My Steptronic doesnt work?

WhatADream · 10-18-2012, 11:01 AM

what the heck is going on?! I have the 09' 335i. my paddle shifters work, but when I use the shifter itself, downshift works, but upshift doesnt..
any ideas?!

TheeGovernor · 10-18-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatADream

what the heck is going on?! I have the 09' 335i. my paddle shifters work, but when I use the shifter itself, downshift works, but upshift doesnt..
any ideas?!

It is a common problem. The wires underneath the shifter get all crunched and need re soldering. It is covered if you are under warranty.

JDane07 · 10-18-2012, 11:25 AM

Or it costs over a grand if you need to replace it

mike-y · 10-18-2012, 12:54 PM

you can also fix it yourself in less than an hour with a little extra wire, crimp connectors, and tape.

MrQuickR1 · 10-18-2012, 01:14 PM

I just popped the shifter area off the other day to put CF fabric over the wood grain. It is easier than it looks to get that all up and off, should take a few minutes, or about 5 doing it nice and easy.

WhatADream · 10-26-2012, 02:05 PM

I just got it back from the dealer. $950 parts and labor.
Thank god for warranty!

bumere90 · 10-26-2012, 04:36 PM

damn

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WhatADream Private 15 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan 09' Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	My Steptronic doesnt work? what the heck is going on?! I have the 09' 335i. my paddle shifters work, but when I use the shifter itself, downshift works, but upshift doesnt.. any ideas?!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	you can also fix it yourself in less than an hour with a little extra wire, crimp connectors, and tape.
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MrQuickR1 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I just popped the shifter area off the other day to put CF fabric over the wood grain. It is easier than it looks to get that all up and off, should take a few minutes, or about 5 doing it nice and easy.
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WhatADream Private 15 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan 09' Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I just got it back from the dealer. $950 parts and labor. Thank god for warranty!
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