DME ECU lock?

JamGod · 08-01-2021, 04:19 AM

I'm a noob to tuning, my 330e will be the first car I've ever owned where I want to put a tune on.

I've decided Bootmod3 is the way to go as the gains seem very good value for money/ease.

I've seen a disclaimer though that BMW carried out a software update sometime 2019 which locked the DME(?) meaning you couldn't flash with Bootmod3 without sending the ECU to be bench unlocked.

Does anyone have any more info on this? or know if there is a way of me checking if mine has had the update?

Cheers in advance

bigjimmer80 · 08-01-2021, 06:23 AM

I’ve got a 2019 f31 and Bootmod works perfectly

JamGod · 08-01-2021, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjimmer80

I’ve got a 2019 f31 and Bootmod works perfectly

OK good news.

Are you happy with results?

bigjimmer80 · 08-02-2021, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JamGod

OK good news.

Are you happy with results?

Yeah it's great.

08-01-2021, 04:19 AM	#1
JamGod New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: '18 330e M-Sport with extras Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	DME ECU lock? I'm a noob to tuning, my 330e will be the first car I've ever owned where I want to put a tune on. I've decided Bootmod3 is the way to go as the gains seem very good value for money/ease. I've seen a disclaimer though that BMW carried out a software update sometime 2019 which locked the DME(?) meaning you couldn't flash with Bootmod3 without sending the ECU to be bench unlocked. Does anyone have any more info on this? or know if there is a way of me checking if mine has had the update? Cheers in advance
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