One thing that annoys me about the Q50 is that the manual shifting is backwards. The CORRECT way for it to work is to push forward for downshifts and pull back for upshifts. That's just the way nature intended cars to work.
Obviously you guys with paddles probably don't care.
So what do we do?
First, refer to Page TM-52 in your factory Service manual
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We cut wires 2 & 3 shown in the diagram below and then reconnect them swapped.
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Like so.
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BUT, I don't like cutting factory wires if I don't have to. You can get one of these extension harnesses (from this place) with the right TH12 plugs on the ends that fits between the shift lever assembly and the wiring harness.
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Then you cut, strip, solder, and seal.
Here it is installed on my car. It goes in the center console at the shift lever assembly. I've been using it for well over a year and this has not caused any issues and it works perfectly.
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Enjoy
Obviously you guys with paddles probably don't care.
So what do we do?
First, refer to Page TM-52 in your factory Service manual
We cut wires 2 & 3 shown in the diagram below and then reconnect them swapped.
Like so.
BUT, I don't like cutting factory wires if I don't have to. You can get one of these extension harnesses (from this place) with the right TH12 plugs on the ends that fits between the shift lever assembly and the wiring harness.
Then you cut, strip, solder, and seal.
Here it is installed on my car. It goes in the center console at the shift lever assembly. I've been using it for well over a year and this has not caused any issues and it works perfectly.
Enjoy
