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      02-06-2014, 03:44 PM   #1
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Can BMW tell if I chipped my X3 when I turn it in after the lease? Even if i take the chip out.
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      02-07-2014, 09:53 AM   #2
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if they don't I will....LOL
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They can tell. The software has all sorts of counters which will show it's been operating outside of its design parameters. Whether they'll look....I cannot say.
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      02-08-2014, 02:53 PM   #4
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They can tell. The software has all sorts of counters which will show it's been operating outside of its design parameters. Whether they'll look....I cannot say.
And what happens if they do find out...?
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      02-09-2014, 01:45 AM   #5
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