Injector compatibility

boarderofsnow86 · 04-07-2014, 11:31 AM

I am going to replace one on my bad injectors (#4) with a used one. My car is a 2009 with build 12/08 and injector series -07. Can I replace it with an injector that is series -06? I know I can't use the newest ones but will replacing just one in the bank with a different series cause problems?

takrdown · 04-08-2014, 09:45 AM

This thread might be helpful and you may want to post over in the e90 section as well:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=injector

F80_M3llow · 04-08-2014, 12:01 PM

You will have to get that injector coded to the car or it would not work.

boarderofsnow86 · 04-08-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinT1addict

You will have to get that injector coded to the car or it would not work.

I am aware about the coding. I have the cable and software.

CGMike · 04-08-2014, 02:36 PM

really, the injectors have to be coded to the car? holy shit, is there anything you can do to this car without going to the dealer to have it coded? Why do injectors need to be coded to the car? What do I need to buy to code the car myself? Thanks

takrdown · 04-08-2014, 02:51 PM

This is a great DIY and he has a youtube video. It is what I used and I'm running great with 6 brand new ones:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=injector

Dmacc · 04-09-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CGMike

really, the injectors have to be coded to the car? holy shit, is there anything you can do to this car without going to the dealer to have it coded? Why do injectors need to be coded to the car? What do I need to buy to code the car myself? Thanks

You should invest in the inpa cable and take a look at the DIY's, it will save you a lot of money.

CGMike · 04-09-2014, 02:03 PM

Ill look at the cable. I can do almost anything mechanical myself. The programming side, Ive never had to deal with before. For every other car, you replace the part, and clear the CEL thats it. Ive tuned plenty of cars myself as well, just seems wierd to me that the car needs to be coded for the battery, injectors, and Im sure many other things.

F80_M3llow · 04-09-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CGMike

Ill look at the cable. I can do almost anything mechanical myself. The programming side, Ive never had to deal with before. For every other car, you replace the part, and clear the CEL thats it. Ive tuned plenty of cars myself as well, just seems wierd to me that the car needs to be coded for the battery, injectors, and Im sure many other things.

The injectors have a specific code on them. You have to enter those codes based on what cylinder you put the injector in.

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by yulook

You can replace one bank with no issues

Code them right and should be sweet

So I have to replace one bank with the -06 or can I just replace the one faulty one?

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by takrdown

This is a great DIY and he has a youtube video. It is what I used and I'm running great with 6 brand new ones:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=injector

I noticed that in the .pdf if says for e90 only. Did this work for your 135 with the same steps?

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 12:26 PM

Has anyone done this using windows 8 64bit?

takrdown · 04-12-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boarderofsnow86

Quote:

Originally Posted by takrdown

This is a great DIY and he has a youtube video. It is what I used and I'm running great with 6 brand new ones:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=injector

I noticed that in the .pdf if says for e90 only. Did this work for your 135 with the same steps?

Completely the same 100%. The only pita part was removing number cylinder 6 because the of the odd angle.

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by takrdown

Completely the same 100%. The only pita part was removing number cylinder 6 because the of the odd angle.

Ok thanks. Problem I am running into now is that I don't have a 32bit computer and compatibility mode in windows 8 doesn't fix it.

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 04:15 PM

I got INPA up and running on my car. Had to dig out my wife's old laptop running windows vista x86... Plus the post office didn't deliver my new used injectors today so looks like I'm going to have to wait until Monday.

takrdown · 04-12-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by boarderofsnow86

I got INPA up and running on my car. Had to dig out my wife's old laptop running windows vista x86... Plus the post office didn't deliver my new used injectors today so looks like I'm going to have to wait until Monday.

SOB....I'm really sorry man. I tried my best to get them to you ASAP and thought they would be in your hands by now. If you have any trouble let me know.

boarderofsnow86 · 04-12-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by takrdown

SOB....I'm really sorry man. I tried my best to get them to you ASAP and thought they would be in your hands by now. If you have any trouble let me know.

They are here. The post office left a note on my door. I was home but they didn't knock or anything.

takrdown · 04-13-2014, 03:21 PM

I put insurance on them just in case and they require a signature for it....still feel bad. I know how hard it is to get time to work on the car.

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CGMike First Lieutenant 24 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	really, the injectors have to be coded to the car? holy shit, is there anything you can do to this car without going to the dealer to have it coded? Why do injectors need to be coded to the car? What do I need to buy to code the car myself? Thanks __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i Sold 06 GTO , 06 WRX, 59 Bug AV cars and Coffee www.facebook.com/Avcarsandcoffee/
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takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	This is a great DIY and he has a youtube video. It is what I used and I'm running great with 6 brand new ones: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=injector
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CGMike First Lieutenant 24 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Coupe Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	Ill look at the cable. I can do almost anything mechanical myself. The programming side, Ive never had to deal with before. For every other car, you replace the part, and clear the CEL thats it. Ive tuned plenty of cars myself as well, just seems wierd to me that the car needs to be coded for the battery, injectors, and Im sure many other things. __________________ 2011 Space Grey 135i Sold 06 GTO , 06 WRX, 59 Bug AV cars and Coffee www.facebook.com/Avcarsandcoffee/
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boarderofsnow86 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (1)	Has anyone done this using windows 8 64bit?
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boarderofsnow86 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (1)	I got INPA up and running on my car. Had to dig out my wife's old laptop running windows vista x86... Plus the post office didn't deliver my new used injectors today so looks like I'm going to have to wait until Monday.
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takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	I put insurance on them just in case and they require a signature for it....still feel bad. I know how hard it is to get time to work on the car.
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