BMW F30/F series Functional M1/M2 Buttons Kit Installation

Instructions for installing the functional M button kit into your BMW F30
Kit can be purchased at MNlasercutting.com
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Works with:
- BMW 1 Series F20 F21
- BMW 2 Series F22 F23 F45 F46
- BMW M2 F87 (2012-2018)
- BMW 3 Series F30 F31 F34 F35
- BMW 4 Series F32 F33 F36
- BMW 5 Series F10 F11
- BMW 6 Series F06 F12 F13
NOTE: you MUST have an M-SPORT steering wheel to use this kit.
NOTE: you must NOT have the Adaptive Cruise Control option on your BMW to use this kit.
*if your plug wires are Grey and Black that is OK the wire positions are the same and the kit still works, black(-) grey(+)*

[@justsomecanadian]

Great product, delivery was delayed because of Covid but excellent communication from the seller. This well thought out instructional video made the installation process a smooth affair. My the final two wires in my vehicle were black and grey as some other commenters had also mentioned. The blue clips were a pain to open, but being patient with them was worth it, love the new functionality of my steering wheel!

[@SASWarlord]

Is it still working after almost a year?

[@sonseth3105]

Hi! Just installed mine. Great tutorial! Everything works except my m1 and m2 buttons. The CC and LIM buttons works just fine. Gone through the video a couple of times, but everything is done in the same way.

[@LuisGomez-hl3jx]

Works perfectly on my M240i. Thankfully, all my wire colors were the same! Super helpful video

[@chapagawa]

Great kit to fill up the blank buttons on my F30 AH3 steering wheel, plus I do not have to keep looking down at the mode button on the console anymore. The instructions were spot on, and it was great to be able to zoom around in the video to revisit some points. The only problem I ran into was removing the button console; it is really hard getting your finger below the console to get access to the clip. I nipped my finger a bit doing that. I do not know it that was a technique issue, physiological issue (I need longer, thinner fingers with double joints), or just bad luck, but that was almost a show stopper. As some feedback, the “click” of the M1/2 buttons is quite different from the original BMW buttons. I am not sure if this is due to using button slots that were previously open, but having the same feedback to the pushing of the button would be nice.

[@alpinweiss3403]

You gotta market more man. Such a underrated product. I can’t wait to order mine soon

[@Mertzy63]

Awesome video! As I said in another video I thought about the concept of this mod a while ago and its awesome to see it come to light. Kind of a nerdy thing, but it would be cool if at some point in the video you went through a sort of wiring/circuit diagram of the mod to explain how the passthrough works. For instance explaining the operation of the read wire to the right bottons and the new harness in the center console? It seems pretty ingenius that rather than running 2 new wires ALL the way from the steering wheel to the drive mode rocker switch that new harness creates some type of passthrough to the iDrive system. Will be definitely buying this in the future...when the e36 track car is sorted...

[@esham1606]

worked great on my 440i. Got everything done in under 20 minutes and had no troubles. Like another guy said, my wires were grey and black instead of green, but the process is exactly the same if you pay attention to the placement of each one.

[@DocTango]

How long was your wait time? I ordered my kit at the beginning of April but it's still not here.

[@Andree1912]

@@DocTango From whitch Side habe you oder that

[@llll22l]

Hope this works on my M140i

[@bkhan_]

Edit: guys, highly recommend the seller and the product. This guide was fantastic. Note that on some cars the harness under the mode selector by your shifter will have different coloured wires. Mine were gray / black. But the wiring positioning is still the same. @MNlasercutting: How do I unplug the 2 position plugs? (time stamp 12:35 in your video)

[@mnlasercutting4060]

just pull :)

[@Andree1912]

Can you say who i can this odering?

[@omarrodriguez3990]

Awesome mod!!! I just ordered one for my 440i

[@user-fo8mz5yd6q]

Thanks for this video. It was really as easy as it seemed. 🎉

[@davidmin2833]

Thanks for your video~ I have helped my bmw to clear button. I was able to easy

[@stephenlozano2816]

Just installed this kit on my 2015 F22 M235i. It works flawlessly!!! The hardest part of the instal was removing the factory clip from the iDrive controller. That was a bitch!!

[@DocTango]

I had that problem too. I was also worried about breaking the retention tabs on the steering module when disassembling it, but I made sure to only have 2 cups of coffee instead of my normal 4 when I did the install. It cut down on my impatience and shakes. lol

[@Mike-wm4jg]

@MNlasercutting i see you removed the positive terminal from the battery before working with the airbag, I thought it should be the negative? I ask because in my f31 it’s a pain to get to the battery I have to remove a lot of trim in the trunk but if removing the positive terminal is enough there is one also under the hood I could disconnect and that would save me a good bit of hassle 😅

[@joshn5790]

mine is ordered , just taking a while to land in the UK

[@OctaneHunter]

Absolute legend been waiting for a vid of this

[@j.m140i7]

Great video thank you

[@dwembree]

Damn man, this is SOLID engineering. Gotta get one of these on @thicwhips channel. He'll blow you up.

[@BeastM140i]

Is there anyway to make it m1 comfort and m2 sport+, or m1 sport, m2 sport+ and revert to comfort on the controls on the shifter? It just makes more sense having the buttons directly correlate to a specific driving mode

[@cb500]

You'r the best Bro ! 👍

[@harryblake6589]

Does anyone know if there is a way i can use the buttons to open and close the valves on my exhaust instead? I have a 2016 340I manual with the M performance kit

[@mpoppe]

Great Video !!!

[@brennanc3046]

Awesome video and great product! So does the sport mode button selector on the center console still function after you install this? Or does it only work using the M1 m2 buttons on the steering wheel?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

The center button still works exactly the same as before

[@tonidabbraccio8169]

Well presented......

[@matauzi1765]

I just bought mine! 😁

[@Andree1912]

Good evening, can you tell me which cables i need to have. And where i can buy or order them? 

[@AndrewBimmerHead]

Hello guys, I have the BMW F25, will it works with my car?

[@angVinhVu]

does it work in bmw x4 f26???

[@yitww]

Will this work in a F10, specifically a CIC unit with the 10-pin connector for the iDrive controller?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

it should work yes

[@ants00]

Could you of just attached on to the can bus at the wheel with a module to send the commands. Would avoid the I drive part

[@mnlasercutting4060]

you could but that would require running new wires from the steering wheel to the FEM since the connections that exist are reserved for the ACC system whether you have it optioned or not, you cant repurpose those lanes

[@abdulrahmanabolhasan1422]

can you provide installation guide on bmw f10 pre lci

[@abdulrahmanabolhasan1422]

ive installed this on my f10.the center console on idrive and sport mode have no problem.however on the steering wheel after i install the pcb.my left buttons(auto cruise,m1 &m2) are not functioning at all.have try to reinstall again and still the same outcome.possible that the pcb are not working.what shd i do?already msg u on your website with my order number.hope it can be replace.

[@tan9640]

If you have the m4 wheel with the m1/2 buttons is it just the final cable you need that runs from the idrive selector to the different modes

[@mnlasercutting4060]

no, it may not work with the M4 wheel. only the Msport wheel, they look the same but their electronics are different. this was designed for the M-Sport wheel only

[@andrewjames6424]

Fitted mine following this guide but had a cruise control error pop up so I've had to remove it for now. Any ideas?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

that means you did some portion of the install without the battery disconnected...just clear codes and drive for a bit and it will go away

[@WillKverneland]

I just installed this on my 2019 BMW 440i xDrive Gran Coupe. I follow the instructions perfectly, and didn’t damage any wires. However, only the M2 button works not the M1. So I can go down to Eco pro, but I can’t go up to sport or sport+. I’ve taken it apart three times now trying to figure out what went wrong, but I can’t figure it out. Has anyone else had this issue? If so, how was it resolved?

[@llll22l]

Did you ever manage to find out

[@fongkiankwok3324]

Hi, if I already have M1 and M2 on my steering wheel, do I still need to install your PCB? Or do I straight away install the wiring harness to gear selector will do?

[@DocTango]

I think you can order just the module. But compare the blanks with your current buttons to make sure you can press them before you take my word.

[@GoneDeathMode]

Just out of curiosity.. how would the new buttons react of you dont have the new PCB installed as well?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

they would do nothing.

[@keithbillings3649]

Waiting for black buttons!

[@KlepicPredrag]

Do I need board which goes into the wheel, since I already have M3(with M1 and M2 buttons) steering wheel in my F30?

[@sillyllama1624]

the kit does not work with the F80

[@112rorz]

Hi. I have a 650i with a retrofitted original M6 steering wheel already with the original black M1 and M2 buttons. Can I use this kit and just switch the internal board? Or it has to be the M-sport wheel with the blank buttons??

[@orkhanali7371]

Hello. Did you boy this item? I have same situation on my x5 f15 50i. I have oem x5m steering wheel and has black m1/m2 buttons.

[@112rorz]

@@orkhanali7371 yes, it worked just fine! :)

[@orkhanali7371]

Did you use oem m6 wheel's buttons? Or you replaced

[@112rorz]

@@orkhanali7371 I ordered red buttons, but the black ones will work just fine

[@robertbarth1550]

Are there problems with the bus system or the like after this conversion Do I understand correctly, this kit can be retrofitted if you don't have any working (fixed) keys=?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

it does not communicate with the car through any other channels other than the ones used by the stock center console buttons. everything the bus system sees is an OEM signal

[@robertbarth1550]

@@mnlasercutting4060 Is there a price discount from a certain amount

[@mnlasercutting4060]

@@robertbarth1550 yes, if you contact us through the website with how many your looking to order we can do bulk discounts

[@bogdanpiskun4574]

Hi, the buttons M1 M2 light up? Thanks

[@DocTango]

Yes, mine do. I got my kit from these guys. Not sure about any other buttons bought elsewhere.

[@loveforever5687]

Beautiful video. Very informative.

[@sazyousaf9417]

Hi, excellent video :) how do I order this product please?

[@sillyllama1624]

link is in the description

[@mohammedabdulwahhaab7126]

Hi my F30 has the normal cruise control, if i fit this kit will my cruise control no longer work? What is difference between adaptive and normal cruise control?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

if you have adaptive cruise control the two buttons will already be used for those features and will have logos on them already, if those buttons are blanks right now, then you do not have adaptive cruise and this kit will work just fine with the normal cruise control

[@mohammedabdulwahhaab7126]

@@mnlasercutting4060 yep I've got 2 blanks there so this kit will deffo work thanks man can't wait to put my order in!

[@llll22l]

@@mnlasercutting4060the answer I was looking for aswel haha

[@teymuribrahimzade]

What is the name of digital device in the left air vent?

[@sillyllama1624]

P3 vent guage

[@MrScholarly]

Hi, great video! I was wondering whats the eta on orders? It’s almost been a month since I placed my order.

[@mnlasercutting4060]

apologize for the delay. we are unfortunately still being affected by the situation in eastern china specifically the covid restrictions in Shanghai as some of the connectors we use in assembly come from that area, we are doing everything we can to get these as fast as possible. When that part arrives to us all back orders including yours will ship immediately and you will receive an email with tracking information the moment a shipping label is created, again I apologize for the delay, i promise you order will fulfill and you have not been overlooked

[@toxikneedle]

@@mnlasercutting4060 there’s no ETA for when those connectors will arrive? are we talking weeks or months here?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

@@toxikneedle days from now, not months at all, im following the situation in Pudong closely

[@MrScholarly]

Hi, are there any updates on the orders? My order was placed April 13. #957. Please advise.

[@mnlasercutting4060]

@@MrScholarly contact me at [e-mail] you order will ship this week

[@jarnodejonge2073]

Do the buttons light up in the dark after installing these?

[@sillyllama1624]

yes, just like all the other OEM buttons

[@grammat1k98]

what to lubricate the buttons with?

[@coastss]

I used keyboard lube, not the best, but makes it more functional

[@cemyesil5068]

1. will this interfere with any other modules that are connected via CAN? 2. will I have issues when flashing software to the car? eg. some software tools like MHD and xHP require you to disable/unplug data displays and exhaust flap controllers as they block the CAN bus, I believe. 3. I see that this is the only BMW related product on your page and your channel. Can you tell me a little bit about your credentials? No offence, but I'm worried about adding a hobbyist module (assuming not a lot of experience, not well tested) into my car.

[@EubanksDVDs]

I've fitted to my 2018 F22 and they work no probs at all. 1 & 2) They aren't software reliant - no coding at all. They work through re-arranging the wiring from the Sport buttons on your ctr console to also work with the M buttons. 3) I live in the UK and they arrived in a couple of weeks from the US. Good quality materials and instructions. Hopefully that helps ya?!

[@mnlasercutting4060]

it doesnt interfere with anything oem in the car, and it does not interfere with any flashing whatsoever, i have both BM3 and Xhp in my car as well. lastly i am just a hobbyist, im a manufacturing engineer by trade and i do this in my free time right now, im not a huge company its just me in my garage making things i think others will like, with that being said i only use paypal so if you are unsatisfied with the product for any reason you can return it for a full refund no questions asked. and hopefully ill have some more BMW related items in my store soon, i have some other items im working on at the moment if you follow my Instagram but we all have to start somewhere :)

[@cemyesil5068]

​@@EubanksDVDs thx for your reply. I have an exhaust flap controller that is connected to the FEM module. it has 2 modes. 1. DME, which is the OEM setting or 2. manual for switching the exhaust flap manually on and off. Switching between modes works via the RES button on the steering wheel. Before each MHD flash, the controller needs to be put into DME mode. If it's in manual mode, then flashing the ECU via MHD will fail and you'll brick your software and you'll have to remove the exhaust flap controller (since the controller won't react to the RES button anymore), which is cumbersome, and then redo the flash. Anyway, my point is that this exhaust flap controller can fuck up your flash and I'm worried that these M buttons may do something similar. However the way you explained it, it seems like it shouldn't do that at all.

[@EubanksDVDs]

@@cemyesil5068 Yeh it's totally safe. Nothing is coded or flashed. I have MHD with exh valve & map controlled in my LIM button too. This mod is just a re-wire of switch controls....nothing more.

[@addictionsremindmeofthesum5137]

Hi, if my car doesn’t have cruise control can I still do this and code cruise control in? Would I have to first buy a cruise control part and code it in?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

you cannot use these buttons for anything else if you install this kit, adaptive cruise control would not be compatible after the fact since the ACC uses yet another different circuit board in the steering wheel

[@addictionsremindmeofthesum5137]

@@mnlasercutting4060 sorry I didn’t make it clear. If I code the normal cruise control then buy this will I still be able to use this cruise control, lim, and M1 and m2? I have 2012 bmw

[@mnlasercutting4060]

@@addictionsremindmeofthesum5137 yes that should work, this kit does not communicate or interfere in any way with the normal operations of the car. as long as those buttons are blanks and not used then this will work

[@addictionsremindmeofthesum5137]

@@mnlasercutting4060 sweet, thank you :)

[@Thisispascal]

@@addictionsremindmeofthesum5137 did it work ?

[@alanmeris8006]

Any difference in installation for a manual?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

nope, other than your trim pieces will look different

[@stephenlozano2816]

I just replied to your email. I’d like to see if this kit works on the F22 chassis as well. 2015 M235i 👍🏼

[@stephenlozano2816]

Placed my order, I’ll advise if the kit works on the F22 chassis

[@DonovanColbert]

@@stephenlozano2816 Let me know. If this works on the M235i, I'm in. It is the major feature I miss between my M4 and my M235i, the ability to switch modes without taking my hands off the wheel. It *looks* like it should work - and I'm tempted to take the $135 gamble myself.

[@stephenlozano2816]

@@DonovanColbert I’ll definitely let you know. The kit hasn’t shipped out yet so I probably won’t receive it till next week.

[@DonovanColbert]

@@stephenlozano2816 You know what, I decided it was worth the gamble. Sounds like there were only 25 units built, so I wanted to get in before it passed me by. We're in this together now. :D

[@stephenlozano2816]

@@DonovanColbert cool. I’m pretty sure they will work on our cars

[@mirkomillo2911]

Would this work for my F25 X3 (2013)?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

it should yes!

[@Paice2002]

Fit to BMW F15?

[@kamausouth3039]

It does

[@yannick9076]

I just installed this on my f21 but now my I drive button controller doesn’t work anymore….

[@bennybcbcbc]

Me too. My car is f30

[@yannick9076]

@@bennybcbcbc check if the wires on the I drive plug and the plug the cable goes to are in the same order. Like 1:blue 2:white 3:brown for example

[@gabrielhanmann5366]

Will this work on the F15 X5?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

if you have the msport wheel then yes

[@endlessgarage]

will this work on pre lci f10’s?

[@endlessgarage]

with an lci m sport wheel ofc

[@mnlasercutting4060]

@@endlessgarage it should yes, however if for some reason it does not you can return it for a full refund no questions

[@peterdowding8786]

Is this kit avaliable in the UK?

[@mnlasercutting4060]

yes, the site handles international orders just fine

[@meghanolson1421]

Hi I subscribed to your channel #Hi my name starts with L

[@tamimmiran349]

Everything works great but I now have a Driver restraint system malfunction

[@mnlasercutting4060]

you connected the battery while the airbag was unplugged. clear codes through obd2 and it will go away

[@tamimmiran349]

@@mnlasercutting4060 fixed it just need to clear codes

[@germanautos9460]

Who the he'll has time to do all this for 2 fancy ass blue buttons !!!!

[@archiemccarter8387]

Me