04-13-2024, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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MPPK removed after software update!
Hey everyone - the previous owner of my 335i had the MPPK flashed by a 3rd party for a couple hundred bucks as opposed to paying the dealer $1,500 or so.
Never thought this was a problem but when I took the car in for service the other day, they performed a software update on the dme and the ppk was removed. I’m assuming my only option is to have it reflashed by a third party and run the risk of this happening again, or take it to a dealer and fork over a ton of cash. Does anyone have experience with this and any solutions beyond the two mentioned? Thanks very much. I posted this in e90 as well but there’s far more F30 N55 owners |
04-16-2024, 09:13 AM | #2 |
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Just buy MHD or Bootmod3 and flash a stage 1 tune for ~$600.
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04-18-2024, 01:05 PM | #3 |
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It sounds like you have an E series car?
Was it a genuine BMW MPPK for your VIN? Just tell the dealer they overwrote your MPPK. I sincerely doubt the tune can be overwritten with a software update… |
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04-18-2024, 08:02 PM | #4 |
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Yep, E90. Unfortunately it was done by a 3rd party remote tuner.
I was able to find a ppk on eBay for $250, and a dealer to install for $100. So I’ll just get it done OEM. It’ll be nice to have the sticker for it and the knowledge it’ll never get lost again regardless of any update. |
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On the F series platform, you cannot buy an MPPK off eBay. The FSC which are generated are tied to the VIN at the time of purchase. I would be weary of the same on an E series platform. How did you get the original MPPK? Again, I’m not sure why you don’t tell the dealer you think you lost your PPK as part of their update. |
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I've seen that e90 mppk's are NOT tied to vin's, unlike the f3x ones. I'll update this thread accordingly based on what happens here. Thank you! |
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