02-22-2019, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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Reprogram Recall? 440xi Gran Coupe
I called in to make an appointment for an oil change and was told there's a recall on my car (2018 440x Gran Coupe) - for a reprogram?
Seems odd b/c I did a search and there's no such recall on the BMW website or the government recall database. Anyone know what's going on? |
02-22-2019, 01:28 PM | #2 |
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Same thing happened to me for my 2018 340x. Made an appointment for an oil change 2 weeks ago and dealer said they would need to keep my car overnight for a software recall. Not sure what the recall was for either though.
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02-22-2019, 04:12 PM | #3 |
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Same here. 2018 340i xDrive in for an oil change. Dealer told me that they had to reprogram something. Didn't really give me much details and I didn't really ask.
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Seems to be all B58 engines, something to do with the exhaust flap control. I haven't heard too much exact detail on it so I'm not sure if my car would be effected but I can only assume it is.
Haven't been driving it much but I'd bet that next time I'm at the stealers, they'll mention it. 440xi software update https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574409
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Same happened to me when I was due for oil change. I believe the tech said it was for reprogramming dme, and said it was related to fuel injection. Said I would likely not notice a difference. I have been driving for one day and so far dont notice a difference. Can anyone confirm it is for dme and what this system is responsible for?
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03-14-2019, 09:38 AM | #8 |
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reprogramming...
So I got the reprogramming done and it seems like when i start the car, the engine idles a bit more aggressively. Not sure if that's a good thing or not...
For those that are wondering what this was exactly... Bulletin 12 94 18 0012880400 No idea what that really means. Did a search but didn't find anything. |
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Here's what is more odd, but in a good way. I was averaging 11.9 L/100km (I have a heavy foot) in 50/50 highway and city traffic. After the reprogramming and all values being reset to zero, I'm now averaging 10.9 L/100km. Now, this may be due to lighter traffic in Toronto last week + one long(ish) highway drive to the outer burbs last week + nicer weather but I hope this reprogram improved my gas mileage!! I guess only time will tell if my mileage stays low. Here's to hoping! 🤞🏻 |
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I got an recall update on mine a month ago.
I lost my AM radio for some reason. I tried pressing the "FM/AM" button and it won't switch to AM. It switches between FM and Satelite radio. Anyone have the same issue? |
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11-21-2019, 05:33 PM | #12 |
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I have the same issue after the update. How did you fix it?
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11-27-2019, 01:53 AM | #13 |
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I had the same issue. Just bring it into the dealer, they need to "turn on" the AM radio for you.
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