Bootmod3 Fail to Flash

[manari06]

Hi all; this is my current issue with trying to Flash my F15 50i with Bootmod3. I tried when I first got the license with everything stock and it failed. I contacted Protuningfreaks customer support and after explaining I was told my DME needed to get bench unlocked. I proceeded with flashing back to stock tune and locking the DME which brought her back to normal and running fine. I removed my DME and shipped it to Kies Motorsports to get unlocked, mean while I installed ARM catless downpipes received the DME back from Kies installed and when to flash stage 2 and it continues to fail to flash.

I do not have a piggyback of any kind or GPS tracking device. I've tried every possible way to flash except the stock tune and DME lock because obviously I don't want pay again to unlock the DME. I've followed every bit of instructions making sure the battery is above 11.8V and with a constant volt of 13.5V maintainer. I've tried with the phone app and Laptop and nothing seems to work, I've also done the DME Reset and tried flashing but same results. I'm waiting on Protiningfreaks to get back to me with a solution. Has anyone else had this issue? and if so what was the fix?

[lonestar22]

all the more reason to go with MHD...

have you tried flashing with a different device? maybe its the tablet or phone you are using.

[zero2sixtyZ]

Since you mention you have E-series cars, are you using an E-series MHD wifi adapter to do this flash? I haven't gotten as far as tuning my F15 so I'm not sure if Bootmod3 requires a cable or not.

[manari06]

Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

Since you mention you have E-series cars, are you using an E-series MHD wifi adapter to do this flash? I haven't gotten as far as tuning my F15 so I'm not sure if Bootmod3 requires a cable or not.

I'm using an E-Net cable and E-Net to Lightning adapter for the iPhone or just the E-Net cable with the Laptop. I just got my DME's back again from Kies Motorsports and will be installing and trying to tune again. I didn't know there was 2 DME's for it and just shipped one out the first time. Now I shipped both out and got them back so I'll update with the results.

[BMWdmk]

Both DMEs must be unlocked. You should have no trouble getting it flashed now.

Report back how it feels and try to grab a log if possible

[peterparker84c]

Originally Posted by manari06

I'm using an E-Net cable and E-Net to Lightning adapter for the iPhone or just the E-Net cable with the Laptop. I just got my DME's back again from Kies Motorsports and will be installing and trying to tune again. I didn't know there was 2 DME's for it and just shipped one out the first time. Now I shipped both out and got them back so I'll update with the results.

How did it go? also did you remove the DME yourself? if so, what guide/video did you follow? I had the same issue with my 2017 X6 and just got a refund from the vendor. Thank you!

[manari06]

Originally Posted by peterparker84c

How did it go? also did you remove the DME yourself? if so, what guide/video did you follow? I had the same issue with my 2017 X6 and just got a refund from the vendor. Thank you!

Just finished flashing and it was a success!😊 so bottom line is that the car has 2 DME's one behind the other on the passenger side of the engine bay. So when sending to get bench unlocked just need to ensure to send both DME's otherwise the software won't match and the flash will fail!

[manari06]

Originally Posted by peterparker84c

How did it go? also did you remove the DME yourself? if so, what guide/video did you follow? I had the same issue with my 2017 X6 and just got a refund from the vendor. Thank you!

Yes I removed the DME's myself. I didn't follow any video I just disconnected the negative post from both batteries in the trunk. Removed all the cowling, cabin air filter,the box on top of the DME bracket, all the connections to the front DME, I then removed the bracket which will give you better access to the rear DME. Removed all the connections from that one also and took both DME from mounting bracket. Also my DME's did not had the cooling lines going to them.

[BMWdmk]

Removing the DMEs is simple. On the surface it looks intimating
They snap into a bracket (one on front and one on the back)

You slide that bracket up from its retainer after a series of clips that unlock the bracket from the retainer
Slide out the harness retainer to unplug and then release the DMEs from bracket

Cowl, cabin inlet, etc trim on top comes off first. 1 push pin rest are all finger busting clips (if they are being mean)

Don't forget negative terminal battery disconnect