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    e46 lacking power

    im suspecting that my e46 318i 1998 m43(engine)
    is lacking power, after i replaced the Damaged dme with another Dme from a 316i e46.



    car runs totally fine, but will only reach 180km/t on the highway, and im sure i hit 200km/t months ago with the old dme.

    Also i think theres less tourqe in high rpm's.


    i have inpa and nsc expert, do i need to code to the new dme from the 316i.
    and how is this done?.

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    okay thanks, where do i find the 1.8l tune.

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    is progman the only software for tuning, what about winkfp which i already have?
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    WinKFP will do it, and it already came in the INPA pack.

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    Post the last 7 of your vin, so that we may be able to tell you which flash ZB number to use.
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    That vin is for a 316i?

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    Is your car automatic or manual gearbox?

    Do you have catalytic converter or no catalytic?
    -Abel

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    my mistake. i gave you the vin from the new dme(316i).

    the last 7 is actually jj39720.

    with cat.

    manual gear.

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    Your ZB should be 7510899, for manual 318i with catalyst, and with DISA.

    Make sure you have your winkfp daten set up correctly and flash that ZB.
    You will gain some power because the 316i ecu is for cars without DISA valve.

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    When you flash, make sure you have proper battery charger or jumper holding over 12.7V.
    Last edited by 328 Power 04; 01-14-2019 at 10:25 AM.
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    Updated**
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    - 2016 Mini Cooper S

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    by winfkp daten set up you mean downloading the e46 v41 daten files for flashing

    -then flash dme

    -then choose the right zb
    Last edited by eller; 01-14-2019 at 02:57 PM.

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    You haven't ever used winkfp before?
    Be careful, as it can really cause problems if you don't know how to use it.

    You choose the ZB number in winkfp.. the ZB number determines which tune/flash is correct for you engine.

    I will PM you the flash daten
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    okay so, i downloaded the data files you sent me. extracted the zipped data folder.
    then Put them on a usb, and then onto my laptop that has winkfp etc..
    Then i deleted the old nfs data folder and put in the new one.

    i belive i should follow this video down below in the link, except the part at 1:45 where he puts Gdaten into the nfs data folder.
    (i've already done this with the daten files you sent me).

    Is this correct?


    WINKFP setup & prepare for work guide

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOR4tMEaLTA

    video lenght 3min.
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    Didn't look at video. I can't stand youtube videos for instructions. Most of the time it's useless or misleading info.

    Just install this pack i put here https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...xperimentation
    In post 1 you will find everything already set up.
    Then just transfer the data folder for e46 I sent you into it.
    Last edited by 328 Power 04; 01-16-2019 at 03:11 PM.
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    ehmm..
    that thread you sent was about setting up inpa, im not trying to install inpa, i already have inpa, and it works fine.


    i have downloaded the data folder you sent and replaced it in Winkpf on my laptop.

    the video shows what folders to import/and setup in winkpf before you change the zb.? (:oI)
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    That was my point, it's completely already set up (INPA, WinKFP, NCSExpert, Tool32) in my pack. No messing with any other sgdaten, or prg or ipo files. 3 steps and you're ready to flash with Winkfp.

    By the way INPA pack always comes with WinKFP automatically.
    Good luck.
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    by (set up). do you mean that winkpf is installed or do you mean its ready to flash

    i have inpa, winkpf etc.. i want import asembly numbers into winkpf like the guy in the video i sent so i can begin flashing.


    the video you didnt watch was about puttin in asembly nummber etc in winkfp before flashing

    watch the video pls so you can understand what im trying to do. i think we're misunderstanding eachother.
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    If you put the "data" folder I sent you inside C:\EC-APPS\NFS\ (as I wrote in the message) then you are ready to flash. There isn't anything else.
    This could have already been flashed in the time it takes to search through a video of it.
    -Abel

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    okay yeah youre right the videos i found made it seem more complicated than it is.

    well i quess im almost ready.

    question:

    do i use the obdII under the dash, or the round obd under the hood??.




    so i choose comfort mode, and then should i choose update zusb, Enter zusb, or choose zusb??.
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    In winkfp configuration:

    Uncheck fast baud rate, uncheck programming voltage, uncheck activate boot sector update, uncheck force program programming

    Check UIF write after data, check UIF write after program, check UIF write in comfort mode.




    Obd2 port should work fine.

    Comfort mode, choose zusb, choose 7510899.
    Enter vin, then program
    -Abel

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    - 1999 S52 Estoril M Coupe
    - 2014 328d Wagon, self-tuned, 270hp/430ft-lbs
    - 2019 M2 Competition, self-tuned, 504whp
    - 2016 Mini Cooper S

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    okay thanks

    i'll be back.

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    -Programming ok

    IT WORKED.

    my 318i is now a 318i agian.

    runs way better now.

    Thanks.

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    Abel, I want to personally thank you for all the incredible dedication and effort you give to the members of this forum....sending programming files across the ocean, helping people understand how to use them, fixing cars remotely, exhibiting patience worthy of a Tibetan monk.

    Your medical profession isn't the only realm to benefit from your compassion. You're a great gift to all who are fortunate enough to encounter you.

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