Updating i-level with bm3 tune

BlownLSX · 09-29-2023, 10:48 AM

Does anyone know for certain if you have a bm3 tune and you want the dealer to update your software for the idrive to latest version that they lock the dme?

BlownLSX · 01-08-2024, 10:53 AM

Bump, no one???

thestimp · 01-08-2024, 12:13 PM

Rumors I've heard are they cant update a modified DME, and/or if you update a recent DME it will relock as its a full flash update. So really, no confirmed details. I'd say have a go and report back so we know for sure. Ha.

FLX4M · 01-08-2024, 06:37 PM

Don't let them connect their computer to the die. If they/you update the software, your die will be bricked. 100%. I know by experience.

BlownLSX · 01-08-2024, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FLX4M

Don't let them connect their computer to the die. If they/you update the software, your die will be bricked. 100%. I know by experience.

Die? I was a bmw tech for a few years. The only thing they hook up is the icom cable to the obd port and Ethernet cable to the ista computer.

thestimp · 01-08-2024, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownLSX

Die? I was a bmw tech for a few years. The only thing they hook up is the icom cable to the obd port and Ethernet cable to the ista computer.

He meant DME

Burr001 · 01-08-2024, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownLSX

Does anyone know for certain if you have a bm3 tune and you want the dealer to update your software for the idrive to latest version that they lock the dme?

Any update to Idrive will reflash the DME and lock it.

FLX4M · 01-09-2024, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thestimp

He meant DME

Correct. My bad.

FLX4M · 01-09-2024, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Burr001

Any update to Idrive will reflash the DME and lock it.

Exactly...the whole ordeal cost me A LOT!

G20_Rico · 01-09-2024, 03:40 PM

When you get tuned, you have to, AT ALL COSTS, keep the dealer from updating your vehicle or risk the DME getting re-locked. I went as far as buying an OBD2 port cap that says for them to contact owner before removing. I even let them know beforehand what I'm there for and to NOT connect a damn thing to my vehicle. Lol. I live in Alaska so I have to ship my DME out to get unlocked and I'm not trying to do that more than absolutely necessary. This was on my previous vehicle. I have yet to go down the tuning rabbit hole with my F97.

BlownLSX · 01-09-2024, 03:48 PM

I should clarify my car was a simple obd unlock. Not a bench unlock or femto.

BlownLSX · 01-11-2024, 03:46 PM

Bump, my car is a pre June 2020 build.

thestimp · 01-11-2024, 05:50 PM

You can just unlock it again then, non issue.

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thestimp Lieutenant Colonel 1032 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: 22 X3MC MBB - C-17 Globemaster Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 X3mC [10.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Rumors I've heard are they cant update a modified DME, and/or if you update a recent DME it will relock as its a full flash update. So really, no confirmed details. I'd say have a go and report back so we know for sure. Ha.
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FLX4M Private 78 Rep 88 Posts Drives: BMW X4 M Comp, F30 335i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: FL Beaches iTrader: (0)	Don't let them connect their computer to the die. If they/you update the software, your die will be bricked. 100%. I know by experience.
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G20_Rico Private 56 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	When you get tuned, you have to, AT ALL COSTS, keep the dealer from updating your vehicle or risk the DME getting re-locked. I went as far as buying an OBD2 port cap that says for them to contact owner before removing. I even let them know beforehand what I'm there for and to NOT connect a damn thing to my vehicle. Lol. I live in Alaska so I have to ship my DME out to get unlocked and I'm not trying to do that more than absolutely necessary. This was on my previous vehicle. I have yet to go down the tuning rabbit hole with my F97.
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