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BMW SMG to Manual Swap (Fix Cruise Control)

Updated: Jan 9

To properly enable cruise control, the SMG to manual gearbox conversion on a BMW requires a few more steps.


I will walk you through the steps necessary to reactivate your cruise control. The procedures are simple, requiring only a few electrical connections and reprogramming.


  • Make a closed circuit and remove the temperature sensor

  • Identifying connections and wiring

  • Connect the oil temperature sensor to the gear selection switch and test it

  • Check that pin 2 is receiving ground

  • Programming in the manual mode

  • Program the DME


This article will discuss converting from SMG to manual swap and having problems with the cruise control. It's a basic wiring schematic that I'll show you.

 

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Remove the SMG Temperature Sensor & Create a Closed Circuit