How to Coding Sports Automatic Transmission (VO code : 2TB)
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Understanding BMW's Sports Automatic Transmission (2TB)
The Sports Automatic Transmission, known by the VO code 2TB, is an optional upgrade offered by BMW. This package includes paddle shifters and a sport-tuned automatic gearbox for a more dynamic driving experience.
But what does that actually mean?
A quick search online shows that 2TB is typically available for the all BMWs F series. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that models with smaller engines are excluded from enabling it.
Most standard configurations come with VO code 205, which simply represents the standard automatic transmission. To activate 2TB, you'll need to perform some coding by adjusting two FDL parameters:
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BDC_BODY → PADDLES_VERBAULT → Set to
"aktiv"(default:"nicht_aktiv") -
EGS → Sport T/M → Set to
"enabled"(default:"disabled")
Of course, your steering wheel must have paddle shifters for this to work. You can either upgrade to an M Sport steering wheel that includes paddle shifters or retrofit a set onto your existing one — though the latter may require drilling (not ideal!). The default "sports" steering wheel doesn’t support a clean paddle retrofit, so replacing it with one that comes with factory paddle shifters is the cleaner route.
As for the driving experience, enabling the 2TB mode in the EGS module should give your car quicker gear shifts at higher RPMs, contributing to a more engaging and responsive ride.
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