Powerchip Tuned Ecu
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Anyone interested in a ECU swap, i have a Powerchip Tuned Ecu and would like to see if anyone would swap with a stock Ecu. I have all the proof for the powerchip tune.
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
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Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
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Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Like just about every other major electronic componant on these cars, the ECU is coded vehicle-specific. And in case of the ECU, swapping in another will fail when the car authenticates its security processes. A dealer *might* be able to reprogram the hell out of it, but chances are it won't be a simple plug-n-play.
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From: Encino, CA
My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Thanks esqyankee - I appreciate it!
Hey Gene!!! How the hell have you been??? Look at Mr. Moderator! Great decision - can't think of a more balanced, fair, objective, and knowledgeable member for the role. I drop in every once in a while. The 'allure' of the car itself has waned a bit with age (and finances). I'm SERIOUSLY considering an upgrade (08 M5 or so), but I'm in the middle of relocation and home sale so....sigh.
My baby now has 128k unwarranted miles on the OD :-( And she's popping up these random overheating errors. Yet, coolant temps running stay between 205 and 215 (I keep an Actron CP9145 scanner plugged in. Using the PID map, it displays engine temp, MAF pressure, RPMs, etc...). Took it to the dealer. He checked the key - car is reporting 178 F. Replaced Aux. Fan switch near radiator. Water pump shows good flow. When error is on-screen, I can remove the cap without much drama (highly dangerous in a real overheat situation). No coolant loss. A real head scratcher...
Hey Gene!!! How the hell have you been??? Look at Mr. Moderator! Great decision - can't think of a more balanced, fair, objective, and knowledgeable member for the role. I drop in every once in a while. The 'allure' of the car itself has waned a bit with age (and finances). I'm SERIOUSLY considering an upgrade (08 M5 or so), but I'm in the middle of relocation and home sale so....sigh.
My baby now has 128k unwarranted miles on the OD :-( And she's popping up these random overheating errors. Yet, coolant temps running stay between 205 and 215 (I keep an Actron CP9145 scanner plugged in. Using the PID map, it displays engine temp, MAF pressure, RPMs, etc...). Took it to the dealer. He checked the key - car is reporting 178 F. Replaced Aux. Fan switch near radiator. Water pump shows good flow. When error is on-screen, I can remove the cap without much drama (highly dangerous in a real overheat situation). No coolant loss. A real head scratcher...
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