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      05-10-2020, 07:45 PM   #177
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It doesn't look like it yet. See below for what is on their website.


**Vehicles that have had a software update from a BMW dealer, or new vehicles delivered after August 2019 have an updated bootloader block that currently prevents OBD flashing. In this case, the DME will have to be sent to Carbahn Autoworks for bench loading.

FWIW, I did just have their flash tune installed on my 340i and it's great. If the DME didn't have to be sent to them to load this flash tune, I would consider it for my 2019 X3 M40i.

How do we know this? I want to flash my 2020 X3 M40i with BM3.
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It doesn't look like it yet. See below for what is on their website.


**Vehicles that have had a software update from a BMW dealer, or new vehicles delivered after August 2019 have an updated bootloader block that currently prevents OBD flashing. In this case, the DME will have to be sent to Carbahn Autoworks for bench loading.

FWIW, I did just have their flash tune installed on my 340i and it's great. If the DME didn't have to be sent to them to load this flash tune, I would consider it for my 2019 X3 M40i.

How do we know this? I want to flash my 2020 X3 M40i with BM3.
So contact Protuningfreaks they will ask for a DME reading from their app. And you will know if youre locked out or not.
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So contact Protuningfreaks they will ask for a DME reading from their app. And you will know if youre locked out or not.
Gotcha. Thanks! I'll try that!
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I had the DME unlock done and purchased a BM3 license while trying to activate my car to being tuning error message pops up.

I sent a email to PTF as instructed see what happens.
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I had the DME unlock done and purchased a BM3 license while trying to activate my car to being tuning error message pops up.

I sent a email to PTF as instructed see what happens.
They did 2 cars today 2020 X3 M40i with my friends BM3 Tuning in the Bronx and M340 with TristateBM3 in queens



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I would definitely recommend disconnecting battery/batteries and the disconnecting and removing DME. Would not recommend charger hooked up with DME removed. Also with batteries disconnected you won't have any faults when reconnecting. Just have to reset the time and date.
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I just flashed to Stage 1 bm3 tune on my 2020 X3. I was lucky that my build date was end of September, just before they started locking the DME. I also built my own wifi OBD agent using a DIY on here for anyone interested. Spent $40 on parts, much better than the $150 to buy these online.

I'm only 91 octane for now but I'm itching to try E30 tune. Undecided on whether to ever go Stage 2 + DP.

I have no plans to dyno this but it seems like a night and day difference. Some of that seems to be improved throttle response and transmission mapping, although I can't find any info on whether the tune actually affects those. It is very easy to get into triple digit speeds if not paying attention. I have yet to time anything but 0-60 in mid 3s doesn't seem far fetched.

Only thing I've been disappointed with is the much touted burble feature. I honestly can't tell much of a difference with or without it.
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I would definitely recommend disconnecting battery/batteries and the disconnecting and removing DME. Would not recommend charger hooked up with DME removed. Also with batteries disconnected you won't have any faults when reconnecting. Just have to reset the time and date.
Good point thank you for sharing. I will adjust the video hopefully later today to let others know. I am totally new at BMW tuning. Can you tell?? And its even more frustrating when tunes/tuners offer support and then its back to the drawing board when the DME is locked etc etc.
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They did 2 cars today 2020 X3 M40i with my friends BM3 Tuning in the Bronx and M340 with TristateBM3 in queens




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Update for everyone on my DME unlock and activate BM3 license error status.

So the DME was properly unlocked just so happens that Protuningfreaks needed to add support in the BM3 agent for my DME unlock. Which they were randomly releasing yesterday and that was also good news for me. Yesterday morning I was unable to activate my BM3 license. Later that night I updated the BM3 agent on my laptop retried and it worked.

And a separate note now that my DME is unlocked and that my BM3 licence is activated I tried to download my 1 free OTS tune. Stage 1 93. And I get a new error.

Failed acquiring OTS map.

I contacted PTF again and they replied that my ROM for my DME is still too new and not yet supported. They will add it shortly, and hopefully it will also help out for others who have my similar build when they flash.

I will keep you guys updated.

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It doesn't look like it yet. See below for what is on their website.

FWIW, I did just have their flash tune installed on my 340i and it's great. If the DME didn't have to be sent to them to load this flash tune, I would consider it for my 2019 X3 M40i.
Follow suby's video so easy

Whats your location? Just send it to someone in the East Coast like you for example the guys that helped me out are Local NYC/NJ Dealer bm3nyc@gmail.com

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How do we know this? I want to flash my 2020 X3 M40i with BM3.
PM Adam X3M40i for instructions how to find out your software ids, first it starts with the 7 VIN of your car to see your production date.


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Yes sir $800 flash and unlock, about 2 hours for everything. You would be able to flash from your phone as well but need a bm3 agent. Unfortunately, those are on backorder due to covid19. We have someone in queens, jersey, long Island, yonkers, and bronx


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I just sold my BM3 license because my 2020 has the update. While I was transferring it I asked PTF about my 2020 tune. I was told they are working on it. I will wait and see and have to buy it all over again.
There's a lot of 2020 models that were produced in the 2019 year so those 99% of the time don't have the locked software unless they specifically have been to the dealer this year for some bugs and got their car reprogrammed.

Even so, Protuningfreaks Bootmod3 just released the new 0.10.104 agent today after working with my friend's 2020 M340 and another 2020 X3 M40i who both couldn't activate due to new software.. Luckily they were able to get Bench Unlocked, Activated and Flashed same day. Reach out to @BM3Tuning or @TristateBM3 if u need any help.
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Update to the update. I am able to download the OTS map now my DME is fully unlocked and I tried flashing.
But I get this now. LOL I should play the lotto with all my luck.

I tried flashing stage 1 and stock maps also and get an error-
Flash was successful but coding failed to apply.

Again PTF is working on supporting my very specific version of DME and adding ROM support.

Now my car wont start and am getting a drivetrain malfunction in my Idrive.

PTF are super helpful in keeping me updated with their timelines.

"proTUNING Freaks commented:

We need 48-72 hours to add it, it's a very new version"

So again I wait with a $65k paperweight.
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Update to the update. I am able to download the OTS map now my DME is fully unlocked and I tried flashing.
But I get this now. LOL I should play the lotto with all my luck.

I tried flashing stage 1 and stock maps also and get an error-
Flash was successful but coding failed to apply.

Again PTF is working on supporting my very specific version of DME and adding ROM support.

Now my car wont start and am getting a drivetrain malfunction in my Idrive.

PTF are super helpful in keeping me updated with their timelines.

"proTUNING Freaks commented:

We need 48-72 hours to add it, it's a very new version"

So again I wait with a $65k paperweight.
Uff man sry fir you but if its done you will have a lot if fun
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Update to the update. I am able to download the OTS map now my DME is fully unlocked and I tried flashing.
But I get this now. LOL I should play the lotto with all my luck.

I tried flashing stage 1 and stock maps also and get an error-
Flash was successful but coding failed to apply.

Again PTF is working on supporting my very specific version of DME and adding ROM support.

Now my car wont start and am getting a drivetrain malfunction in my Idrive.

PTF are super helpful in keeping me updated with their timelines.

"proTUNING Freaks commented:

We need 48-72 hours to add it, it's a very new version"

So again I wait with a $65k paperweight.
Sux man, but have faith. These guys are amazing! You'll be like "what pain?" when you finally put your foot down.
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Hey everyone another update....
Firstly thanks for the positive vibes sent over in this thread and shoutout to freshxdough for guidance and tips on getting my messed up issue resolved.

Recap.
My DME is successfully unlocked to be coded/tuned.
I had issues with activating my car with BM3 in the agent, this was due to my DME and ROM version being still too new for Protuning Freaks they needed to add support to it.
Once I was able to activate my cars VIN in the BM3 agent then I was getting a failed to download OTS maps- again same thing not fully supported.

Meanwhile all of this was going on I wasnt really driving or starting up the X3 at all. Just putting it into diagnostic mode.
Fast forward a couple more days and PTF have enabled on their end access to a OTS map for my DME but it wasnt finalized.
I tried to Flash Tune with that map Stage 1 93 OTS and I kept getting errors also from the previous posts up top.
And so then I got the drivetrain malfunction and I was unable to start the car at all or even flash back to stock.
Ive been working with PTF support and they said they can return my car back to stock no problem, and we scheduled a live support call session.
Once time came for that later that day my battery completely died- this was due to the DME trying to revert itself and also the BMW was connecting nonstop to the MY Connected app and calling for assistance. I had to hit cancel nonstop. But I just never considered to think about charging it or anything huge mistake.

So I tried to charge it through under the hood method overnight and I was getting only 3V reading after 24hr charge time.
The stupidest setup is in the X3 is that since the car had no power at all I could no way get into the trunk to access the battery to disconnect it and charge.

Eventually I went out and got a heavy duty engine starter pack, hooked it up under the hood and that gave me enough time to press the open tailgate button inside the car to get to the battery.
The battery then remained charging at 4AMPS for over 72hrs. I was able to get it from 3Volts to 13Volts and 80% charge.
Earlier today I reached out to PTF we had enough power to connect to OBD and they did their magic and got the DME back to 100% stock. No codes. No CEL. Car started right up.
I drove it around for a bit and all seems good. I will now continue to drive it and see how the battery maintains a charge for about a week hopefully it will be good and by then back to PTF to see if they have full OTS maps and support for my specific DME ROM and its hrspwrs time.
Protuning Freaks customer support has been on top their game. Super professional and knowledgeable. So also definitely a shoutout to them as well. And Im coming back as soon as the coast is clear with my battery. I dealt with other tuning brands for the B58 and now I see they were a joke.
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Another update on my end. The battery charge seems to be holding up and car drives great with being flashed back to stock.

I contacted PTF on the status of the OTS maps for my DME ROM version and it should be any day now. Once thats live I will let you guys know how my flash tune went and my opinions on BM3.
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Hey guys i have a question about the bm3 coding. The crackles and burbles i can set there but how it is with the gearshifting (up) cracks? Maybe someine knows it?

PS: you feel the horsepower at stage 1 from 0-140/150 really much better than stock
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I got a support email update from PTF that my DME ROM version should now be supported with the new BM3 agent V107. I went ahead and updated my agent tried to flash Stage 1 93 and success.

The flash process took maybe 3-5 min. I did still have the battery charger hooked up just in case.

Driving the car, it pulls like crazy now. No clue on HP increase or actual times. My Dragy just came in today letting it charge as we speak.

I can easily say it will be 11s 1/4 and 3s 0-60.

Only thing I am still waiting on for PTF is the Sport Display did not update the #'s it is still maxing out at 400 TQ and HP. They are in the process of getting updates to support that.

I got all the OTS maps downloaded already, next I will try Stage 2 93 and Stage 2 E30 once I figure out the E30 process.

Again super great support from PTF, all this time I get it its a new platform and even though others had a lot less issues with their 2020 B58 flash I personally also get it that there are different versions etc. So with my ROM also added its only going to be easier moving forward.

Lastly I will try to build my own WIFI Agent I heard BMW owners say you can make one for $40-50 and not over pay by $100.
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I got a support email update from PTF that my DME ROM version should now be supported with the new BM3 agent V107. I went ahead and updated my agent tried to flash Stage 1 93 and success.

The flash process took maybe 3-5 min. I did still have the battery charger hooked up just in case.

Driving the car, it pulls like crazy now. No clue on HP increase or actual times. My Dragy just came in today letting it charge as we speak.

I can easily say it will be 11s 1/4 and 3s 0-60.

Only thing I am still waiting on for PTF is the Sport Display did not update the #'s it is still maxing out at 400 TQ and HP. They are in the process of getting updates to support that.

I got all the OTS maps downloaded already, next I will try Stage 2 93 and Stage 2 E30 once I figure out the E30 process.

Again super great support from PTF, all this time I get it its a new platform and even though others had a lot less issues with their 2020 B58 flash I personally also get it that there are different versions etc. So with my ROM also added its only going to be easier moving forward.

Lastly I will try to build my own WIFI Agent I heard BMW owners say you can make one for $40-50 and not over pay by $100.
Let us know the draft results whenever you get a chance to do a few runs
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... it pulls like crazy now...
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I got a support email update from PTF that my DME ROM version should now be supported with the new BM3 agent V107. I went ahead and updated my agent tried to flash Stage 1 93 and success.

The flash process took maybe 3-5 min. I did still have the battery charger hooked up just in case.

Driving the car, it pulls like crazy now. No clue on HP increase or actual times. My Dragy just came in today letting it charge as we speak.

I can easily say it will be 11s 1/4 and 3s 0-60.

Only thing I am still waiting on for PTF is the Sport Display did not update the #'s it is still maxing out at 400 TQ and HP. They are in the process of getting updates to support that.

I got all the OTS maps downloaded already, next I will try Stage 2 93 and Stage 2 E30 once I figure out the E30 process.

Again super great support from PTF, all this time I get it its a new platform and even though others had a lot less issues with their 2020 B58 flash I personally also get it that there are different versions etc. So with my ROM also added its only going to be easier moving forward.

Lastly I will try to build my own WIFI Agent I heard BMW owners say you can make one for $40-50 and not over pay by $100.
get some dragy results, suby!
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get some dragy results, suby!
Guys I tried. The Dragy app for IOS is terrible. It does nothing but crash. When doing a video recorded run it will crash in the middle or once its done. Or just at random times it closes itself.

I already sent a email to dragy support, and submitted a issue via the app. There is a reason why the app has an average 2 star rating in the Apple appstore. Are you kidding me!!??
Not to get off topic but if anyone can go and rate the app in the app store to get the devs to review it, it would benefit the community as a whole.

Im a little #$%& I did 10 runs and only 2 of them I was actually able to see when I slowed down before the app crashed. The 2 werent even my best launches. 0-60 3.86 and 11.86 1/4 mile. After a 1/4 tank of gas I did get some #s to share, but no official results or videos. But you get the idea car is fast. So my estimation was pretty spot on few posts up.
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Thanks suby for the ongoing updates.

Can BMW tell your DME is unlocked? What are your plans when taking it back to BMW for service?
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