Installed Vishnu Procede v3 on a 03/08 135i, Interesting results...

[zemper]

So after watching and studying the install video and taking notes on freaking flashcards (which I didnt even do in high school) I ventured under the hood and over to the passenger side strut tower brace area, I followed all the instructions, removed everything in the way and gained access to the ecu compartment.

I opened the ecu up and followed the instructions step by step, grounded the ecu and got it some power. After testing it in loop without the ecu in place as directed by the video, it started fine..


I then removed the couplers covering the procede connectors and put it in.

The first fire up the car would rev rev rev to about 3k until I turned it off. It threw all kinds of wierd codes like coolant something and, it started fine on the second start so I took it for a test drive. Well it didnt feel right at all. It would boost funny making power in the mid range and then die out up top.

Then every few starts it would do the revving thing again... Then when I finally turned it off, the part in the plug and play harness with the spring (im not sure what it does but its the dark clear plastic part with red wires coming out of it) would make a clicking noise over and over,

So I uninstalled the ecu very carefully and now the car runs fine and the ecu is still like new..


Two questions and any suggestions or comments are welcome as I am still looking to tune my car either with this unt if I made a mistake or if anyone has any better ideas let me hear them please

1. What happened? Any ideas maybe I did something wrong in the insteall. maybe connect a wrong wire? Or is it bc of the build date of my car?

2. Will BMW know that the ecu was once installed now that I cleared the codes?

Please, any help especially if anyone is here in S. Florida...

Thanks again to everyone on the board

[JohnL135I]

First off-

Did you update the firmware in the PROCEDE???

If you did not, you need to ensure you have the right firmware for the current map your running.

Next, up date the map.

Feel free to hit me with a pm and I'll give you my cell number, I had same issues as you did when I had the incorrect firmware installed.

[zemper]

No I didnt update the firmware, the ebay auction sai d and I quote "Unit is pre-loaded with latest V3 stage1 map"

Whether or not thats correct I dont know, and that may have been the latest firmware at that time but may have been outdated since

[crzy4135i]

Originally Posted by Zemper

No I didnt update the firmware, the ebay auction sai d and I quote "Unit is pre-loaded with latest V3 stage1 map"

Whether or not thats correct I dont know, and that may have been the latest firmware at that time but may have been outdated since

**** ****,
Why worry if bmw knows what you're up to.. you just posted your name and number for bmw employees to view!

[zemper]

not anymore, thanks

[R32]

Originally Posted by Zemper

... the ebay auction sai d and I quote "Unit is pre-loaded with latest V3 stage1 map"

Whether or not thats correct I dont know, and that may have been the latest firmware at that time but may have been outdated since

how much did you save by buying it on ebay vs. vishnu directly? will vishnu help you? hopefully the will, even though they have no responsibility here.

good luck-- i hope an easy fix is on your way!!!

[zemper]

it was a grand shipped... I hear Shiv is really cool like that, he considers it more of a transfer than a pawn off you know?

Or so I have heard, as I have only heard great things about him. Ive actually dealt with him in the past years ago when I was driving a wrx... I doubt he even remembers at all but I remember he was totally cool about everything and always understanding...

[Robert]

Figure out what went wrong?

[JohnL135I]

Originally Posted by robert

Figure out what went wrong?

I'm in contact with the owner of the Procede now. (Consider me remote tech support:thumbup.

It sounds as though the issue is as simple as a firmware update and map update. Hopefully will have it sorted out tomorrow.

[imported_tek818]

update?

[JohnL135I]

Originally Posted by tek818

update?

I never heard back from the owner of the car, looks like he is selling the kit on e bay.

[zemper]

Im still here, I am ready to try round two, Im gonna put her in today possibly if I can get the firmware update and a pc with a serial port :iono:, I lost Johns # Ive been tryig to get it off my old sim, I copped an Iphone recently, best purchase since the 1

[zemper]

btw, gotta admit, That pic looks siiiick, I want a black one so bad, dont get me wrong I love my white on red but black on red would be rediculous, and whats up with the window sills, mine are silver Ive seen some in black, is that factory option or painted or whats the deal?

[OpenFlash]

Originally Posted by Zemper

Im still here, I am ready to try round two, Im gonna put her in today possibly if I can get the firmware update and a pc with a serial port :iono:, I lost Johns # Ive been tryig to get it off my old sim, I copped an Iphone recently, best purchase since the 1

Hey there,
Glad to hear your on the right track. If you need help, let me know. Or better yet, just fill out a tech call-back request from our website and we'll give you a call on Monday and walk you through it.
Cheers,
shiv

[2snail]

Originally Posted by Zemper

btw, gotta admit, That pic looks siiiick, I want a black one so bad, dont get me wrong I love my white on red but black on red would be rediculous, and whats up with the window sills, mine are silver Ive seen some in black, is that factory option or painted or whats the deal?

sport package give you black trim