Dme Connector Wont Come Out/slide Out!!!

BES335xi · 07-22-2008, 10:48 AM

Has this happened to anyone???

I tryed installing JB2H today everything went smooth untill i reached to the part where you have to slide the Slider/Connector out and pull up so the connector comes out the DME.
COULD NOT DO IT, I TRYED MAYBE LIKE 20+ TIMES.
it would slide out to about half an inch and it wont move after in any position just slide back in!
i even tryed to slide it out by a lil' force and still Nothing!

Anyone has any ideas? of what the hell is going on. LOL

Thank's,
-Bes. (Off to Sleep Now)

mmmotornutz · 07-22-2008, 10:49 AM

Tried using a flathead to gently and smoothly pry the slider out???

BES335xi · 07-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Yup..NOTHING! lol only comes 1/2 an inch and Thats it. i forced it a little but i didnt want to force too much since it should come out rather easily..hmm?

cn555ic · 07-22-2008, 10:53 AM

Look at it carefully and see what is causing it to jam in there...since it out half inch, it really should continue to come out...examine the connector again to see whats the problem!

scalbert · 07-22-2008, 10:55 AM

Passenger or Drivers side?

BES335xi · 07-22-2008, 10:56 AM

I put it back together now and i thought i did i lo0ked everywhere, i couldn't find anything..i dont know what would it jammed it there it's my first time ever opening the damn thing! lol

BES335xi · 07-22-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalbert

Passenger or Drivers side?

LOL The DME is on the PASSANGER SIDE.

scalbert · 07-22-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BES335xi

LOL The DME is on the PASSANGER SIDE.

Which slider connector, there are two?

scalbert · 07-22-2008, 11:01 AM

By the looks of the newly attached image, it appears you are referring to the passenger side slide. If so, did you lift up on the DME to raise it enough for that slider to clear the compartment edge?

Blk07335i · 07-22-2008, 11:01 AM

I think he meant which side is the connector on. You need to pull the whole ECU out slightly (maybe 1" or so) so the larger slider has more room to slide out otherwise it can be tough to slide it out far enough to enable the connector to come off.

BES335xi · 07-22-2008, 11:07 AM

I dont think i tryed to pull the whole DME out, to give it room...but i dont think i needed much room to pull it out more then half an inch...i mean there is enough room for about 2inches to come out and after i guess you'd have to pull it up and slide it out some more. But it wont move! half an inch and TAHTS it.

ontopofm · 07-22-2008, 11:23 AM

try to lift up the ECU, there are 2 white tabs that hold down the ECU,pull it toward the front and lift up the ECU, makes it easier to slide the big slider out

ontopofm · 07-22-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk07335i

I think he meant which side is the connector on. You need to pull the whole ECU out slightly (maybe 1" or so) so the larger slider has more room to slide out otherwise it can be tough to slide it out far enough to enable the connector to come off.

sorry for repeating

rooster3.0 · 07-22-2008, 03:18 PM

Be easy, that clip has been known to break

You should've just come to Yankee Stadium.

cstmx_ryder · 07-22-2008, 03:26 PM

Have you tried pushing down on the DME connector while pulling the slide out?

If not, please try that.

zsapphire7 · 07-22-2008, 04:02 PM

I had a bunch of trouble with that same clip last nite

!!! it took about 15 mins fiddling with it. You need to apply more force pulling out and be careful about the verticle force u put on it. When the latch is fully extended it will hit the white ecu box so you cant get it out completely unless u stretch the box or move the ecu up higher. Also, when you release the slider out, the connector will move up away from the ecu. So if youre pushing down on the connector at the same time, it will make it harder to slide out.

ironic · 07-22-2008, 04:23 PM

it only slides out a little bit and then u lift the entire connector off of the ecu. the slider doesn't fully detach

Bimmer335i07 · 07-22-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironic

it only slides out a little bit and then u lift the entire connector off of the ecu. the slider doesn't fully detach

It slides out more than a bit.

OverDrive · 12-31-2008, 07:50 AM

hey guys,
while attaching the small connector back to the ECU, i tried doing with the slider in but not in all the way, and it didn't work for some reason, i figure i had to put in more force because i did that with the bigger connector and it went in with the slider. So since the smaller connector didn't go in at first with the slider, i took the slider out and attached the connector to the ECU thinking that I could slide in the slider after. But now i can't put the slider in and the connector is locked to the ECU so i can't even pull it back up to put the slider back in it.
So basically i made the mistake of connecting back the connector with out the slider being in it, and now it is stuck and won't come off the ECU and the slider won't slide back in.
Can someone help me plz?

Alessandro · 12-31-2008, 08:00 AM

i think everybody is sleeping i would help but no idea hang in there.

best of luck

SfValley335i · 12-31-2008, 10:47 AM

As others probably said...

release the actual ECU from the tabs holding it down, you will be able to pull up the ECU an inch or two. After doing this you can easily remove both connectors. You'll do the same when connecting the "connectors" again...

Mr. 5 · 12-31-2008, 11:11 AM

You should not be using a flat head screwdriver to get those sliders out.
You should only be using your hands so you don't break anything.

07-22-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	Dme Connector Wont Come Out/slide Out!!! Has this happened to anyone??? I tryed installing JB2H today everything went smooth untill i reached to the part where you have to slide the Slider/Connector out and pull up so the connector comes out the DME. COULD NOT DO IT, I TRYED MAYBE LIKE 20+ TIMES. it would slide out to about half an inch and it wont move after in any position just slide back in! i even tryed to slide it out by a lil' force and still Nothing! Anyone has any ideas? of what the hell is going on. LOL Thank's, -Bes. (Off to Sleep Now) Attached Images __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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07-22-2008, 10:49 AM	#2
mmmotornutz Lieutenant 4 Rep 479 Posts Drives: Montego 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Tried using a flathead to gently and smoothly pry the slider out???
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07-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	Yup..NOTHING! lol only comes 1/2 an inch and Thats it. i forced it a little but i didnt want to force too much since it should come out rather easily..hmm? __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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07-22-2008, 10:53 AM	#4
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Look at it carefully and see what is causing it to jam in there...since it out half inch, it really should continue to come out...examine the connector again to see whats the problem!
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07-22-2008, 10:55 AM	#5
scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	Passenger or Drivers side?
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07-22-2008, 10:56 AM	#6
BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	I put it back together now and i thought i did i lo0ked everywhere, i couldn't find anything..i dont know what would it jammed it there it's my first time ever opening the damn thing! lol __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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07-22-2008, 11:01 AM	#9
scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	By the looks of the newly attached image, it appears you are referring to the passenger side slide. If so, did you lift up on the DME to raise it enough for that slider to clear the compartment edge?
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07-22-2008, 11:01 AM	#10
Blk07335i Captain 61 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston area iTrader: (4)	I think he meant which side is the connector on. You need to pull the whole ECU out slightly (maybe 1" or so) so the larger slider has more room to slide out otherwise it can be tough to slide it out far enough to enable the connector to come off.
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07-22-2008, 11:07 AM	#11
BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	I dont think i tryed to pull the whole DME out, to give it room...but i dont think i needed much room to pull it out more then half an inch...i mean there is enough room for about 2inches to come out and after i guess you'd have to pull it up and slide it out some more. But it wont move! half an inch and TAHTS it. __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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07-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#12
ontopofm Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	try to lift up the ECU, there are 2 white tabs that hold down the ECU,pull it toward the front and lift up the ECU, makes it easier to slide the big slider out
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07-22-2008, 03:18 PM	#14
rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	Be easy, that clip has been known to break You should've just come to Yankee Stadium.
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07-22-2008, 03:26 PM	#15
cstmx_ryder Colonel 164 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	Have you tried pushing down on the DME connector while pulling the slide out? If not, please try that. __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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07-22-2008, 04:02 PM	#16
zsapphire7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	I had a bunch of trouble with that same clip last nite !!! it took about 15 mins fiddling with it. You need to apply more force pulling out and be careful about the verticle force u put on it. When the latch is fully extended it will hit the white ecu box so you cant get it out completely unless u stretch the box or move the ecu up higher. Also, when you release the slider out, the connector will move up away from the ecu. So if youre pushing down on the connector at the same time, it will make it harder to slide out.
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07-22-2008, 04:23 PM	#17
ironic Major General 254 Rep 8,338 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (22)	it only slides out a little bit and then u lift the entire connector off of the ecu. the slider doesn't fully detach __________________ Widebody 335i Project Car BUILD \| PHOTOSHOOT
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12-31-2008, 07:50 AM	#19
OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! 99 Rep 1,350 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	hey guys, while attaching the small connector back to the ECU, i tried doing with the slider in but not in all the way, and it didn't work for some reason, i figure i had to put in more force because i did that with the bigger connector and it went in with the slider. So since the smaller connector didn't go in at first with the slider, i took the slider out and attached the connector to the ECU thinking that I could slide in the slider after. But now i can't put the slider in and the connector is locked to the ECU so i can't even pull it back up to put the slider back in it. So basically i made the mistake of connecting back the connector with out the slider being in it, and now it is stuck and won't come off the ECU and the slider won't slide back in. Can someone help me plz? __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, 6MT, SSII on Fox Red Extended Previous: 2008 E92 335xi, 6MT, AW on Saddle Brown
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12-31-2008, 08:00 AM	#20
Alessandro Major 109 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 335is [9.50]	i think everybody is sleeping i would help but no idea hang in there. best of luck
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12-31-2008, 10:47 AM	#21
SfValley335i Colonel 164 Rep 2,409 Posts Drives: Current:135i Sold:335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (8)	As others probably said... release the actual ECU from the tabs holding it down, you will be able to pull up the ECU an inch or two. After doing this you can easily remove both connectors. You'll do the same when connecting the "connectors" again...
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12-31-2008, 11:11 AM	#22
Mr. 5 Modder Raider 753 Rep 8,633 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surf City, HB iTrader: (31) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [8.00]	You should not be using a flat head screwdriver to get those sliders out. You should only be using your hands so you don't break anything. __________________ e36 M3 Coupe, e36 325i Sedan e90 335i--SOLD Best 60-130-------------9.15 Seconds------------------WWW.MR5RACING.COM
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