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Old May 26, 2011 | 05:00 AM
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Charger is MANDATORY.Wih Winkfpt software update for your gearbox take 5 to 15 minutes,its not a big deal if you update JUST your gearbox software.BIG attention to prerequisites.....

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Old May 30, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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Do I have to have progman installed to do this or can I just use the necessary files.

Also, what type of charger/power supply do you recommend?
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwfive
Do I have to have progman installed to do this or can I just use the necessary files.

Also, what type of charger/power supply do you recommend?
You actually need a power supply, not a charger (the voltage can vary with a charger). The power supply needs to be 13.9V and capable of supplying at least 40A continuously. Anything less and you take a risk of completely corrupting the module you are programming i.e. new gearbox ECU required.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JasonH
You actually need a power supply, not a charger (the voltage can vary with a charger). The power supply needs to be 13.9V and capable of supplying at least 40A continuously. Anything less and you take a risk of completely corrupting the module you are programming i.e. new gearbox ECU required.
To be honest, this will probably be the only time I do this so I doubt it will be worth buying a power supply. It might be cheaper (and safer) to just get it done at the dealer/specialist.
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