engine software

cpandrewschmidt · 08-26-2014, 08:43 AM

Hi all,
I'm going to be taking my car in for service for various service items before my warranty is up. Not sure if they'll do my vanos bolts or not, but i have regular oil change etc coming due.

I'm worried about them updating my software without my approval. I read stories on here about dealers just updating without customers knowing to address issues in the DCT with delay, etc. I do not want mine updated as I've read too much about the loss of power, sound etc. I'll deal with the gremlins until there's a fix that doesn't kill those other items.

So, my question. Is there a way to tell what software I'm currently running so I can check it after service to make sure nothing was done? I plan to leave notes in the car and tell the SA. But you can never be too sure.

Thanks,
Andrew

Chunner · 08-26-2014, 09:41 AM

put a big sign on the window and say no updates.

that is what i do!

Diver · 08-26-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

put a big sign on the window and say no updates.

that is what i do!

That might not work if the update is safety related. What I read about the DCT is conflicting.

TJ710 · 08-26-2014, 10:40 AM

Just get the update. It happened to my car when I took it in for service. The car drives so much smoother and its just as fast. Love it.

cpandrewschmidt · 08-26-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ710

Just get the update. It happened to my car when I took it in for service. The car drives so much smoother and its just as fast. Love it.

Yeah, but I just love that exhaust burbble too much

!!!

TJ710 · 08-26-2014, 12:23 PM

I still have burbles and pops but I do have a Corsa exhaust which may help a bit.

08-26-2014, 08:43 AM	#1
cpandrewschmidt Private 14 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 n55 135i dct Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	engine software Hi all, I'm going to be taking my car in for service for various service items before my warranty is up. Not sure if they'll do my vanos bolts or not, but i have regular oil change etc coming due. I'm worried about them updating my software without my approval. I read stories on here about dealers just updating without customers knowing to address issues in the DCT with delay, etc. I do not want mine updated as I've read too much about the loss of power, sound etc. I'll deal with the gremlins until there's a fix that doesn't kill those other items. So, my question. Is there a way to tell what software I'm currently running so I can check it after service to make sure nothing was done? I plan to leave notes in the car and tell the SA. But you can never be too sure. Thanks, Andrew
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Chunner Captain 153 Rep 964 Posts Drives: BMW 135is \| #341/586 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Garage List '13 BMW 135is #341/586 [9.50]	put a big sign on the window and say no updates. that is what i do! __________________ 2013 BMW 135is Coupe \| Dinan Stage 3 \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Dinan Monoball Joints \| Dinan Toe Links \| 1M Strut Bar \| MPS AS/3 - VMR 710's 18x8.5 ET45 / 18x9.5 ET50 \| MPSS - BMW 313's 18x7.5 / 18x8.5 \| Min Grey, Savanna \| Prem, Tech \| DCT \| Beast #341/586 \| *2021 BMW X7 M50i \| Alpine White \| Children Hauler*
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TJ710 Private First Class 35 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Edina, Mn iTrader: (0)	Just get the update. It happened to my car when I took it in for service. The car drives so much smoother and its just as fast. Love it.
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TJ710 Private First Class 35 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Edina, Mn iTrader: (0)	I still have burbles and pops but I do have a Corsa exhaust which may help a bit.
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