If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. The bmw smg transmission has both automatic and manual shift modes. Ive got an smg e36 and when it needed a pump i looked into getting shropshire bmw parts to help convert it to a manual. The transmission options for the m3 were a 6speed manual or the 6 speed. Auto to manual conversion 530i e39 19962004 bmw 5 series. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and m6. Have completed all the mechanical side of this swap, and also the wiring. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following the tutorial made by user mp675 on m3forum. Electrohydraulic manual transmission, also known as a clutchless manual, or automated.
E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area bmw. May 20, 2015 for all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from. The zcs contains all the information about the car, including model, transmission type, fuel type, option codes etc.
So the first thing id be looking to do is modify your current zcs to make the car think it was born a manual. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Bmw vehicles bmw model codes cars introduced in 1997 cars. Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new. Bmw released the smg transmission for their e46 m3 in 2001, cleverly predicting the future of highperformance gearboxes. This myth stems from a us army training film portraying the. We have to cut out the plate that blocks the shift lever hole and weld in the bracket that holds the rear shift lever bushing. The bmw 3 series compact is a 3door hatchback version of the bmw 3 series, which was produced from 1993 through 2004. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual.
The swap on my car was done on a 2008 silverstone e60 m5 that was completed as close to factory as possible for a clean conversion. Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving machine. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump published on 10062011 07. Bmwfanatics forum bmw models 3 fanatics e21 e30 e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 f30. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. So for quite some months now ive been looking daily for a manual m3. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your bmw m3.
For coding 2ma, it did not work for me until i also changed the production date to a date that manuals were produced. Oct 14, 2011 electrically wise, you will have to do a few little wiring modifications to bypass the ews partially so it thinks it is in park all the time even after coding to be manual. Mar 22, 2016 smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Jun 19, 2010 smg stands for sequential manual gearbox. Hey guys, this is part four of the e46 m3 transmission conversion to 6 speed manual. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars.
Smg to manual conversion including all dash setup to factory manual display ews, dme and cruise control all coded to function. Make sure you watch part 1, how to install inpa, before you watch this video. Launched in 1994, the e36 3 series compact model code e365, was bmws first hatchback. Smg wont be mistaken for a torqueconverter automatic, but the amode shifts. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. Apr 27, 2018 i convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Did you know your bmw e46 m3 with smg ii transmission can be programmed with the shifting performance tweaks and revmatching improvements which are implemented in the e46 m3 csl. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today.
E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Finally, after the clutch was bled, it was time to code the car. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. According to the manual, the beeps are an indication that the transmission is overheating manual says to stop or increase pullaway speed so the system can cool down. E46 m3 running with smg to 6mt conversion all coding. I have received lots of comments prepurchase and postpurchase.
My 02 e46 m3 smg has developed the commonish refusal of engaging 1st gear and also jumping out. The sequential manual gearbox, aka sequential m gearbox since, for now, the only us bmw to have smgii is the e46 m3. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance engineering for the european car market. Hi guys, having done countless hours of trawling existing smg threads worldwide, ive decided to add to that list with what i believe is a slightly unique problem. Hi everyone, if youre not familiar, back in 20172018 a few forum members and myself pushed to do the smg to 6speed manual swap on the e60 m5 platform. Ok, as most know i have recently 34 weeks changed from an 04 m3 coupe manual to an 04 m3 convertible smg. Now i did not do this conversion because i was worried if my pump breaks or the smg packs up as mine was working flawlessly prior to the conversion. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. Smg says neutral, but the gear shifter will not move. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. Bmw complete diagnostic fault code list e36, e46, e90 and more posted by geek on jun 8th, 2012 10 comments if you are reading codes from specific bmw modules, you may find you get a code. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure.
From early 2003, the 325ti was available with a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Manual by dan barnes bmws sequential manual gearbox is a major technical achievement. Performance technic here in dublin, ca has done many, many smg to 6mt swaps on e46 m3s leletym3 got the swap done for his e46 m3 by ptech. There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and. One of my friends clifford also had ptech do this swap for his e46 m3. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal. Auto to manual conversion 530i sign in to follow this.
Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. The transmission hardware is the same between the us spec e46 m3 and the csl, with the only difference being the csls more. This manual contains instructions for testing bmw vehicles.
The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy. The driver is provided with the accuracy of manual gear selection, the convenience of automated shifting and the speed and adaptability of driveradjusted computer control. Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new bmw m3 for the first time. Shoot them an email and tell them randy referred you. Your car will have something called a zcs central coding key which is broken down into 3 parts. Always thought i wanted the manual because i thought id read that the smg was a bit jerky clunky in normal automatic mode.
E46 m3 smg conversion to 6 speed manual part 4 youtube. The bmw e46 is the fourth generation of the bmw 3 series, which was produced from 1997 to. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Make sure that you identify the smg transmission to the scan tool as an automatic to. Driving along and get the audible beep once, then again about 10 seconds later, and then the smg fault light on the dash comes on. So when i connect to the car in ncs and read the fa from the cas i get this. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. It was the only significant change to the m product lineup for 2002, but it is newsworthy. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. Hey guys, been lurking for a while and looked over the various threads and info on the smg to manual swap.
Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. Pdf bmw complete diagnostic fault code list e36, e46. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. Our combined expertise ranging from it engineering, market analysis, to race proven cockpit experience, fuels our passion for cars. It seems to be answered by a verified bmw mechanic.
Apr 17, 2020 unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. With your download, get the 17 best papers relevant to this one, including 16 top related papers. Nothing about this transmission is inherently different, inside the case, everything is the same. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3.
We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. The smg ii combines the sixspeed manual gearbox s6s420g of the e46 m3 with computercontrolled electrohydraulic clutch and gear change operation. Bmw e46 auto to manual transmission swap bmw forum. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software.
The wiring is different and there has to be a combo of wiring and coding to get it to work properly. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. We also have a special tune for the smg to manual conversion, developed. Following the introduction of the e90 3 series sedans in late 2004, the e46. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. Theres no torque convertor like a manual, yet the driver can opt to have the onboard computers change gears for him like an automatic. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Now i did not do this conversion because i was worried if my pump breaks or the smg packs up. The car i ended up buying, a 2004 manual e46 m3 coupe, was found after a month or so of hard searching, calls to private owners and even a visit. For all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3.
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