[makkan00]

Has anybody done it with Winkfp and obd cable?

I remember that few members were flashing 320d with alpina software.

I tried to update modules of my car with ista P but it develops the action plan where it ask me to replace the KOMBI with new unit.
My Kombi is perfectly fine.
Even if I take out all the retrofits, it still ask to replace the Kombi.
So I ended up updating all the modules via winkfp except DME.
Any suggestions?

[pweber84]

I did it with OBD k-dcan and winkfp, piece of cake.

Don't worry, it doesn't weight so much, will take about 15 minutes.

Just make sure that you have additional power supply, you have to keep at least 13v during flashing process.

[makkan00]

Originally Posted by ******84

I did it with OBD k-dcan and winkfp, piece of cake.

Don't worry, it doesn't weight so much, will take about 15 minutes.

Just make sure that you have additional power supply, you have to keep at least 13v during flashing process.

Thanks buddy. I have external power set at 13.8V and thats what I used today to flash other modules.

Why people say that they have fried their DEM modules even with ISTA P clone / images?

[DESI4life10]

I have updated it as well..takes about 15-30 mins depending on the file. I have done it without a power supply, but my battery was fully charged and new.

[makkan00]

Thanks. Thats reassuring.

I read somewhere that if you update M3 DME, you fry them.

Have you guys noticed any noticeable difference with the DME update?

[pweber84]

Originally Posted by makkan00

Thanks. Thats reassuring.

I read somewhere that if you update M3 DME, you fry them.

Have you guys noticed any noticeable difference with the DME update?

Never heard of it, fry DME, no way.


I didn't notice any difference I think, but I did it anyway
Don't worry, you can do it using ISTA or WINKFP, all will go smoothly if you have additional power supply and good quality cable.

[DESI4life10]

With the M3..it is different. You need to re sync the ews with the dme, otherwise the car won't start. Using winkfp for the M3 dme seems to error out at the last part when it does a security check.

[MiamiTuning]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

With the M3..it is different. You need to re sync the ews with the dme, otherwise the car won't start. Using winkfp for the M3 dme seems to error out at the last part when it does a security check.

Does this hapen with the obd cable? how about ICOM?

[pweber]

Originally Posted by MBC

Does this hapen with the obd cable? how about ICOM?

If you use ICOM and ISTA-P you probably do't have to do anything. I assume that with OBD and WinkFP you have to do a re sync first.

Anyway I would like to hear it from someone who really did a flash in M3.

[Sensible_]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

With the M3..it is different. You need to re sync the ews with the dme, otherwise the car won't start. Using winkfp for the M3 dme seems to error out at the last part when it does a security check.

Im sure old progman can do this aswell as other 3rd party tools like BMW Scanner.

I guess ISTA/P will do aswell...

[makkan00]

If you have ISTA P, then nothing to worry about. The only thing which I am not sure if ISTA P upgrade DME on ICOM A or ICOM B?

[pweber]

Originally Posted by makkan00

If you have ISTA P, then nothing to worry about. The only thing which I am not sure if ISTA P upgrade DME on ICOM A or ICOM B?

Definately ICOM A, ICOM B is MOST connection for nav and audio systems.

[MiamiTuning]

The problem with ISTA is that it wont let you update a single module like the DME. Im going to try to update my M3 DME with ICOM and Windkfp and will report back.

[pweber]

Originally Posted by MBC

The problem with ISTA is that it wont let you update a single module like the DME. Im going to try to update my M3 DME with ICOM and Windkfp and will report back.

Yes, it is annoying that ISTA show you which ECUs must be updated and doesn't let you choose individual ECU to update.

ICOM works great wth WinKfp so you should't have any problems.

[akotten]

Originally Posted by ******

Yes, it is annoying that ISTA show you which ECUs must be updated and doesn't let you choose individual ECU to update.

ICOM works great wth WinKfp so you should't have any problems.

What else can you flash to the DME? Not fuel tables, no?

[pweber]

Originally Posted by akotten

What else can you flash to the DME? Not fuel tables, no?

You can flash CAS and the others. If you will choose your chasis in INPA and then click Functional Jobs, AIF (F3) you will see the list with your flashable modules.

[akotten]

Originally Posted by ******

You can flash CAS and the others. If you will choose your chasis in INPA and then click Functional Jobs, AIF (F3) you will see the list with your flashable modules.

I'll have to take a look later. Thanks.

[BPMSport]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

With the M3..it is different. You need to re sync the ews with the dme, otherwise the car won't start. Using winkfp for the M3 dme seems to error out at the last part when it does a security check.

Incorrect. This is absolutely no "syncing" of DME with CAS on 08-13 M3's. Using WinKFP over D-CAN for the M3 doesn't error out because of a security check. It fails because the flash corrupts the memory and then it can't finish its routines.

The keys are programmed into the left MPC563 processor in a protected area. You can not "sync" this period. You can only sync EWS on older models (and remember these cars have EWS built into CAS).

A warning to everyone out there: Do not attempt (or allow) ANYONE to flash your DME with the D-Can cable. You can potentially permanently brick the DME beyond recovery. In most cases you can recover it, but in some cases (and depending on options selected and cable used), it can become a $2000 paperweight.

[E90_slides]

Originally Posted by BPMSport

Incorrect. This is absolutely no "syncing" of DME with CAS on 08-13 M3's. Using WinKFP over D-CAN for the M3 doesn't error out because of a security check. It fails because the flash corrupts the memory and then it can't finish its routines.

The keys are programmed into the left MPC563 processor in a protected area. You can not "sync" this period. You can only sync EWS on older models (and remember these cars have EWS built into CAS).

A warning to everyone out there: Do not attempt (or allow) ANYONE to flash your DME with the D-Can cable. You can potentially permanently brick the DME beyond recovery. In most cases you can recover it, but in some cases (and depending on options selected and cable used), it can become a $2000 paperweight.

hate to revive an old thread but bimmerlabs has a 328i-330i flash with k+dcan cable and hundreds of people, have used this flash. it uses a winkfp batch file writing in comfort mode. Just be sure to use Bimmergeeks Pro-tool K+Dcan cable and it should work flawlessly.

[hassmaschine]

this thread is ancient. the issue with D-CAN cables and the M3 DME (and also the EGS modules) was a firmware bug in the cheaper cables that cause it to write garbage data. I think most of the cables now use the fixed firmware and don't have this issue (they also flash much faster than the "old" firmware cables). I probably wouldn't chance flashing an M3 with a rando $20 cable though.

[Najt]

is it also possible to read out the sw from DME ecu with winkfp?

thanks

[Snayper03]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

I have updated it as well..takes about 15-30 mins depending on the file. I have done it without a power supply, but my battery was fully charged and new.

i flashed with Diagzone 51.0 its about 40 min . flashed fine no problem after programmed CAS , ABS, IC i have problems started

here i have problems
-ABS
-DTC
-Brakes red light
-TPC light yellow
-ELV light
-wipers runing every 30 sec

but car(e90) working

anybody can help ?