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    Posted: 07-March-2007 at 13:46

I have an E39 528 but doesnt have a multifunction steering wheel, i see theres lots for sale on the likes of ebay and what to get one as i'll find it useful. What i want to know is can I do it. I spoke to BMW and gave them my VIN and they tell me I cant but i'm sure it must be possible.

can anyone tell me if this is the case and what parts i'll need?
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It has been done before.

edw520i on here had it done.

Unfortunatly for you it was done here in Ireland.

AutoFix on here did the work.

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Sorry to dig such an old thread up again, but I'd be interested in doing a similar operation on my 98 525tds.

Did you find any further info Jonny?

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on a related note, does anyone know if the later wheel from the e39 (post september 2000) can be fitted to an earlier model?

i know it wasn't possible on the e46, something to do with dual stage airbags

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Stephen - afaik the same applies.  The difference coincides with the late 2000 mods and intro of 525i, 530i, etc.
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Originally posted by denishogan denishogan wrote:

Sorry to dig such an old thread up again, but I'd be interested in doing a similar operation on my 98 525tds.

Did you find any further info Jonny?

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Bad news mate,didnt get very far.

Tried pulling a wiring loom out of a damaged 5 in a scrappy, absolute nightmare, gave up after 6 hrs of chasing it round the car. Sold the wheel in the end and bought a non multifunction Mtec one instead.

 

Its a messy subject trying to get different wheels to fit your 5. I believe they cahnged the wiring and fitting 3 times in the production cycle so good luck!



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D'oh.

Thanks Jonny!

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Denis,

PM autofix on here. He has done it before. Its not to difficult.

 

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