it is Retrofit M Style SMG Paddle Shift steering wheel cable harness adaptor For BMW
it is plug and play without modification
work on
E46 3 Series (1999-2005) (2006 if coupe/convertible)
E39 5 Series (1999-2003)
E53 X5 Series (1999-2006)
E38 7 Series (1999-2001)
equipped with the automatic "Steptronic" transmission (+/- Manually shift able automatic)
In the 2002/2003 model year BMW switched the shift pattern ( +/- to -/+ ), as such, if upon installation of this harness, you may need to swap the 2 end lead pins to align with the +/- paddles of the steering wheel.
NOT compatible with the push & pull "SSG" style steering wheel.