Best place to buy an MSD81?

MikeE90NC · 06-27-2014, 09:20 AM

Hi all, might need to replace my MSD80. Cheapest Ive found online has been 1100, anyone know where else I might look at?

BlackBB6 · 06-27-2014, 09:52 AM

Ebay

unrealii · 06-27-2014, 11:21 AM

Theres one in the classifieds.

MikeE90NC · 06-27-2014, 11:40 AM

Maybe Im missing something here but I thought they had to be new because of the vin being burned in or something. Can someone clear this up for me. Id be elated if I didnt have to fork out a grand for 1.

Ingeniator · 06-27-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeE90NC

Maybe Im missing something here but I thought they had to be new because of the vin being burned in or something. Can someone clear this up for me. Id be elated if I didnt have to fork out a grand for 1.

You are correct. I've not heard of a successful used DME swap. It could be done in theory but you would need to change all modules to the ones from the donor car. You need to get a new one from BMW as it has to be ordered with you VIN already programmed the dealers can not do that with INPA.

MikeE90NC · 07-03-2014, 10:53 AM

Ok, so I need to order a new DME. Where do I get it? Ebay isnt going to work obviously.

pwr hungry · 07-03-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeE90NC

Ok, so I need to order a new DME. Where do I get it? Ebay isnt going to work obviously.

If it has to be order through BMW because it has to be for your vin, think about your question for a minute and then you tell us where you can order it from....I'll give you a hint. It rhymes with stealership.

11SEC · 07-03-2014, 12:21 PM

Why don't you just fix your dme?

It has been done before and it looks quite simple if you know basic soldering

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-03-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 11SEC

Why don't you just fix your dme?

It has been done before and it looks quite simple if you know basic soldering

+1 either try and fix yourself or you need to order a new one from the dealer VIN matched to your car. Takes 2-3 weeks from what I understand.

Mike

MikeE90NC · 07-03-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

+1 either try and fix yourself or you need to order a new one from the dealer VIN matched to your car. Takes 2-3 weeks from what I understand.

Mike

I tried having it fixed and no bueno. DME was toast

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