Drivetrain Full Flash via OBD2 has arrived for the MINI-F56 Platform
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Full Flash via OBD2 has arrived for the MINI-F56 Platform
Full OBD2 flashing on the BMW F-series has just completed successfully, and we simply need to make some code modification on the software for it to work on the MINI B48/B46s and B38/B36s... stay tuned for additional updates..
Just a quick update: software is fully tested and everything worked as expected. Tested the end-user flashing cable and it's a GO
Taking reservations on Group Buy (10 units): $750 + shipping; upgraded spark plugs are $21.95 each (Pricing will likely go back to normal after the new year).
1) vetsvette
2) Lee
3) Jason S.
4) Mini_Vinnie
5) nrq31467
6) John T (in Jersey)
7) Mimaki (Australia)
8) smw (SA)
9) Dylan in Canada
X) Han in SK
Directions:
===== Updated Group Buy List Below (Dec 27, 2017) ======
Just a quick update: software is fully tested and everything worked as expected. Tested the end-user flashing cable and it's a GO
Taking reservations on Group Buy (10 units): $750 + shipping; upgraded spark plugs are $21.95 each (Pricing will likely go back to normal after the new year).
1) vetsvette
2) Lee
3) Jason S.
4) Mini_Vinnie
5) nrq31467
6) John T (in Jersey)
7) Mimaki (Australia)
8) smw (SA)
9) Dylan in Canada
X) Han in SK
Directions:
- Fill out the Tuning Checklist (https://www.bytetronik.com/wp-conten..._Checklist.pdf)
- Email this list back to us (info@bytetronik.com) and we'll assign you a CRM number.
- Mark on there the prefer shipping method (FedEx Ground, 2-Day or Ground).
- When it's ready to ship, we'll send you an online invoice with actual shipping included.
Last edited by Bytetronik; 02-04-2018 at 02:10 PM. Reason: updated Group Buy List
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Is this detectable if the ECU is flashed back to stock before taking it in to the dealer for service?
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Correct. Everything will be done through the OBD2 port.
We have many customer who came from the piggyback 'world' and they are happy with our tune.
You can always flash it back to OEM stock when you take it back to dealership for service.
Common misconception: If your ECU/DME has been reflashed by a third party (other than BMW) then the warranty is voided automatically... Not entirely true! The purpose of the OBD2 port was mandated by govt to specifically allow third party access the ECU/DME so independent shops can use tools such as Autologic to service these vehicles. Of course, this doesn't mean one can (or should) go in and wildly adjust the parameters without recourse.
Our tunes have been dyno proven (both by us and by our customers' dyno graphs), street tested for the past three plus years, and raced on the track by our customers with great results...
Come January 2018, we will have new performance products for R53, R56 and F56
Common misconception: If your ECU/DME has been reflashed by a third party (other than BMW) then the warranty is voided automatically... Not entirely true! The purpose of the OBD2 port was mandated by govt to specifically allow third party access the ECU/DME so independent shops can use tools such as Autologic to service these vehicles. Of course, this doesn't mean one can (or should) go in and wildly adjust the parameters without recourse.
Our tunes have been dyno proven (both by us and by our customers' dyno graphs), street tested for the past three plus years, and raced on the track by our customers with great results...
Come January 2018, we will have new performance products for R53, R56 and F56
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Edit: Just got a return authorization for my Elite. Would be nice to have a little more info than this tease. Mainly approximate release date and approximate cost, cause I'm gonna be losing >$100 bucks to return my Elite.
Last edited by vetsvette; 12-15-2017 at 01:29 PM.
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So, we'll have a release date next month? I'm thinking about returning my Elite that hasn't even been out of the box yet. Do you have a ballpark price that can help with my decision?
Edit: Just got a return authorization for my Elite. Would be nice to have a little more info than this tease. Mainly approximate release date and approximate cost, cause I'm gonna be losing >$100 bucks to return my Elite.
Edit: Just got a return authorization for my Elite. Would be nice to have a little more info than this tease. Mainly approximate release date and approximate cost, cause I'm gonna be losing >$100 bucks to return my Elite.
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vetsvette (12-15-2017)
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Oh hell yeah, cheaper than Dinan, definitely not buying that now!
If you are playing a December fools joke Im going to be pissed
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We have posted a few dyno graphs comparing the stock tune against our Stage-1 tune and the 'delta' is quite drastic. Below is the link to our original post:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4248543
No jokers in the house...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4248543
No jokers in the house...
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2017All4 (12-15-2017)
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Common misconception: If your ECU/DME has been reflashed by a third party (other than BMW) then the warranty is voided automatically... Not entirely true! The purpose of the OBD2 port was mandated by govt to specifically allow third party access the ECU/DME so independent shops can use tools such as Autologic to service these vehicles. Of course, this doesn't mean one can (or should) go in and wildly adjust the parameters without recourse.
Unless you can specifically give a reason, I'm going to go out on a limb and say if you adjust even one parameter in the slightest you have probably dashed all hope of warranty if MINI can prove it.
Third party access to read and erase codes isn't the same as tuning.
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I can't address this topic b/c I don't know of any instance where the warranty was specifically denied b/c the car was flashed. If you have stories, then feel free to share with the community. I have stories of where the car's warranty was denied b/c the CAT was removed or modified.
And I do know of instances where owners of exotic vehicles blew up their motors at the race track while the car was still under warranty coverage and their claims were denied b/c the computer logged the events prior to the catastrophic failure.
Bottom line is this: Just b/c a car is under warranty, it doesn't mean the mfg will cover the car should they determined that the car was 'misused'; on the contrary, just b/c an ECU was flashed, that doesn't automatically void your warranty... there are plenty of gray area in between the two scenarios...
Should you want to discuss this topic further, feel free to start a separate thread.
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Hopefully, reputable suppliers and manufacturers will try their level best to offer quality, tested products. Even so, when making a warranty claim, YMMV.
If we want the extra performance, we need to assume some of the risk. Seems fair to me.
What isn't fair is misrepresentation, expressed or implied. I hope we can all agree on that.
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If people are concerned about their warranty, then they should leave it OEM stock until the warranty coverage has expired, or buy from a company that offers 'Third Party warranty" coverage.
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Software has been updated and operational.
We have successfully tested the flashing of a MINI F56 stock ECU via the OBD2. Yep, no need to open the ECU for unlocking; everything can be done through the OBD port. Our software has been updated (see pics)... Stay tuned for release date!
Bytetronik FlashAccess software updated to perform full OBD2 flashing w/o removing the ECU.
Bytetronik FlashAccess software updated to perform full OBD2 flashing w/o removing the ECU.
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We have successfully tested the flashing of a MINI F56 stock ECU via the OBD2. Yep, no need to open the ECU for unlocking; everything can be done through the OBD port. Our software has been updated (see pics)... Stay tuned for release date!
Bytetronik FlashAccess software updated to perform full OBD2 flashing w/o removing the ECU.
Bytetronik FlashAccess software updated to perform full OBD2 flashing w/o removing the ECU.
Last edited by vetsvette; 12-18-2017 at 12:38 PM.
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rats. Was hoping I could get rid of my windows laptop. Only program on it is esys. Oh well. My new Elite is on the way back for a refund. Are you gonna have a sale when you release the product?