|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
Transfer Case Reset Necessary After Fluid Change?
|
|
09-26-2018, 01:48 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Transfer Case Reset Necessary After Fluid Change?
I'm changing my transfer case oil this weekend. In my research I started seeing threads with people discussing resetting the transfer case adaptations after changing the fluid. I'm curious because most the DIYs I found (like the FCP Euro DIY vid) did not mention this step. I want to make sure I'm doing things correctly. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
09-26-2018, 08:33 PM | #2 |
Brigadier General
2440
Rep 4,330
Posts |
I changed the fluid and then couldn't find the spot in ista to reset the life.
ignored it. about a month later I found it in ista, reset it and listened to it do whatever adaptations it does in there. xdrive system was noticeably less jerky, especially in slow speed tight maneuvering. so I'd say yes, you need to do it in order to get the best performance from the box. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 08:38 AM | #3 |
Banned
298
Rep 650
Posts
Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Newton, MA
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 08:44 AM | #4 | |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 08:55 AM | #5 |
Major General
3973
Rep 7,215
Posts |
I reset adaptations on mine, drove much better after.
Keep in mind BMW often deletes 'advanced' options in INPA for whatever reason, so maybe the version you have doesn't have it, but mine definitely did. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 08:58 AM | #6 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Cool. Can you explain where to find those functions in INPA? I'm still new to the software. It may be there and I'm just not aware of it.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 09:03 AM | #7 |
Major General
3973
Rep 7,215
Posts |
Adaptations are typically under 'Activate' for any given module.
Sometimes, like the DME, you have to be careful that you don't reset everything, but for the transfercase I believe there was only one option. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 09:47 AM | #8 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Do you happen to know the path through INPA to get to the reset screen? Sorry I'm still just really new to the software.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 10:18 AM | #10 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
If you have a chance to pop into the software and look up the path. I'd really appreciate it. I want to make sure I get everything correct.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 11:58 AM | #12 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Ya, It's looking more and more like that's the case. The more I look into it, that's mostly all I am reading. Looks like I'll be adding the software to my laptop.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 03:29 PM | #15 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
If you're asking me, I don't have download link yet. I'd be using a K+Dcan cable.
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 07:57 PM | #16 |
Banned
298
Rep 650
Posts
Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Newton, MA
|
I bought it for 15 bucks on ebay (the software images); and the seller posted the images on Google drive for me.
Works perfectly. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 07:58 PM | #17 | |
Banned
298
Rep 650
Posts
Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Newton, MA
|
Quote:
You go to "service function - power train - Transfer box transmission control unit - Transfer box VTG : Calibration " You click continue and the wizard will guide you through first resetting the calibration and then oil life and parameters. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2018, 08:04 PM | #18 | ||
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
||
Appreciate
0
|
09-28-2018, 03:09 PM | #19 |
First Lieutenant
78
Rep 290
Posts |
Done. I ended up installing ISTA. Very easy to setup since I already had all the other BMW programs installed. The whole procedure was very easy. I used the small piece of 14mm hex and ratchet wrench as described in other threads. That is definitely the way to go. Thanks for the help!
__________________
2011 E92 335i xDrive M-Sport
MHD 93 Stage 2+ | xHP Stage 3 | xDelete | Catless Downpipe | Phoenix Racing Intercooler | ARM CP | AFE Drop In Filter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-30-2018, 05:21 PM | #20 | |
Banned
298
Rep 650
Posts
Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Newton, MA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|