I'm sorry, I meant the 2013, not 2014. I get that a TOTALLY new engine won't fly lol. Sorry for the typo. Still the same answer?

 

only works in 2012 jcw, otherwise 2010 S

 

well damn. I assume there are other good tuning options out there for newer models?

I bought a accessport for my '07 and about a week later someone kindly total'ed it for me... so I guess I need to sell it if it doesn't work for any of the newer stuff (assuming I buy a n18 or newer)...

 

There are. Tho I like AP.

However, I've been having a boost cut problem. After a couple weeks of loading a map, it will cut boost on 50-75% throttle, sometimes full throttle. This is stage 2 and 3 map.

Car has intake, 2.5" catless DP, secondary cat and res removed + intercooler. Recently added Alta boost tube. Went from 16.7 PSI to 17.6 thanks to tube.

Went back to stage 2 cause it used to peak at 19.2 PSI. Now just 17.1. It also used to cut before intercooler on stage 2. Any ideas?

 

I run intake, dp back exhaust, and methanol and I am on stage one. I will hit 21.5-21.9 psi in the hot months and around 18 in the cold months. You mention specific numbers, but remember the DME controls boost dynamically based on many conditions.

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Hi, anybody knows if the ALTA AP works only on US Spec cars? Or also on other country spec cars? I have an 2011 fJCW (not US spec) and I am evaluating remote tunning options becuase Im outside US.
Thanks for your help!

 

per Alta, you are only suppose to use stage 2 and 3 tunes if you have a 3" turbo back exhaust. I put a stage 2 tune on my car when i put a 2.5" catless DP and invidia q300 2.5" DP back exhaust. i felt i lost power from the stage 1 tune. so i put it back to stage one. then i did a lot of reading on this thread and thats when i found the tunes are meant for 3" exhaust.

I am, currently digging into a custom tune through a Cobb authorized tuner. on their site they have 5 tuners listed that are suppose to be able to tune minis with the accessport. as soon as i get a response i will let everyone know what the deal is.

 

The last I heard there was only one tuner left. OXS were the only ones left. $300 for 3 tunes.

 

I tried to reach out to OXS several times and no response. I read somewhere that they are no longer in business. No biggie..

 

They're a long way from most everyone, but check them out --- https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...yno-tuner.html

They specialize in "rice-rockets" but have done Mini's too, including mine.

 

I am looking at an AP on craigslist and it is looking very enticing. I figured I would do some research before purchasing it especially since the previous owner stated he had manual transmission maps and I have an Auto Trans. and I have noticed that there are no longer maps on Alta's website. What would be my options today for finding maps for my MCSa. or do Auto and Manual use same maps. Thanks!

German

 

The AP comes preloaded with the auto maps and manual maps. When it reads your vin it will automatically load the default maps for your ECU. As far as I know there is no way to delete the default maps from the memory.

 

The biggest thing buying used is to make sure that it is unmarried from the previous car. If the AP is not uninstalled, you cannot install it on another vehicle.

You can reach out to others for a map if you are not happy with the ones included. I have an auto map that I like.

Mike

 

The AP Manager, the AP program that resides on your computer, has the capability to remove / add maps from / to the hand-held unit.

 

German, I sold my Clubman and have an Accessport that was tuned for the auto. It was fast and fun. Just getting ready to put it on CL this weekend. If you are interested PM me.
Jon

 

I picked up similar symptoms last summer, was wracking my brain what to do about it. Went back to stage 1 and then to "stock" map for the winter.

Then the car started stumbling on stock map, then eventually it threw the check engine light with P2880 error code (High Press System Min) - HPFP was dying all along!

Just got HPFP replaced under 10 year/120K mile warranty, went WOT a few times to test - stumble/hiccups are gone.

a

 

This thread is HUGE and I've searched a few different ways, but have never found if this has been addresses or not.


I have this same problem with my 2010 Clubman S 6spd, Stage I FMIC, 93oct, TPS tune.
Scared me to death the first time it happened after a 1st gear full throttle acceleration run. Pushed the clutch in and the RPMS just kept screaming away.

 

Dosent do it on my jcw 12'

 

Does anyone on this thread have maps for a GB02B ECU? It is an '07 MCS auto trans. I'm stock besides an intake so a stage 1 map is ideal. My AP only came loaded with stage 1 maps for an upgraded FMIC which I do not have. A guy on here was kind enough to reach out to me and send me maps but they are for a H910B ECU, which I'm guessing will not work? All help is appreciated!

Tyler

 

I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but apparently they can.

Or so I'm being told by the dealer. AP is uninstalled. Yet they say when they look at the flash data they see it. As such, the car's current problems won't be covered by warranty.

Is this just conjecture from them since my car is not stock otherwise or true?

 

Is your warranty still valid or did you extend it? The standard is 4 years, so it wouldn't be covered.

 

The dealer can't see what data was altered. But they can see the DATE that the computer was reflashed. So they could assume a custom program was uninstalled etc. and possibly deny a warranty claim if push came to shove.

 

If the tune had nothing to do with the broken part, they cannot deny a warranty claim.

In other word an aftermarket tune does not void the warranty on anything not affected by the tune. This is because of the Moss Magnuson act, look it up.

Dave

 

Extended

Ahh I see. Basically I'd like them to try going thru warranty. Tho their concern is that it won't be covered and Mini will question the other repairs done under warranty.

This time it may have.

 

Just picked up a used AP for my auto mini. very pleased with the power, not so much with the shifting. Anyone have a map that has smoother shifting they would be willing to share?