but maybe others.