Stolen Married Accesport - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

statelax3 · 12-22-2012, 10:20 PM

Hey guys. My car was broken into and my Cobb was stolen. I am running 2+ right now and was curious if anyone has had this problem before? As of now I have no way to get the flash off of my car. Any ideas? Email Cobb but I will not hear back until the 2nd from what the auto reply was.

Ænema · 12-22-2012, 11:39 PM

Sorry to hear it man, thieves should be made examples of...

The only thing to remove the tune without the AP is to have the dealer flash your car with the BMW software or find someone local with an AP and have them instal over your flash and then uninstall it. It will flash a "generic" stock ROM into the DME.

sA x sKy · 12-23-2012, 12:22 AM

Wow sorry to hear OP...this is certainly an interesting scenario though for COBB owners.

Gugs · 12-23-2012, 09:41 AM

This is exactly why you keep the handheld at home.

packinDSS · 12-23-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gugs

This is exactly why you keep the handheld at home.

Or at least keep it in the trunk in the pocket under the floor. Put it in a zip lock bag to in case you get water in there. I need on hand for when I can't get e85 and need to switch back to 93.

Never keep in center console or glove box....locked or not lol!!!

statelax3 · 12-23-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by packinDSS

Never keep in center console or glove box....locked or not lol!!!

I am glad you are so much smarter than I am. Why even reply to my post if that is all you are going to say? Douche.

packinDSS · 12-23-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by statelax3

I am glad you are so much smarter than I am. Why even reply to my post if that is all you are going to say? Douche.

Merry Christmas to you too

themyst · 12-23-2012, 12:18 PM

Two things you should do after installing a Cobb AP:

1. save the stock ROM dump to your PC or dropbox or some place safe.
2. write down the serial number.

This way, if the AP gets stolen, you can still flash back YOUR CAR'S factory info instead of having to write a generic flash, and Cobb may be able to help you with a replacement unit instead of buying a whole new unit at new cost. I'm sure stolen AP's have happened before. Best of luck to you OP.

Spoolin1 · 12-23-2012, 01:02 PM

There was a married Copp AP just sold a week or so ago in the for sale section if you want to look into that.

statelax3 · 12-23-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themyst

Two things you should do after installing a Cobb AP:

1. save the stock ROM dump to your PC or dropbox or some place safe.
2. write down the serial number.

This way, if the AP gets stolen, you can still flash back YOUR CAR'S factory info instead of having to write a generic flash, and Cobb may be able to help you with a replacement unit instead of buying a whole new unit at new cost. I'm sure stolen AP's have happened before. Best of luck to you OP.

I saved the ROM to my PC so that may help. I have an email into Cobb and will let you all know what they say as this will not be the only time this happens.

joec500 · 12-23-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by statelax3

I saved the ROM to my PC so that may help. I have an email into Cobb and will let you all know what they say as this will not be the only time this happens.

I am sure they will take care of you, the true cost in the unit is the R&D for building the software/maps/etc. I can't imagine the hardware itself being that expensive.

I am sure people break and lose their AP's all the time, it would be awful if they made you buy a new Full Priced AP

cmyk · 12-23-2012, 03:43 PM

Insurance should cover it under your comprehensive/theft and vandalism coverage, unless your deductible is too high to warrant filing a claim (for all intents and purposes the AP is basically a "PDA"

). If your car insurance won't cover it (or isn't worth it), try filing under your homeowners or renters policy. Mine covers my belongings that are stolen out of my car or anyone else's.

I can't imagine this has never happened before. Several months ago I foolishly left my car unlocked overnight accidentally and some punk kids in the neighborhood stole my iPod. My AccessPort was just inches away in a little hidden compartment/cell phone holder I have installed in the door of my center armrest. Thankfully it wasn't seen, but after that I started keeping my AP in the house. Hindsight is 20/20, though. Sorry for your loss and I hope the good folks at Cobb will be able to help you out.

ihc95 · 12-23-2012, 09:33 PM

Sorry to hear this OP. Keep us posted.

bboy8282 · 12-24-2012, 01:36 PM

I would do what themyst said...write down the serial number. Cobb has great customer service, and im sure that they will help you out. I keep my Cobb in the Trunk only because if my car were to ever break down and i need to take it to the dealer immediately i can detune it

statelax3 · 12-28-2012, 07:52 PM

Have not heard back yet. Maybe by Wednesday next week.

335ikiid · 12-28-2012, 11:24 PM

ahhh man

12-22-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
statelax3 Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	Stolen Married Accesport Hey guys. My car was broken into and my Cobb was stolen. I am running 2+ right now and was curious if anyone has had this problem before? As of now I have no way to get the flash off of my car. Any ideas? Email Cobb but I will not hear back until the 2nd from what the auto reply was.
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12-22-2012, 11:39 PM	#2
Ænema Captain Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Arizona Bay Posts: 906 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear it man, thieves should be made examples of... The only thing to remove the tune without the AP is to have the dealer flash your car with the BMW software or find someone local with an AP and have them instal over your flash and then uninstall it. It will flash a "generic" stock ROM into the DME. __________________ "I'm not surprised you get along well with all the other neighbours. If you put fifty children with Down's syndrome in a room there is going to be a lot of hugging." David Thorne

12-23-2012, 12:22 AM	#3
sA x sKy Sameet Drives: One Slow Matte Black N55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,682 iTrader: (2)	Wow sorry to hear OP...this is certainly an interesting scenario though for COBB owners. __________________ \| KW V3 \| Vanguard V2 Exhaust \| JB4 \| AR DP \| BMS WW Meth w/CM10 \| BMS CP \| BMS Intake \| M-Sport \| ZCP M3 Spoiler \| Gunsmoke Euro LCI Tails \| 20% Tints \| Black Kidney Grilles \| PLASTIDIPPPED Matte Black E92 Photoshoot

12-23-2012, 12:18 PM	#8
themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,349 iTrader: (8)	Two things you should do after installing a Cobb AP: 1. save the stock ROM dump to your PC or dropbox or some place safe. 2. write down the serial number. This way, if the AP gets stolen, you can still flash back YOUR CAR'S factory info instead of having to write a generic flash, and Cobb may be able to help you with a replacement unit instead of buying a whole new unit at new cost. I'm sure stolen AP's have happened before. Best of luck to you OP. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

12-23-2012, 01:02 PM	#9
Spoolin1 Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sellersburg, IN Posts: 112 iTrader: (1)	There was a married Copp AP just sold a week or so ago in the for sale section if you want to look into that. __________________ 07 335i -AMS intercooler with Cobb AP stage 1+ 93 tune. 02 Honda S2000 -741 whp 471 wtq (dynojet) @ 29.6 psi on e85; now on 34 psi, 800+ whp.

12-23-2012, 09:41 AM	#4
Gugs Cynical Drives: E92 JetBlack Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long island Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	This is exactly why you keep the handheld at home.

12-23-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
cmyk resident girl. Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,004 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [4.38]	Insurance should cover it under your comprehensive/theft and vandalism coverage, unless your deductible is too high to warrant filing a claim (for all intents and purposes the AP is basically a "PDA" ). If your car insurance won't cover it (or isn't worth it), try filing under your homeowners or renters policy. Mine covers my belongings that are stolen out of my car or anyone else's. I can't imagine this has never happened before. Several months ago I foolishly left my car unlocked overnight accidentally and some punk kids in the neighborhood stole my iPod. My AccessPort was just inches away in a little hidden compartment/cell phone holder I have installed in the door of my center armrest. Thankfully it wasn't seen, but after that I started keeping my AP in the house. Hindsight is 20/20, though. Sorry for your loss and I hope the good folks at Cobb will be able to help you out. __________________ 2008 E90 335i // Black Everything // photos COBB tuned / QTP e-cutouts / Helix FMIC / cp-e DCI / AWE BOVs / Black M6 wheels + Toyo Proxes (and yes, I am a girl)

12-23-2012, 09:33 PM	#13
ihc95 Captain Drives: TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 654 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Sorry to hear this OP. Keep us posted. __________________ COBB, ER FMIC Full Kit, AR DPs, Forge DVs, aFe Stage 2 Sealed Intake, RB PCV upgrade

12-24-2012, 01:36 PM	#14
bboy8282 First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pasadena, California Posts: 371 iTrader: (1)	I would do what themyst said...write down the serial number. Cobb has great customer service, and im sure that they will help you out. I keep my Cobb in the Trunk only because if my car were to ever break down and i need to take it to the dealer immediately i can detune it

12-28-2012, 07:52 PM	#15
statelax3 Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	Have not heard back yet. Maybe by Wednesday next week.

12-28-2012, 11:24 PM	#16
335ikiid daygo. Drives: E90 335i. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: cali. Posts: 425 iTrader: (0)	ahhh man __________________ REMUS/AR CATLESS/LS3 SPECTRUM/ COBB/CYBA AIR SCOOPS/SONIC TUNING CARBON FIBER CSL TRUNK

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