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02-14-2017, 02:23 AM | #1 |
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ALPINA D3 (Diesel) Transmission Flash
Several forum members have asked me about the Alpina D3 transmission flash. I finally had time to look into it and verify the firmware release. Others have shared limited information to date, but none have been as complete. Enjoy!
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL I BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. ECU Family: GKE215 Assembly Number (ZB/ZUSB): 7603531 Release Date: 23.04.2009 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Which transmission is this firmware compatible with? The ZF 6HP 6 Speed Automatic Transmission (6HP19TÜ or 6HP21) 2. Which vehicle(s) was this firmware qualified for?
Display the part numbers of all installed modules with INPA...E90 -> Select E90 -> Functional Jobs -> <F2> Identification. The part number of the EGS module should be 7591971. Please share your experiences and feedback! If you found this information useful, please click on the Appreciate button at the bottom of this post.
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Finally!! Thank youu!!
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Which ZB number is your EGS module currently flashed with?
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You mentioned in your PM that the rev limiter increased to 4800-4900, what was it before? With regards to the 2008 E92, which model is it? A 330xd? It will probably work, the TCU is compatible with the D3 flash. However, BMW never qualified that model. Your mileage may vary...let us know the results! E92 320i, definitely not. E90 325d, most likely the TCU would accept the flash, but it wasn't qualified with vehicles with a M57 engine. I wouldn't recommend it.
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Now in S it's 4800-4900 rpm! The car was a 320d E92. With ZB EGS: 7598809 I flashed the Alpina zb. , I have a printscreen of the UIF in INPA. The 325d not possible? That's a shame but then again, Alpina used the 320d versions for upgrades. Last edited by Ibo24; 02-15-2017 at 09:52 AM.. |
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For a 123D from 2009 with the EGS zb nr. 7601480
Engine N47S Will it be possible to flash the Alpina D3 transmission? From my guessing (don't shoot me), the TCU should accept it since the zb. is almost the same. What do you think 808AWD325xi ? |
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Give it a shot and report back! Does the D3 flash display D1, S1, M1, etc.?
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The D3 flash DOES show D1, S1, ... Will report once friend passes by! One sidenote: the car his sound changed a bit from the outside! It's more agressive! Really game changer. Last edited by Ibo24; 02-16-2017 at 08:35 AM.. |
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Small update: in manual mode the transmission will NOT interfere with shifting! You will have to shift manually, if you do not do this your car WILL go to 5.000 RPM!
Might try to flash this first and then update the GKE215 module, might have a update? |
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02-18-2017, 04:28 AM | #11 |
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Many thanks for sharing.
Its too early for me to give comprehensive feedback however early observations; 1- It gives typical alpina D1, M1 and DS1 so you know all the time as to in which gear you are driving. 2- With normal day to day driving, I have not felt any significant differences except it shifts bit early in D mode. So, doing 30 MPH I was in 4th gear. I do not have evidence to say that with normal transmission flash, it would be different case as I could not see what gear was it using when doing 30 MPH. I am yet to try DS and M mode. 3- It DOES NOT change any tone of the exhaust and has nothing to do with that. 4- I would add to original post that after flashing it, clear all the codes as your car will have plenty of DME, GKS, CAS and FRM errors which are due to flashing process than permanent errors. 5- After this flashing, there is no error on the display however inpa shows coding error for the gear box. You can erase it temporarily however every time yous start the car, it recognize that you do not have alpina and throw the error. Nothing big but worth of considering it if you are OCD. I will test it comprehensively for sometime and will report back. These tests are conducted on 2010 320d with 40K miles and running 220-225 BHP. I have flashed it as alpina D3 has lower power output than mine so ideally it should augment my BHP difference and should shift it quicker.
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I did however toke my key out, and locked the car for 5 minutes. Recode default the EGS module and the way we go. |
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I have flashed at least 40-50 335i with alpina gearbox and some of them get these temporary errors while others do not.
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As for this one, I've done this on 3 E90 320d and 1 E92 320d. Did not have any issues with the modules. |
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02-25-2017, 05:30 AM | #16 |
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Ok, I have driven the car for 500 miles with alpine transmission.
Here is my observations; 1- 320d without remap is a dull car. I used some tweaks and suggested output is 220BHP-225 BHP. Tweaking made car alive and very responsive at speeds above 40 MPH. It has nothing to do with alpina but my next bullet will explain the context of this bullet. 2- Aplina flash may not help you if you have standard 320d. However, if you have tweaked 320d then worth of trying. As it is better match for remapped / tweaked cars. 3- If you are a slow driver and usually use the torque of the car, then this may not be for you or you may not like it as alpina transmission revs higher. It shifts around 4-4.2 K in D whereas in normal flash, it may shift at 3.8-4K. In DS, it shifts at 4.7K as compared to 4.5K. 4- In D mode, car is like driving in DS mode. More responsive in all gears. 5- DS mode is waste of time as car keep reving very high and has past its peak torque and HP. Probably you will be wasting your fuel. DS mode will only help you if you are racing from stand still and when car is rolling, D is better IMHO. 6- Real difference is 50 MPH and above till you hit illegal speeds. Alpina transmission flash is quicker in achieving those speeds. 7- Alpina transmission is smoother than standard transmission flash. 8- The only drawback is reving high and I do not like diesel engines revving really high. For some, this will be positive point. Overall, positive experience except point 8.
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I'll update the first post. Keep the feedback coming guys!
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11-15-2017, 01:33 PM | #19 |
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Hi guys,
I have flashed my GB with Alpina d3, however this started to happening: When throttle is on 30% it shifts funny- rpms are on 2000 and suddenly jumos to 2300 and then it shifts up. What could it be? |
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Hi guys,
I have a 2010 e90 330d with a GA6HP26Z Auto GB. Can I flash it with the Alpina D3 software and get all of the goodies from it? Apart from the 1D, 2D, 1S, 2S (visual improvements), does it really shift faster? Cheers |
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