6AT Trans Upgrade options

SaviorXi · 02-18-2013, 11:30 PM

Well if that is the case can anyone in the South Jersey area with experience provide me with the flash? It might be better since I tend to fearlessly get in way over my head. Thanks for the warning.

n54gte · 02-18-2013, 11:33 PM

so all we need is that software, the obd cable to serial, and the firmware? then we just use a laptop to upload it to the car?

cn555ic · 02-18-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan313

so all we need is that software, the obd cable to serial, and the firmware? then we just use a laptop to upload it to the car?

Basically in a nut shell, but that shell is quite thick and takes alot of understanding to get into the shell..

Like I said there is not much literature on flashing modules with Winkfp or the matter of using the software like NCSexpert as such.

But if you guys want the official user guide handbook here it is...

Wedge1967 · 02-18-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan313

so all we need is that software, the obd cable to serial, and the firmware? then we just use a laptop to upload it to the car?

You need the right cable, you need the correct software and it needs to be configured correctly. You need to import all the SP-Daten-E89 files into WinKFP and you need to make sure you have an 03/07 and newer MCM/TCU.

So like cn555ic said, you need to know what you're doing because you mess up and brick your car, you'll be walking.

SIKH335 · 02-18-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

So my car is. 7/06 build but I have a new DME MSD81 will this work for my car??!

YES!

Bro so you think it will work. I thought the threshold was 03/07. My build is 07/06

TurboBimmer · 02-18-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

You need the right cable, you need the correct software and it needs to be configured correctly. You need to import all the SP-Daten-E89 files into WinKFP and you need to make sure you have an 03/07 and newer MCM/TCU.

So like cn555ic said, you need to know what you're doing because you mess up and brick your car, you'll be walking.

Are you sure about the 03/07 date? Where does it come from? Do you think it won't work with my 10/2006 build date? Not keen to brick anything

AYF80 · 02-18-2013, 11:52 PM

Wedge1967, I think josh said he would call you.

Wedge1967 · 02-18-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HPF 335i #1

Wedge1967, I think josh said he would call you.

Perfect. You'll like this flash. More I drive my car the more I love how quick M shifts and how smooth the trans feels.

Wedge1967 · 02-19-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobahn335i

Are you sure about the 03/07 date? Where does it come from? Do you think it won't work with my 10/2006 build date? Not keen to brick anything

Sorry to bust your bubble, but in 2/07 BMW had a build change. The ZF 6HP19 has a different MCM/TCU in the 03/07 build. If you look on Car-Part.com and pull up 07 Transmissions, you'll see it has a date split for two models. If you want this, wait till your trans fails and upgrade to a newer trans with the newer MCM/TCU.

BTW, I tried to code a 02/07 car tonight and got an error 201. Same thing another friend with an 02/07 car got. So unless your car has a newer transmission installed, I'm 100% sure you will not get this installed.

AYF80 · 02-19-2013, 12:05 AM

Very good. And THANK YOU!

TurboBimmer · 02-19-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Sorry to bust your bubble, but in 2/07 BMW had a build change. The ZF 6HP19 has a different MCM/TCU in the 03/07 build. If you look on Car-Part.com and pull up 07 Transmissions, you'll see it has a date split for two models. If you want this, wait till your trans fails and upgrade to a newer trans with the newer MCM/TCU.

BTW, I tried to code a 02/07 car tonight and got an error 201. Same thing another friend with an 02/07 car got. So unless your car has a newer transmission installed, I'm 100% sure you will not get this installed.

Ah damn

Thanks for the info. So I'll wait for some longer terms experience from cars with upgraded turbos, or til my tranny breaks. Whatever comes first

Wedge1967 · 02-19-2013, 12:21 AM

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Ah damn

Thanks for the info. So I'll wait for some longer terms experience from cars with upgraded turbos, or til my tranny breaks. Whatever comes first

Yeah, unfortunately that's the one limitation we've found so far. Time to upgrade.

Mr_PharmD · 02-19-2013, 01:07 AM

wow that's great news. so how would ppl in CA be able to try the new firmware?

AYF80 · 02-19-2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by HPF 335i #1

Very good. And THANK YOU!

Could you raise the Shift point as well?

enrita · 02-19-2013, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HPF 335i #1

Could you raise the Shift point as well?

you cant modify anything. you flash the TCU with the prog as it is. is like flashing the dme.

AYF80 · 02-19-2013, 05:15 AM

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you cant modify anything. you flash the TCU with the prog as it is. is like flashing the dme.

Wedge said that he raised his red line prior to the flash. Im refering to post 79. I was asking him if he could do that while he is at HPF flashing my car.

eriktufa · 02-19-2013, 06:24 AM

Remote coding? are you able to do it? I can always give access to my comp

cn555ic · 02-19-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKH335

Bro so you think it will work. I thought the threshold was 03/07. My build is 07/06

Oh man I am sorry I misread it

...If its indeed 07/06 it is not going to work, but your bringing the tranny to get rebuild...Mind as well see if its possible to update the mechatronics to the newer version...I am not sure but that seems to be the reason why early builds wont work with this flash..Call the level10 guys and see what they say.

stilov · 02-19-2013, 06:42 AM

By "correct cable," if we have successfully coded our car, I imagine that cable suffices?

Thanks guys!

My co worker is buying a ctsv today. So we ll be lining up soon

cn555ic · 02-19-2013, 06:48 AM

Its really amazing the interest in this flash, which I can understand why as it is indeed ground breaking for the platform.. What really amazes me is the fact that some folks want it so bad and havent done one ounce of coding ever before and want to jump right into ADVANCE flashing which even experience coders dont often do. Guys if you havent worked with coding before, please have someone do this for you as the chances of bricking the tranny module is HUGE. Please tread carefully man. Sometimes these threads are not the best as it makes things sound so easy that anyone can do!

dlbrooks18 · 02-19-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Its really amazing the interest in this flash, which I can understand why as it is indeed ground breaking for the platform.. What really amazes me is the fact that some folks want it so bad and havent done one ounce of coding ever before and want to jump right into ADVANCE flashing which even experience coders dont often do. Guys if you havent worked with coding before, please have someone do this for you as the chances of bricking the tranny module is HUGE. Please tread carefully man. Sometimes these threads are not the best as it makes things sound so easy that anyone can do!

Oh wow so we can reprogram our TCU, would you mind starting a new thread with all details, pricing etc. Thanks.

Vigorous · 02-19-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wedge1967

Sorry to bust your bubble, but in 2/07 BMW had a build change. The ZF 6HP19 has a different MCM/TCU in the 03/07 build. If you look on Car-Part.com and pull up 07 Transmissions, you'll see it has a date split for two models. If you want this, wait till your trans fails and upgrade to a newer trans with the newer MCM/TCU.

BTW, I tried to code a 02/07 car tonight and got an error 201. Same thing another friend with an 02/07 car got. So unless your car has a newer transmission installed, I'm 100% sure you will not get this installed.

Bubble busted. 12/06 here.
Awesome work you guys are doing though!

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SaviorXi Lieutenant 21 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xDrive coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dirty South Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 335i Xdrive Coupe [10.00]	Well if that is the case can anyone in the South Jersey area with experience provide me with the flash? It might be better since I tend to fearlessly get in way over my head. Thanks for the warning.
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Its really amazing the interest in this flash, which I can understand why as it is indeed ground breaking for the platform.. What really amazes me is the fact that some folks want it so bad and havent done one ounce of coding ever before and want to jump right into ADVANCE flashing which even experience coders dont often do. Guys if you havent worked with coding before, please have someone do this for you as the chances of bricking the tranny module is HUGE. Please tread carefully man. Sometimes these threads are not the best as it makes things sound so easy that anyone can do!
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