Software version-overall engine performance

RPM90 · 09-28-2010, 03:17 PM

I'm trying to get a list together of 135i engine software version numbers, and how well you feel your engine performs, in terms of power, lag, throttle response, etc...

If you've had a software update, please post when it was done and what the software version number is.

Best way to get your software version is to call your service adviser and ask them what it is. They can look up your key scan, if they scanned it at your last visit, which should have been done, so it should be in your owner file. The "SW" on the info readout between the gauges is your dash software, not the engine/vehicle software.

Let's list this way: Mine
Model: 135i
Year: 2009
Trans: MT
Build date: 5/2009 (can be found on dash readout)
HPFP failure: No
Engine software version: E89X 10-03-504

Overall performance & comparison:
When I first got my 135i power and throttle response were great, with no off the line lag.
After the software update, done around May 2010, overall power feels about the same, but a bit softer? Off the line lag is the same, meaning pretty much no lag.
Going full throttle at mid to high rpm, there is a very noticeable delay between full throttle application and when the engine finally gives full power.
There is a good "1 one thousand" count before big power comes on.
Overall throttle response is poor at higher mid-rpm engine speed.

The above SW version, 10-03-504, seems to indicate when the software was released, in my case,
March 2010, followed by the version, "504".
A version like "E89X 10-08-501" would mean it was available August 2010, version 501.
There is a number listed before my current one, which is:
E89X 09-06-510, which could be the previous SW version, but I'm not sure.

If this is the wrong way to read it, please post the correct way.

I want to get this data to see if software versions and drive-ability are linked.
I was told I have the latest software, but that might not be true, as some have said they received new software lately that is only about "1 month old".

Thanks for your help.

boostm3 · 09-28-2010, 03:22 PM

You said the build date was 5/09. Then you say, "After the software update, done around May 2009...."

How can you have a sw update the same month as the build date?

RPM90 · 09-28-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostm3

You said the build date was 5/09. Then you say, "After the software update, done around May 2009...."

How can you have a sw update the same month as the build date?

My bad.
Clearly it should have been 2010.
All fixed.

RPM90 · 09-28-2010, 07:24 PM

Bump:

Would it help if I said, "please"?

Ok.
PLEASE guys. Help a brotha out.
We can all learn something, at least I hope we can.

boostm3 · 09-28-2010, 10:00 PM

I promise, as soon as germany delivers my car, Ill try and get the sw version. Id also love go get the HPFP model thats on this new build.

Dackelone · 09-29-2010, 05:09 AM

As soon as I get mine from my dealer I will post it. Thanks for posting your so I know what number for them to look for.

boostm3 · 09-29-2010, 04:09 PM

RPM90, I found a link for how folks can get the sw version number without having to involve the dealer..

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415993

RPM90 · 09-29-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostm3

RPM90, I found a link for how folks can get the sw version number without having to involve the dealer..

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415993

The "SW" in that screen is for the dash software apparently.
It's not the one we want.

roo97ss · 10-07-2010, 10:29 PM

Just got my car back.

09 step
just got update 9/10 will look up rest of numbers tomorrow.

In Drive alone they sucked all the life out of it. really bad lag up to 2500 to 3000. Seems worse than previous

In DS seems a bit stronger than before and therefore a big change when you go from D to DS.

I would say the car in D up to 3k feels about like the heavy 530xi does and weaker if the 530 is in DS mode. Quite disappointing. Driving along with the car at 1800 rpm or so and lean into it to pick up speed and its like nothing happens. then it kicks down 2 gears or so to go.

So 60 miles later the jb3 is back in and all is well except for the 3-4 sec cranks and stumbles in the morning. been doing it for the past month, with or without tune, and the last software fix, on 3 cold starts did nothing to it. However, no codes = no pump...

Decent job on seat belt repair. You can see they were in there if you look for it, but not bad. probably will add another rattle too.

09-28-2010, 03:17 PM	#1
RPM90 Major General 890 Rep 7,047 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Software version-overall engine performance I'm trying to get a list together of 135i engine software version numbers, and how well you feel your engine performs, in terms of power, lag, throttle response, etc... If you've had a software update, please post when it was done and what the software version number is. Best way to get your software version is to call your service adviser and ask them what it is. They can look up your key scan, if they scanned it at your last visit, which should have been done, so it should be in your owner file. The "SW" on the info readout between the gauges is your dash software, not the engine/vehicle software. Let's list this way: Mine Model: 135i Year: 2009 Trans: MT Build date: 5/2009 (can be found on dash readout) HPFP failure: No Engine software version: E89X 10-03-504 Overall performance & comparison: When I first got my 135i power and throttle response were great, with no off the line lag. After the software update, done around May 2010, overall power feels about the same, but a bit softer? Off the line lag is the same, meaning pretty much no lag. Going full throttle at mid to high rpm, there is a very noticeable delay between full throttle application and when the engine finally gives full power. There is a good "1 one thousand" count before big power comes on. Overall throttle response is poor at higher mid-rpm engine speed. The above SW version, 10-03-504, seems to indicate when the software was released, in my case, March 2010, followed by the version, "504". A version like "E89X 10-08-501" would mean it was available August 2010, version 501. There is a number listed before my current one, which is: E89X 09-06-510, which could be the previous SW version, but I'm not sure. If this is the wrong way to read it, please post the correct way. I want to get this data to see if software versions and drive-ability are linked. I was told I have the latest software, but that might not be true, as some have said they received new software lately that is only about "1 month old". Thanks for your help. Last edited by RPM90; 09-28-2010 at 03:54 PM..
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boostm3 Lieutenant Colonel 683 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: '18 LBB M2 6MT Exec Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parkland, Fl iTrader: (0)	You said the build date was 5/09. Then you say, "After the software update, done around May 2009...." How can you have a sw update the same month as the build date? __________________ Boostm3 '18 LBB MT M2 Exec pkg, Moonroof, Production 7/6/17
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RPM90 Major General 890 Rep 7,047 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Bump: Would it help if I said, "please"? Ok. PLEASE guys. Help a brotha out. We can all learn something, at least I hope we can.
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boostm3 Lieutenant Colonel 683 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: '18 LBB M2 6MT Exec Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parkland, Fl iTrader: (0)	I promise, as soon as germany delivers my car, Ill try and get the sw version. Id also love go get the HPFP model thats on this new build. __________________ Boostm3 '18 LBB MT M2 Exec pkg, Moonroof, Production 7/6/17
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	As soon as I get mine from my dealer I will post it. Thanks for posting your so I know what number for them to look for.
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boostm3 Lieutenant Colonel 683 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: '18 LBB M2 6MT Exec Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Parkland, Fl iTrader: (0)	RPM90, I found a link for how folks can get the sw version number without having to involve the dealer.. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415993 __________________ Boostm3 '18 LBB MT M2 Exec pkg, Moonroof, Production 7/6/17
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roo97ss Captain 67 Rep 920 Posts Drives: M4, X6M, Tesla Plaid, MYP, Ram Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Delaware iTrader: (7)	Just got my car back. 09 step just got update 9/10 will look up rest of numbers tomorrow. In Drive alone they sucked all the life out of it. really bad lag up to 2500 to 3000. Seems worse than previous In DS seems a bit stronger than before and therefore a big change when you go from D to DS. I would say the car in D up to 3k feels about like the heavy 530xi does and weaker if the 530 is in DS mode. Quite disappointing. Driving along with the car at 1800 rpm or so and lean into it to pick up speed and its like nothing happens. then it kicks down 2 gears or so to go. So 60 miles later the jb3 is back in and all is well except for the 3-4 sec cranks and stumbles in the morning. been doing it for the past month, with or without tune, and the last software fix, on 3 cold starts did nothing to it. However, no codes = no pump... Decent job on seat belt repair. You can see they were in there if you look for it, but not bad. probably will add another rattle too. __________________ 16 m4 vert, 18 X6M, 22 Tesla MYP, 21 Plaid, 17 Ram
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