Bootmod3 8-speed transmission flash

PhBmer · 10-30-2019, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by enlimalima

Has BM3 come up with update for the paddle shift?

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Originally Posted by bimmer ///man

The software is great except that is disabled my paddle shifters. My 2013 X3 35i came from the factory with paddle shifters/sport transmission software.

Serge at PTF is a magician. These guys are so awesome.
He connected with me over the internet while I'm in my job parking and it took 15 min and my paddles shifter where back on track as before.

This Bm3 is so worth it for all the features, the gain but also for the customer service.

Minez · 11-04-2019, 08:18 PM

So, after a couple of months with the 1.0 rev of the trans flash, things are still going strong. I have not had the paddle shifter issue the others have mentioned. I do notice a hard shift into reverse if I start the car and go, but if I wait about 5 seconds first like I normally do to let things warm up, it doesn't do it. It only does this in reverse, not drive. Due to boredom, I ran the car a couple of weeks ago and even ran a quarter mile for giggles. It shows 12.7, but I had let off already as the road in Mexico was running out which is why the lower trap speed. I figure it will run 12.6 all day. Still very happy with the trans flash and BM3 in general.

doodlebro · 11-05-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

Serge at PTF is a magician. These guys are so awesome.
He connected with me over the internet while I'm in my job parking and it took 15 min and my paddles shifter where back on track as before.

This Bm3 is so worth it for all the features, the gain but also for the customer service.

Did you check for codes after? I did the same but it's left a "crankshaft torque sensor signal invalid" code on both my ICM and KOMBI.

Only way to remove it was flashing the tranny back to stock.

PhBmer · 11-05-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by doodlebro

Did you check for codes after? I did the same but it's left a "crankshaft torque sensor signal invalid" code on both my ICM and KOMBI.

Only way to remove it was flashing the tranny back to stock.

Not that I'm awared off. Everything seem to work as it should. The reflash has been made by PTF.
How can I see if I have this code in my ICM & KOMBI?

enlimalima · 11-07-2019, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

Serge at PTF is a magician. These guys are so awesome.
He connected with me over the internet while I'm in my job parking and it took 15 min and my paddles shifter where back on track as before.

This Bm3 is so worth it for all the features, the gain but also for the customer service.

How did he do this? Did he create another map that you can download again?

Yungsta · 11-07-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Minez

So, after a couple of months with the 1.0 rev of the trans flash, things are still going strong. I have not had the paddle shifter issue the others have mentioned. I do notice a hard shift into reverse if I start the car and go, but if I wait about 5 seconds first like I normally do to let things warm up, it doesn't do it. It only does this in reverse, not drive. Due to boredom, I ran the car a couple of weeks ago and even ran a quarter mile for giggles. It shows 12.7, but I had let off already as the road in Mexico was running out which is why the lower trap speed. I figure it will run 12.6 all day. Still very happy with the trans flash and BM3 in general.

You 0-60 times are impressive!! Is this on stock turbos? I'm FBO with stage 2 91 flash and can only get around 4.5.

doodlebro · 11-07-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

Not that I'm awared off. Everything seem to work as it should. The reflash has been made by PTF.
How can I see if I have this code in my ICM & KOMBI?

Go to diagnostics and hit read at the top.

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Originally Posted by enlimalima

How did he do this? Did he create another map that you can download again?

They remote into your computer and install E-sys/psdzdata if needed and run a TAL flash on the trans ecu.

PhBmer · 11-08-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by doodlebro

Did you check for codes after? I did the same but it's left a "crankshaft torque sensor signal invalid" code on both my ICM and KOMBI.

Only way to remove it was flashing the tranny back to stock.

I just checked and you were right, I still got those codes after clearing all of them.

I'll check with PTF to see what they think.

doodlebro · 11-08-2019, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

I just checked and you were right, I still got those codes after clearing all of them.

I'll check with PTF to see what they think.

Apparently xHP does not leave these codes (along with offering more control), I was going to just bite the bullet and buy it since I'm down this rabbit hole already.

XxThe_RemedyXx · 11-08-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by doodlebro

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

I just checked and you were right, I still got those codes after clearing all of them.

I'll check with PTF to see what they think.

Apparently xHP does not leave these codes (along with offering more control), I was going to just bite the bullet and buy it since I'm down this rabbit hole already.

Go for it. I was on the fence and recently purchased it and it's amazing.

edub370 · 11-08-2019, 11:56 PM

So I'm thinking I'm getting what the paddle shift guys are describing. 2015 335i xdrive Bm3 stage 2. I notice when I'm in manual mode (my car has no paddles) and I go to shift from 1-2, when wide open, my car has such a delay that it will sometine's hit the limiter before shifting even tho I've pulled the paddle much sooner. Is there any fix planned for this?

TIA

oski · 11-11-2019, 10:43 AM

I have been on this flash for 2 weeks with zero issues in manual mode w/paddles or auto. Overall very impressed 👌🏼

I made sure to get a new pan/filter along with ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid after flashing.

ronanz · 11-11-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

So I'm thinking I'm getting what the paddle shift guys are describing. 2015 335i xdrive Bm3 stage 2. I notice when I'm in manual mode (my car has no paddles) and I go to shift from 1-2, when wide open, my car has such a delay that it will sometine's hit the limiter before shifting even tho I've pulled the paddle much sooner. Is there any fix planned for this?

TIA

I'm OE "Paddle Shifter Guy" who drives 90% in manual mode....I haven't experienced the delayed shift you mentioned...

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PhBmer · 11-12-2019, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by doodlebro

Apparently xHP does not leave these codes (along with offering more control), I was going to just bite the bullet and buy it since I'm down this rabbit hole already.

PTF asked me if I did coding wich could leave those error.

I did use Carly for Bmw for coding. Did you?

I will still try to flash back trans to OEM and see if I can erase the error.

jmkreege · 11-13-2019, 09:36 AM

The Carly/BM3 combination also gave me trouble with the exhaust flap. There was some sort of unpleasant interaction between the two that was solved by reflashing

Minez · 11-13-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Yungsta

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Originally Posted by Minez

So, after a couple of months with the 1.0 rev of the trans flash, things are still going strong. I have not had the paddle shifter issue the others have mentioned. I do notice a hard shift into reverse if I start the car and go, but if I wait about 5 seconds first like I normally do to let things warm up, it doesn't do it. It only does this in reverse, not drive. Due to boredom, I ran the car a couple of weeks ago and even ran a quarter mile for giggles. It shows 12.7, but I had let off already as the road in Mexico was running out which is why the lower trap speed. I figure it will run 12.6 all day. Still very happy with the trans flash and BM3 in general.

You 0-60 times are impressive!! Is this on stock turbos? I'm FBO with stage 2 91 flash and can only get around 4.5.

Thank you! I'm on the stock turbo with 44k miles.

PhBmer · 11-13-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jmkreege

The Carly/BM3 combination also gave me trouble with the exhaust flap. There was some sort of unpleasant interaction between the two that was solved by reflashing

Good to know, I know what I'm gona do this w-e. lol

enlimalima · 11-28-2019, 09:56 PM

I got the BM3 tranny flash for a week now, car feels smooth but I may not feel any noticeable difference in terms of performance. As my dragy still says the same thing as before I flashed the TCU.

Anyone has tried the XHP flashtool? (yea you have to spend more...)

e38740imd · 12-03-2019, 10:07 AM

subbed may do this as well

krith · 12-03-2019, 02:23 PM

My 2 cents -

I've been running the TCU flash from PTF since the Beta was first released.

I've noticed more aggressive shifts and better power delivery especially since going Stage 2 BM3.

However, I will say this coming out of first gear (automatic mode not paddle shifters) is lurchy and unsettling. This is more noticeable on first start up when the transmission is cold. However, there are times when coming to a slow corner the transmission shifts to 1st then back to 2nd. It feels like the clutches don't release fast enough and stick. Which causes the car to jerk and unsettles the car when accelerating out of the corner.

With that said I am planning on going back to stock TCU. As the added benefit of the higher clamping force is lost on me for a daily driver. IMO

MTWO · 12-03-2019, 09:16 PM

Reset your adaptations after flashing transmission. It helps smooth things out.

enlimalima · 12-04-2019, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PhBmer

PTF asked me if I did coding wich could leave those error.

I did use Carly for Bmw for coding. Did you?

I will still try to flash back trans to OEM and see if I can erase the error.

I use Carly and Bimmercode to code as well, no issues. Try clearing out the codes with Carly...

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Minez Enlisted Member 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	So, after a couple of months with the 1.0 rev of the trans flash, things are still going strong. I have not had the paddle shifter issue the others have mentioned. I do notice a hard shift into reverse if I start the car and go, but if I wait about 5 seconds first like I normally do to let things warm up, it doesn't do it. It only does this in reverse, not drive. Due to boredom, I ran the car a couple of weeks ago and even ran a quarter mile for giggles. It shows 12.7, but I had let off already as the road in Mexico was running out which is why the lower trap speed. I figure it will run 12.6 all day. Still very happy with the trans flash and BM3 in general. Attached Images
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edub370 Private First Class 154 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 370Z, 911, F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: kcmo iTrader: (0)	So I'm thinking I'm getting what the paddle shift guys are describing. 2015 335i xdrive Bm3 stage 2. I notice when I'm in manual mode (my car has no paddles) and I go to shift from 1-2, when wide open, my car has such a delay that it will sometine's hit the limiter before shifting even tho I've pulled the paddle much sooner. Is there any fix planned for this? TIA Last edited by edub370; 11-09-2019 at 12:12 AM..
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11-11-2019, 10:43 AM	#144
oski Private 15 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2022 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I have been on this flash for 2 weeks with zero issues in manual mode w/paddles or auto. Overall very impressed 👌🏼 I made sure to get a new pan/filter along with ZF Lifeguard 8 fluid after flashing.
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11-13-2019, 09:36 AM	#147
jmkreege Enlisted Member 15 Rep 36 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	The Carly/BM3 combination also gave me trouble with the exhaust flap. There was some sort of unpleasant interaction between the two that was solved by reflashing
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11-28-2019, 09:56 PM	#150
enlimalima Enlisted Member 12 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 335i F30 PWG Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	I got the BM3 tranny flash for a week now, car feels smooth but I may not feel any noticeable difference in terms of performance. As my dragy still says the same thing as before I flashed the TCU. Anyone has tried the XHP flashtool? (yea you have to spend more...)
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e38740imd Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2016 640i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	subbed may do this as well
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12-03-2019, 02:23 PM	#152
krith Old Member 125 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 435i F36, M-Sport 2015 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	My 2 cents - I've been running the TCU flash from PTF since the Beta was first released. I've noticed more aggressive shifts and better power delivery especially since going Stage 2 BM3. However, I will say this coming out of first gear (automatic mode not paddle shifters) is lurchy and unsettling. This is more noticeable on first start up when the transmission is cold. However, there are times when coming to a slow corner the transmission shifts to 1st then back to 2nd. It feels like the clutches don't release fast enough and stick. Which causes the car to jerk and unsettles the car when accelerating out of the corner. With that said I am planning on going back to stock TCU. As the added benefit of the higher clamping force is lost on me for a daily driver. IMO
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12-03-2019, 09:16 PM	#153
MTWO Captain 473 Rep 931 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Innisfil iTrader: (0)	Reset your adaptations after flashing transmission. It helps smooth things out.
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