New BMW AccessPORT Calibrations, Firmware and Features Available

gboop · 09-15-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JStang

I have also tried multiple computers and cables. I have tried two different Macbooks and my ECU is I8A0S. Anything common between the three of us having this issue?

I haven't had problems updating before unless on USB 3.0 port, so I would say that the new firmware is common betwwen us?

Could be dependent on what version we were running before. What firmware revision did you guys update from? My last installed working firmware was 1.6.5.0-2525. If we were all on the same last revision, then that may be a possible clue.

EDIT: I am also I8A0S

JStang · 09-15-2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gboop

I haven't had problems updating before unless on USB 3.0 port, so I would say that the new firmware is common betwwen us?

Could be dependent on what version we were running before. What firmware revision did you guys update from? My last installed working firmware was 1.6.5.0-2525. If we were all on the same last revision, then that may be a possible clue.

When I plug in my AP u1.6.0.0-13866 shows.

boom · 09-15-2011, 08:45 AM

Loaded 3.01 Aggressive linear throttle this morning. Low speed/cruising and takeoff behavior is improved from 2.03. This was my only annoyance with prior maps. This product just keeps getting better and better. FTMFW.

Magic-Man · 09-15-2011, 08:49 AM

So what are the differences between v300 93 octane map & v3.01 "aggressive" map?

Just tweaked a couple settings? More HP/TQ out of the car vs v300?

gboop · 09-15-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JStang

When I plug in my AP u1.6.0.0-13866 shows.

My AP Manager shows the same thing and my ecu is I8AOS too.
I believe it's showing the new firmware that is partially installed on the AP.

If you open up your AP Manager and click on Options->Show Update Log, you will taken to a directory. Open up log.txt and search for sub text last known firmware= Mine shows:

last known firmware= v1.6.5.0-2525

TurboBullett@Ambient Thermal Management · 09-15-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gboop

Have the same problem. Stuck "Updating" and final useful message of "error ocurred".

What worries me is that the standard COBB response to these kind of problems is that the cable may be going out.

Already tried another cable and computer. I just hope my AP does not need to be sent in with the crappy limp prone v3.00 map still on my car.

My AP locked up on the update(firmware) screen as well, the AP manager sees the AP and starts the update but then stops updating with an error! when plugged into the computer or the car its locked on the updating screen. I have IJCOS btw.

JStang · 09-15-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gboop

My AP Manager shows the same thing and my ecu is I8AOS too.
I believe it's showing the new firmware that is partially installed on the AP.

If you open up your AP Manager and click on Options->Show Update Log, you will taken to a directory. Open up log.txt and search for sub text last known firmware= Mine shows:

last known firmware= v1.6.5.0-2525

Mine reads v1.6.3.2-2309. I take it you were running the Beta firmware and v300 map?

JStang · 09-15-2011, 09:08 AM

I have a feeling that Cobb's support team is going to be busy today

riceygts · 09-15-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JStang

I have a feeling that Cobb's support team is going to be busy today

Sounds like it. At Cobb's suggestion, I went out last night and bought another usb cable. What a waste of time!

gboop · 09-15-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JStang

Mine reads v1.6.3.2-2309. I take it you were running the Beta firmware and v300 map?

Yes v3.0. Doesn't look like there's anything common here. I just hope it's not hardware revision related somehow.

korben dallas · 09-15-2011, 09:19 AM

I had no problems updating my AP. Tested the sport std map on my commute today, and it's definitely a lot smoother. The on/off feeling is 100% gone, and I didn't even notice any throttle closures on partial throttle like I have with every other previous update. Feels roughly equivalent to the old 91 maps speed wise, just _much_ smoother.

Szemenyei · 09-15-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Magic-Man

So what are the differences between v300 93 octane map & v3.01 "aggressive" map?

Just tweaked a couple settings? More HP/TQ out of the car v300?

I would like to know this as well if Cobb could chime in.

acdHQK713K · 09-15-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TTurboBullett

My AP locked up on the update(firmware) screen as well, the AP manager sees the AP and starts the update but then stops updating with an error! when plugged into the computer or the car its locked on the updating screen. I have IJCOS btw.

I too am locked on the update screen after an error.

Very frustrating

mithiral67 · 09-15-2011, 09:47 AM

I left it be, then just kept restarting the process after the error and it finally went through. Not sure if its a overload thing or what. But it eventually worked after 3-4 tries.

Zasquatch · 09-15-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mithiral67

I left it be, then just kept restarting the process after the error and it finally went through. Not sure if its a overload thing or what. But it eventually worked after 3-4 tries.

Did your existing maps loaded on the AP stay there after the update? That's the only thing that I was questioning, otherwise my I8A0S update went fine and says FW is up to date, I just had to manually upload the new 301 maps.

korben dallas · 09-15-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zasquatch

Did your existing maps loaded on the AP stay there after the update? That's the only thing that I was questioning, otherwise my I8A0S update went fine and says FW is up to date, I just had to manually upload the new 301 maps.

My old maps stayed, but none of the new maps were added. I just manually deleted all the old ones, and then manually loaded up all the new ones.

boom · 09-15-2011, 10:27 AM

My maps stayed. I kept 203 as my failsafe but my commute in on 3.01 aggressive linear throttle wincluded several wot runs and numerous stoplight stops/starts and was the best map ever for my car. Super smooth and completely predictable. perfect.

OneThreeFive · 09-15-2011, 10:27 AM

OK, time to run out to the car and get my AP.

slowSwede · 09-15-2011, 10:32 AM

Uploaded the maps on the Ap manually, then flashed the new map in 2 minutes.

tomob63 · 09-15-2011, 10:41 AM

guys, please do take a backup of your ECU while the AP is connected to your PC/Laptop. With some of the flaky behavior you're seeing, you don't want to loose the only copy of your ECU rom that's held on the AP. Backup your data

COBB Tuning · 09-15-2011, 10:47 AM

We are aware that some users are having an issue updating their AccessPORTs via AP Manager. If the AccessPORT is stuck on the updating screen, please try pressing Ctrl+Shift+F11 while on the AP Manager Update tab. You should be able to force the AccessPORT out of updater mode this way.

Also, if you have many maps, or datalogs on the AccessPORT, please delete the older versions or some logs to free up space on the AccessPORT before updating.

We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, and we will keep all of you updated! I apologize for this issue, but we will get it fixed!

Ian

rader1 · 09-15-2011, 11:01 AM

Cobb, is there any perfmormance gains going from v2.03 to 3.01 aggresive? I'm not talking about "smoothing." What I specifically mean is there a noticeable gain in power? Or is "aggresive" just the new nomenclature for "93 octane map"?

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boom My X5d tows my spec miata to the track. 77 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Loaded 3.01 Aggressive linear throttle this morning. Low speed/cruising and takeoff behavior is improved from 2.03. This was my only annoyance with prior maps. This product just keeps getting better and better. FTMFW. Last edited by boom; 09-15-2011 at 10:06 AM..
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Magic-Man Banned 59 Rep 1,063 Posts Drives: N54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northeast iTrader: (2)	So what are the differences between v300 93 octane map & v3.01 "aggressive" map? Just tweaked a couple settings? More HP/TQ out of the car vs v300? Last edited by Magic-Man; 09-15-2011 at 09:54 AM..
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09-15-2011, 09:19 AM	#55
korben dallas Private First Class 11 Rep 124 Posts Drives: F15 35i MPPK Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	I had no problems updating my AP. Tested the sport std map on my commute today, and it's definitely a lot smoother. The on/off feeling is 100% gone, and I didn't even notice any throttle closures on partial throttle like I have with every other previous update. Feels roughly equivalent to the old 91 maps speed wise, just _much_ smoother.
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mithiral67 That guy 120 Rep 5,740 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman GTS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00]	I left it be, then just kept restarting the process after the error and it finally went through. Not sure if its a overload thing or what. But it eventually worked after 3-4 tries.
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boom My X5d tows my spec miata to the track. 77 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My maps stayed. I kept 203 as my failsafe but my commute in on 3.01 aggressive linear throttle wincluded several wot runs and numerous stoplight stops/starts and was the best map ever for my car. Super smooth and completely predictable. perfect.
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OneThreeFive Lieutenant 43 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 \| SOLD [10.00] 1999 BMW M3 \| SOLD [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i \| SOLD [10.00]	OK, time to run out to the car and get my AP.
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09-15-2011, 10:32 AM	#63
slowSwede Lieutenant 22 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Skåne iTrader: (0)	Uploaded the maps on the Ap manually, then flashed the new map in 2 minutes.
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tomob63 Captain 32 Rep 708 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	guys, please do take a backup of your ECU while the AP is connected to your PC/Laptop. With some of the flaky behavior you're seeing, you don't want to loose the only copy of your ECU rom that's held on the AP. Backup your data __________________ 2015 335i Last edited by tomob63; 09-15-2011 at 10:42 AM.. Reason: sp
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COBB Tuning Major 238 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	We are aware that some users are having an issue updating their AccessPORTs via AP Manager. If the AccessPORT is stuck on the updating screen, please try pressing Ctrl+Shift+F11 while on the AP Manager Update tab. You should be able to force the AccessPORT out of updater mode this way. Also, if you have many maps, or datalogs on the AccessPORT, please delete the older versions or some logs to free up space on the AccessPORT before updating. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, and we will keep all of you updated! I apologize for this issue, but we will get it fixed! Ian
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rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	Cobb, is there any perfmormance gains going from v2.03 to 3.01 aggresive? I'm not talking about "smoothing." What I specifically mean is there a noticeable gain in power? Or is "aggresive" just the new nomenclature for "93 octane map"?
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