[GodZhu]

Hi everyone,

Long story short I'm wanting to get a BM3 Flash now that I have my ER catless downpipe on there. with the MPPK, the power is significant but I'd like to make this boy go even faster.

Currently have a 2014 335i xDrive Msport that's fully loaded .

Problem is, who in Vancouver B.C is capable of doing it? Does anyone know?

[afranke]

CANADA

Boost Theory
2338 Wyecroft Rd Unit K5, Oakville, ON L6L 6M1, Tel: (905) 232-3444

Columbus Automotive
6741 Columbus Rd. Unit 8, Mississauga, ON, L5T 2G9, Email: columbus_automotive@hotmail.com, Tel: (416) 882-1439

JR Auto Performance Inc. (Dyno on-site)
1428 Speers Rd unit3., Oakville, ON, L6L5M1, WEB: www.chiptuning.ca, EMAIL: info@chiptuning.ca, sales@chiptuning.ca, Phone: (905) 618-0279

Hextronic Tuning (Bruce Chang)
12838 Clarke Pl #143, Richmond, BC V6V 2H9, Email: hextronic.tuning@gmail.com

Haute AG (Retail Only)
#6, 2421 Centre Ave. SE, Calgary AB, Canada, T2E 0A9, Phone: 587.470.0806, Mobile: 403.992.5765, Web: http://www.hauteag.com

https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/...Dealer+Listing

[GodZhu]

Originally Posted by afranke

CANADA

Boost Theory
2338 Wyecroft Rd Unit K5, Oakville, ON L6L 6M1, Tel: (905) 232-3444

Columbus Automotive
6741 Columbus Rd. Unit 8, Mississauga, ON, L5T 2G9, Email: columbus_automotive@hotmail.com, Tel: (416) 882-1439

JR Auto Performance Inc. (Dyno on-site)
1428 Speers Rd unit3., Oakville, ON, L6L5M1, WEB: www.chiptuning.ca, EMAIL: info@chiptuning.ca, sales@chiptuning.ca, Phone: (905) 618-0279

Hextronic Tuning (Bruce Chang)
12838 Clarke Pl #143, Richmond, BC V6V 2H9, Email: hextronic.tuning@gmail.com

Haute AG (Retail Only)
#6, 2421 Centre Ave. SE, Calgary AB, Canada, T2E 0A9, Phone: 587.470.0806, Mobile: 403.992.5765, Web: http://www.hauteag.com

https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/...Dealer+Listing

It's funny because Bruce was actually removed as an authorized dealer..

[ali820]

I would have been interested as well, but now with all the OBD tunes coming...

[JaredG_F30]

Bootmod3 will be offering OBD unlock as well. Currently under test.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1447621

Originally Posted by ali820

I would have been interested as well, but now with all the OBD tunes coming...

[lens]

Originally Posted by ali820

I would have been interested as well, but now with all the OBD tunes coming...

The best way is still to take the DME out physically and unlock and flash that way.

Originally Posted by proTUNING Freaks

Unlocking over OBD does not perform a full readout like unlocking on bench does. Currently the only way to fully restore any given DME back to full stock software including flash counters is still via open/bench flash and for that reason we'll be offering both options still to end users depending on their needs.

[ali820]

Originally Posted by chaungo

The best way is still to take the DME out physically and unlock and flash that way.

Why is it the best way?

IIRC, the only difference between them is OBD flashes don't reset the flash counter which starts at 60 and counts down to zero. I'm assuming tuners will make multiple maps to select from without the need to reflash, so the chances the counter running down to zero are quite slim.

[gx5_027]

Originally Posted by ali820

Why is it the best way?

IIRC, the only difference between them is OBD flashes don't reset the flash counter which starts at 60 and counts down to zero. I'm assuming tuners will make multiple maps to select from without the need to reflash, so the chances the counter running down to zero are quite slim.

What's the big deal if the counter doesn't go back to zero and your car is past the warranty phase?

[lens]

Originally Posted by ali820

Why is it the best way?

IIRC, the only difference between them is OBD flashes don't reset the flash counter which starts at 60 and counts down to zero. I'm assuming tuners will make multiple maps to select from without the need to reflash, so the chances the counter running down to zero are quite slim.

From what I hear, the full readout is quite important and the flash counter is as well. If you need to send logs back and forth, you can max out your flash counter very quickly, and apparently if you do, you can brick the DME. It happened to a S55 DME and they had to clone a new one.

Also, if you are under warranty, as told by PTF, the only way you can go back to full stock flash is by unlocking. Which means, if your car needs to go in for warranty repair, they will completely void your drivetrain warranty.


I personally think people should wait until the OBD unlock is perfected before jumping on it. To me, it seems they released it 50% complete.

Originally Posted by f32_027

What's the big deal if the counter doesn't go back to zero and your car is past the warranty phase?

Read my above statement.

[afranke]

chaungo

Do you have any details on how to revert to stock with the DME removal process? Is it as simple as re-encoding the DME with ISTA, or does it require another DME removal?

Another way to ask that question, suppose you have the original BM3 unlock and take the car into the dealer for work. If they update the DME without asking, would it cause damage or just revert to stock?

[JaredG_F30]

Originally Posted by afranke

chaungo

Do you have any details on how to revert to stock with the DME removal process? Is it as simple as re-encoding the DME with ISTA, or does it require another DME removal?

You flash the stock map that was pulled from the DME after it's been unlocked.

Originally Posted by afranke

chaungoAnother way to ask that question, suppose you have the original BM3 unlock and take the car into the dealer for work. If they update the DME without asking, would it cause damage or just revert to stock?

If the dealer updated your DME then it is reverted back to stock and has to be unlocked again to flash a new fuel map.

[lens]

Originally Posted by afranke

chaungo

Do you have any details on how to revert to stock with the DME removal process? Is it as simple as re-encoding the DME with ISTA, or does it require another DME removal?

Another way to ask that question, suppose you have the original BM3 unlock and take the car into the dealer for work. If they update the DME without asking, would it cause damage or just revert to stock?

As jared said, you flash the stock flash that was given when you unlocked via removal. Easy as that.

If they update the DME, it would not change anything, the DME is unlocked forever so all you have to do is flash your maps.