All COBB Tuning AccessPORT for 135i Discussion Here

Mutilator · 03-06-2011, 09:49 AM

This is what I was told about the p2fa3 code from Robb:
"The P2fa3 code is normal for a flashed car to have. It is a coding fault saying the ECU is running a different version of memory than it is expecting. Don't worry, the code will have no effect on how the car drives as it's merely a warning. In the next month or so I will be releasing maps that remove the P2fa3."

Juicehead · 03-06-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutilator

This is what I was told about the p2fa3 code from Robb:
"The P2fa3 code is normal for a flashed car to have. It is a coding fault saying the ECU is running a different version of memory than it is expecting. Don't worry, the code will have no effect on how the car drives as it's merely a warning. In the next month or so I will be releasing maps that remove the P2fa3."

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do you happen to know how long it will take to clear after removal of the cobb unit?. . . as l am taking my car in on tuesday for the hpfp check/replacement

thez99 · 03-06-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicehead

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do you happen to know how long it will take to clear after removal of the cobb unit?. . . as l am taking my car in on tuesday for the hpfp check/replacement

Haha, that may be a problem then. See this is why I chose to wait on this. I wanna see all these lil bugs fixed before I go for it.

Mutilator · 03-06-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicehead

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do you happen to know how long it will take to clear after removal of the cobb unit?. . . as l am taking my car in on tuesday for the hpfp check/replacement

If you uninstall the AP and then reset ECU/clear codes it should go away and not come back. That's how mine was. I think codes only come back if the "problem" is currently detected.

thez99 · 03-06-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutilator

If you uninstall the AP and then reset ECU/clear codes it should go away and not come back. That's how mine was. I think codes only come back if the "problem" is currently detected.

Isnt that what he said he did? I thought the AP could uninstall and then detect and erase codes thereafter? Otherwise youd basically need a BT scanner or something with this, right?

Juicehead · 03-06-2011, 03:29 PM

error is gone now..

I now have a p0036 and p2c9e after the exhaust install. The AP resets them, but they keep returning

rudyv1 · 03-06-2011, 04:42 PM

Does anyone know if I can use a Subaru based Access Port with my 135i if we simply change up the software on the unit?

I'm assuming the hardware is the same, just different firmware and maps

thez99 · 03-06-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyv1

Does anyone know if I can use a Subaru based Access Port with my 135i if we simply change up the software on the unit?

I'm assuming the hardware is the same, just different firmware and maps

I have a feeling the whole thing would hafta be remapped for the 1 series. And im sure they would charge you plenty for that. No reason not to just sell yours and buy the 1er AP

NYC6 · 03-07-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nifty

I'm on the fence about this. Realistically what kinds of power differences are we looking at between JB+, JB4 and AP on a completely stock car? I can look at dynos all day, but they seem to be all over the place.

Theres a nice array of choices. Competition makes the breed stronger. I'm also having a hard time trying to decide which way to go. Im not in a hurry at this point. I'll just lay back and learn more about them all.

spk74 · 03-07-2011, 09:45 AM

After an exhaustive search, I got three different answers from Cobb about whether they can reset airbag codes:

yes
no
maybe

Ultimately, they think a recent firmware revision added the functionality, but they aren't sure about that/those specific code(s). Also, they wanted to be clear that once the code(s) is/are deleted, if you haven't re-installed the seats, the code(s) would immediately come back.

135i, MD · 03-09-2011, 09:20 PM

Just ordered the AP online!! (got 1 day shipping...maybe a little too excited hehe)

2009 6MT...bone stock

Rob@Cobb · 03-09-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spk74

Can the Cobb unit clear airbag, seatbelt, and occupancy sensor faults?

Clear them, yes. Turn them off, no.

Cheers,
Rob

Rob@Cobb · 03-09-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thez99

Isnt that what he said he did? I thought the AP could uninstall and then detect and erase codes thereafter? Otherwise youd basically need a BT scanner or something with this, right?

Hi Sir,

No need to have a BT tool to clear codes if you have a AP. The AP will clear codes in all the modules.

Cheers,
Rob

Juicehead · 03-10-2011, 07:10 AM

Car had to go in for an HPFP replacement...

Just to share my experience:
Uninstalled the Cobb unit, not even a peep from the advisor, just as Cobb says, like it was never even there.

135i, MD · 03-10-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Car had to go in for an HPFP replacement...

Just to share my experience:
Uninstalled the Cobb unit, not even a peep from the advisor, just as Cobb says, like it was never even there.

IGoFast1589 · 03-11-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Car had to go in for an HPFP replacement...

Just to share my experience:
Uninstalled the Cobb unit, not even a peep from the advisor, just as Cobb says, like it was never even there.

NYC6 · 03-11-2011, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicehead

Car had to go in for an HPFP replacement...

Just to share my experience:
Uninstalled the Cobb unit, not even a peep from the advisor, just as Cobb says, like it was never even there.

good to know

1-2MANY · 03-11-2011, 09:13 AM

stage 2 please

Juicehead · 03-11-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1-2MANY

stage 2 please

+1...

I am dying to install my catless DPs!!!

Das Ein · 03-11-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-2MANY

stage 2 please

135i, MD · 03-12-2011, 10:20 AM

Installation was ridiculously easy...just downloaded the latest firmware online, hooked it up to my car, and done in less than 20 minutes.

Man, the car pulls hard now--I feel like I'm going to break my neck every time I go WOT! Its really hard to keep the tires down--and I'll get wheel "chirps" in almost any gear. When you're accelerating, you can actually hear the turbos spooling up--very cool. And like others have said, when you're not punching it, you can totally drive "normally" as your daily driver, I certainly do

For others who've installed the AP Stage 1--how do you guys launch appropriately? I'm always spinning my wheels initially (I'm a rookie

)

Anyway, the ease of installation and flexibility make the Cobb AP worth the $$$ IMO. For a casual enthusiast such as myself who didn't want to mess with the engine bay, this was the perfect purchase. Anyone out there on the fence should just do it! I promise you won't utilize that 30 day money back guarantee

Time to go burn my tires some more...

Groundpilot · 03-12-2011, 10:10 PM

Any news for n55 engine?

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Mutilator Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 09 AW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	This is what I was told about the p2fa3 code from Robb: "The P2fa3 code is normal for a flashed car to have. It is a coding fault saying the ECU is running a different version of memory than it is expecting. Don't worry, the code will have no effect on how the car drives as it's merely a warning. In the next month or so I will be releasing maps that remove the P2fa3."
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Juicehead Lieutenant 100 Rep 564 Posts Drives: Raptor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (3)	error is gone now.. I now have a p0036 and p2c9e after the exhaust install. The AP resets them, but they keep returning
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rudyv1 Private First Class 37 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kitchener ON iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if I can use a Subaru based Access Port with my 135i if we simply change up the software on the unit? I'm assuming the hardware is the same, just different firmware and maps
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03-07-2011, 09:45 AM	#340
spk74 Private First Class 15 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	After an exhaustive search, I got three different answers from Cobb about whether they can reset airbag codes: yes no maybe Ultimately, they think a recent firmware revision added the functionality, but they aren't sure about that/those specific code(s). Also, they wanted to be clear that once the code(s) is/are deleted, if you haven't re-installed the seats, the code(s) would immediately come back. __________________ 11 335D 07 R1200R 08 135i [SOLD] 98 M3/4 [SOLD] Last edited by spk74; 03-08-2011 at 01:08 PM.. Reason: update
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135i, MD Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '09 Black/Black 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Just ordered the AP online!! (got 1 day shipping...maybe a little too excited hehe) 2009 6MT...bone stock
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03-10-2011, 07:10 AM	#344
Juicehead Lieutenant 100 Rep 564 Posts Drives: Raptor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (3)	Car had to go in for an HPFP replacement... Just to share my experience: Uninstalled the Cobb unit, not even a peep from the advisor, just as Cobb says, like it was never even there.
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03-11-2011, 09:13 AM	#348
1-2MANY First Lieutenant 46 Rep 394 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (3)	stage 2 please
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03-12-2011, 10:20 AM	#351
135i, MD Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '09 Black/Black 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	Just installed my COBB AP Stage 1 :) Installation was ridiculously easy...just downloaded the latest firmware online, hooked it up to my car, and done in less than 20 minutes. Man, the car pulls hard now--I feel like I'm going to break my neck every time I go WOT! Its really hard to keep the tires down--and I'll get wheel "chirps" in almost any gear. When you're accelerating, you can actually hear the turbos spooling up--very cool. And like others have said, when you're not punching it, you can totally drive "normally" as your daily driver, I certainly do For others who've installed the AP Stage 1--how do you guys launch appropriately? I'm always spinning my wheels initially (I'm a rookie ) Anyway, the ease of installation and flexibility make the Cobb AP worth the $$$ IMO. For a casual enthusiast such as myself who didn't want to mess with the engine bay, this was the perfect purchase. Anyone out there on the fence should just do it! I promise you won't utilize that 30 day money back guarantee Time to go burn my tires some more... __________________ 09 Jet Black 135i \| 6MT \| Cobb AP Stage 1 \| Fully loaded stock options, etc. Saving Lives and Killing Tires
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03-12-2011, 10:10 PM	#352
Groundpilot Banned 477 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	Any news for n55 engine?
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