[lazyrhino]

I'm going to be attempting to retrofit Cruise Control with Brake into my new M235i over the next couple of weeks (will be sure to post a how-to guide once I've done it for anyone else who wants to do it).

I'm all set with E-Sys ready to code the required feature options through the VO, however, I'm just a little stuck on which part number to order for the new steering switches. The list of available switch options can be found here:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...92&hg=61&fg=35

My two options are...
Option 1: Part No. 61317849411 - From 03/2014, includes LIM button
Option 2: Part No. 61317849406 - Up to 03/2014, includes SET button

I'm fairly confident I need to go for Option 1, as my car is very new (only registered in the last few weeks), so the build date should have certainly been after 03/2014, plus it already has the LIM function at present. I just wanted to check for sure though.

If anyone could shed some light on this, I would really appreciate it!

[tccox]

Interesting, so cruise is not standard in the UK like it is here in the colonies. It is a great system but it sorta weird when using it to feel your cars brakes apply themselves on downhills.

[MrBucket]

Put your VIN in here and it should tell you the build date.

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

[juandavr]

Originally Posted by MrBucket

Put your VIN in here and it should tell you the build date.

http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html

Hi guys, newbie here, I come from a Camaro and that one had cruise controls on the steering but my M235 does not have any of does, only the LIM button, will it work as cruise control? also when going on ECO PRO it felt like it will hold the average speed I'm going.

thanks!

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by juandavr

Hi guys, newbie here, I come from a Camaro and that one had cruise controls on the steering but my M235 does not have any of does, only the LIM button, will it work as cruise control? also when going on ECO PRO it felt like it will hold the average speed I'm going.

thanks!

Do you have the buttons on the left side of the steering wheel like on mine? There are 3 buttons that are for activating/deactivating/interrupting the cruise control/ setting the speed for the cruise control, and resuming cruise control if it gets interrupted, as well as the rocker switch that can adjust your speed up or down in either 1 mp/h or 5 mp/h increments by pushing it up or down.

Here are where all the buttons/controls that are used for everything relating to the operation of the cruise control in my M235i.

[lazyrhino]

So looks as though I've located the part number I need, and it was indeed Option 1:
Part No. 61317849411 - From 03/2014, includes LIM button

Going to be ordering at the end of this month, with a view to fitting early November!

Will be sure to post a guide when I do, as originally said.

Anyone have any advice/instructions on dismantling the steering wheel? I'm fully up to speed with the E-Sys coding side of things, just the initial airbag removal concerns me a little at the moment! Doesn't seem to be much logic to it as far as I can see!

[lazyrhino]

In the end, I managed to get hold of the parts sooner than expected, and completed the installation yesterday!

I've posted a full how-to guide in my progress thread, here - http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=20

Installation took around 2 hours, and my car is now sporting the fully operational Cruise Control with Brake function!

If anyone has any questions, will be happy to help! Just let me know!

[gpdrama]

Hi, I'm going to do the same thing... but could you pleasetell me step by step the part of coding?
I understand adding the 544 option, but what about next...?

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by KurtCrisco

I'm going to be attempting to retrofit Cruise Control with Brake into my new M235i over the next couple of weeks (will be sure to post a how-to guide once I've done it for anyone else who wants to do it).

I'm all set with E-Sys ready to code the required feature options through the VO, however, I'm just a little stuck on which part number to order for the new steering switches. The list of available switch options can be found here:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...92&hg=61&fg=35

My two options are...
Option 1: Part No. 61317849411 - From 03/2014, includes LIM button
Option 2: Part No. 61317849406 - Up to 03/2014, includes SET button

I'm fairly confident I need to go for Option 1, as my car is very new (only registered in the last few weeks), so the build date should have certainly been after 03/2014, plus it already has the LIM function at present. I just wanted to check for sure though.

If anyone could shed some light on this, I would really appreciate it!

Seems my local so called BMW experts M3BMW of Bathgate are unable to do this. A mod that can be DIY, but they cant do it. And were also very rude when I tried to point them to your blog. Talking over me on the phone "Nope, Nope, Nope, Bye" then hung up. Unbelievable.
I guess I will be attempting myself. Just need to find someone capable of coding it. Obviously M3BMW of Bathgate aren't.

[lazyrhino]

Originally Posted by iain1133

Seems my local so called BMW experts M3BMW of Bathgate are unable to do this. A mod that can be DIY, but they cant do it. And were also very rude when I tried to point them to your blog. Talking over me on the phone "Nope, Nope, Nope, Bye" then hung up. Unbelievable.
I guess I will be attempting myself. Just need to find someone capable of coding it. Obviously M3BMW of Bathgate aren't.

Well that sounds disappointing to say the least! Maybe they're just a little irritable about the fact that members of the general public like me are damaging their business model, by being able to complete these sorts of retrofits themselves rather than having to pay through the nose for it!

In all fairness, I was told repeatedly by BMW when I first started investigating this that it, and I quote, "physically couldn't be done". I was extremely pleased to be able to prove them wrong!

Since completing my Cruise Control retrofit I've completed a fair few more coding jobs for people, so if you need a hand just direct message me and we can get something sorted.

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by KurtCrisco

Well that sounds disappointing to say the least! Maybe they're just a little irritable about the fact that members of the general public like me are damaging their business model, by being able to complete these sorts of retrofits themselves rather than having to pay through the nose for it!

In all fairness, I was told repeatedly by BMW when I first started investigating this that it, and I quote, "physically couldn't be done". I was extremely pleased to be able to prove them wrong!

Since completing my Cruise Control retrofit I've completed a fair few more coding jobs for people, so if you need a hand just direct message me and we can get something sorted.

I was told by my Dealer Eastern BMW of Edinburgh, the same. I thought that M3BMW as respected BMW specialists, would be able to do the job but apparently they just phoned Eastern who said it wasn't retrofit so they couldn't do it. It really was the rudeness of Stephen on the phone that annoyed more than anything, absolutely no need for that manner.
Anyway I think I can get the part online for around £220 so once I get that I may be in contact again regarding coding. Would love to take you up on your offer of help though the Glasgow - Tonbridge Wells round trip may be a bit of a hike. :-)

[lazyrhino]

Originally Posted by iain1133

I was told by my Dealer Eastern BMW of Edinburgh, the same. I thought that M3BMW as respected BMW specialists, would be able to do the job but apparently they just phoned Eastern who said it wasn't retrofit so they couldn't do it. It really was the rudeness of Stephen on the phone that annoyed more than anything, absolutely no need for that manner.
Anyway I think I can get the part online for around £220 so once I get that I may be in contact again regarding coding. Would love to take you up on your offer of help though the Glasgow - Tonbridge Wells round trip may be a bit of a hike. :-)

Doesn't sound good at all! Well, I'm living proof that they're all wrong!

£220.00 sounds very very steep indeed for parts - I got mine for under £70.00 all in, from Cotswold BMW dealer group.

On the coding front, don't worry about the distance - as long as you got hold of the correct OBD cable, I could connect over to you via VPN, and complete the job remotely thanks to the modern day marvel that is the Internet!

Send me a private message if you want to have more of a chat about things!

[iain1133]

ok just emailed Cotswold and they can do the switch for £182.52 delivered. (didn't ask about the screws)

[lazyrhino]

Originally Posted by iain1133

ok just emailed Cotswold and they can do the switch for £182.52 delivered. (didn't ask about the screws)

Let me dig out my email history, I definitely didn't pay that much for it!

[lazyrhino]

Originally Posted by KurtCrisco

Let me dig out my email history, I definitely didn't pay that much for it!

Apologies, don't know where I got £70.00 from - just checked back through my invoices and I got the switch set and screws for £185.11 all in, including VAT.

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by KurtCrisco

Apologies, don't know where I got £70.00 from - just checked back through my invoices and I got the switch set and screws for £185.11 all in, including VAT.

ok, that's it ordered now, didn't order the screws tho.
May be DM'ing you in a week or two to request your services for coding

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by iain1133

ok, that's it ordered now, didn't order the screws tho.
May be DM'ing you in a week or two to request your services for coding

all fitted now , attempting to find a local coder to do the necessary

[telshena]

Hey all,

Looks like I'm a bit late for Iain's case, but I am selling my 100% working, tested, and like new B61.31.7.849.411 BMW Multi-function Switch (needed for both LIM and Cruise Control w/Braking).

First of all, let me thank KurtCrisco for the very helpful advice on this thread. His post is one of the only places on the web to document this retrofit process with photos, etc. so kudos to you! Though my vehicle is an F20, this process was identical between 1 and 2 Series, and a quick check of the part number shows this 'unofficial' retrofit part fits the entire list of vehicles below (provided they have an M-Sport steering wheel) and even supersedes the part number specified for 'Up to 03/2014' vehicles:

1' F20   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F20 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
1' F21   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F21 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F22   (10/2012 — 03/2016)
2' F23   (03/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F45 Active Tourer   (11/2013 — 03/2016)
2' F46 Gran Tourer   (07/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F30   (03/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F30 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F31   (07/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F31 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F34 GT   (07/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F32   (11/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F33   (03/2013 — 03/2016)
4' F36   (07/2013 — 03/2016)
5' F07 GT LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F10 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F11 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
6' F06 GC   (05/2011 — 03/2015)
6' F06 GC LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F12   (10/2009 — 02/2015)
6' F12 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F13   (04/2010 — 02/2015)
6' F13 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
X1 F48   (11/2014 — 03/2016)
X5 F15   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
X6 F16   (09/2013 — 03/2016)


I had 100% success in installing the switch and VO coding the car, and it's been working flawlessly for a little under a year now. Our F20 is a company car (thus the reason it came without cruise control) and it's due to be turned in under the company hire agreement on 15-July-16. As such, I will be removing the switch next week and selling it on at a SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT.

The switch is in perfect working order, and the various plastic surfaces and buttons have absolutely no signs of wear. The switch comes with original box, packaging, and official BMW invoice from BMW Nine Elms in London.

Original Price: £197.84
DISCOUNT: 25%
Asking £150.00 + Free P&P (within UK)

Of course, coding services and installation are available at an additional cost for buyers located in Central London. PM me, or you can email SW7guy@gmail.com

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by telshena

Hey all,

Looks like I'm a bit late for Iain's case, but I am selling my 100% working, tested, and like new B61.31.7.849.411 BMW Multi-function Switch (needed for both LIM and Cruise Control w/Braking).

First of all, let me thank KurtCrisco for the very helpful advice on this thread. His post is one of the only places on the web to document this retrofit process with photos, etc. so kudos to you! Though my vehicle is an F20, this process was identical between 1 and 2 Series, and a quick check of the part number shows this 'unofficial' retrofit part fits the entire list of vehicles below (provided they have an M-Sport steering wheel) and even supersedes the part number specified for 'Up to 03/2014' vehicles:

1' F20   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F20 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
1' F21   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F21 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F22   (10/2012 — 03/2016)
2' F23   (03/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F45 Active Tourer   (11/2013 — 03/2016)
2' F46 Gran Tourer   (07/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F30   (03/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F30 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F31   (07/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F31 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F34 GT   (07/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F32   (11/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F33   (03/2013 — 03/2016)
4' F36   (07/2013 — 03/2016)
5' F07 GT LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F10 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F11 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
6' F06 GC   (05/2011 — 03/2015)
6' F06 GC LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F12   (10/2009 — 02/2015)
6' F12 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F13   (04/2010 — 02/2015)
6' F13 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
X1 F48   (11/2014 — 03/2016)
X5 F15   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
X6 F16   (09/2013 — 03/2016)


I had 100% success in installing the switch and VO coding the car, and it's been working flawlessly for a little under a year now. Our F20 is a company car (thus the reason it came without cruise control) and it's due to be turned in under the company hire agreement on 15-July-16. As such, I will be removing the switch next week and selling it on at a SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT.

The switch is in perfect working order, and the various plastic surfaces and buttons have absolutely no signs of wear. The switch comes with original box, packaging, and official BMW invoice from BMW Nine Elms in London.

Original Price: £197.84
DISCOUNT: 25%
Asking £150.00 + Free P&P (within UK)

Of course, coding services and installation are available at an additional cost for buyers located in Central London. PM me, or you can email SW7guy@gmail.com

Hi Telshena,
Any chance you could document the step by step process for coding this. Although I fitted the part 2 weeks ago I have still to code (going to download the s/w to a new laptop I shall be buying this week). A total newbie to the coding process I have been reading the few online documents but would like a succinct document for this process only, a sort of dummies guide. (Not really a dummy, have been in IT for more years than I care to remember but am always super cautious, especially when it comes to a £25k motor). Please :-)

cheers Iain

[iain1133]

Originally Posted by telshena

Hey all,

Looks like I'm a bit late for Iain's case, but I am selling my 100% working, tested, and like new B61.31.7.849.411 BMW Multi-function Switch (needed for both LIM and Cruise Control w/Braking).

First of all, let me thank KurtCrisco for the very helpful advice on this thread. His post is one of the only places on the web to document this retrofit process with photos, etc. so kudos to you! Though my vehicle is an F20, this process was identical between 1 and 2 Series, and a quick check of the part number shows this 'unofficial' retrofit part fits the entire list of vehicles below (provided they have an M-Sport steering wheel) and even supersedes the part number specified for 'Up to 03/2014' vehicles:

1' F20   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F20 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
1' F21   (07/2010 — 02/2015)
1' F21 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F22   (10/2012 — 03/2016)
2' F23   (03/2014 — 03/2016)
2' F45 Active Tourer   (11/2013 — 03/2016)
2' F46 Gran Tourer   (07/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F30   (03/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F30 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F31   (07/2011 — 07/2015)
3' F31 LCI   (09/2014 — 03/2016)
3' F34 GT   (07/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F32   (11/2012 — 03/2016)
4' F33   (03/2013 — 03/2016)
4' F36   (07/2013 — 03/2016)
5' F07 GT LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F10 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
5' F11 LCI   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
6' F06 GC   (05/2011 — 03/2015)
6' F06 GC LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F12   (10/2009 — 02/2015)
6' F12 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
6' F13   (04/2010 — 02/2015)
6' F13 LCI   (05/2014 — 03/2016)
X1 F48   (11/2014 — 03/2016)
X5 F15   (08/2012 — 03/2016)
X6 F16   (09/2013 — 03/2016)


I had 100% success in installing the switch and VO coding the car, and it's been working flawlessly for a little under a year now. Our F20 is a company car (thus the reason it came without cruise control) and it's due to be turned in under the company hire agreement on 15-July-16. As such, I will be removing the switch next week and selling it on at a SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT.

The switch is in perfect working order, and the various plastic surfaces and buttons have absolutely no signs of wear. The switch comes with original box, packaging, and official BMW invoice from BMW Nine Elms in London.

Original Price: £197.84
DISCOUNT: 25%
Asking £150.00 + Free P&P (within UK)

Of course, coding services and installation are available at an additional cost for buyers located in Central London. PM me, or you can email SW7guy@gmail.com

Still not got this coded yet. Car had its first service last week and asked BMW to sort the cruise control. They repeat the 'it's not a retro fit option would require an extra loom and an extra part would be costing £890.' Whereas those that have done it all say , add the switch to steering wheel and VO code 544. I just wish I could get my pc to connect to the car.

[Mattmills8133]

Originally Posted by lazyrhino

I'm going to be attempting to retrofit Cruise Control with Brake into my new M235i over the next couple of weeks (will be sure to post a how-to guide once I've done it for anyone else who wants to do it).

I'm all set with E-Sys ready to code the required feature options through the VO, however, I'm just a little stuck on which part number to order for the new steering switches. The list of available switch options can be found here:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...92&hg=61&fg=35

My two options are...
Option 1: Part No. 61317849411 - From 03/2014, includes LIM button
Option 2: Part No. 61317849406 - Up to 03/2014, includes SET button

I'm fairly confident I need to go for Option 1, as my car is very new (only registered in the last few weeks), so the build date should have certainly been after 03/2014, plus it already has the LIM function at present. I just wanted to check for sure though.

If anyone could shed some light on this, I would really appreciate it!

Hi Lazyrhino,

Are you still active on this forum?

I have purchased the switches and will install them but wondered if you could help with the coding please?

Thanks,
Matt

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by Mattmills8133

Hi Lazyrhino,
Are you still active on this forum?

He last posted in June - you might try a PM. Good luck!