2D18 code received.

Nutballa · 02-19-2010, 12:28 AM

earlier today I was fooling around with my car WOT, power slides and the like. this was the hardest I've pushed the car.

I scanned the car and got, 2D18 manipulation cover, max. air mass - External Tuning Box Detected. This was the very first time to receive a significant error, aside front the usual "flap" actuator error I get.
I have the JB+ @100%.

Yes, I know this is not a good code for dealership reasons, So I cleared it.

Is this the proper action to take.? Any worries?
I'm just glad I have a BT cable

enrita · 02-19-2010, 01:05 AM

When you run Jbplus at 100% you will get tuner codes and yes just clear it and remember to check codes before you go to the dealer if you keep it at 100%.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 02-19-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nutballa

Is this the proper action to take.? Any worries?
I'm just glad I have a BT cable

You were supposed to print it out first and then mail it to BMW corporate with a copy of your vin and license plate.

Mike

Nutballa · 02-19-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

You were supposed to print it out first and then mail it to BMW corporate with a copy of your vin and license plate.

Mike

Oh really, That doesn't seem like a good idea.

bulldog_yyc · 02-19-2010, 05:26 PM

too late, the car already transmitted the tuner code to BMWHQ via shark fin

GGreek5 · 02-19-2010, 05:29 PM

Congrats man!! You popped your tuner code cherry.

detrick · 02-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Are you guys new or something? Thought everyone knew this already. Just cover the shark fin with aluminum foil and then wrap with duck tape to defeat unauthorized transmissions to BMWHQ.

hotrod182 · 02-19-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by detrick

Cover shark fin with aluminum foil and duck tape to defeat tranmissions to BMWHQ...

I taped a chicken pot pie aluminum plate over mine.

Nutballa · 02-20-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

too late, the car already transmitted the tuner code to BMWHQ via shark fin

My friend said it only includes those with the recent software update. I have the older version. He's also not sure if this signal to HQ is true.

Nutballa · 02-20-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by detrick

Are you guys new or something? Thought everyone knew this already. Just cover the shark fin with aluminum foil and then wrap with duck tape to defeat unauthorized transmissions to BMWHQ.

How do you know that this would work? I was past due on my first check-up and never received a notice that i needed to go in for an oil change.

bulldog_yyc · 02-20-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutballa

My friend said it only includes those with the recent software update. I have the older version. He's also not sure if this signal to HQ is true.

lol I hope youre joking

detrick · 02-20-2010, 10:19 PM

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How do you know that this would work? I was past due on my first check-up and never received a notice that i needed to go in for an oil change.

Dude, we are joking.

If you did use aluminum foil over your shark fin transponder, you would have all sorts of problems. I would guess that your NAV and SAT radio would not receive. Also, if the shark fin houses the high-power cellular unit for BMW Assist functionality, the foil would probably fry the RF amplifier due to the radiated power reflecting back into the unit.

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Nutballa Captain 250 Rep 840 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6 // BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas+ San Antonio iTrader: (1)	2D18 code received. earlier today I was fooling around with my car WOT, power slides and the like. this was the hardest I've pushed the car. I scanned the car and got, 2D18 manipulation cover, max. air mass - External Tuning Box Detected. This was the very first time to receive a significant error, aside front the usual "flap" actuator error I get. I have the JB+ @100%. Yes, I know this is not a good code for dealership reasons, So I cleared it. Is this the proper action to take.? Any worries? I'm just glad I have a BT cable __________________ BMW FTW! "Power is nothing without Control" - Pirelli. Last edited by Nutballa; 02-19-2010 at 12:54 AM..
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bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	too late, the car already transmitted the tuner code to BMWHQ via shark fin
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