dealer visit today help please

john boxter · 10-23-2009, 12:33 PM

hey guys all i have on my car is a service overdue statement and all i have is the jb3 ran only map 3 i didnt change the map when i updated so i am assuming it is on map 3 can i just rip it out and take my car in or do i have to scan it and such?

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Theres always a chance for codes when messing with stuff. But map 3 shouldnt throw any. Probably nothing is gonna happen since your in for a service and not warranty.

cn555ic · 10-23-2009, 12:38 PM

If there is nothing wrong with your car and its just the service overdue, just reset it yourself with this DIY...here is the link

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

If there is nothing wrong with your car and its just the service overdue, just reset it yourself with this DIY...here is the link

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51049

Doesnt he want an oil change too?

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by coldasicex5

Make sure you lock the doors and turn the battery off before removing the unit, you dont want to throw a code showing you messed around with the ECU.

You have to lock the doors and disconnect the battery? Isnt disconnecting the battery enough?

john boxter · 10-23-2009, 12:43 PM

ok thanks guy and i dont know anything about this stuff like i didnt even instal the jb3 myself do i just undo the top part and literally just unplug everything and put the top part back on? or do i have to reconnect anything? thanks for all your help

cn555ic · 10-23-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Doesnt he want an oil change too?

I am not sure if OP knows how to uninstall it and reinstall it....If he doesn't i would just take it to any mechanics shop and pay to change oil..

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

ok thanks guy and i dont know anything about this stuff like i didnt even instal the jb3 myself do i just undo the top part and literally just unplug everything and put the top part back on? or do i have to reconnect anything? thanks for all your help

DO NOT touch your ecu! woah. Read the pdfs, watch the videos. Maybe you should get somebody to help.

john boxter · 10-23-2009, 12:48 PM

oh man ok i wont then thanks if its just service overdue you think its only an oil change i can get someone else to do that or do you think they will do other stuff to?

cn555ic · 10-23-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by john boxter

oh man ok i wont then thanks if its just service overdue you think its only an oil change i can get someone else to do that or do you think they will do other stuff to?

yes pay someone to do oil and then goto the link above that i gave you and reset the damn service light and call it a day..

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-23-2009, 12:51 PM

This is where a BT cable comes in very handy

Anybody who mods a car and is worried about warranty should have one for peace of mind. If you are not willing to take your car for an oil change because of the tune, then you really need to either have a BT cable or know how to remove/install the tune as you are really handicapping yourself here.

I would and have gone in with all my mods for oil services, but thats me. Heck I even left my DPs on when I had my turbos replaced for wastegate rattle. [You mileage may vary]

Mike

john boxter · 10-23-2009, 12:52 PM

ok thanks guys

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 12:58 PM

You should be able to change the oil yourself. Its about the easiest thing you can do since the filter is on top of the engine bay. Just buy approved oil and follow a diy on the forums. It will cost a few bucks, but save the hassle of removing the tune and codes.

Can Mike or somebody confirm whether you have to lock the doors and unplug the battery? Im pretty sure that locks dont matter with the battery unplugged.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-23-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

You should be able to change the oil yourself. Its about the easiest thing you can do since the filter is on top of the engine bay. Just buy approved oil and follow a diy on the forums. It will cost a few bucks, but save the hassle of removing the tune and codes.

Can Mike or somebody confirm whether you have to lock the doors and unplug the battery? Im pretty sure that locks dont matter with the battery unplugged.

Lock doors and wait for ECU to fall asleep (15min) or if you are unplugging the batter the doors don't matter. I would leave them unlocked incase you close the trunk by accident and then you lock yourself out of the car

Mike

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Lock doors and wait for ECU to fall asleep (15min) or if you are unplugging the batter the doors don't matter. I would leave them unlocked incase you close the trunk by accident and then you lock yourself out of the car

Mike

Thats what I thought. With a door lock delete, and the newer models not having the keyhole in the trunk, your junk would be locked out! lol, how would you get in?

badass1g · 10-23-2009, 01:55 PM

my dealer told me on the phone that if they specifically didnt change the oil. they could possibly deny any claims that i had in the future with my existing warranty. so i took my jb3 off (ran map 7 once and normally map 3) and took it in. the guy said they dont scan for any codes when servicing if nothing is wrong with your car. luckily i have a "guy" that is cool about stuff at the dealer

deletedelete · 10-23-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by badass1g

my dealer told me on the phone that if they specifically didnt change the oil. they could possibly deny any claims that i had in the future with my existing warranty. so i took my jb3 off (ran map 7 once and normally map 3) and took it in. the guy said they dont scan for any codes when servicing if nothing is wrong with your car. luckily i have a "guy" that is cool about stuff at the dealer

Thats false. They cannot deny a claim for you doing your own maintenance as long as you do it at the set times and properly.

badass1g · 10-23-2009, 01:59 PM

yea, thats what i thought too. im sure the stupid lady that was just awnsering the phones just said that. but im sure they would atleast try to get out of it if you didnt bring the car to them for service. dealers always trying to get out of things.

335fourdoor · 10-23-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

You have to lock the doors and disconnect the battery? Isnt disconnecting the battery enough?

open the sunroof also.

Zeph · 10-23-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 335fourdoor

open the sunroof also.

klipseracer · 10-23-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 335fourdoor

open the sunroof also.

Don't forget the glove compartment.

EDIT: By the way, from what I understand that reset tutorial is to reset the service reminder only. Not to reset your thrown codes the tune may cause.

john boxter · 10-24-2009, 01:18 PM

hey guys can the dealer detect the jb3 is in side if they do not take off the plastic piece im thinking of just doing the service without taking it out is that a bad idea can they tell?

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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	ok thanks guy and i dont know anything about this stuff like i didnt even instal the jb3 myself do i just undo the top part and literally just unplug everything and put the top part back on? or do i have to reconnect anything? thanks for all your help
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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	oh man ok i wont then thanks if its just service overdue you think its only an oil change i can get someone else to do that or do you think they will do other stuff to?
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4912 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	This is where a BT cable comes in very handy Anybody who mods a car and is worried about warranty should have one for peace of mind. If you are not willing to take your car for an oil change because of the tune, then you really need to either have a BT cable or know how to remove/install the tune as you are really handicapping yourself here. I would and have gone in with all my mods for oil services, but thats me. Heck I even left my DPs on when I had my turbos replaced for wastegate rattle. [You mileage may vary] Mike
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john boxter Captain 35 Rep 763 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: long Island New York iTrader: (3)	hey guys can the dealer detect the jb3 is in side if they do not take off the plastic piece im thinking of just doing the service without taking it out is that a bad idea can they tell?
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