MSgpio.com read only forums (Jan.15,2018)

Haven't forgotten about this, will get all the info up soon

Do all the 6r80 have the external tcu in the states? It would certainly be possible to change it out, the whole leadframe thing that has the solenoids, temp sensor and speed sensors looks identical, it just hasn't got the inbuilt computer in it and the output plug has more pins. I had the original f...

Sorry I've been so long to reply, I haven't been getting notifications from bimmerforums.com or here and haven't touched the car in a while. I'll post all the info soon!

Cheers,

Dave

Hi Mark,

I'll have to look over what I did exactly, but I'll get it up as soon as I have time. I originally built mine for a 4l80 and only had to change minimal things to suit the 6r80. I'll give you all the pwm settings and what outputs etc. That I used.

Cheers,

Dave

Hi Lance, Tested the code tonight and it works perfectly well, a full suite of 6 gears in order :D Unfortunately my alternator belt shredded and knocked the dry sump belt off :o lucky however that i run my fuel pump mechanically off the dry sump drive so i avoided disaster! Further testing will resu...

Thanks Lance,

Really appreciate all the help!

Cheers,

Dave

Here is the MSQ and a short log without the vehicle running but just going through the gears in manual mode. I have rpm checking turned off also. I have the 6R80 working pretty well so far anyway which I'm very happy about. Once I've perfected it a bit further I'd like to send you all the details so...

I have the manual mode working with the BMW steptronic lever but now I'm having some trouble not being able to get to 6th gear. I haven't sorted everything out yet like vss because I'm trying to get all the solenoids and pwm settings correct first. I have the transmission operating in manual mode bu...

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.msgpio.com/manuals/mshift/portspins.html#ast

Thanks Lance!