How to upgrade the JB3 Software

asdflkijd · 05-21-2009, 05:10 AM

I can't seem to find it.. Looked on n54tech, burgertuning and on here.. I know you have to plug it into the computer and what not but is there a way to upgrade it without taking it out of the ecu? I think I read in a thread a while back having to do something near the battery compartment? Not sure if this is any way related to the JB3 software upgrade though..

Reason I ask is because I have the JB3 and I just bought the chip burner... Kind of getting impatient! ><! But I don't want to have to pull it back out after I install it.. if thats the case, I might as well just wait... -_-

chinoxs203 · 05-21-2009, 08:56 AM

no the chip must be removed from the ECU and placed in the chip burner

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3161

bimmerlex · 05-21-2009, 09:56 AM

It's not painful at all. You don't have to remove the whole JB3 unit, just the little chip from the unit - no wires involved.

Drakos · 05-21-2009, 10:56 AM

I would advise getting a spare chip or 2 from Terry. It is handy to flash a chip, then do a quick swap.

GBX · 05-21-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Drakos

I would advise getting a spare chip or 2 from Terry. It is handy to flash a chip, then do a quick swap.

the burner is shipped with a spare chip!

asdflkijd · 05-21-2009, 09:16 PM

How the hell do I install the little chip thats mounted onto the chip burner... The lever releases the chip but where does it go in the JB3????

chinoxs203 · 05-21-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chinoxs203

no the chip must be removed from the ECU and placed in the chip burner

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3161

ill quote myself. follow the link for all the instructions. hint look for .pdf files

asdflkijd · 05-21-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chinoxs203

ill quote myself. follow the link for all the instructions. hint look for .pdf files

Lol...

totally missed it.. TWICE

chinoxs203 · 05-21-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

Lol...

totally missed it.. TWICE

haha.. its all good... its super easy and once you do it once or twice you can have the update done and be driving the car again in 30mins

i just updated mine to 1.3 tonight also

hun77777 · 05-21-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

Lol...

totally missed it.. TWICE

peter just give joe a call or pm and he'll walk you through or even burn one for you...

GAaaAR · 05-21-2009, 10:16 PM

Get an extension cord. You can then upgrade the chip in one minute.

skillz911 · 05-21-2009, 10:16 PM

arrrrg I need to order my burner, im on 1.22 and ready for 1.3!

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