Is this safe?

Brooklyn M240i · 11-07-2021, 04:32 PM

The guy in the video used a screwdriver to force the valve open. Will this break the pin?

cukeuk · 11-08-2021, 07:09 AM

Jeez no, you only have to unplug it when the flap is open.

Brooklyn M240i · 11-08-2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Jeez no, you only have to unplug it when the flap is open.

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Jeez no, you only have to unplug it when the flap is open.

But my valve doesn't open… it only opens when I drive and at kick down. My friend and I verified bc he drove behind me… and it won't open when I'm parked. If I unplug it when it's closed, will it open when I drive or will it stay closed.

cukeuk · 11-09-2021, 07:04 AM

Yes I think it should do with your engine you just need to get the engine into it's correct parameters.
The trick is to catch it on a cold start. For the first few seconds the valve should be wide open for catalyst warm up. During that time you can jump under and unplug the valve while it's open.

Brooklyn M240i · 11-09-2021, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Yes I think it should do with your engine you just need to get the engine into it's correct parameters.
The trick is to catch it on a cold start. For the first few seconds the valve should be wide open for catalyst warm up. During that time you can jump under and unplug the valve while it's open.

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

Yes I think it should do with your engine you just need to get the engine into it's correct parameters.
The trick is to catch it on a cold start. For the first few seconds the valve should be wide open for catalyst warm up. During that time you can jump under and unplug the valve while it's open.

So many people have said that, but I've even set up my phone recording on a cold start and it stays closed. So you think if I unplug the pin while it is closed. And if I drive it will open and stay open.

cukeuk · 11-10-2021, 10:45 AM

I have seen video's clearly showing the valve opening, so we beg to differ...

Brooklyn M240i · 11-10-2021, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

I have seen video's clearly showing the valve opening, so we beg to differ...

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I have seen video's clearly showing the valve opening, so we beg to differ...

I have a video I took this morning proving I am right I don't know to attach it but if you have Instagram I can DM it to you.

cukeuk · 11-11-2021, 11:10 AM

I avoid Instagram like it had the plague thank you. As I have seen videos of the valve opening I don't need to see yours as it seems you must be doing it wrong somehow.
As stated, we'll beg to differ and leave it at that.

It still is wrong to brutalise it with a screwdriver thus I have answered the op correctly..

Brooklyn M240i · 11-11-2021, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

I avoid Instagram like it had the plague thank you. As I have seen videos of the valve opening I don't need to see yours as it seems you must be doing it wrong somehow.
As stated, we'll beg to differ and leave it at that.

It still is wrong to brutalise it with a screwdriver thus I have answered the op correctly..

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Originally Posted by cukeuk

I avoid Instagram like it had the plague thank you. As I have seen videos of the valve opening I don't need to see yours as it seems you must be doing it wrong somehow.
As stated, we'll beg to differ and leave it at that.

It still is wrong to brutalise it with a screwdriver thus I have answered the op correctly..

I do not plan to use the screwdriver…. But you can let me know if this is wrong. Starting my car after it being in a garage over night and setting up my phone in-front of the exhaust with the light, then starting it up. And the exhaust valve not opening.

cukeuk · 11-12-2021, 02:56 AM

This has worked in the past with all BMW models. Have you tried sport mode?

Brooklyn M240i · 11-12-2021, 07:04 AM

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This has worked in the past with all BMW models. Have you tried sport mode?

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This has worked in the past with all BMW models. Have you tried sport mode?

Yes I cold started the car by putting it in sport first. I know my valve open as I drive bc my friend has drove behind me. But it does not open when I am parked.

cukeuk · 11-12-2021, 11:44 AM

What do you think would be achieved with the valve permanently open anyway? Can you hear a difference when it is open, if you can then surely just unplug it then.

Brooklyn M240i · 11-12-2021, 06:24 PM

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What do you think would be achieved with the valve permanently open anyway? Can you hear a difference when it is open, if you can then surely just unplug it then.

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What do you think would be achieved with the valve permanently open anyway? Can you hear a difference when it is open, if you can then surely just unplug it then.

If I unplug it when it's closed will it even open?

cukeuk · 11-14-2021, 09:58 AM

Yes it won't open at all...

Silverlining_m2 · 11-16-2021, 04:47 PM

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

Brooklyn M240i · 11-16-2021, 09:33 PM

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I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

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I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

Some 228i's including mine does not have that option… are you running i drive 6 or 7

Silverlining_m2 · 11-16-2021, 10:06 PM

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I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

Some 228i's including mine does not have that option… are you running i drive 6 or 7

I assume it's 7? It's a 2022 with bmw live cockpit pro.

Brooklyn M240i · 11-16-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F44

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

Some 228i's including mine does not have that option… are you running i drive 6 or 7

I assume it's 7? It's a 2022 with bmw live cockpit pro.

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

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Originally Posted by F44

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

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Originally Posted by bettyright_m4

I noticed on my wife's 228ix that you can go in idrivw to adjust the exhaust volume. Is it possible that it will be open if you select "loud"?

Some 228i's including mine does not have that option… are you running i drive 6 or 7

I assume it's 7? It's a 2022 with bmw live cockpit pro.

Ok… and I'm not sure some say the fake ending noise that comes through the speakers is not correlated with the valve it's self. We'll some say it is. Just i think that is you put it to loud in comfort it'll just make the Cabin louder but not actually effect the valve. It in sport it will open on kick down no matter what the Fake noise is set as.

c00lbeans · 11-21-2021, 12:04 AM

Just code it open with Bimmercode

11-07-2021, 04:32 PM	#1
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11-08-2021, 07:09 AM	#2
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Jeez no, you only have to unplug it when the flap is open. __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes I think it should do with your engine you just need to get the engine into it's correct parameters. The trick is to catch it on a cold start. For the first few seconds the valve should be wide open for catalyst warm up. During that time you can jump under and unplug the valve while it's open. __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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11-11-2021, 11:10 AM	#8
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I avoid Instagram like it had the plague thank you. As I have seen videos of the valve opening I don't need to see yours as it seems you must be doing it wrong somehow. As stated, we'll beg to differ and leave it at that. It still is wrong to brutalise it with a screwdriver thus I have answered the op correctly.. __________________ Series 2 GC M235I xDrive, Snapper Rocks, Pro, Tech and Drivers Assistant Packs, 19" 557M Wheels. DTUK Tuning Box.
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11-12-2021, 11:44 AM	#12
cukeuk Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Series 2 GC M235i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	What do you think would be achieved with the valve permanently open anyway? Can you hear a difference when it is open, if you can then surely just unplug it then.
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11-14-2021, 09:58 AM	#14
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11-21-2021, 12:04 AM	#19
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