[WhiteFury]

The BMW dealer says they have an update for my CPU and its going to cost me $140 plus tax. They say it will fix my idle surge I have on cold starts. I asked if it my tweak or make anything better performance wise and he said no it will probably take some out. I am like what?

What do you guys think?

[nate5ks]

You could go the dcan cable route and do it yourself although some people deem this too risky. I personally have been successful and recovered from unsuccessful flashes

[cyrano]

140$+ for just Engine ?

[WhiteFury]

Originally Posted by cyrano

140$+ for just Engine ?

Yes to update the CPU.

[cyrano]

wow thats quite expensive for engine only, I do full update for my customers in Europe with not much higher price. Post here your last 7 VIN signs and i will try to check why they call you for update, or if you dont want to post it here PM me with this signs

[WhiteFury]

Originally Posted by cyrano

wow thats quite expensive for engine only, I do full update for my customers in Europe with not much higher price. Post here your last 7 VIN signs and i will try to check why they call you for update, or if you dont want to post it here PM me with this signs

It was actuall that I went in and they told me update available. Some people say it will fix the idle. Is this true? It surges on startup warm or cold. Bone stock. I message you the last 7 of vin.

[WhiteFury]

Here is the paper from the dealer.

Also when I turn my wheel and let of the brake if I don't touch the gas the idle starts jumping.

[cyrano]

Originally Posted by WhiteFury

It was actuall that I went in and they told me update available. Some people say it will fix the idle. Is this true? It surges on startup warm or cold. Bone stock. I message you the last 7 of vin.

Prod. date 24 june 2010
current car software version : E89X-10-06-501 ( about 3 years old )
Last know service milage : 102.133 km about 63500miles

Car needs update to newest Ilevel software due to possibly injector problems , instrument clusters failure due to to high voltage on fusebox and A/C flaps restart continoulsy, Cold start time should be reduceds plus idle will be up about 50rpm - info from my friend from BMW AG Munich

My software tells that you dont currently have any pendings Service/Technical Actions planned by Stealership

[WhiteFury]

Originally Posted by cyrano

Prod. date 24 june 2010
current car software version : E89X-10-06-501 ( about 3 years old )
Last know service milage : 102.133 km about 63500miles

Car needs update to newest Ilevel software due to possibly injector problems , instrument clusters failure due to to high voltage on fusebox and A/C flaps restart continoulsy, Cold start time should be reduceds plus idle will be up about 50rpm - info from my friend from BMW AG Munich

My software tells that you dont currently have any pendings Service/Technical Actions planned by Stealership

Thanks buddy! Does this mean I should get this update and that it should fix the idle fluctuations?

[cyrano]

Its always worth to have newest possible software, all depends on price actually 140$ just for engine is quite a lot but if its only way for you - go for it!

[Dracon]

Originally Posted by cyrano

Its always worth to have newest possible software, all depends on price actually 140$ just for engine is quite a lot but if its only way for you - go for it!

I doubt it'll be just the DME update. ISTA/P will want to force update all control units installed in the car. So basically, the entire vehicle will get a software update for $140, which isn't too terrible.

[cn555ic]

Dracon is definitely right. Stealerships use Ista-p and they don't encode individual modules like Winkfp can. They must code the entire car

[cyrano]

Originally Posted by cn555ic

Dracon is definitely right. Stealerships use Ista-p and they don't encode individual modules like Winkfp can. They must code the entire car

Well thats wrong, Im using ISTA/P online and there is no problem in update single module in latest version

[FitzPower]

Can I get such details about my car? Just interested to see if it needs work and don't want to pay the full service inspection at BMW for $200.

[WhiteFury]

I just realized that he instructed me that the update fixes possible injector problems and now my car has got some issues is far as misfiring. Could this be the reason?

[cyrano]

Originally Posted by FitzPower

Can I get such details about my car? Just interested to see if it needs work and don't want to pay the full service inspection at BMW for $200.

Thats not a problem, PM me your last 7 signs of VIN

[PureE92]

Cyrano, could please check for me also to see if I need anything like this? Thanks in advance.

[cyrano]

Not a problem , just pm your VIN

[sy2767]

Originally Posted by cyrano

Not a problem , just pm your VIN

I think you may have opened a can of worms my friend...LOL Can i also get in on this info please?

[WhiteFury]

The dealer put me in a loaner car saying it will take 3 hours. Wow.

Will this update make my exhaust quieter? I hope not.

[WhiteFury]

I just got my DME updated at the dealership, and my exhaust got quieter. Yesterday I had my secondary cats cut off and I love the way it sounds, now it sounds like crap.

I do I fix this, or get rid of this update?

Also idle isn't as smooth and my sputter has returned.

I am providing pictures of my update to see what software version I have and if you guys can tell me anything about it.


ISTA/P version - 50.4.002

Integration level - E89X-13-07-503

[Dracon]

Originally Posted by WhiteFury

I just got my DME updated at the dealership, and my exhaust got quieter. Yesterday I had my secondary cats cut off and I love the way it sounds, now it sounds like crap.

I do I fix this, or get rid of this update?

Also idle isn't as smooth and my sputter has returned.

I am providing pictures of my update to see what software version I have and if you guys can tell me anything about it.


ISTA/P version - 50.4.002

Integration level - E89X-13-07-503

I'd bring the issue up with your dealer.

They will not be unable to remove the software update, their systems don't allow anything like that. You'd have to find a aftermarket coder to reflash the DME with the original software.