[rocklobsta1109]

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

They post updates on their Instagram page as well as on bimmerpost.net. You can also periodically sign into your account and check the OTS Maps page.

Thanks for the heads up. I regularly check the OTS maps section on the bootmod3.net site but it pretty sparse there. I'm looking for a full blown change log of what was added or changed on each revision if there is one.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by rocklobsta1109

Thanks for the heads up. I regularly check the OTS maps section on the bootmod3.net site but it pretty sparse there. I'm looking for a full blown change log of what was added or changed on each revision if there is one.

Most ppl seem they wont understand or read it anyways, they will ask even when answers are posted
But they do provide some brief changes in FB, u should just join as it takes too much time/work for them to come on forums everytime there's an update instead of keeping everything in FB as 1 place is easier.
Here you have people filling their inbox's with questions from page1 or 2 who simply do not read

[rocklobsta1109]

Originally Posted by FSociety

Most ppl seem they wont understand or read it anyways, they will ask even when answers are posted
But they do provide some brief changes in FB, u should just join as it takes too much time/work for them to come on forums everytime there's an update instead of keeping everything in FB as 1 place is easier.
Here you have people filling their inbox's with questions from page1 or 2 who simply do not read

I can appreciate that, but as someone who despises facebook I all but refuse to join so I guess I just keep getting updates through the grapevine.

Another thought along this same vein, they have an FAQ site already up and running, they could just use that as a location for their running change log and just refer people there from every social media site/forum.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by ChubbyWilly

Ha! Trust me we all still have these moments. I had mine when I purchased a 328i. lol



You have the option to download the map first so that internet is not required.

Oh great, so get the software installed, download the required map and then go out to car and flash? Is so, it makes my life much easier.

[ChubbyWilly]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Oh great, so get the software installed, download the required map and then go out to car and flash? Is so, it makes my life much easier.

It's a process of sorts. Here's what I did.

1) Buy license.
2) Download and run agent on laptop. (Installer now available)
3) Connect laptop to my phone's hotspot.
4) Navigate to "www.bootmod3.net/www/index.html?q=1520622777028#/login" and... login (Account already created at this time)
5) Under vehicles I clicked on my VIN, was prompted to register the car with the provided license code (came to email after buying license).
6) Go to My Maps and clicked on OTS, chose my map.
7) Go back to My Maps and clicked on my map.
8) Clicked on Flash and chose "Press Here to Flash Now" which downloads the map and flashes. First time takes longer because it downloads the map and your ECU is unlocked. Be very patient! During unlocking process you need to have the ignition ON but engine OFF, drivers side seatbelt buckled in and doors closed. You can buckle your seatbelt first then get in the car for convenience. You also get the option to "Download, Flash Later".
9)IF you get a fuel message on the dash or driveterrain error do the online recode. Make sure you have a stable internet connection for that, should be okay off a phone's hotspot.
10) vrooom vrooom.

Oh and log, log, log and log. Learn what it means so that you don't break things.

[XxThe_RemedyXx]

Originally Posted by ChubbyWilly

It's a process of sorts. Here's what I did.

1) Buy license.
2) Download and run agent on laptop. (Installer now available)
3) Connect laptop to my phone's hotspot.
4) Navigate to "www.bootmod3.net/www/index.html?q=1520622777028#/login" and... login (Account already created at this time)
5) Under vehicles I clicked on my VIN, was prompted to register the car with the provided license code (came to email after buying license).
6) Go to My Maps and clicked on OTS, chose my map.
7) Go back to My Maps and clicked on my map.
8) Clicked on Flash and chose "Press Here to Flash Now" which downloads the map and flashes. First time takes longer because it downloads the map and your ECU is unlocked. Be very patient! During unlocking process you need to have the ignition ON but engine OFF, drivers side seatbelt buckled in and doors closed. You can buckle your seatbelt first then get in the car for convenience. You also get the option to "Download, Flash Later".
9)IF you get a fuel message on the dash or driveterrain error do the online recode. Make sure you have a stable internet connection for that, should be okay off a phone's hotspot.
10) vrooom vrooom.

Oh and log, log, log and log. Learn what it means so that you don't break things.

Thank you very much. Answered all my questions. Purchase incoming!

[ChubbyWilly]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Thank you very much. Answered all my questions. Purchase incoming!

I should get paid for this lol.

[kevinjt]

Originally Posted by ChubbyWilly

I should get paid for this lol.

LOL!


I can see your comment copy / pasted in more places, good job!

You should add the recommendation of using a Battery Charger during the Flashing Process

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by XxThe_RemedyXx

Thank you very much. Answered all my questions. Purchase incoming!

tehboost has a pretty good step by step located HERE

.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by ronanz

tehboost has a pretty good step by step located HERE

.

THIS

[bimmer ///man]

Originally Posted by JaredG_F30

No, not with coding alone! Even if you change the hardware (swapped the pneumatic wastegate for an electronic wastegate) I'm not sure you could code that in. I would think you would need a new DME and cable assembly that runs from the EWG to the DME (if it actually runs to the DME). This is an interesting request though. I wonder how much effort it would take to convert from PWG to EWG.

Yes, I understand there would need to be the hardware side but what I am trying to understand is if the BM3 software can completely reprogram the DME or is it only modifying certain parameters?

I will eventually do a turbo upgrade if I keep this car and would rather have an EWG setup (I have PWG right now). I can buy an EWG DME and have it aligned to my current car and buy the appropriate harness and turbo. If BM3 can switch the DME to EWG then that saves me some hassle.

[JaredG_F30]

I would think that if you got the necessary hardware, including a DME that is coded for EWG from the factory, then it would just be a normal unlock and flash.

Originally Posted by bimmer ///man

Yes, I understand there would need to be the hardware side but what I am trying to understand is if the BM3 software can completely reprogram the DME or is it only modifying certain parameters?

I will eventually do a turbo upgrade if I keep this car and would rather have an EWG setup (I have PWG right now). I can buy an EWG DME and have it aligned to my current car and buy the appropriate harness and turbo. If BM3 can switch the DME to EWG then that saves me some hassle.

[Insane435]

Finally got my DME software updated. When I went to try and flash BM3, it still gave me the same error. The weird thing is that the software details were identical to the prior values before i had the DME update. Its like the BM3 platform didn't take in the new software details... not really sure whats going on.

I have a pic of the DME module before and after the update, so the DME definitely has a new software version. I am waiting to see what PTF thinks. My coder said to try and plug the car back in and see if it recognizes the software.. so odd. Anyone else have this happen?

[ChubbyWilly]

Originally Posted by Insane435

Finally got my DME software updated. When I went to try and flash BM3, it still gave me the same error. The weird thing is that the software details were identical to the prior values before i had the DME update. Its like the BM3 platform didn't take in the new software details... not really sure whats going on.

I have a pic of the DME module before and after the update, so the DME definitely has a new software version. I am waiting to see what PTF thinks. My coder said to try and plug the car back in and see if it recognizes the software.. so odd. Anyone else have this happen?

Are you sure the DME was updated to a newer version? Try going to the "About" section when you login to BM3 and clear the settings. Then try again.

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by ChubbyWilly

Are you sure the DME was updated to a newer version? Try going to the "About" section when you login to BM3 and clear the settings. Then try again.

Pretty certain, the module in Esys changed from what he showed me and this guy is pretty damn good at coding. He somehow got the M performance logo to work on the Kombi. Ill try what you recommended tonight.

[paimon.soror]

[ChubbyWilly]

Originally Posted by Insane435

Pretty certain, the module in Esys changed from what he showed me and this guy is pretty damn good at coding. He somehow got the M performance logo to work on the Kombi. Ill try what you recommended tonight.

I don't believe one can use E-Sys to update the firmware on a DME. He may have coded different modules but DME may still be running on the same version.

[Insane435]

Originally Posted by ChubbyWilly

I don't believe one can use E-Sys to update the firmware on a DME. He may have coded different modules but DME may still be running on the same version.

Maybe he didnt use E-sys but it looked like esys when i saw the DME module version. It was done remote and he has done plenty of DME updates; he was recommended by PTF to me. I guess we'll find out tonight. PTF said I need to delete the old coding file in the agent folder and then it should work.

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Stage1 v5 or v6 ? sounds good either way

Originally Posted by Insane435

Maybe he didnt use E-sys but it looked like esys when i saw the DME module version. It was done remote and he has done plenty of DME updates; he was recommended by PTF to me. I guess we'll find out tonight. PTF said I need to delete the old coding file in the agent folder and then it should work.

Easy to do

[paimon.soror]

Originally Posted by FSociety

Stage1 v5 or v6 ? sounds good either way

Easy to do

Stage 1 v6 . I didn't have burbles with v5. And admittedly i didn't bother seeing what the remus sounds like without the tuned burbles lolol...not sure i can ever go back now.

[rocklobsta1109]

How frequently have PTF been releasing new map revisions?

[FSociety]

Originally Posted by rocklobsta1109

How frequently have PTF been releasing new map revisions?

v2 Christmas
v3 janaury
v4 february
v5 end of february
v6 march
For EWG


PWG sees different versions and they're a little behind but doesn't mean anything, since the EWG crowd is much bigger and easier to things to do across the board. Right now I'm going to be going back to v4 and v5 as i see the logs are better for me / stronger and faster.