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| 12-03-2023, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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How can I determine the type of differential fitted to my 2017 m240i Lci which no longer has the label with the code above?
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| 12-04-2023, 09:47 AM | #2 |
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From what I remember, the M Performance LSD is visually identical to a stock open diff. Your best bet is probably the good old fashioned, put both wheels in the air and see which way they spin.
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| 12-04-2023, 09:53 AM | #3 |
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sorry, I wasn't clear, my differential is open, I already know that, I would like to understand if it is a 188LW or a 215LW...
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| 12-05-2023, 12:13 PM | #4 |
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unfortunately you'd have to lower the diff and check the part number located on the top.
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| 12-05-2023, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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I looked at the top of the diff with a mirror but unfortunately the white label with the BMW OEM code is no longer there…
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| 12-05-2023, 01:19 PM | #6 |
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hmm. perhaps there is a way to calculate the final drive using the rolling diameter of the rear wheels and inputting them into a calculator to find out what RPM's produce what speeds? This may be the only way outside of that. Unless there is a way to check in ISTA. I have heard of some people mentioning a "relearn final gear ratio" button somewhere on there.
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| 12-06-2023, 04:20 PM | #8 | |
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