I have a few questions about coding

OG Style · 09-19-2018, 07:41 AM

I recently got a 07 328i (E90) and I want to code. I have a few questions about this. Can you brick your car if something goes wrong and is it possible to recover the car if it is bricked?

Joe@TopGearSolutions · 09-19-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OG Style

I recently got a 07 328i (E90) and I want to code. I have a few questions about this. Can you brick your car if something goes wrong and is it possible to recover the car if it is bricked?

It is very difficult to brick a module while "coding". If you incorrectly change something, there should be an expert mode profile that can reset it back to factory settings based on your car's VO.

ctuna · 09-20-2018, 03:27 AM

With programming it can happen.
Programming also requires a large power supply
hooked up during the process.
Coding is quicker than Programming.

OG Style · 09-20-2018, 07:03 AM

I'm getting a pro cable from bimmergeek. I just wanted to make sure that I can recover if something goes wrong.

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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,102 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	With programming it can happen. Programming also requires a large power supply hooked up during the process. Coding is quicker than Programming.
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