N55 software update

slow135i · 08-10-2014, 03:28 AM

So I took my car in for a software update and some other stuff. Now my Cobb isn't recognized because my rom changed. How do I get it to be recognized again? 98g0b v200 was my ecu for Cobb. Now it's not recognized so how do I fix it? This software update is very very new... It's fixed the idle surge and dct jerking with Ac on at low speeds for those of you experiencing it.

houtan · 08-10-2014, 07:13 AM

I think you have to email Cobb and they will setup the tune for the new sw version.

slow135i · 08-10-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by houtan

I think you have to email Cobb and they will setup the tune for the new sw version.

Alright thank you I will start there.

kleach18 · 08-10-2014, 11:09 PM

Good luck, let me know what they say bc they never really got back to me...

slow135i · 08-11-2014, 04:33 PM

Looking at October before Cobb is compatible with the new update... God this is annoying.. I have on my car working take it for service and an update then is doesn't work... Awesome $800 paper weight. Does jb4 have these issues?

Curare86 · 08-11-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slow135i

Looking at October before Cobb is compatible with the new update... God this is annoying.. I have on my car working take it for service and an update then is doesn't work... Awesome $800 paper weight. Does jb4 have these issues?

no, its a piggyback so no issues

houtan · 08-11-2014, 08:19 PM

What transmission do you have?

mtlwrks · 08-11-2014, 08:57 PM

Is there an identifying name or number for the software update from BMW?
Something that I could ask my dealer for to know that it is the latest and greatest.
thanx

Chunner · 08-11-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slow135i

So I took my car in for a software update and some other stuff. Now my Cobb isn't recognized because my rom changed. How do I get it to be recognized again? 98g0b v200 was my ecu for Cobb. Now it's not recognized so how do I fix it? This software update is very very new... It's fixed the idle surge and dct jerking with Ac on at low speeds for those of you experiencing it.

What was the name of the update on your repair ticket? Thanks!

NORAGRETS · 08-11-2014, 09:52 PM

does this mean cobb is going to do something about their lack of support for 2012 dme guys?

slow135i · 08-11-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunner

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Originally Posted by slow135i

So I took my car in for a software update and some other stuff. Now my Cobb isn't recognized because my rom changed. How do I get it to be recognized again? 98g0b v200 was my ecu for Cobb. Now it's not recognized so how do I fix it? This software update is very very new... It's fixed the idle surge and dct jerking with Ac on at low speeds for those of you experiencing it.

What was the name of the update on your repair ticket? Thanks!

I am not sure. I'll snap a photo of it and attach it here. I have '11 135i dct. I am so annoyed about this. I should've just went wih jb4 in the first place with the ff wires ðŸ˜*

NORAGRETS · 08-11-2014, 10:05 PM

how can you find your ROM version?

slow135i · 08-11-2014, 10:10 PM

Here is my paperwork. Looks like it was a puma case. My car surged and jerked with the Ac on as I was stopping. Hope this helps everyone.

NORAGRETS · 08-11-2014, 10:15 PM

i have one of the unsupported roms that doesnt work with COBB...im wondering if there is a new version that DOES work with cobb out there that I can upgrade to...any help?

slow135i · 08-11-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Twhill19

i have one of the unsupported roms that doesnt work with COBB...im wondering if there is a new version that DOES work with cobb out there that I can upgrade to...any help?

I'm not sure have you tried calling them

NORAGRETS · 08-12-2014, 04:04 AM

yeah i have either 96A0B and 9780B rom versions, i forget which one, and it wont work w the AP.

tried calling and all that jazz...even hooked up an AP to the OBD port and had customer service on the phone, sent them the ROM for support and no go...

still looking for a way to switch ROM versions COMPLETELY in order to get the AP to work...aside from swapping out the entire ECU ($$$$$) I havent found another way to switch to an old or supported ROM version...anyone?

Chunner · 08-12-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by slow135i

Here is my paperwork. Looks like it was a puma case. My car surged and jerked with the Ac on as I was stopping. Hope this helps everyone.

Thank you for posting this. Afterwards, did you feel, hear or notice any differences in the way your car drove? Does the exhaust sound the same? Or is it more muted?

slow135i · 08-12-2014, 12:43 PM

Sounds exactly the same. Car drives like a dream now.. Rpms don't raise up and down after stopping or jerk as I am stopping. I am very happy with the results. I have been in contact with Cobb all morning sending them info on my rom and firmware of my access port. Hopefully I can begin using it again.

tmaroufi · 08-12-2014, 03:43 PM

Once you back up your rom to your accessport, you're gonna have to send it to Cobb via the submission page on their website. Usually takes them a week to get the update ready for your car. It'll work again, just a waiting game now. Same shit happened to me

slow135i · 08-12-2014, 05:41 PM

Flashing the ecu now. They released the update today I needed from Cobb, so I will be out having some fun!!

houtan · 08-12-2014, 07:04 PM

Just curious, what was your rom version? For example, mine is 98g0b.

loesch · 08-12-2014, 08:55 PM

That was quick!

08-10-2014, 03:28 AM	#1
slow135i Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 m sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: phoenix iTrader: (0)	N55 software update So I took my car in for a software update and some other stuff. Now my Cobb isn't recognized because my rom changed. How do I get it to be recognized again? 98g0b v200 was my ecu for Cobb. Now it's not recognized so how do I fix it? This software update is very very new... It's fixed the idle surge and dct jerking with Ac on at low speeds for those of you experiencing it.
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08-10-2014, 07:13 AM	#2
houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	I think you have to email Cobb and they will setup the tune for the new sw version.
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08-10-2014, 11:09 PM	#4
kleach18 Essayons 44 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (1)	Good luck, let me know what they say bc they never really got back to me... __________________ / 135i - M-Sport / 6-Speed / BMW Performance Exhaust / BMS Intake / JB4 Stage 2 ISO + Flex Fuel Wires / BMS 3.5in Down Pipe / CP-E Charge Pipe / Walbro 255 in-line fuel pump / BMS H8 AE / BMS SSK / APEX EC-7's with Nitto NT05's / COBB Tuning Sport Springs / Koni Yellows / Wagner Evo 1 / Blacklines / iCarbon Rear Diffuser / BMW Performance shift knob/boot / BMW Performance Steering Wheel /
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08-11-2014, 04:33 PM	#5
slow135i Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 m sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: phoenix iTrader: (0)	Looking at October before Cobb is compatible with the new update... God this is annoying.. I have on my car working take it for service and an update then is doesn't work... Awesome $800 paper weight. Does jb4 have these issues?
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08-11-2014, 08:19 PM	#7
houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	What transmission do you have? __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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08-11-2014, 08:57 PM	#8
mtlwrks New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2013 135i LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central, Illinois iTrader: (0)	Is there an identifying name or number for the software update from BMW? Something that I could ask my dealer for to know that it is the latest and greatest. thanx
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08-11-2014, 09:52 PM	#10
NORAGRETS Colonel 442 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	does this mean cobb is going to do something about their lack of support for 2012 dme guys? __________________ 2017 F80 ZCP BSM - Klein Innovation. ActiveAutowerkes. AR Design. BootMod3 Paul Johnson. EvRw. Project Gamma. RW Carbon. UCP. UUC. Hawk. Dinan. NGK. Macht Schnell. TMS. VR. aFe. RIP - E82 135i - 7/7/2021
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NORAGRETS Colonel 442 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	how can you find your ROM version? __________________ 2017 F80 ZCP BSM - Klein Innovation. ActiveAutowerkes. AR Design. BootMod3 Paul Johnson. EvRw. Project Gamma. RW Carbon. UCP. UUC. Hawk. Dinan. NGK. Macht Schnell. TMS. VR. aFe. RIP - E82 135i - 7/7/2021
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08-11-2014, 10:10 PM	#13
slow135i Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 m sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: phoenix iTrader: (0)	Here is my paperwork. Looks like it was a puma case. My car surged and jerked with the Ac on as I was stopping. Hope this helps everyone. Attached Images
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08-11-2014, 10:15 PM	#14
NORAGRETS Colonel 442 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	i have one of the unsupported roms that doesnt work with COBB...im wondering if there is a new version that DOES work with cobb out there that I can upgrade to...any help? __________________ 2017 F80 ZCP BSM - Klein Innovation. ActiveAutowerkes. AR Design. BootMod3 Paul Johnson. EvRw. Project Gamma. RW Carbon. UCP. UUC. Hawk. Dinan. NGK. Macht Schnell. TMS. VR. aFe. RIP - E82 135i - 7/7/2021
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08-12-2014, 04:04 AM	#16
NORAGRETS Colonel 442 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 ZCP BSM 2012 E82 1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP LCI [0.00]	yeah i have either 96A0B and 9780B rom versions, i forget which one, and it wont work w the AP. tried calling and all that jazz...even hooked up an AP to the OBD port and had customer service on the phone, sent them the ROM for support and no go... still looking for a way to switch ROM versions COMPLETELY in order to get the AP to work...aside from swapping out the entire ECU ($$$$$) I havent found another way to switch to an old or supported ROM version...anyone? __________________ 2017 F80 ZCP BSM - Klein Innovation. ActiveAutowerkes. AR Design. BootMod3 Paul Johnson. EvRw. Project Gamma. RW Carbon. UCP. UUC. Hawk. Dinan. NGK. Macht Schnell. TMS. VR. aFe. RIP - E82 135i - 7/7/2021
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08-12-2014, 12:43 PM	#18
slow135i Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 m sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: phoenix iTrader: (0)	Sounds exactly the same. Car drives like a dream now.. Rpms don't raise up and down after stopping or jerk as I am stopping. I am very happy with the results. I have been in contact with Cobb all morning sending them info on my rom and firmware of my access port. Hopefully I can begin using it again.
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08-12-2014, 03:43 PM	#19
tmaroufi BOSS 20 Rep 72 Posts Drives: N55 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Once you back up your rom to your accessport, you're gonna have to send it to Cobb via the submission page on their website. Usually takes them a week to get the update ready for your car. It'll work again, just a waiting game now. Same shit happened to me __________________ 2011 135i Coupé / Cobb Stage 2 Sport / AR Design 4" Hi-Flo Catless Downpipes / Evolution Racewerks Charge Pipe / BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW N55 Mid-Pipes / BMW LCI "Black-Lines" / BMW Black Kidney Grilles / Carbon Fiber Diffuser / 35% Tint
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08-12-2014, 05:41 PM	#20
slow135i Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 m sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: phoenix iTrader: (0)	Flashing the ecu now. They released the update today I needed from Cobb, so I will be out having some fun!!
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08-12-2014, 07:04 PM	#21
houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	Just curious, what was your rom version? For example, mine is 98g0b.
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08-12-2014, 08:55 PM	#22
loesch Captain 129 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4)	That was quick!
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