Is it possible the dealer just flashes PPK on the car?

potxoli · 09-10-2013, 06:09 AM

I just got my car back from the dealership to fix a DCT transmission issue with the center console shifter knob, and maybe it is just my imagination, but the car seems to pull faster than ever before. Granted 5 days of driving an X1 with the 4 cylinder might make anything seems fast, but still I am curious.

It really seems to have more power. Could they have flashed the PPK? Is there a way I could check?

In any case I am super happy with my 1.

rking117 · 09-11-2013, 12:08 PM

likely they reset the ECU, the ECU does store driver habits and makes certain adaptations accordingly. The reset removes this data and could/will make it feel like a rocket.

Andrewcoja · 09-11-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rking117

likely they reset the ECU, the ECU does store driver habits and makes certain adaptations accordingly. The reset removes this data and could/will make it feel like a rocket.

Does the ECU downtune the engine or anything if the car is being driven like a grandma?

potxoli · 09-13-2013, 02:39 PM

well I don't think I every drove this car like a grandma, so not sure an ecu reset did it. BMW happiness gods are smiling on me

3002 tii · 09-13-2013, 02:54 PM

Highly doubt you got a free 'tune' since the PPK comes with a specific card with code when you purchase, and the tech needs that unique code in order to upload the software. Or that's what I've read at least...

doublevanosrc · 09-13-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 Tii

Highly doubt you got a free 'tune' since the PPK comes with a specific card with code when you purchase, and the tech needs that unique code in order to upload the software. Or that's what I've read at least...

This^

Your crazy if u think your dealer accidentally
gave u a free tune. Maybe a free carwash?

Motohip · 09-13-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

This^

Your crazy if u think your dealer accidentally
gave u a free tune. Maybe a free carwash?

potxoli · 09-14-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by doublevanosrc

This^

Your crazy if u think your dealer accidentally
gave u a free tune. Maybe a free carwash?

You're right! He did give me a free car wash and of course it is faster now!

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