Recall for ECU update from BMW 2019 Feb.

Stampe · 02-24-2019, 06:42 AM

After the call per letter, the car software was updated. New software version f20-18-11-551.
Car = 340i lci 2018 standard in Denmark

Experience:
All personal settings back to 0.

Gear shift has become slightly softer in Comfort mode.

Power and acceleration is about the same. Can't feel the difference.

Sound in sports and sports + is significantly diminished

Still a little bubbly and sporty.) But no bang and many bubbles. I'm not happy they have deprived me of anything the car had. Hope it will come back. Such was the car also at 0-1000 km. So hope it will come back later

Carly Coding cannot access FEM Area after encoding !!! but well other ECU areas.

What is your experience?

NavS · 02-24-2019, 07:55 AM

I wonder if the sport mode sound and the gear shift point is just the adaptation being reset. Probably be back to normal after driving for a bit.

Stampe · 02-24-2019, 09:00 AM

I hope so. I will come back with the answer in 2-3 weeks

Stampe · 02-24-2019, 09:04 AM

Software version can be found in export profile from Idrive . open file from usb in notepad on a computer

Skyhigh · 02-25-2019, 02:22 AM

Not sure we need so many threads on the same topic:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574409
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1575644

I have been following this topic ever since someone in the german community informed about the update (beginning of the year).

To sum up:
90% don't notice any difference whatsover after updating (except the RPM limitter when stationary, which is what the update is all about).
There are 2-3 users (including yourself) who claim that the car has gone more silent in Sport (mainly in combination with MPPSK). There is 1 user (with MPPSK) who claims the car has become much noisier in terms of burbles and gunshots, which became easier to reproduce.

I also got a letter but not in any rush to get it. Whenever next maintenance is done. (The update is neither mandatory, nor time-limtied)

P.s. To not lose your personal settings every time an update is performed, save your profile online through ConnectedDrive or export to USB-stick.

msk340i · 02-25-2019, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Not sure we need so many threads on the same topic:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574409
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1575644

I have been following this topic ever since someone in the german community informed about the update (beginning of the year).

To sum up:
90% don't notice any difference whatsover after updating (except the RPM limitter when stationary, which is what the update is all about).
There are 2-3 users (including yourself) who claim that the car has gone more silent in Sport (mainly in combination with MPPSK). There is 1 user (with MPPSK) who claims the car has become much noisier in terms of burbles and gunshots, which became easier to reproduce.

I also got a letter but not in any rush to get it. Whenever next maintenance is done. (The update is neither mandatory, nor time-limtied)

P.s. To not lose your personal settings every time an update is performed, save your profile online through ConnectedDrive or export to USB-stick.

Unrelated question: how do you save the driver profile to ConnectedDrive?

Skyhigh · 02-25-2019, 12:31 PM

Go to driver profiles in Settings and click on your profile. You will see the export options.

davefromfla · 02-26-2019, 01:43 PM

I had mine updated last week. I have the MPPSK- no change in sound- still loud with burbles and pops as before. It did wipe out my personal settings and had to reset.

David0ff · 02-26-2019, 03:05 PM

I had mine updated last week as well
2018 340XI 6 speed, no MPPSK,
I cant tell a difference in anything

My stock exhaust, although not as loud as the performance one, still cracks and pops and I can get some gunshots in the higher RPM range.

NormanConquest · 02-27-2019, 08:07 AM

Guess this is not effecting 2016?

Skyhigh · 02-27-2019, 08:54 AM

Check the other threads. The Service Bulletin is attached there. It includes effectivity.

HansC. · 02-28-2019, 12:40 PM

My 340i, build July 2018, is going in for reprogramming/SW update on Wednesday - I'll report back if they mess up the car.

truegret · 03-02-2019, 01:02 PM

Had my 2018 340i B58M serviced and reprogrammed a few days ago. Comfort mode does seem to have softer shifts as does eco mode. I’m more interested in performance so haven’t really noticed any change in the burps, bubbles, pops.... I typically drive in Sport mode, with occasional 100 octane.

I love my 340i [:^)

harperium · 03-08-2019, 07:14 PM

Taking my ‘17 340i MPPSK in for oil change and “vehicle check” next week. Will inquire about the update. The car was manufactured late ‘16.

In mid January I had the dealer install the M Perf brakes. A few days later I noticed that the sounds the car makes - the chimes and beeps - were different. Nicer, lower in tone. E.g. on a long trip after 3 or 4 hours the car chimes “Places to stop?” Or when the temp is lower than 37F you get the warning. These sounds are now much nicer. I wondered if the dealer updated iDrive or something. If they did, it wasn’t on the print-out of work done. I don’t think iDrive can update itself over the air.

I’ll start asking up front what they intend to do.

eksigned · 03-08-2019, 08:20 PM

Doesnt it just typically take time for the burbles and what not to come back? I've noticed that with mine, with any sort of reprograming of the ECU?

Skyhigh · 03-09-2019, 12:11 AM

The effect appears to be very individual. Some users report the opposite.
Most report no difference whatsoever.

HansC. · 03-09-2019, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HansC.

My 340i, build July 2018, is going in for reprogramming/SW update on Wednesday - I'll report back if they mess up the car.

My car is now updated. The car became more refined with smoother shifts (8AT sport) in sport as well as in comfort. The big difference to me is the less aggressive throttle map in sport; under casual cruising I need to step more on the accelerator to get pre-update power - I can easily live with that. Wrt sound the reprogramming did not kill the burbles (could actually be slightly better over pre-update) and now I even have an occasional bang (DK/EU PPF/OPF car). Sound wise the new software made things slightly more fun.

No complaints from me

harperium · 03-09-2019, 04:52 PM

I don’t mind BMW fixing serious defects, but I don’t want them messing with things like throttle mapping; I like my car as it is.

sttlondon · 03-19-2019, 08:13 AM

mine was done when she went in for an oil change the other day.
i've not noticed any difference.

harperium · 03-19-2019, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harperium

Taking my ‘17 340i MPPSK in for oil change and “vehicle check” next week. Will inquire about the update. The car was manufactured late ‘16.

In mid January I had the dealer install the M Perf brakes. A few days later I noticed that the sounds the car makes - the chimes and beeps - were different. Nicer, lower in tone. E.g. on a long trip after 3 or 4 hours the car chimes “Places to stop?” Or when the temp is lower than 37F you get the warning. These sounds are now much nicer. I wondered if the dealer updated iDrive or something. If they did, it wasn’t on the print-out of work done. I don’t think iDrive can update itself over the air.

I’ll start asking up front what they intend to do.

Took my car in for oil and vehicle check. I asked if there were any updates or DME updates etc, and the tech said none were available for my car.

It’s possible the dealership updated the car while I had it in to get the M-perf brakes installed, but in that case, I cannot tell any difference.

Stampe · 03-23-2019, 10:54 AM

Sound in sports and sports + is significantly diminished Still a little bubbly and sporty.) But no bang and many bubbles. I'm not happy they have deprived me of anything the car had. Hope it will come back. Such was the car also at 0-1000 km. So hope it will come back later

After about 1000 km my Sound has come back . I am not sure its 100% back but i am happy Again.

02-24-2019, 06:42 AM	#1
Stampe Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW F30 lci 340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jylland iTrader: (0)	Recall for ECU update from BMW 2019 Feb. After the call per letter, the car software was updated. New software version f20-18-11-551. Car = 340i lci 2018 standard in Denmark Experience: All personal settings back to 0. Gear shift has become slightly softer in Comfort mode. Power and acceleration is about the same. Can't feel the difference. Sound in sports and sports + is significantly diminished Still a little bubbly and sporty.) But no bang and many bubbles. I'm not happy they have deprived me of anything the car had. Hope it will come back. Such was the car also at 0-1000 km. So hope it will come back later Carly Coding cannot access FEM Area after encoding !!! but well other ECU areas. What is your experience? Attached Images Last edited by Stampe; 02-24-2019 at 09:02 AM..
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02-24-2019, 07:55 AM	#2
NavS Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 440i [0.00] 2011 BMW 535i [0.00]	I wonder if the sport mode sound and the gear shift point is just the adaptation being reset. Probably be back to normal after driving for a bit.
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02-24-2019, 09:00 AM	#3
Stampe Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW F30 lci 340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jylland iTrader: (0)	I hope so. I will come back with the answer in 2-3 weeks
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02-24-2019, 09:04 AM	#4
Stampe Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW F30 lci 340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jylland iTrader: (0)	Software version can be found in export profile from Idrive . open file from usb in notepad on a computer
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02-25-2019, 02:22 AM	#5
Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Not sure we need so many threads on the same topic: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574409 https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1575644 I have been following this topic ever since someone in the german community informed about the update (beginning of the year). To sum up: 90% don't notice any difference whatsover after updating (except the RPM limitter when stationary, which is what the update is all about). There are 2-3 users (including yourself) who claim that the car has gone more silent in Sport (mainly in combination with MPPSK). There is 1 user (with MPPSK) who claims the car has become much noisier in terms of burbles and gunshots, which became easier to reproduce. I also got a letter but not in any rush to get it. Whenever next maintenance is done. (The update is neither mandatory, nor time-limtied) P.s. To not lose your personal settings every time an update is performed, save your profile online through ConnectedDrive or export to USB-stick. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Go to driver profiles in Settings and click on your profile. You will see the export options. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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02-26-2019, 01:43 PM	#8
davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I had mine updated last week. I have the MPPSK- no change in sound- still loud with burbles and pops as before. It did wipe out my personal settings and had to reset. __________________ Previous: E36 M3, E46 M3, 135i, M235i, 440i
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David0ff Combined Applications Group 1059 Rep 680 Posts Drives: Lada Scrapus Trofeo R Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Classified iTrader: (1)	I had mine updated last week as well 2018 340XI 6 speed, no MPPSK, I cant tell a difference in anything My stock exhaust, although not as loud as the performance one, still cracks and pops and I can get some gunshots in the higher RPM range. __________________ /////////
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02-27-2019, 08:07 AM	#10
NormanConquest That Libertarian Guy 4039 Rep 6,363 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Guess this is not effecting 2016?
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02-27-2019, 08:54 AM	#11
Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Check the other threads. The Service Bulletin is attached there. It includes effectivity. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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02-28-2019, 12:40 PM	#12
HansC. Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 45e Join Date: May 2017 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	My 340i, build July 2018, is going in for reprogramming/SW update on Wednesday - I'll report back if they mess up the car.
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03-02-2019, 01:02 PM	#13
truegret Registered 4 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Had my 2018 340i B58M serviced and reprogrammed a few days ago. Comfort mode does seem to have softer shifts as does eco mode. I’m more interested in performance so haven’t really noticed any change in the burps, bubbles, pops.... I typically drive in Sport mode, with occasional 100 octane. I love my 340i [:^)
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03-08-2019, 07:14 PM	#14
harperium Major 1312 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: G80 M3cx Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Taking my ‘17 340i MPPSK in for oil change and “vehicle check” next week. Will inquire about the update. The car was manufactured late ‘16. In mid January I had the dealer install the M Perf brakes. A few days later I noticed that the sounds the car makes - the chimes and beeps - were different. Nicer, lower in tone. E.g. on a long trip after 3 or 4 hours the car chimes “Places to stop?” Or when the temp is lower than 37F you get the warning. These sounds are now much nicer. I wondered if the dealer updated iDrive or something. If they did, it wasn’t on the print-out of work done. I don’t think iDrive can update itself over the air. I’ll start asking up front what they intend to do.
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03-08-2019, 08:20 PM	#15
eksigned Lieutenant 139 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 4er Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Doesnt it just typically take time for the burbles and what not to come back? I've noticed that with mine, with any sort of reprograming of the ECU?
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03-09-2019, 12:11 AM	#16
Skyhigh Brigadier General 1887 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	The effect appears to be very individual. Some users report the opposite. Most report no difference whatsoever. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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harperium Major 1312 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: G80 M3cx Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I don’t mind BMW fixing serious defects, but I don’t want them messing with things like throttle mapping; I like my car as it is.
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sttlondon Private 47 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2023 330e Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (0)	mine was done when she went in for an oil change the other day. i've not noticed any difference.
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03-23-2019, 10:54 AM	#21
Stampe Enlisted Member 18 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW F30 lci 340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Jylland iTrader: (0)	Sound in sports and sports + is significantly diminished Still a little bubbly and sporty.) But no bang and many bubbles. I'm not happy they have deprived me of anything the car had. Hope it will come back. Such was the car also at 0-1000 km. So hope it will come back later After about 1000 km my Sound has come back . I am not sure its 100% back but i am happy Again.
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