Issues with PSW 2 electronic

IntegraXTR · 07-08-2012, 04:45 PM

UPDATE

Installed the wheel via the JBE module since the PDF instructions wiring to the CAS didn't match up to my car. So far so good. The main thing I have compared to the others is that my battery is brand new. So far the wheel is working perfectly!

Lagunae92 · 07-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Another issue...I have had 3 wheels installed.

1. Entire wheel screen was clear from normal sitting position and in the sun. The little screen was set flush into wheel. Problem was the plastic cover on the shift lights and LCD screen was cracking in several spots.

2. and 3. The lower portion of the LCD screen is not entirely visible, and sunlight makes the screen look fuzzy/distorted in a sense. Almost like there is a coating on the glass, and the lower portion of the screen has a fisheye effect.

Are your screens completely clear and always visible?

IntegraXTR · 07-08-2012, 07:06 PM

i just went for a drive and everything is clear and visible. if you look really closely it looks like theres a slight haze behind the plastic cover on the center screen but it's really slight. other than that i could read it in the bright sun (lots of it here)

sorry to hear about all your issues. my only thing now is to get the water/oil temp reading to go into that screen when i start the car (haven't had the chance to read the operating manual yet)

hmm, i'm about to head down into the garage and take a closer look to see...as far as i know it doesn't have the imperfections

Lagunae92 · 07-17-2012, 11:07 PM

Now the temperature reading defaults to Celsius. Anybody have it stay on Fahrenheit? My old one did...

warp10 · 07-18-2012, 08:19 AM

Yeah Mine had never had trouble keeping setting just losing the RPM's. I did re-do the basic set up procedure again , a page or so back on here, and that has seemed to remedy the issue for now. good luck

THE TECH · 07-18-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Another issue...I have had 3 wheels installed.

1. Entire wheel screen was clear from normal sitting position and in the sun. The little screen was set flush into wheel. Problem was the plastic cover on the shift lights and LCD screen was cracking in several spots.

2. and 3. The lower portion of the LCD screen is not entirely visible, and sunlight makes the screen look fuzzy/distorted in a sense. Almost like there is a coating on the glass, and the lower portion of the screen has a fisheye effect.

Are your screens completely clear and always visible?

Mine isn't. I never really questioned it since I was more worried about functionality but there is an issue with the plastic on the center display.

I also recently found out that the one in my car now is not the first one I've had. Apparently when the dealer installed it the first time, there was an issue that they ended up warrantying it and putting another one in. This was all before I ever took delivery of the car.

warp10 · 07-18-2012, 09:27 AM

This is also my second wheel due to the top of the wheel moved when you touched it.

IntegraXTR · 07-20-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

Now the temperature reading defaults to Celsius. Anybody have it stay on Fahrenheit? My old one did...

Mine's been working since day one..., I wonder why yours is defaulting. I'm willing to bet it may be the battery? my comfort access wasn't really working and my car wouldn't stay in the digital MPH section in the cluster. After swapping out my battery at the dealership, everything is stable..CA works fine, and the digital MPH is always on when i start the car.

warp10 · 07-26-2012, 09:45 PM

Okay....So i was able to reproduce the 0 RPM issue at the dealer and they hooked up the computer to it and since the wheel does not store any fault codes they did some diagnosing and they seem to feel that it is a communication error with one of the sensors that comes in the install kit with the wheel( i will try and get the part number). So they are ordering the part and are going to replace it and keep it over night and see if the problem is fixed. My SA and the Manager of the Service department said if this does not fix the issue they are going to contact BMWNA since this is the second wheel with the same problem (first one was warrant-ied for the top of the wheel MOVING!!!)... So we shall see if the issue is solved...

Sorry for the long post....

Lagunae92 · 07-26-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by warp10motorsports

Okay....So i was able to reproduce the 0 RPM issue at the dealer and they hooked up the computer to it and since the wheel does not store any fault codes they did some diagnosing and they seem to feel that it is a communication error with one of the sensors that comes in the install kit with the wheel( i will try and get the part number). So they are ordering the part and are going to replace it and keep it over night and see if the problem is fixed. My SA and the Manager of the Service department said if this does not fix the issue they are going to contact BMWNA since this is the second wheel with the same problem (first one was warrant-ied for the top of the wheel MOVING!!!)... So we shall see if the issue is solved...

Sorry for the long post....

BMW is aware that the wheel does not hold RPM settings. If it is installed via the BMW instructions, it SHOULD register RPMs every time. Mine did not when hooked up as per the CAS unit I believe (whatever people said will store the settings). Since my wheel is defaulting to celsius and kph, I need to bring it in again.

warp10 · 07-27-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lagunae92

BMW is aware that the wheel does not hold RPM settings. If it is installed via the BMW instructions, it SHOULD register RPMs every time. Mine did not when hooked up as per the CAS unit I believe (whatever people said will store the settings). Since my wheel is defaulting to celsius and kph, I need to bring it in again.

This is not a setting issue that was a problem for people that were installing via different power sources from the instructions. What is going on here is the RPM setting is stored but the wheel does not register any RPM reading (reads 0 under the 4000 or what ever you set it too, in the settings portion of the wheel menu) thus the shift light on the wheel do not work, but the ones know cluster do.

Lagunae92 · 07-27-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by warp10motorsports

This is not a setting issue that was a problem for people that were installing via different power sources from the instructions. What is going on here is the RPM setting is stored but the wheel does not register any RPM reading (reads 0 under the 4000 or what ever you set it too, in the settings portion of the wheel menu) thus the shift light on the wheel do not work, but the ones know cluster do.

how is the wheel installed? This was my initial problem as it was not installed via the instructions from BMW. My RPMs would not register, but the settings would hold, and now that it is installed as peers the instructions, the RPMs work, and BMW knows that the settings won't hold. I think an obvious design flaw is our culprit.

IntegraXTR · 07-28-2012, 05:24 AM

Perhaps (if it hasn't been concluded already), a DCT compatibility issue? I just got home and my settings have all been saved and my RPM shift points are the same as I've set them from day 1.

Hopefully you guys will figure out the solution soon, must be frustrating. Weird how BMW would make a product that wasn't tested in all the 3 series

Aha · 01-09-2016, 11:14 PM

anymore updates?

Hg · 08-29-2016, 10:38 AM

completely regret buying this V1 shit second hand

seller didnt send me the harness and control unit, then I made my own harness and adapted V2 control unit (since the one for V1 is discontinued!)

then I started it up today

now

everything seems to work perfectly with exception to the shift lights. On start-up, the V1 goes through its initialization and the lights do work. However, I cannot get the lights to correspond to the correction factor setting. It appears as though the revs read by the V1 are out by a factor of ten. Thus, if the shift lights are set to 1000 RPM, and reved, it will only work when the RPM goes to 10 000. I need to find out how to do this on the V1.

kris_t · 03-05-2017, 06:51 AM

Anybody solved the shift light issue

TWiTCHY · 03-05-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kris_t

Anybody solved the shift light issue

On DCT? As far as I know no one has been able to get it to work reliably with DCT. In addition to the shift light issue, oil and coolant temp readouts will freeze at a random value and never work until a battery reset occurs. If a battery reset does not occur and the issue is left for a prolonged period, the wheel can stop turning on altogether until a battery reset occurs.

KawBoy · 03-05-2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kris_t

Anybody solved the shift light issue

Mine works 9 out of 10. Once in a while I have the frozen oil & water (at -48C). Wheel may not work at all sometimes, although very sporadically; It does the start up light choreography but it flashes red twice when trying to turn it on. Turning the ignition off for 15 or so minutes usually solves the problem. I've tried two wheels, three modules and three steering clocks.

dozaiya · 05-28-2017, 03:13 AM

so can i safely conclude that both V1 or V2 do not work with DCT cars?

KawBoy · 05-28-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

so can i safely conclude that both V1 or V2 do not work with DCT cars?

Yes and no. If you want it to work flawlessly every time, then yes, it does not work with DCT.
If you are OK with it working 9 out of 10 times, then no, you can not safely conclude they don't work with DCT.

dozaiya · 05-31-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KawBoy

Yes and no. If you want it to work flawlessly every time, then yes, it does not work with DCT.
If you are OK with it working 9 out of 10 times, then no, you can not safely conclude they don't work with DCT.

another question, all the problems i've read seems to be related to V2, does this mean V1 works flawlessly? because i have a chance to grab a used V1 but not sure if it is worth the hassle

KawBoy · 06-01-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dozaiya

another question, all the problems i've read seems to be related to V2, does this mean V1 works flawlessly? because i have a chance to grab a used V1 but not sure if it is worth the hassle

I didn't know there were two versions of the wheel. My comments are for this one, https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/32302165395/

I really think you'd like this one in spite of the small downsides.

07-08-2012, 04:45 PM	#111
IntegraXTR Captain 187 Rep 714 Posts Drives: MY08 E92 M3 and MY15 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	UPDATE Installed the wheel via the JBE module since the PDF instructions wiring to the CAS didn't match up to my car. So far so good. The main thing I have compared to the others is that my battery is brand new. So far the wheel is working perfectly!
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07-08-2012, 04:55 PM	#112
Lagunae92 Captain 74 Rep 753 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	Another issue...I have had 3 wheels installed. 1. Entire wheel screen was clear from normal sitting position and in the sun. The little screen was set flush into wheel. Problem was the plastic cover on the shift lights and LCD screen was cracking in several spots. 2. and 3. The lower portion of the LCD screen is not entirely visible, and sunlight makes the screen look fuzzy/distorted in a sense. Almost like there is a coating on the glass, and the lower portion of the screen has a fisheye effect. Are your screens completely clear and always visible? __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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07-08-2012, 07:06 PM	#113
IntegraXTR Captain 187 Rep 714 Posts Drives: MY08 E92 M3 and MY15 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	i just went for a drive and everything is clear and visible. if you look really closely it looks like theres a slight haze behind the plastic cover on the center screen but it's really slight. other than that i could read it in the bright sun (lots of it here) sorry to hear about all your issues. my only thing now is to get the water/oil temp reading to go into that screen when i start the car (haven't had the chance to read the operating manual yet) hmm, i'm about to head down into the garage and take a closer look to see...as far as i know it doesn't have the imperfections
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07-17-2012, 11:07 PM	#114
Lagunae92 Captain 74 Rep 753 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (0)	Now the temperature reading defaults to Celsius. Anybody have it stay on Fahrenheit? My old one did... __________________ 2009 e92 M3 Individual Laguna Seca Blue\|Black Novillo\|DCT\|19"rims\|Carbon Leather\|Premium\|Tech.\|Heated Seats\|Prem. Sound\|iPod\| Mods: \|Electronic Performance Steering Wheel\|ZCP CF Spoiler\|ZCP CF Spliters\|ZCP CF Mirrors\|Edition Front Grilles\|Edition Side Grilles\|BMW Performance Brake Handle\|3D Design Pedals\| Style Rumore Exhaust\|H&R Springs\|LCI Tails\|Challenge CF Door Panels\|
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07-18-2012, 08:19 AM	#115
warp10 Lieutenant Colonel 776 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Jet Black:ZCP, ZCV, ZP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 M3 [10.00] 2011 28i X3 [0.00]	Yeah Mine had never had trouble keeping setting just losing the RPM's. I did re-do the basic set up procedure again , a page or so back on here, and that has seemed to remedy the issue for now. good luck __________________
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07-18-2012, 09:27 AM	#117
warp10 Lieutenant Colonel 776 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Jet Black:ZCP, ZCV, ZP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 M3 [10.00] 2011 28i X3 [0.00]	This is also my second wheel due to the top of the wheel moved when you touched it. __________________
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07-26-2012, 09:45 PM	#119
warp10 Lieutenant Colonel 776 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Jet Black:ZCP, ZCV, ZP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 M3 [10.00] 2011 28i X3 [0.00]	Okay....So i was able to reproduce the 0 RPM issue at the dealer and they hooked up the computer to it and since the wheel does not store any fault codes they did some diagnosing and they seem to feel that it is a communication error with one of the sensors that comes in the install kit with the wheel( i will try and get the part number). So they are ordering the part and are going to replace it and keep it over night and see if the problem is fixed. My SA and the Manager of the Service department said if this does not fix the issue they are going to contact BMWNA since this is the second wheel with the same problem (first one was warrant-ied for the top of the wheel MOVING!!!)... So we shall see if the issue is solved... Sorry for the long post.... __________________
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07-28-2012, 05:24 AM	#123
IntegraXTR Captain 187 Rep 714 Posts Drives: MY08 E92 M3 and MY15 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	Perhaps (if it hasn't been concluded already), a DCT compatibility issue? I just got home and my settings have all been saved and my RPM shift points are the same as I've set them from day 1. Hopefully you guys will figure out the solution soon, must be frustrating. Weird how BMW would make a product that wasn't tested in all the 3 series
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01-09-2016, 11:14 PM	#124
Aha Lieutenant 238 Rep 453 Posts Drives: ESS VT2-625 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.34]	anymore updates?
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08-29-2016, 10:38 AM	#125
Hg Enlisted Member 15 Rep 32 Posts Drives: e87 130i M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	completely regret buying this V1 shit second hand seller didnt send me the harness and control unit, then I made my own harness and adapted V2 control unit (since the one for V1 is discontinued!) then I started it up today now everything seems to work perfectly with exception to the shift lights. On start-up, the V1 goes through its initialization and the lights do work. However, I cannot get the lights to correspond to the correction factor setting. It appears as though the revs read by the V1 are out by a factor of ten. Thus, if the shift lights are set to 1000 RPM, and reved, it will only work when the RPM goes to 10 000. I need to find out how to do this on the V1.
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03-05-2017, 06:51 AM	#126
kris_t Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 234 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 white on fox red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: uk nottingham iTrader: (0)	Anybody solved the shift light issue
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05-28-2017, 03:13 AM	#129
dozaiya Captain 236 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2011 MW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (1)	so can i safely conclude that both V1 or V2 do not work with DCT cars?
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