What does "DME" stand for? I have an 07 MCS and what was the first sw version that was there before they robbed us from our power?

 

Digital Motor Electronics aka Engine ECU.

 

figure out how many "revisions" there has been to our software
what changed it's made etc

u like to keep ur windows and ur anti virus and ur iphone up to date right?

just look at my example

my car is at LEAST 5 versions behind in OS..

who knows what improvements in performance/economy/idle/drivability etc they might result in...

 

Ok so how would u know if your "DME" was updated or not? Everytime I take my car to the dealer and picked it up and have to sign for papers it says nothing bout the ECU....does that mean nothing was changed? Or would I have to go through my car and search for it like the sw # (mine is 73.51.00 btw)

 

u can always ask them for a service history...

or if u ever have any issues related to windows, or radio then tend to do updates for that as well

 

I think when the dealer flashes or updates the firmware it fixes things also.
I remember hearing about window dipper probs. that a software fix cured.

 

MY:2009 Mini S Convertible & JCW Tuning Kit
Has dealer updated your DME since u got it? Yes becuase of the JCW Tuning Kit
Current SW ver: 8C.50.0
Current boost level(if you know/applicable): No Idea
Relavant mods: JCW Tuning Kit, JCW Brake Kit
Production Date: Jan 23rd, 2009 (according to on board computer)

 

MY:2007 MCS
Has dealer updated your DME since u got it? Yes, tail pipe was replaced. Dealer updated software then.
Current SW ver: 78.52.00
Current boost level(if you know/applicable): Don't know.
Relavant mods: I don't think very "relevant", but replaced turbo "muffler" with VIP turbo tube
Production Date: October 10th, 2007 (according to on board computer)

 

I will have to check my 07 when I am in the car after work. According to my service history, I've never had any reprogramming done, but we will see.

 

MY:2008 MCS
Has dealer updated your DME since u got it? don't know
Current SW ver: 78.52.00
Current boost level(if you know/applicable): Don't know.
Relevant mods: replaced "S" tailpipe
Production Date: December 21, 2007 (according to on board computer)

So, what would be the most desirable SW version & what does it update? Anyone?

 

An update after getting my MINI back after window dipper probs:

MY:2008 MCS
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? Yes
current SW ver: 8C.50.00 (was 78.52.00)
current boost level(if you know/applicable):
relavant mods: bone stock

 

MY:2010 MCS
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? No
current SW ver: 8C.50.00
current boost level(if you know/applicable):don't know
relavant mods: bone stock

 

Can anyone tell me what the update changes? I currently have the 78.52.00 in my '08 MCS .... do I need this update? Thanks!

 

So I'm taking my car in to get a couple piddly things taken care of. Do I want to tell them to not re-flash my ECU?

 

The only difference I noticed after the update ( besides fixing my window dipper problem) was that the "Sport" mode steering seems a little "stiffer" (less power assist?).

I have seen other threads where the max turbo boost might be lowered after the update, but I haven't felt any change. I have no quantitative comparison of boost before/after to back that up yet.

Side note : I did lose my locking and turn signal settings and have been too lazy to reprogram them yet.

Dave

 

MY:2007 MCS
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? idk
current SW ver: 8C.50.00
current boost level(if you know/applicable):
relavant mods: bone stock

 

How does one locate this info.?? Do you simply push and hold the Tripmeter Reset for a sec. or two??

Thanks!!

 

yea hold it down for 7-10 sec

 

MY:2010 MCS (build date 5/17/2010)(left dealership 7/12/2010)
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? No
current SW ver: 8C.50.00
current boost level(if you know/applicable):N/A
relavant mods: bone stock

 

I got updated last week so I thought I'd bump this thread with the new version.

 

Interesting....

MY:2009 Cooper JCW
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? YES
current SW ver: A8.40.00
current boost level(if you know/applicable):fast
relavant mods: bone stock
IP Date: 6.11.08

I had my JCW in for the window issue and timing chain repair in March of 2011, Niello MINI in Sacramento said there was a ECU update available that would fix the windows, so I approved. Oddly, I think my car felt better after this change, it's very quick, and has exhaust pops and rumbles too. I'm curious how the same software version runs the justa-coopers as well, but I guess that's a programming mystery.

 

SW B7.49.01

07 MCS

Don't know if it's been updated

 

MY: 2011 JCW
Has dealer updated your DME since u got it? Nope
Current SW ver: B3.41.00
Current boost level(if you know/applicable): Don't know.
Relevant mods: none
Production Date: April 13, 2011 (IP date on onboard computer)

 

Just updated mine last week:
2008 MCS with stage 1 JCW from original 86.51.00 to C3.45.00

 

MY:2008 MCS 07/2008 build
has dealer updated ur DME since u got it? YES - JCW kit a few months ago.
current SW ver: C3.45.00