jimmy01 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Hey guys, I'm new here but I hope we can help each other out. My car is a 2001 325i m sport wagon and is a jap import. My 'manual mode' shifter works the wrong way (in my opinion) e.g. Push forward = change up gear and pull back is downshift. I know a lot of the newer e46's do it the 'right' way. I have however fixed it so it now works how I prefer it- it's really easy to do and if anyone would like instructions/pictures of how to do it, let me know and I will post them here. Here's where you guys may be able to help me: I'm after the selector panel (P, R, N etc lights) to match as the +/- symbols no longer match what the lever does. Although this does not affect the components/functionality in any way, it would still be nice to get it sorted! Is anyone willing to swap their panel with me? Obviously you would need to prefer that forward = shift up and currently have the opposite. If someone is keen, I'm more than happy to help you change it over or do the mod for you ( should only take 10 minutes) Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 I remember seeing a how to on the web somewhere but cant remember where. Mr google may help you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 My 'manual mode' shifter works the wrong way (in my opinion) e.g. Push forward = change up gear and pull back is downshift. I know a lot of the newer e46's do it the 'right' way. I have however fixed it so it now works how I prefer it- it's really easy to do and if anyone would like instructions/pictures of how to do it, let me know and I will post them here. Swap 2 pins over on the connector? Yep, easy. Here's where you guys may be able to help me: I'm after the selector panel (P, R, N etc lights) to match as the +/- symbols no longer match what the lever does. Although this does not affect the components/functionality in any way, it would still be nice to get it sorted! Is anyone willing to swap their panel with me? Obviously you would need to prefer that forward = shift up and currently have the opposite. get a new panel from bmw www.realoem.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy01 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 you're right, I could buy one from Real OEM or any number of places but that would cost me significantly more than the $0 I was hoping to pay with a swap! e.g. US$112 from realOEM. I imagine an NZ wrecker could get me a used one cheaper but I thought it best to just try here first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Grab the kids crayons Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
