DME Update B12 22 10

bogart · 09-19-2011, 05:23 PM

Has anyone else received this update yet? So far I've noticed that the annoying lag with the DCT is gone and that the downshifts are a little more subdued, which is nice, because they were a little too aggressive before. Anyone else have any other findings with the new update? Overall the transmission feels just as aggressive when accelerating.

parky1215 · 09-19-2011, 06:30 PM

when did the update come out?
and how did you get the update? (did you ask dealer to just update it or did your car have campaign)

bogart · 09-19-2011, 09:24 PM

I took it in for a routine oil change, and asked if there were any new DME updates. They probably would have done it anyways. I also noticed that it is less "jerky" when stopping at a light, and acceleration is smoother, potentially more linear. I love it!!!

bogart · 09-19-2011, 09:25 PM

Just looked on my receipt, says campaign.

parky1215 · 09-19-2011, 09:52 PM

what month and year your car was built?

i will drop by dealer this or next weekend to see if my car can get some update.

thanks,

edit: i checked this tsb and looks like it only applies n55 engine built from sept 2009 to sept 2010.
mine was built on 10 2010 >.<

bogart · 09-20-2011, 06:54 AM

My car was built 5/10

sardius · 11-24-2011, 01:35 AM

Wondering if this also applies for N55 with manual tranny...

bogart · 12-02-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Just an heads up on the latest DME updates. The DSC/DTC yellow skidding car symbol is now gone back to the yellow triangle symbol.

My car went in for a Xenon warranty issue and had an Integration level update. The symbols have reverted back to the triangle from the skidding car.

Yep, I saw that too.. that kind of threw me off, but I just figured it was a newer update.. this confirms that. Thanks! How do you like it so far? With the JB4 Stage 2 it is so sick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sardius

Wondering if this also applies for N55 with manual tranny...

Not sure.

Dackelone · 12-03-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Just an heads up on the latest DME updates. The DSC/DTC yellow skidding car symbol is now gone back to the yellow triangle symbol.

My car went in for a Xenon warranty issue and had an Integration level update. The symbols have reverted back to the triangle from the skidding car.

Does your car still have the TPMS icon that points to a low tire? Maybe you can let 10psi out of one of the tires and report back.

alpinewhite3series · 12-03-2011, 03:49 PM

I have heard that the most recent update has power loss... is it true????? i havent gotten n e update as of yet which is the most recent one that N55 Stage 2 JB4 required...

Dackelone · 12-03-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by alpinewhite3series

I have heard that the most recent update has power loss... is it true????? i havent gotten n e update as of yet which is the most recent one that N55 Stage 2 JB4 required...

It was true for me and some others here. I had my SW updated last March, and it felt like my car lost some Hp. But my biggest gripe was how the throttle response became very laggy. In order to get the same push as before with 1/4 throttle you needed to press down a little more than 1/2 or 3/5th throttle - for the same sort of urge/grunt from the engine. I hated it so much I ended up getting a falsh tune. Others have gotten the PPK v1.0 to fix this. Maybe BMW has gotten their updates right now. But I know I would not want to be the giuni-pig.

uds135 · 12-04-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Think the lag/HP was an N54 update issue. Mine feels as good as ever, even on Map 0(stock) on PROcede.

Hey ian,

Do you leave you're procede in when going in for service?

Cheers

uds135 · 12-04-2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Depends on what you mean by "service"?

Always put it to map 0 and clear codes before handing over to SA. For a standard service I wouldn't bother, if I was having some issues relating to the engine/drive then, yes, definitely would remove it.

Thanks for that mate. I just hit 31k and going in for oil change and routine service.

Was scared to Leave it in. But i think I'm being too cautious

Clovef · 12-04-2011, 08:08 AM

I would take it out. Sure it will take you some time but it could save you a huge headache. A little time to insure against a nasty consequence.

Dackelone · 12-04-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Think the lag/HP was an N54 update issue. Mine feels as good as ever, even on Map 0(stock) on PROcede.

There have been a few N55 owners that don't like the new SW update too. But yes, for the most part N55's owners seem to like the update. I think thats bc they run a piggy and don't have to drive on BMW SW. I still would be weary of any SW update.

Dackelone · 12-04-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Think the lag/HP was an N54 update issue. Mine feels as good as ever, even on Map 0(stock) on PROcede.

Anyone who is thinking of having a SW update should read this... the update effects BOTH N55's and N54's.

Car feeling weird after first service??? Is it me??

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=update+lag

There is also this 220+ page trhead on the lag issue...

Has anyone contacted BMW regarding 29.2 and lag?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...4#post10886234

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alpinewhite3series Banned 29 Rep 231 Posts Drives: DeepSeaBluMetallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: miami, fl iTrader: (0)	I have heard that the most recent update has power loss... is it true????? i havent gotten n e update as of yet which is the most recent one that N55 Stage 2 JB4 required...
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Clovef First Lieutenant 33 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	I would take it out. Sure it will take you some time but it could save you a huge headache. A little time to insure against a nasty consequence.
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