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Does anybody know the difference between "Variable Sport Steering" 2VL and "Servotronic" 216 ?
Neither are available in my country. I looked them up in the BMW website german configurator.

The descriptions are:

Variable Sportlenkung
Variable Sport Steering
2VL
350,00 ***8364;

Anpassung des Lenkwinkels der Vorderräder abhängig vom Lenkradeinschlag, direktes und agiles Fahrverhalten bei geringerem Lenkaufwand. Dieses System passt die Lenkübersetzung der Vorderräder in Abhängigkeit vom Lenkradeinschlag an. Dadurch spüren Sie z.B. mehr Komfort beim Einparken, mehr Agilität auf kurvigen Strecken und mehr Sicherheit bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten.

According to Google Translate: Adjustment of the steering angle of the front wheels depending on the steering angle, direct and agile handling at lower steering effort. This system adjusts the steering ratio to the front wheels depending on the steering angle. This allows you to feel as more comfort when parking, greater agility on winding roads and more safety at high speeds.

Servotronic
216
100,00 ***8364;

Die Servotronic bietet eine geschwindigkeitsabhängige Lenkkraftunterstützung. So ist bei langsamer Fahrt nur minimaler Lenkkraftaufwand notwendig. Mit zunehmender Geschwindigkeit wird die Lenkkraftunterstützung kontinuierlich reduziert, der Kontakt zur Straße wird direkter und die Lenkung präziser. Maximaler Komfort beim Parken und Rangieren, durch ein Minimum an Kraftaufwand mit steigender Geschwindigkeit direkterer Kontakt zur Straße.

According to Google Translate: The Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering provides a support. So when driving slowly minimal steering effort is required. With increasing speed, the steering assistance is continuously reduced, the contact with the road is direct and the steering more precise. Maximum comfort when parking and maneuvering, by a minimum of effort with increasing speed more direct contact with the road.

I looked up on RealOEM.
It seems like 2VL uses different hardware...
Electrical Steering: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2071
Steering Linkage / Tie Rods: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2075

...while 216 uses standard hardware, and the retrofit requires only a FSC code:
Servotronic Retrofit: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2207

Thanks!

 

Does anybody know the difference between "Variable Sport Steering" 2VL and "Servotronic" 216 ?

I looked up on RealOEM.
It seems like 2VL uses different hardware...
Electrical Steering: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2071
Steering Linkage / Tie Rods: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2075

...while 216 uses standard hardware, and the retrofit requires only a FSC code:
Servotronic Retrofit: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1A51-EUR-11-2014-F20-BMW-125i&diagId=32_2207

Interested in this as well. A friend of mine wants to upgrade his F30 Servotronic with the 2VL option. He has the necessary hardware.

 

Is it possible to obtain FSC code for EPS in car which is factory equipped with:
S2VLA Variable Sport steering ?

 

Hi Shawn, can give me the link to generate FSC for servotronic pld


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Hi Shawn, can give me the link to generate FSC for servotronic pld

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No, there is no such thing. The only FSC Code that can be generated outside of BMW AG is a map FSC Code. All other FSC Codes must be issued by BMW AG and signed with their Private Encryption Key. As I recall, EPS was expensive too, around $450 USD.

 

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Hi,
I have installed new steering gear in my car F21 118d 2013
The donor steering gear is newer then the car.
I try installed repair FSC for EPS but I get this issue:
INVALID_FSC_CREATION_DATE
How can I delete old FSC from EPS?
Thanks

 

I think it should work fine with Servotronic disabled...

Did your car originally have normal steering (standard equipment), variable steering a.k.a. Servotronic (216) or sport variable steering (2VL)?
Did donor car originally have normal steering (standard equipment), variable steering a.k.a. Servotronic (216) or sport variable steering (2VL)?

 

Hi Shawn I'm looking to buy the FSC code EPS servotronic. Would you be able to send me the link please?

Thanks

Tony

 

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Hi Shawn,
I want to upgrade to SA216 aswell. My local dealer refuses to sell the FSC. Would you be so kind to send me the link to the page where I can buy the FSC?

Thank you very much!

Best regards,
Christoph

 

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Hello Shawn, thanks for your support in several forums!

Can I get the link to the site to purchase the FSC codes for servotronic activation?

Thanks in advance!

 

Hello Shawn, thanks for your support in several forums!

Can I get the link to the site to purchase the FSC codes for servotronic activation?

Thanks in advance!

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Hello Shawn,

I have a euro 320d gt and am really interested in adding the servotronic option.
Can you please send me the link from which i can order the code.
Newbie question but how exactly is the code entered in the system?

Thanks in advance

 

Hello Shawn,

I have a euro 320d gt and am really interested in adding the servotronic option.
Can you please send me the link from which i can order the code.
Newbie question but how exactly is the code entered in the system?

Thanks in advance

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I bought and installed FSC code of servotronic for my F25.
There is no indication on dashboard that it works but steering wheel rotates much easier and comfortable.
No addition HW is needed just FSC and coding.

 

Hi guys,

Sorry I got a little confused on which I actually need to replace my steering box and hope that someone might be able to help.

My car currently has the S216 option from factory, but since the steering box is going bad so I would like to replace it with the S2VLA steering box.

But before I go and order the parts and attempt the replacement and code it myself, I would like to see if I need to make a purchase for a FSC code of some sort?

Thanks for all the help in advance guys.

 

I think FSC Code is needed for 216, but I know nothing about 2VL.

 

2VL is a physical difference in terms of gear ratio of the steering box so there is no FSC for 2VL.

 

Hi BMWdd,

Thanks for your reply.

I suppose in which case, I'd be safe to make the change and only need to get that FSC repair code some how.

 

Guys, thanks for all the help, but I gave up on VSS and stick to a 216 box. As it's a bit too pricey to be advanturous.

The new box also finally came in.

Before I get my hands dirty and did anything stupid, is there anything I need to read out from my old box before taking it off?

Also, after I get the FSC repair kit, do I import them the same way as injecting FSC activation code using ESYS?

Thanks again guys.

 

Well, therein lies the problem with used ECU. You cannot Import and Active your EPS FSC Code (LJ54737_00830001.fsc) into used ECU as it has newer FSC Code, so you have an FSC Code Creation Date Error. I don't know of any solution except to use a different Steering Rack / EPS that is virgin, or from car without EPS.

 

Is there a way i can know all the other necessary modules to code along with the EPS?

Not that I know of. VO Code them all to be safe, but do not code DME / DDE with motor running.

 

I believe removing 216 VO with the hardware on will make the steering stiff. The dealership had my friend took a drive in such condition for some strange weird reason.

 

Hi,
Anyone can share, as i have intension to buy a used Steering rack for my f32, as it came with a 2VL from the previous car, and my car doesnt have 216 or 2VL as standard... how to program it to my car with the 2VL ?


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Hi! I would like that link please!!!
Thanks!!!

 

What Link? EPS FSC Codes are VIN specific, issued by BMW AG.

Do you have an EPS FSC Code issued for your VIN that for some reason you now need?

 

Sorry, fsc for servotronic. My f31 does not have servotronic.

 

Then you would have to order FSC Code from BMW AG, and be prepared to pay a lot of money for it...

 

Hello shawn
Can i have the link aswell, for bmw e84 x1 s-drive?
Best regard Magnus

 

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Hi Shawn,

Do you have the FSC 00830001.fsc for Servotronic EPS retrofit
for use as a template on HuTool 2.6

Thanks!

 

HUTool, with HU being Head Unit. It does not work on EPS.

 

Hey, can someone send me a link to either the enabling codes for 00830001 servotronic or a link to buy it

 

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