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kantusjack · Jan 21st, 2008, 06:53 AM

Is it possible to update a 3 spoke steering wheel of a Copper S (R53) to a MFSW with the same steering wheel? What parts should I change??

What should I do?? Is there any manual??

Yours,

rkw · Jan 21st, 2008, 08:04 AM

It is possible. You will need to change the spoke covers to the MFSW spokes with buttons, and there is a small wiring harness connector to add. You will need to have a dealer program the function into your car's computer.

kantusjack · Jan 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original)

It is possible. You will need to change the spoke covers to the MFSW spokes with buttons, and there is a small wiring harness connector to add. You will need to have a dealer program the function into your car's computer.

So I don't need to change the airbag ring, it is suitable for the MFSW too.

Only go to the dealer to reprogram the car.

THX a lot.

mikbmini · Jan 21st, 2008, 12:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kantusjack (original)

So I don't need to change the airbag ring, it is suitable for the MFSW too.

Only go to the dealer to reprogram the car.

THX a lot.

The Airbag is the same, but I think there is more to it than just fitting buttons and putting the wiring in the wheel. I'm not sure but I think you need to run a loom up to wheel or something. I've heard its very difficult. Don't quote me on this though as I havent actually looked properly into it.

Mike

rkw · Jan 21st, 2008, 05:48 PM

MINI has retrofit kits for MFSW:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=95
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=95
Check with your dealer for the proper kit depending on model year. I believe all MINIs are prewired for MFSW even if it wasn't ordered with the option.

R50 Nick · Jan 26th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Realoem.com doesn't show in detail what the retrofit includes. Check this link here : Retrofit kit, multifunct. steering wheel These are the parts contained in the retrofit kit. As you see, it's not that easy...

..Blackadder.. · Jan 27th, 2008, 08:24 AM

Found this on the jcw steering group buy hope it helps

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)Hey Chris.

You're probably bloody fed up with the questions by now so sorry in advance Got a 2 spoke leather with thumb grips atm, like the JCW - would like a Leather JCW with multifunction and will need air bag too. How much will this all cost for; the items, postage to Milton Keynes?

Also would it be easy to fit and does multifunc just plug straight in and can I receive it with the MF already installed in the wheel?

Cheers, Sam

Hi Sam,
No probs,the new jcw steering wheel with air bag would cost £410,the multi funstion kit would cost £150 as for the fitting the system takes between seven and nine hours to fit it is not just a case of 'plug and play' we have fitted a few M/F kits and the wiring is all connected into the dme unit plug, this takes the time so fitting it would cost around £600 as we usually spend a full day
to do the job
Cheers
Chris

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Jan 21st, 2008, 08:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 04:25 PM Posts: 595 Offline	It is possible. You will need to change the spoke covers to the MFSW spokes with buttons, and there is a small wiring harness connector to add. You will need to have a dealer program the function into your car's computer.

Jan 21st, 2008, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
kantusjack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 01:25 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw (original) It is possible. You will need to change the spoke covers to the MFSW spokes with buttons, and there is a small wiring harness connector to add. You will need to have a dealer program the function into your car's computer. So I don't need to change the airbag ring, it is suitable for the MFSW too. Only go to the dealer to reprogram the car. THX a lot.

Jan 21st, 2008, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikbmini No MINI no more :( My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tunbridge Wells Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kantusjack (original) So I don't need to change the airbag ring, it is suitable for the MFSW too. Only go to the dealer to reprogram the car. THX a lot. The Airbag is the same, but I think there is more to it than just fitting buttons and putting the wiring in the wheel. I'm not sure but I think you need to run a loom up to wheel or something. I've heard its very difficult. Don't quote me on this though as I havent actually looked properly into it. Mike

Jan 21st, 2008, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 04:25 PM Posts: 595 Offline	MINI has retrofit kits for MFSW: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=95 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=95 Check with your dealer for the proper kit depending on model year. I believe all MINIs are prewired for MFSW even if it wasn't ordered with the option.

Jan 26th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
R50 Nick MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:25 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Realoem.com doesn't show in detail what the retrofit includes. Check this link here : Retrofit kit, multifunct. steering wheel These are the parts contained in the retrofit kit. As you see, it's not that easy...

Jan 27th, 2008, 08:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 868 Offline	Found this on the jcw steering group buy hope it helps Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)Hey Chris. You're probably bloody fed up with the questions by now so sorry in advance Got a 2 spoke leather with thumb grips atm, like the JCW - would like a Leather JCW with multifunction and will need air bag too. How much will this all cost for; the items, postage to Milton Keynes? Also would it be easy to fit and does multifunc just plug straight in and can I receive it with the MF already installed in the wheel? Cheers, Sam Hi Sam, No probs,the new jcw steering wheel with air bag would cost £410,the multi funstion kit would cost £150 as for the fitting the system takes between seven and nine hours to fit it is not just a case of 'plug and play' we have fitted a few M/F kits and the wiring is all connected into the dme unit plug, this takes the time so fitting it would cost around £600 as we usually spend a full day to do the job Cheers Chris

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