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      04-03-2011, 01:29 PM   #23
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Hey Everyone,

I have been talking back and forth with Alan a bit. Still trying to get a feel for what's going on. After looking at the data here, I'm guessing the DTC is not due to detonation around the stumble given it would say it hit at 4k RPMs. Alan, I think you are safe there. If the boost gets a little too out of range the ECU will be more aggressive with the throttle closures to the point you can feel a stumble. If you don't mind, go back to the 93 octane maps and get a log or two of the events for me. Lance and I will take a look.

When it come to the hot air intakes, personally, I'm never a fan. Hot air entering the motor can lower the detonation threshold on top of lower air density.

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      04-03-2011, 11:57 PM   #24
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Rob,

Is there something that occurs at around 4k rpm? I remember reading about something occurring at that point even on stock cars. When the code was triggered I definitely felt the car stutter and cut power for a second and then pull again. I don't mind running the 93 map again but I also want to find out why I got this glow code. I don't want to risk damaging my motor while doing more testing.

Is it common in your opinion to see throttle closures during WOT? All of my logs show closures before 4300rpm and none after that. I remember you saying that the Cobb shop car logs looked similar to mine. How would you explain why some cars don't have any TC?

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From my experience the Cobb unit can not read everything that the BT tool can. The first thing i did after noticing the stutter was plug in my AP and check for codes. Nothing came up except for the "code missing" one. When i plugged in my BT Tool the ignition glow code came up under the shadow code section.

As for reverting back to stock to clear all codes i'm not sure. Someone with existing codes would have to try this or let Cobb chime in.

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This is a major concern that should not be taken so lightly.

There is a big concern of warranty issues and if people are going to be using Cobb, they are expecting no codes when bringing their car into dealerships. The comments above would show a false security with typical Cobb users that could put them in a sticky situation.
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This is a major concern that should not be taken so lightly.

There is a big concern of warranty issues and if people are going to be using Cobb, they are expecting no codes when bringing their car into dealerships. The comments above would show a false security with typical Cobb users that could put them in a sticky situation.
I agree. I was under the impression that the Cobb would handle full code scanning/clearing and data logging at a higher rate then the BT. The only reason to get a BT was for the misc functions like service interval resets. Looks like I should add a BT cable back into my planned mod list. At least for the added peace of mind.

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Is there something that occurs at around 4k rpm?
The VANOS system starts the valve timing changeover at around 4200 rpm.
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I agree. I was under the impression that the Cobb would handle full code scanning/clearing and data logging at a higher rate then the BT. The only reason to get a BT was for the misc functions like service interval resets. Looks like I should add a BT cable back into my planned mod list. At least for the added peace of mind.
It's unfortunate that this point is buried in this thread because there are some misunderstandings out there regarding this that might warrant the purchase of Cobb but might end up causing some serious headaches.
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As a data point i am running the cobb s1 tune with a ets fmic for the past 1500 miles with no codes. I just checked with a bt and there was nothing. As for codes when going to the dealer i believe the AP deletes everything when uninstalled. It is recommended that the tune be uninstalled before a dealer visit as standard practice.

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As a data point i am running the cobb s1 tune with a ets fmic for the past 1500 miles with no codes. I just checked with a bt and there was nothing. As for codes when going to the dealer i believe the AP deletes everything when uninstalled. It is recommended that the tune be uninstalled before a dealer visit as standard practice.

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It does not clear everything..shadow codes remain as proven and other members (I can't remember which thread to lazy to look )up have found that the Cobb does not clear up all codes...just add a BT tool to your list when you get a Cobb and your golden but do not expect to clear all codes if a one does appear
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It does not clear everything..shadow codes remain as proven and other members (I can't remember which thread to lazy to look )up have found that the Cobb does not clear up all codes...just add a BT tool to your list when you get a Cobb and your golden but do not expect to clear all codes if a one does appear
I have a bt so i didn't think twice. It is a bit dissapointing that it does not clear everything. I have had no shadow codes so i cannot comment on that.

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@OP did you check to see if your ignition coil on cylinder 6 is going bad ? It could be out of coincidence it went bad at the same time when adding the AP...?
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Rob,

Is there something that occurs at around 4k rpm? I remember reading about something occurring at that point even on stock cars.

Alan

The only thing that comes up to my mind is VANOS change-over event...
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Can the Cobb be updated to read these shadow fault codes? I sold my BT tool because I thought the Cobb could read all codes...it isn't a huge concern for me since I am no longer under warranty anyway, but it sure would be nice.
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It does not clear everything..shadow codes remain as proven and other members (I can't remember which thread to lazy to look )up have found that the Cobb does not clear up all codes...just add a BT tool to your list when you get a Cobb and your golden but do not expect to clear all codes if a one does appear
after a full uninstall and reflash back to stock, do the shadow codes remain?
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Yea, there is a difference between seeing the codes and clearing the codes. Ideally, we want to the cobb to be updated to both see and clear, but it would put a lot of folks at ease if we knew they were at least clearing codes inline with the bt tool.
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This is a major concern that should not be taken so lightly.

There is a big concern of warranty issues and if people are going to be using Cobb, they are expecting no codes when bringing their car into dealerships. The comments above would show a false security with typical Cobb users that could put them in a sticky situation.
We don't currently read other modules or shadow codes at the moment. However we do clear all modules codes and shadow codes. In reference to taking the car to the dealer it will be a non-issue.

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Rob,

Is there something that occurs at around 4k rpm? I remember reading about something occurring at that point even on stock cars. When the code was triggered I definitely felt the car stutter and cut power for a second and then pull again. I don't mind running the 93 map again but I also want to find out why I got this glow code. I don't want to risk damaging my motor while doing more testing.

Is it common in your opinion to see throttle closures during WOT? All of my logs show closures before 4300rpm and none after that. I remember you saying that the Cobb shop car logs looked similar to mine. How would you explain why some cars don't have any TC?

Alan
Hi Alan,

I very highly doubt there is serious detonation happening. Looking at the logs the throttle is closing a little bit too much. It's possible your car is just on the positive side of being very responsive, maybe just a little more than our shop car. We can certainly tone down the WGDC in that area if you want to get me some good logs.

If you would like to stay on the safe side, we will be releasing much more intensive logging abilities in the next month.

Cheers,
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after a full uninstall and reflash back to stock, do the shadow codes remain?
They do not.

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awesome news all around there rob
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They do not.

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thats what I thought - thus no need for the hysteria with the posts above worrying about shadow codes
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Will the Cobb AP eventually read shadow codes like the glow ignition codes?
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Will the Cobb AP eventually read shadow codes like the glow ignition codes?
I could certainly add it now, however any active codes to be concerned with will show up under the standard BMW code read.

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We can certainly tone down the WGDC in that area if you want to get me some good logs.
I hope you're talking as an optional map because my WGDC runs higher than Alan's and I don't see any TC. I'm speculating that Alan's wastegate(s) are just a lot stiffer than the norm so there's a bit of overboosting until the ecu can do its thing.
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