6AT Trans Upgrade options

Kid Red · 03-10-2013, 06:32 PM

^ figured it was something like that. Thanks for the explanation.

Sherj · 03-10-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

why cant you? Your car is not compatible?

Sadly no my car production date is 11/06

, but I get get too upset since the car has been pretty much problem free since I owned it. When it comes transmission upgrade time then I'll definitely will take advantage of this flash.

ELiTeNeSs · 03-11-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DUI Elite

He has JB4.

above 50% throttle, gas guage is "Hijacked"/converted to boost guage. Temp guage is converted to a/f ratio.

Mmhmm. Beat me to it.

WesleyC · 03-14-2013, 10:12 PM

Is anybody having any little quirks with the flash? Today I was cruising in S6, and the tranny randomly downshifted to 5th and then back up to 6th within a second or two. This happened a few times.

I was at a constant speed on the freeway (flat land). I saw no reason for the car to downshift.

cn555ic · 03-14-2013, 10:17 PM

Yes it normal...Mine does the same as this video...Your just noticing it more because now you actually know what gear your in as suppose to before the flash and just seeing DS.

dallas_jeff · 03-15-2013, 12:35 AM

Very nice ... did the flash today, and I was able to do it without any previous coding knowledge ... DIY works like it said it would all for the cost of a $40 cable I found on ebay

Thanks for the info .. car is a blast.

iturbo_bmw · 03-15-2013, 06:40 PM

Damn this flash seems great!! Unfortunately, I have no coding experience, can anyone in the bay area (im in sj) please help me do this!???

BillionPa · 03-18-2013, 12:47 AM

Can anyone who is about to flash post some information from INPA prior to flashing?
I am trying to determine a 'changelog' as it were for the stock transmission softwares, and hopefully find some other hidden goodies.

I need the following:

Original 'ZB No.' and 'Date' for EGS and DME/DDE modules from 'User Information Field' menu in Functional Jobs
Original 'Part No.' and 'SGBD' for EGS and DME/DDE modules from 'Identification' menu in Functional Jobs

BillionPa · 03-18-2013, 01:04 AM

Also...

If anyone pre 03/07 has INPA, can you get me the original 'Part No.' and 'SGBD' for the EGS module?

I am trying to get a better grasp of how the flash actually works, right now it looks like the main gearbox software file is the same for the Alpina cars and the stock E9x-N54 cars, and the only difference is the 'data status' file. There are many compatible data status files in the spdaten folder, and 5 of them are specific to E9X-N54, spread over several date ranges.

I can only assume the pre march cars use a different main gearbox software, and as such the data status file does not match

WesleyC · 03-18-2013, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Yes it normal...Mine does the same as this video...Your just noticing it more because now you actually know what gear your in as suppose to before the flash and just seeing DS.

I'm not sure what was going on. That day, I also went from S6 to M6 and the RPM shot up (like downshifting to 5th) and then settled down right away. That shouldn't have happened.

I took my car out yesterday (cruising in S6 again to see if it downshifted to S5 on its own) and everything was normal. The car didn't downshift randomly and going from S6 to M6 didn't make the RPM jump.

I guess something was just going on with my car the other day. No big deal...

BlueLion · 03-18-2013, 09:31 AM

I read the whole thread and my 02/07 just missed the party....

is there a way for me to check if i got lucky and i have the right equipment?

enrita · 03-18-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueLion

I read the whole thread and my 02/07 just missed the party....

is there a way for me to check if i got lucky and i have the right equipment?

yeah you need to get your ZB number from inpa for the EGS module than with winkfp you can see if you have the alpina file available.
So basically you need to know how to do the whole thing.

tinnsoldaten · 03-18-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BillionPa

Also...

If anyone pre 03/07 has INPA, can you get me the original 'Part No.' and 'SGBD' for the EGS module?

I am trying to get a better grasp of how the flash actually works, right now it looks like the main gearbox software file is the same for the Alpina cars and the stock E9x-N54 cars, and the only difference is the 'data status' file. There are many compatible data status files in the spdaten folder, and 5 of them are specific to E9X-N54, spread over several date ranges.

I can only assume the pre march cars use a different main gearbox software, and as such the data status file does not match

Hi , I did some research about software mod to my AT , and the info I got regarding my pre 3/2007 AT was that the memory module is smaller on the pre 3/2007 , I was told it had 500 kb size memory and the later have 1mb size memory.

That was what I was TOLD

cn555ic · 03-18-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tinnsoldaten

Hi , I did some research about software mod to my AT , and the info I got regarding my pre 3/2007 AT was that the memory module is smaller on the pre 3/2007 , I was told it had 500 kb size memory and the later have 1mb size memory.

That was what I was TOLD

Would you mind telling me the genious that told you that

DUI Elite · 03-18-2013, 02:48 PM

Does the Alpina flash only work on the 6HP21?

Can it work on the 6HP19 that come in the 325's and 330's?

enrita · 03-18-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DUI Elite

Does the Alpina flash only work on the 6HP21?

Can it work on the 6HP19 that come in the 325's and 330's?

probably not. only works for a car based on N54 (works on N55 too though) engine which is the one alpina is using.

DUI Elite · 03-18-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

probably not. only works for a car based on N54 (works on N55 too though) engine which is the one alpina is using.

Ahh makes sense.

Was thinking they're all in the ZF family so why not

tinnsoldaten · 03-18-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

Would you mind telling me the genious that told you that

Thats why I said TOLD ....

Yeah it was from a company with a guy I never would hand over my car anyway....

You have some more accurate info on the matter ?

BlueLion · 03-18-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

yeah you need to get your ZB number from inpa for the EGS module than with winkfp you can see if you have the alpina file available.
So basically you need to know how to do the whole thing.

thanks....so if i go to one of my local coders they can tell me if im good or not...right

enrita · 03-18-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLion

thanks....so if i go to one of my local coders they can tell me if im good or not...right

yeah or just flash it and see if it works. if the trans is dead afterwards you can just reflash your stock one so write down the ZB number .

BPMSport · 03-21-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

yeah or just flash it and see if it works. if the trans is dead afterwards you can just reflash your stock one so write down the ZB number .

Not always. You want to make sure that whatever software you're flashing in is suitable for that specific ECU.

BillionPa · 03-31-2013, 12:28 AM

For any pre-03/07 owners, if you are willing to experiment (and possibly brick the TCU) I have some modified files here that will potentially allow the software to be forced onto your car

As is, no warranty!

I will need your original ZB number and the assembly number (should be 7573661 i believe) to verify I have modified the file to your car

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WesleyC Colonel 54 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (20)	Is anybody having any little quirks with the flash? Today I was cruising in S6, and the tranny randomly downshifted to 5th and then back up to 6th within a second or two. This happened a few times. I was at a constant speed on the freeway (flat land). I saw no reason for the car to downshift.
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cn555ic 452 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Yes it normal...Mine does the same as this video...Your just noticing it more because now you actually know what gear your in as suppose to before the flash and just seeing DS. Last edited by cn555ic; 03-14-2013 at 10:22 PM..
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dallas_jeff First Lieutenant 8 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3)	Very nice ... did the flash today, and I was able to do it without any previous coding knowledge ... DIY works like it said it would all for the cost of a $40 cable I found on ebay Thanks for the info .. car is a blast. Last edited by dallas_jeff; 03-15-2013 at 12:46 AM..
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iturbo_bmw Major 87 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 335i, 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Damn this flash seems great!! Unfortunately, I have no coding experience, can anyone in the bay area (im in sj) please help me do this!???
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BillionPa Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Can anyone who is about to flash post some information from INPA prior to flashing? I am trying to determine a 'changelog' as it were for the stock transmission softwares, and hopefully find some other hidden goodies. I need the following: Original 'ZB No.' and 'Date' for EGS and DME/DDE modules from 'User Information Field' menu in Functional Jobs Original 'Part No.' and 'SGBD' for EGS and DME/DDE modules from 'Identification' menu in Functional Jobs
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BillionPa Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Also... If anyone pre 03/07 has INPA, can you get me the original 'Part No.' and 'SGBD' for the EGS module? I am trying to get a better grasp of how the flash actually works, right now it looks like the main gearbox software file is the same for the Alpina cars and the stock E9x-N54 cars, and the only difference is the 'data status' file. There are many compatible data status files in the spdaten folder, and 5 of them are specific to E9X-N54, spread over several date ranges. I can only assume the pre march cars use a different main gearbox software, and as such the data status file does not match
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