DME upgrade option

g2BMW · 09-28-2014, 10:54 PM

Cobb I bought few months ago was collecting dust as I had one of those unsupported ROMs, and getting the DME upgraded was not going anywhere with the local dealers even after mentioning about the Service bulletin.

So just had my DME upgraded with a local garage that had the Autologic software, got the latest upgrade and cheaper than dealer. Took an hour to do the upgrade and it went smoothly. You can upgrade the all the vehicles modules and/or just the DME.
Cobb is flashed.

OTS maps are good but I think I need a custom tune, lol.

P.S. Not all Autologic vendors are same, I would go to someone who has done the upgrade before.

Johnny Boost · 09-29-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by g2BMW

Cobb I bought few months ago was collecting dust as I had one of those unsupported ROMs, and getting the DME upgraded was not going anywhere with the local dealers even after mentioning about the Service bulletin.

So just had my DME upgraded with a local garage that had the Autologic software, got the latest upgrade and cheaper than dealer. Took an hour to do the upgrade and it went smoothly. You can upgrade the all the vehicles modules and/or just the DME.
Cobb is flashed.

OTS maps are good but I think I need a custom tune, lol.

P.S. Not all Autologic vendors are same, I would go to someone who has done the upgrade before.

Custom tune FTW

Which ROM did they upgrade you to?

g2BMW · 09-29-2014, 09:43 AM

98G0B, felt good difference in drivability with this new ROM.

norsairius · 09-29-2014, 09:54 AM

I'm not sure if I've heard about this DME update, can you provide some details or info on the service bulletin as to what it does/helps fix?

Sorry if this has been discussed at length before, I'm new to the wonders of BMW's turbo-I6 as I picked up my 335 towards the end of August.

g2BMW · 09-30-2014, 04:30 PM

do a search for DME in this sub forum, you'll get all the details you'll need.

Johnny Boost · 09-30-2014, 06:17 PM

I have that same version. The dealership updated it because I was having long cranks.

Chris_Rav · 10-04-2014, 12:53 PM

Bringing my car to the dealership Tuesday for vanos recall. Any suggestions for what I can tell them to get the DME upgraded under warranty? There is many times where the car cranks for much longer then usual before starting up.

Johnny Boost · 10-04-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_Rav

Bringing my car to the dealership Tuesday for vanos recall. Any suggestions for what I can tell them to get the DME upgraded under warranty? There is many times where the car cranks for much longer then usual before starting up.

That's all I told them. I said that the car had long cranks (which it did). They were able to recreate the problem also. If you car is having long cranks but it doesn't happen all the time, I recommend taking a video of it as proof.

Chris_Rav · 10-06-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

That's all I told them. I said that the car had long cranks (which it did). They were able to recreate the problem also. If you car is having long cranks but it doesn't happen all the time, I recommend taking a video of it as proof.

I shall tell them, some times I'm almost frightened that the car isn't going to start from how it is cranking. Almost like the battery is drained to the max and has just barely enough power to start the car but I don't think the battery is the problem.

TeinBMW · 10-11-2014, 11:15 AM

Try and find the tsb for the dme upgrade. I found one and told them about thy along with my car having long cold starts and stuff and they did it.

Chris_Rav · 10-11-2014, 08:05 PM

Just got the car back from BMW yesterday, I told them about the long cranks and they kept it a couple extra days to try to duplicate it on a cold start. Unfortunately they were not able to duplicate what I have experienced so they did not upgrade the DME for me.

loesch · 10-11-2014, 09:51 PM

I was able to get DME updates under warranty by mentioning the rpm dips at idle and poor throttle response, which is true. The updates haven't fixed it completely but at least I'm up to date. Same rom as the OP.

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g2BMW Banned 13 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	DME upgrade option Cobb I bought few months ago was collecting dust as I had one of those unsupported ROMs, and getting the DME upgraded was not going anywhere with the local dealers even after mentioning about the Service bulletin. So just had my DME upgraded with a local garage that had the Autologic software, got the latest upgrade and cheaper than dealer. Took an hour to do the upgrade and it went smoothly. You can upgrade the all the vehicles modules and/or just the DME. Cobb is flashed. OTS maps are good but I think I need a custom tune, lol. P.S. Not all Autologic vendors are same, I would go to someone who has done the upgrade before. Last edited by g2BMW; 09-29-2014 at 12:58 PM..
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g2BMW Banned 13 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	do a search for DME in this sub forum, you'll get all the details you'll need.
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Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	I have that same version. The dealership updated it because I was having long cranks. __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 64 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Bringing my car to the dealership Tuesday for vanos recall. Any suggestions for what I can tell them to get the DME upgraded under warranty? There is many times where the car cranks for much longer then usual before starting up. __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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TeinBMW Lieutenant Colonel 133 Rep 1,945 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Msport, Conv, Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Try and find the tsb for the dme upgrade. I found one and told them about thy along with my car having long cold starts and stuff and they did it. __________________ \|11 335XI N55 \| M SPORT \| VRSF CP \| BMW PE \| BMS INSTAKE \| VRSF 7" IC \| MHD STAGE 2+ \| ER CP \|
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Chris_Rav Lieutenant 64 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	Just got the car back from BMW yesterday, I told them about the long cranks and they kept it a couple extra days to try to duplicate it on a cold start. Unfortunately they were not able to duplicate what I have experienced so they did not upgrade the DME for me. __________________ 2011 AW / CR 6MT 335i Xdrive Coupe \| JB4 Stage 2 \| BMS Intake \| Performance Spoiler \| Powder Coated Red Linea Corse 818 \| Blacked Out Roof \| Wrapped Interior Trim
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loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	I was able to get DME updates under warranty by mentioning the rpm dips at idle and poor throttle response, which is true. The updates haven't fixed it completely but at least I'm up to date. Same rom as the OP.
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