proTUNING Freaks Support/Questions Thread

proTUNING Freaks · 01-13-2015, 09:42 AM

Instead of having to monitor all possible threads/posts about PTF we felt that it would be appropriate to start an all-in-one thread where anyone, customer or not, can post their questions/concerns and we'll do our best to answer them as promptly and completely as possible. In case anyone doesn't feel like writing up an email drop a post in here and we'll have one of our tuners respond at their earliest. From this thread/post we may wish to jump over to email for map exchange, log review etc. If you've got logs you'd like us to review from your own maps, post them on datazap.me and we'll provide our input on those as well.

Lots of great technical info has been posted over the years on our blog at http://blog.protuningfreaks.com as well as on this and other forums, just a search away..

If you're looking to get a tune from us and are a member of BimmerPost PM us or email us with your BimmerPost username and we'll provide you with a proTUNE discount code to use on our website.

Cheers to everyone and happy 2015!

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chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 10:56 AM

i have a question.... i was tuned for ~e33....installed Steve AZ inline to run e50... car was fine (using same tune) then started misfiring in cyl 1 during some runs vs my buddy when shifting to 4th. I tried to log and couldn't get it to do it again. Decided to give it another shot a few days later no misfire for a couple weeks. Sunday night this evo rolls up to me we go and boom misfire!! then car ran like crap pulled up to the light rough idle shut it off turned it back on and was good. That same night added some 91 and hasn't misfired since any thoughts? i have a log i can post when i get home running e50 where it didn't misfire. Once weather gets nicer i will try the whole swap a coil thing see if it follows but just thought i would post and get any input. maybe because im not tuned for it yet was my thoughts but its a hassel for me to load the cobb race map then log plus if im misfiring on a custom map i figure going to an OTS wont help lol

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 10:58 AM

and sparkplugs have ~6k on them

JStang · 01-13-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

i have a question.... i was tuned for ~e33....installed Steve AZ inline to run e50... car was fine (using same tune) then started misfiring in cyl 1 during some runs vs my buddy when shifting to 4th. I tried to log and couldn't get it to do it again. Decided to give it another shot a few days later no misfire for a couple weeks. Sunday night this evo rolls up to me we go and boom misfire!! then car ran like crap pulled up to the light rough idle shut it off turned it back on and was good. That same night added some 91 and hasn't misfired since any thoughts? i have a log i can post when i get home running e50 where it didn't misfire. Once weather gets nicer i will try the whole swap a coil thing see if it follows but just thought i would post and get any input. maybe because im not tuned for it yet was my thoughts but its a hassel for me to load the cobb race map then log plus if im misfiring on a custom map i figure going to an OTS wont help lol

Probably coil or plugs. Both are very easy fixes.

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JStang

Probably coil or plugs. Both are very easy fixes.

yea im thinking coil just too freakin cold here to try and swap it lol dont think it would be the plug this early into its life or could it?

APTF · 01-13-2015, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chepy24

i have a question.... i was tuned for ~e33....installed Steve AZ inline to run e50... car was fine (using same tune) then started misfiring in cyl 1 during some runs vs my buddy when shifting to 4th. I tried to log and couldn't get it to do it again. Decided to give it another shot a few days later no misfire for a couple weeks. Sunday night this evo rolls up to me we go and boom misfire!! then car ran like crap pulled up to the light rough idle shut it off turned it back on and was good. That same night added some 91 and hasn't misfired since any thoughts? i have a log i can post when i get home running e50 where it didn't misfire. Once weather gets nicer i will try the whole swap a coil thing see if it follows but just thought i would post and get any input. maybe because im not tuned for it yet was my thoughts but its a hassel for me to load the cobb race map then log plus if im misfiring on a custom map i figure going to an OTS wont help lol

How many miles are on the original coils?

Dmacc · 01-13-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@PTF

Quote:

Originally Posted by chepy24

i have a question.... i was tuned for ~e33....installed Steve AZ inline to run e50... car was fine (using same tune) then started misfiring in cyl 1 during some runs vs my buddy when shifting to 4th. I tried to log and couldn't get it to do it again. Decided to give it another shot a few days later no misfire for a couple weeks. Sunday night this evo rolls up to me we go and boom misfire!! then car ran like crap pulled up to the light rough idle shut it off turned it back on and was good. That same night added some 91 and hasn't misfired since any thoughts? i have a log i can post when i get home running e50 where it didn't misfire. Once weather gets nicer i will try the whole swap a coil thing see if it follows but just thought i would post and get any input. maybe because im not tuned for it yet was my thoughts but its a hassel for me to load the cobb race map then log plus if im misfiring on a custom map i figure going to an OTS wont help lol

How many miles are on the original coils?

A little off topic but related, how many miles should coils have before you consider replacing them?

APTF · 01-13-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmacc

A little off topic but related, how many miles should coils have before you consider replacing them?

45-50K on a tuned car

335twins · 01-13-2015, 01:06 PM

Just wanted to say that Dzenno is tuning my car and I am very pleased with the results so far (I am on 2nd revision)...

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 01:34 PM

dont know if they were ever changed.... iv been tuned for about 10k miles currently at 70k

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 01:35 PM

edit on that dealer wont give me info over the phone :-/

APTF · 01-13-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chepy24

dont know if they were ever changed.... iv been tuned for about 10k miles currently at 70k

I would say coils are most likely the culprit. Almost positive. Try placing the misfiring coil into a different cylinder and see if the misfire follows.

chepy24 · 01-13-2015, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@PTF

I would say coils are most likely the culprit. Almost positive. Try placing the misfiring coil into a different cylinder and see if the misfire follows.

thanks thats my plan just too freakin cold lately lol guess ill have to tough it out and get to the bottom of it thanks again!

Aced16 · 01-13-2015, 06:10 PM

Hello Alex, would you be able to help me out with one of my PFT tunes? It was originally done by Jake, not sure if that matters. Well recently I had to get a new DME, and the maps wont load since my ROM changed. Can you help me get it moved to the new ROM? Thank you!

proTUNING Freaks · 01-13-2015, 07:50 PM

Aced16 no problem at all, just email us your current map and order number at support@protuningfreaks.com and we'll update it.

TrAcK TRaP · 01-13-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@PTF

45-50K on a tuned car

woww didn't know coils go bad that soon thanks for the help..

ringet421 · 01-13-2015, 09:06 PM

I have all my mods in order now just have to install them (fbo) I live in gta and wondering how much for a protune on cobb v2 for either 91 or 93 pump fuel. What is the best pump fuel locally shell 91 petro 93 or ultramar 94?

proTUNING Freaks · 01-13-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ringet421

I have all my mods in order now just have to install them (fbo) I live in gta and wondering how much for a protune on cobb v2 for either 91 or 93 pump fuel. What is the best pump fuel locally shell 91 petro 93 or ultramar 94?

PM sent.

APTF · 01-14-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by N54CherryHill

woww didn't know coils go bad that soon thanks for the help..

They can last up to 65K, I personally would change them out at the 50K mark.

UMich_335i · 01-14-2015, 09:30 AM

Would you still recommend OEM spark plugs if running FBO with e50 fuel?

ferocity02 · 01-14-2015, 09:52 AM

What safety features does the DME have to restrict boost/timing/etc based on the engine temperature? Is it based on water or oil temp? Do tuners have the ability to modify these?

APTF · 01-14-2015, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by UMich_335i

Would you still recommend OEM spark plugs if running FBO with e50 fuel?

If you're running stock turbos, OEM plugs are fine.

01-13-2015, 09:42 AM	#1
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chepy24 Captain 30 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2009 alpine white 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	i have a question.... i was tuned for ~e33....installed Steve AZ inline to run e50... car was fine (using same tune) then started misfiring in cyl 1 during some runs vs my buddy when shifting to 4th. I tried to log and couldn't get it to do it again. Decided to give it another shot a few days later no misfire for a couple weeks. Sunday night this evo rolls up to me we go and boom misfire!! then car ran like crap pulled up to the light rough idle shut it off turned it back on and was good. That same night added some 91 and hasn't misfired since any thoughts? i have a log i can post when i get home running e50 where it didn't misfire. Once weather gets nicer i will try the whole swap a coil thing see if it follows but just thought i would post and get any input. maybe because im not tuned for it yet was my thoughts but its a hassel for me to load the cobb race map then log plus if im misfiring on a custom map i figure going to an OTS wont help lol
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chepy24 Captain 30 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2009 alpine white 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	and sparkplugs have ~6k on them
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chepy24 Captain 30 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2009 alpine white 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: denver iTrader: (0)	dont know if they were ever changed.... iv been tuned for about 10k miles currently at 70k
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Aced16 Private First Class 9 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Hello Alex, would you be able to help me out with one of my PFT tunes? It was originally done by Jake, not sure if that matters. Well recently I had to get a new DME, and the maps wont load since my ROM changed. Can you help me get it moved to the new ROM? Thank you! __________________ The Old: DG G35 6mt coupe The New: AW 6mt E92 335i
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ringet421 Private 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have all my mods in order now just have to install them (fbo) I live in gta and wondering how much for a protune on cobb v2 for either 91 or 93 pump fuel. What is the best pump fuel locally shell 91 petro 93 or ultramar 94?
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