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      01-13-2014, 08:31 PM   #1
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PPK1 Question

Quick question,

Is there any actual hardware with the PPK1? Or is it purely just software?

I ask because between my two local dealers. One has the actual kit cheaper but has higher labor. So I'm thinking of buying it from one place and having the other place install it. But i'm wondering if there is any actual hardware that I would bring to the other dealership for install. Or if its just like a passcode or something.

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Fairly certain it is just a code...no hardware involved for PPK1.
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Purely software. All you bring is the passcode.

I've got it on mine. Pretty much undo's the crappy ECU update that BMW did.
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PPK1 is no hardware, just a DME update which requires a few hours hooked up to the BMW diagnostics software.

Depending on mileage, you may require new sparkplugs too.
... oh, and you get a sticker to say you have the PPK
On the sparkplugs thing, I was "suppose" to change mine but I didn't. Haven't had any problems.

They are getting changed though in another 5k miles anyways.
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Tuned cars should have their plugs changed more frequently. Mine were done at 15,000km, but will probably do every 25,000km from now.
The placard you get with the PPK1 says change plugs every 45,000 miles. I'm at 40,000 miles. Hence, I'll change mine in another 5k.
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PPK1 is no hardware, just a DME update which requires a few hours hooked up to the BMW diagnostics software.

Depending on mileage, you may require new sparkplugs too.
... oh, and you get a sticker to say you have the PPK
I'm at 38k miles. Do you know if having the PPK1 installed will adjust when I can replace my sparkplugs per warranty? I'm not entirely sure when the regular replacement takes place.
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I'm at 38k miles. Do you know if having the PPK1 installed will adjust when I can replace my sparkplugs per warranty? I'm not entirely sure when the regular replacement takes place.
45k. Which is also when N54 plugs are suppose to be replaced anyways. Getting the PPK1 installed doesn't change anything yet for some reason BMW makes an extra note to make sure you change your plugs every 45k.

edit: just saw you have an N55, I'm pretty sure the spark plug change interval is the same, it's in your owner's manual
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