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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330CI CONVERTIBLE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONTRANSMISSION CONTROL GS8.60.0 (EGS TRANSMISSION CONTROL 8.60.0 OR EGS TRANSMISSION CONTROL 5HP)SELECTOR LEVER (FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS)STEPTRONIC SWITCH
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
Steptronic Switch
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Steptronic Switch
Steptronic
The Steptronic function makes it possible to shift all gears of the automatic transmission manually. The gear required by the driver is transmitted via three switches (to ground) in the manual gate to the EGS control unit: The "manual gate" switch is closed if the selector lever is moved out of the automatic gate into the manual gate. By pressing the selector lever forward or back, the "strike-up" or "strike-down" contact is additionally closed.
NOTE: After installing a new EGS control unit, the selector lever must be moved once into the "downshift" or "upshift" position with terminal 15 switched on in order for the control unit to detect that the Steptronic facility is installed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.