Ecu software upgrade

///M Boss · 11-04-2008, 02:53 PM

Hi does anyone have any information regarding ecu v31.1 is it available in canada? I just called EDMONTON BMW and they have not heard of any software upgrades for the 135i. Has anyone in canada done a upgrade.

///M Boss · 11-05-2008, 10:52 AM

guess not ??????

1erich · 11-05-2008, 11:38 AM

I'm curious too. I just got my 09 in a couple weeks ago and notice some lag below 3000 RPMs when accelerating in say 3rd or 4th gear from a cruise. (I have the mt) Nothing too bad but certainly noticeable. I'm not overly concerned about it but if a fix is available I'll certainly see my dealership for the upgrade. I'll eventually get a Vishnu or BMS tune which will solve the problem if BMW doesn't step up.

never · 11-05-2008, 12:41 PM

n/m

///M Boss · 11-05-2008, 02:28 PM

So does canada not have this update available for our cars? Cause some addicts memeber already have them
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18362

warmtoes · 11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

If it's out in the US I would assume it's available here but it's not something that BMW does on a regular service. If there isn't anything wrong with the vehicle I can imagine that they do not update the firmware.

Do you have a particular program with lag that makes you want the update?

shiccobm · 11-05-2008, 04:10 PM

does this upgrade has to do with the shaking of the car when it starts????
does ur 135 does it 2?
its just has a bit of a shake when u start the care for 4 seconds or so then it goes away ... i was talking with my mech and he said there is an upgrade for it but when i called bmw , they told me they dont find anything on thier system

jmexx · 11-05-2008, 08:23 PM

What you're saying sounds like a cold start.

Is the car generally cold when you do that?

Turbo cars rev a little higher while idling for the first few seconds when it's cold outside. It rarely happens in summer...

shiccobm · 11-06-2008, 11:18 PM

no it does nt matter if its cold or hot and my mesh's wife works for BMW and she is the one that the told him about this upgrade and it happens if its cold or hot ....not all the time ....

JC Jai · 12-17-2008, 04:19 PM

What is the most updated software? I took it to the dealer and they said BMW won't authorize them to update it or something. I have a June 08 build. I am so confused now. Do you have to pay for any of the updates ?

warmtoes · 12-17-2008, 06:31 PM

They tend to only update firmware when there is a known issue otherwise they leave it alone.

JC Jai · 12-17-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warmtoes

They tend to only update firmware when there is a known issue otherwise they leave it alone.

Apparently things have to be broken first to get any remedial action, so much for buying one of the safest vehicles on the market

warmtoes · 12-17-2008, 08:42 PM

As someone who has dealt with hardware and software integration before, I wouldn't say it is that simple.

A new piece of firmware with updated parts around it could be an issue as it is very hard to do regression testing on all hardware combinations with all firmware versions.

If there isn't an issue and they upgrade your firmware at your request it could possibly cause a problem.

JC Jai · 12-18-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warmtoes

As someone who has dealt with hardware and software integration before, I wouldn't say it is that simple.

A new piece of firmware with updated parts around it could be an issue as it is very hard to do regression testing on all hardware combinations with all firmware versions.

If there isn't an issue and they upgrade your firmware at your request it could possibly cause a problem.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 12-18-2008, 11:39 AM

The dealer in downtown Toronto had no idea what I was talking about, regarding the new version when I had my car in this week.

I heard its supposed to come out in January, so the dealers should have it by February.

Mike

1Ronnie · 12-18-2008, 10:43 PM

One of the things the later software gives you is support for the Alarm in the Coupe. Has anyone done the upgrade for that. I am pretty keen to put the alarm in mine, but not till I can get 31.1.

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1erich Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'm curious too. I just got my 09 in a couple weeks ago and notice some lag below 3000 RPMs when accelerating in say 3rd or 4th gear from a cruise. (I have the mt) Nothing too bad but certainly noticeable. I'm not overly concerned about it but if a fix is available I'll certainly see my dealership for the upgrade. I'll eventually get a Vishnu or BMS tune which will solve the problem if BMW doesn't step up.
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///M Boss First Lieutenant 43 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2015 ///M4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (7)	So does canada not have this update available for our cars? Cause some addicts memeber already have them http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18362
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	If it's out in the US I would assume it's available here but it's not something that BMW does on a regular service. If there isn't anything wrong with the vehicle I can imagine that they do not update the firmware. Do you have a particular program with lag that makes you want the update? __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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shiccobm Neo 10 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	does this upgrade has to do with the shaking of the car when it starts???? does ur 135 does it 2? its just has a bit of a shake when u start the care for 4 seconds or so then it goes away ... i was talking with my mech and he said there is an upgrade for it but when i called bmw , they told me they dont find anything on thier system __________________ Road 1'er
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jmexx Private First Class 3 Rep 110 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	What you're saying sounds like a cold start. Is the car generally cold when you do that? Turbo cars rev a little higher while idling for the first few seconds when it's cold outside. It rarely happens in summer...
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shiccobm Neo 10 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	no it does nt matter if its cold or hot and my mesh's wife works for BMW and she is the one that the told him about this upgrade and it happens if its cold or hot ....not all the time .... __________________ Road 1'er
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JC Jai E.I.T 5 Rep 155 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Further to this discussion What is the most updated software? I took it to the dealer and they said BMW won't authorize them to update it or something. I have a June 08 build. I am so confused now. Do you have to pay for any of the updates ?
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	They tend to only update firmware when there is a known issue otherwise they leave it alone. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	As someone who has dealt with hardware and software integration before, I wouldn't say it is that simple. A new piece of firmware with updated parts around it could be an issue as it is very hard to do regression testing on all hardware combinations with all firmware versions. If there isn't an issue and they upgrade your firmware at your request it could possibly cause a problem. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4918 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	The dealer in downtown Toronto had no idea what I was talking about, regarding the new version when I had my car in this week. I heard its supposed to come out in January, so the dealers should have it by February. Mike
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1Ronnie Ronnie 15 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '08 Sedona 128i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	One of the things the later software gives you is support for the Alarm in the Coupe. Has anyone done the upgrade for that. I am pretty keen to put the alarm in mine, but not till I can get 31.1. __________________ "Lucy" 128i / Sedona Red / Coral Red / Premium Package / Premium Sound
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