How to add a Drive Mode Switch for Cheap (DEC Retrofit) BMW F10 535i

F10 Retrofit DEC switch for Normal/Sport/Sport+ modes. Parts ran less than $45. Anyone performing this DIY will probably want to code 2TB for Sport modes via Bimmercode or Esys. This was not shown in the video, because my car had been coded for months.
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👉 Parts needed:
1x 61319202936 DEC switch with Normal/Sport label
2x 61130005197 Wire with bushing contact DEC switch side
2x 61131383776 bushing contact ICM side
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[@xredlyfe6001]

Listen I just bought my 2011 BMW 535i same color I appreciate every second you spend making these DIY videos. I’m new to the car mods and the way you breakdown stuff makes perfect sense I’m literally going back to watch your old videos to get inspo. Keep the videos coming please !!!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Awesome. Congrats on you purchase and glad my videos are helping.

[@Vxson]

Hey man! Just wanted to thank you for uploading this tutorial, as I managed to retrofit a DEC switch in my own F10. Followed your steps and had it installed, and only needed to fully code 2TB through e-sys as bimmercode wasn't enough. Now both the throttle response and the steering wheel handling are much better when in sport/sport+! Again, thanks dude. Keep up the great content!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Awesome! Glad it helped! I love being able to switch to Sport and Sport+.

[@t-drue327]

Hey Vxson what did you do different I have a 2013 Bmw 550ix but my wiring system looks totally different

[@lawsonness2423]

@Vxson can u help me through the coding?

[@DGVaniX]

Just installed this on mine today but coding with BimmerCode doesn’t seem to make it work

[@user-f10]

On my 2013 the pin switches on ICM are 11 and 10. ICM 11 goes to 4, and ICM 10 goes to 5. Just in case those instructions do not work for someone. M5 models are 31 and 45 as you listed, which is really interesting.

[@winstonb3365]

Thank you for this! I just bought the switch from ebay for $30. I hope I could do this when weather gets better.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Awesome! Let me know how the install goes.

[@winstonb3365]

@@JohnsonMotorsports I just finished this and it did not work. My car is already coded with bimmercode to sport trans and paddle shifters work. I triple checked everything. Any advice?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@winstonb3365 I would code 2TB with Esys.

[@winstonb3365]

@@JohnsonMotorsports it is already coded trans with bimmercode for 2TB from 205. Any other advice?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@winstonb3365 I would actually try coding it with Esys instead of Bimmercode. If I remember right, coding it in Bimmercode is only done to the transmission ECU. You can also post your questions here: www.bimmerfest.com/threads/adding-sport-mode-in-f10.811432/

[@joeys550iboosted8]

Very good video I appreciate your video. Great job. I have a question. I’m not very versed with coding. I have coded everything I can on BimmerCode. What’s the simplest way to code the retrofit sport buttons. I have them installed but not functional yet. Thank You

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I think the easiest would be to try coding with Bimmercode. If that doesn’t work, you would need to use Esys. It’s been a long time since I did the retrofit, so I can’t recall which I did.

[@fatih7774]

Good day, I am very happy with your explanation, but I have installed buttons and activated the sport automatic via BimmerCode, but it does not work. what did I do wrong ? could you help me

[@aaroncarpenter2999]

Thanks for the video. I am trying to decide if I want to install some parts that my car (2011 535xi non m sport) which are a pre LCI M5 wheel and the driving mode selector. I noticed you might have the original non sport airbag in the M Sport / M5 wheel based on the gap. Does that at least 'work' for the time being until I upgrade it later?

[@moky4241]

Awesome vid. Do you know if its the same procedure on the f10 520d. Want to retrofit the switch. Thanks

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

From what I understand, it’s the same procedure.

[@moky4241]

@@JohnsonMotorsports thanks👍

[@Mosesexperience]

This is a sick retro fit. 💪🏾💪🏾. My 2013 don’t have sport+.. tried to do it with bimmercode and don’t see it. Going to try other routes. Keep up the work bro..

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yeah, from what I can figure out you can only access Sport+ with the Dec switch. I tried in Bimmercode too. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@HighsideClyde]

Hey man great video! I just have a couple questions... I have a 2011 535i as well without the normal/sport switch, and it seems like using the new switch to enter "Sport" is the same as knocking the gear selector from "D" to "S" , and then using the new switch to enter "Sport+" is the same as knocking the selector from "D" to "S" and then also pressing the wiggly road button to active "Traction Mode" ... so is the new switch just making these things easier to do, or is it actually changing other settings as well? I have the xHP stage 3 trans tune on, which gives me the quick shifts that I think the coding from 205 to 2TB would do. Appreciate any insight you have! Also subbed!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Well, the normal/sport switch not only changes the transmission mapping, but it also gives better throttle response. On cars with sport suspension, it changes the dampening and also makes the steering feel heavier. The XHP transmission tune is completely different then the sport transmission. I have the XHP tune planned for later this year.

[@HighsideClyde]

@@JohnsonMotorsports gotcha, thanks for the reply! My car doesn't have active suspension (just regular but lowered on H&R sport springs), and my car is xDrive so it has hydraulic steering rather than the electronic steering RWD cars have, so I don't think my steering feel would change. As far as pedal feel, I have the MHD linear throttle mapping on, so I don't think my pedal feel could be any better... sounds like for my circumstances the new buttons wouldn't really add any functionality. Thanks again man, I don't feel so left out anymore not having the mode selection buttons! Side note: The xHP trans tune is 100% worth it! I flashed my car with it yesterday and all of a sudden I am in love with the car again!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@HighsideClyde That’s awesome! From what I understand, I think your right on the MHD pedal mapping. Sounds like you’ve got a really nice setup!

[@209hasan]

Thanks alot .. i have the same problem.. but what about the launch control how can i code it ?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I'm not sure. I haven't tried to code launch control.

[@elgiganten6154]

Great Jobb !! Can you link the descriptions on how to install ? Also do you think it’s possible to code it with Carly adapter ?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks man! Here’s a link to the instructions. www.bimmerfest.com/threads/f10-retrofit-dec-switch-for-normal-sport-sport-modes.685869/ I don’t know if you can code with Carly, but you could drop the question in the forum.

[@elgiganten6154]

@@JohnsonMotorsports thx man really enjoy your Channel from Sweden

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@elgiganten6154 Thanks!!!

[@anthonyulloa4004]

Sick man! You beat me to this one haha definitely wanna do this soon 🙌🏼

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Lol! I’m just trying to keep up with you!!

[@evanwilliams4231]

@@JohnsonMotorsportsHey would you build another wiring kit for me for a price? I really want to do this but making the pins has me stuck.

[@evanwilliams4231]

@anthonyulloa4004 Did you do this yet?

[@laverell]

good stuff, I'm trying to do mines. where to get the end pins or prones?...

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I actually pulled mine from a old harness I had from a junkyard car.

[@laverell]

@@JohnsonMotorsports ok im going to the junk yard and see what I can come up with

[@noeg827]

Hey so I got a 11 535i xdrive, will the buttons make any difference? Or is it gonna be equivalent to holding down the traction button?

[@ballsbuster12]

For the new cluster to work on your current mode

[@BurrNinja]

Wonder if its worth doing this without the dynamic suspension. Is there any change you noticed? Install seems pretty simple love the vid!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yeah, the install is pretty simple. The worst part was removing the plug down inside the center console. I definitely feel a difference with the new modes. I don't have dynamic suspension either, but it gives me better throttle response as well as steering. Car feels a lot more alive in Sport and Sport+.

[@BurrNinja]

@@JohnsonMotorsports Now is this basically sport mode transmission also? Without having to shift the gear selector left? What did you all notice when in sport and sport+

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

No, from what I can tell this is more than just sports transmission. I coded sports transmission roughly 9 months ago. These modes will utilize Sports transmission, but they give you a lot better throttle response and steering. With the dynamic suspension, I believe it’s even nicer. I haven’t had a lot of time to test the differences, but I think the car may have a slightly higher boost target. I could be wrong. I’m not tuned yet.

[@jattjatt886]

Hey Grant, is there a way to change the driving mode without the button?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Not that I am aware of.

[@triestenespinoza9860]

Mine came with this factory and never really took advantage of it. The other day I used sport mode for the first time and it felt great with dynamic suspension. Going over speed bumps it didn’t bounce at all like when I’m in comfort mode. Feels glued to the road with no body roll.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

That’s awesome. I love the throttle response in Sport mode.

[@timfrissen9381]

Great video Is it possible to coded with bimmercode and how?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Sorry, for the delay in responding. Honestly, I'm not sure if this could all be done with Bimmercode. I had already coded my car for Sport Transmission with Esys because I had swapped to paddle shifters.

[@juliolonghares8730]

What kind of wires? And how did you get them to stay below

[@dusantodorovic9302]

How does the coding work for a manual transmission 2010 car

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I'm not sure if the wiring is the same, but as far as functioning the Sport mode would give you better throttle response.

[@PPMKING394]

Man great video!! So the only coding you did was the sport transmission on bimmercode? I got the same issue with my 550i not having the dec switch.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks man. Actually, before I picked up Bimmercode. I used Esys to code 2tb, I think it’s the same thing. Here’s a link to coding 2tb. f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079869

[@PPMKING394]

Thanks. I read the thread and it seems like bimmercode took care of the steps I would’ve had to take in Esys

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yeah, I think so. Adding the switch was pretty easy. Now that I have it, I am switching the Sport and Sport+ all the time. I really like it for highway driving. Anytime I need to get over quickly, I switch to Sport mode and the car is drops a gear and is already in boost, plus the throttle response is much better.

[@johnmccarthykarting]

Hi great video thanks will this work on a 520 se without sports suspension I have paddles and sport gear box coded and do you have a picture of the connector you need

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

This should work, but I don’t have any experience with that model. You make ask on the forums and see if anyone has already completed this retrofit on your model.

[@johnmccarthykarting]

@@JohnsonMotorsports thanks for the reply I love the channel how are the sill led going any problems with them I am going to order them

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@johnmccarthykarting I love the led door sills. I actually went back and removed the stock door sills I had placed them on and mounted them directly to the metal. Just for better fit, the doors were starting to scrape the sills in areas. The units I have look great, however the rear ones, don’t cover the entire area like the stock pieces did, it doesn’t bother me just something to keep in mind.

[@kiingmccoy6383]

Did you add the parking sensor wire and did the sensors work ?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

My car came equipped with Parking sensors, so I did not need to add this.

[@kiingmccoy6383]

@@JohnsonMotorsports did your car come with a back up cameras as well?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@kiingmccoy6383 Yes sir, but not the 360 cameras.

[@MrGemini69]

For the socket terminals do I have to get the parts or would 0.6mm terminals would work?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I believe the 0.6mm terminals would work, but its been years since I knocked this out.

[@sunayjain9829]

Hi can u guide if 6wb cluster be installed . Have done dec switch on my f10 and works well however not sure on 6wb cluster .

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Video is here. Also, I have 2 units in stock for sale. BMW 6WB Retrofit and Remote Coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJDdh3ptfMuKga8

[@frederic128]

Nice tutorial man. Can u show how u coded? What u used to do so? Please

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

It might take me awhile, but I will see if I can get a video of the coding process. I used Esys to code 2TB (Which adds the Sports Transmission and Paddle funtions). This is a link to a thread where I got the PDF instructions. f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079869

[@frederic128]

@@JohnsonMotorsports i do rather wait for you because I don't have esys. I only have ista on my pc with USB obd ii cable. It's possible to do it with bimmercode? I can buy the adapter

[@ginikaibe]

what did you use to code in sport and sport Plus? And whats the difference between the wiring bushing that comes on the DEC switch 61130005197 wire and the single wire bushing 61131383776? Are they a different size?

[@DGVaniX]

Is coding Sport Auto Trans enough through BimmerCode? I have the S1, S2… but pressing the buttons does nothing

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I’ve heard mixed results on that working, probably depends on your factory options. I had previously coded 2tb via Esys, so I’m not sure what did the trick on mine.

[@DGVaniX]

@@JohnsonMotorsports yeah.. now I’m not sure if the module is not working, if I broke the wire connectors or if I need to code it via e-sys (laptop broke and don’t have a cable)

[@JL-pq4rl]

Where did you get access to esys?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I downloaded it for free from the Bimmerfest forums.

[@t-drue327]

hey grant I still have not retrofit my F10 my wiring system is totally different from yours I only have the DEC switch so do i need to change out my gear shifter selector sports transmission selector plus the sports mode selector

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I'm not understanding what you actually have. DM me on Instagram and send me a picture. My info is on the About page of this channel.

[@chaze1385]

I am adding this switch to my 11 535i. I have added sport+ and launch control with bimmercode. But from what I have been reading i still have to change something in the coding. I am assuming with esys. Adding 2tb. Or does Bimmercode do this? Help!!

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

You will have to code 2tb via Esys. I don’t believe that can be done with Bimmercode.

[@OmarB0]

New to the channel!! Keep up the great videos and tutorials!! Does this work for 2011 528i F10? It has the N52 engine (first year production)

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

This should work for any f10.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks for subscribing!!!

[@Owens2307]

Cheers my man from Ireland love your vids doing the same things wit my 2011 520 as you

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@robertrexhaj1034]

Hey. I do have bmw 520,2011. Did you make it? Thanks

[@razfrankel]

Where did you get it

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I bought mine on EBay.

[@mylifestyleinamerica6216]

I have a 2011 535i and it doesn't have that button either! where did you get those wires?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I just used some random wires I found from other connectors I had.

[@chaze1385]

@@JohnsonMotorsports I have the switch. I have activated sport and launch control with bimmercode. Do I still have to code 2tb? Does Bimmercode do this? The wiring is the easy part. I found a connector from an old door wiring harness. It has 4 pins. But fits and I only four of the pins anyway. So do I just connect the other side and it should work?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@chaze1385 Honestly I’m not sure. You will have to try and see. I had already used Esys to vo code 2tb months before I did this retrofit. So I am unsure if the coding was necessary or what coding worked. There is a link in the video description to the instructions I used. You may find more information there.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I see another guy commented a while back saying he had to code 2tb with Esys. He said the Bimmercode wasn’t enough.

[@nazarm6215]

It works without the dynamic suspension?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yes, I don’t have dynamic suspension. Still gives better throttle response and sportier shifts.

[@sebysebby297]

Hello Johnson! Install the mode switch in my bmw 535i f10 2010 manual transmission. And I don't know what to code. Do I have to do the same encoding as the automatic transmission ones?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yeah, I would start with coding 2tb. Lmk if that works.

[@sebysebby297]

@@JohnsonMotorsports OK, thanks !

[@amroabouhajar7304]

Can you show us how u coded please

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I will see if I can add this. In the mean time this is a link to a thread where I got the PDF instructions. f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1079869

[@hopeless_kj6256]

where do i get the wire?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

You can order from BMW if you want, I just pulled wires out of an old wiring harness.

[@KenR1627]

Howsit bru Wanted to know how to disable hill start assist

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Sorry, my car doesn’t have hill start assist, but I image you would need to have it coded out. I would contact RVG on IG regarding remote coding.

[@madalindinu3277]

Hello ! if I don't have electric shock absorbers, does the sports comfort button help me with anything?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yes, sports button will still allow you to get better throttle response in Sport mode and combine the throttle response and reduced traction assistance in Sport +.

[@madalindinu3277]

Grant Johnson is it worth putting electric shocks on me?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@madalindinu3277 I don’t think so, but I’ve never had the electric shocks. I’m running coilovers now.

[@madalindinu3277]

Grant Johnson ok. thank you very much.

[@niltonganhao2051]

very helpfull!!! thanks

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adeelahmed1508]

You needed to take the two plastic bolts out (Carefully) that are in the center holding the console down and the two tore screws up front, then you can easily lift up the whole center console and access underneath.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks for the info. I couldn’t find the screws upfront.

[@AustinTheAlpha]

New to your channel , I have the same car, keep the videos coming 👍

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Will do. Thanks for joining! Any mods on your car?

[@t-drue327]

hey where is 2TB locate in bimmercode setup i can't find it

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Coding 2TB is not a standard option in Bimmercode. I coded my car using EYS, before I purchased Bimmercode. I'm not sure if you can code this using the expert mode of Bimmercode.

[@t-drue327]

@@JohnsonMotorsports can you remote code me with the eys coding

[@Dir7ydom]

Yo I completed the install but it won’t work tried coding about everything

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Did you go through the coding process?

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Informative content fam

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks man.

[@cre8tivegarage157]

@@JohnsonMotorsports keep it up

[@perekostov9512]

Is it the same panel from 2011 and 2016 My car is 2010 and i order from 2016 Tnx

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I believe this is the same part for all years, but I have not researched that. You can search on real oem .com and see if the part number changes.

[@perekostov9512]

@@JohnsonMotorsports thank you

[@perekostov9512]

which year is your f10 ?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@perekostov9512 I have a 2011.

[@perekostov9512]

@@JohnsonMotorsports ook so yours is from 2014..2016 its sport and comfort The old ones is sport and normal :) Tnx man You have video how to coding

[@receptanilcengiz]

Hello I boughy and connected as decribed, then coded 2tb. When I push down confort button list appear list on combi but can not change. Even when I push "up button" doesnt appear list. I dont know if dec not working or modes are disabled. Can you help me?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

What did you use for coding?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Best to use Ista and code required ECU’s. See this post. Adding Sport+ etc. at F11 pre-lci f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1699355

[@receptanilcengiz]

@@JohnsonMotorsports I used E-sys with enet cable. I removed 205 and add 2TB to VA

[@receptanilcengiz]

@@JohnsonMotorsports I can see eco/comfort/sport/sport+ list on combi but I cant choose. cursor not moving

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@receptanilcengiz Good. What ECU’s did you update with the coding? You should code the following ECU's with 2tb. -EGS, -GWS, -Kombi, -ICM

[@andreasstork3086]

You know if this works with a f10(11 mod) 520?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

AndreasStork I would think that this would work on any F10, but I don’t have any experience with the 520. You may want to search the forums and see if anyone has tried.

[@judexthomas5886]

Hi I have a 2011 535i xdrive i did everything you did it doesn’t work for me can I get some advice

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Have you tried coding 2TB using Esys? This was already done on my car before the install . It may be necessary.

[@judexthomas5886]

Can you guide me to do it I have the v guate and also Bimmer link code app

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@judexthomas5886 What have you coded at this point? Do you have Bimmercode? Pretty sure this will need to be done with Esys.

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Have you tried coding Sports mode with Bimmercode? Not sure if that works alone, but worth a shot.

[@judexthomas5886]

@@JohnsonMotorsports thank you for your help I found someone to code it with Esys everything works now 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@nunopacheco8177]

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[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Thanks

[@bigwill6492]

Where did u get the pins to install?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

My pins can from a harness that was attached to a 6wb cluster I purchased.

[@bigwill6492]

Awesome thanks for the info after doing the retro fit dose it have to be coded since I did it just like in the video but it doesn’t work for me

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@bigwill6492 Yes, I believe you still need to code 2tb in ESYS. I had already coded this months before doing my retrofit.

[@bigwill6492]

@@JohnsonMotorsports ooo ok cool i was looking to see if there was anything on bimmer code

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

@@bigwill6492 What have you coded on Bimmercode? I know there is an option on Bimmercode to code Sport Transmission, but I’m not sure if this does the same thing.

[@bigwill6492]

Where can i get the esys?

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

www.bimmerfest.com/threads/coding-no-request-latest-software-links.983244/

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

I would checkout that site as well. They have some good walk throughs for coding.

[@bigwill6492]

@@JohnsonMotorsports awesome thanks and with bimmer code you can also program the mirrors to fold

[@ballsbuster12]

The programming code need to be recoded

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Yes. For the Instrument cluster to work, it had to be virginized and the car had to be coded for the updated cluster. If you’re looking to get one virginized and remote coded let me know and I can get you in touch with a really good guy.

[@t-drue327]

will this work on the 2013 F10 550ix

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Dru E Yes, this should work on any F10.

[@t-drue327]

Grant Johnson hey I attempted to do the retrofit of the DEC but it seem that my layout in that area of the center console is very different from the 535. I’ll have to send you a picture so you will understand

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

Sounds good. Send me the pic on IG @gjohnson7771

[@PPMKING394]

@@t-drue327 did you ever figure out how to do the retrofit with the 550 layout? Same issue I ran into

[@t-drue327]

@@PPMKING394 nope

[@galorod2003]

That seems hard to do

[@JohnsonMotorsports]

It took some time. Hardest part was getting my hands in the small compartment to remove the harnesses.

[@xdronhunter]

Tutorial for coding