335i at dealer with alpina tcu flash

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 11:20 AM

So my car is at BMW right now being diagnosed. My AT gear selector has the issue where I cant up/down shit with it. BMW whats to update me DME and everything, will this over wright my aplina TCU flash? or will they encounter any issues because of coding or the flash done to the car?

iBoost · 04-23-2013, 11:26 AM

did you pop the trim off to see if there were any crimped wires under there? that's usually the cause of the issue. if they do update your ecu the flash will be back to stock.

zeenon53 · 04-23-2013, 11:29 AM

This could potentially be a problem being there is different software in the TCU. I wouldn't be surprised if they flag your car when they see this. In for results.

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 11:35 AM

it is a frayed wire

Wolf 335 · 04-23-2013, 11:41 AM

Where was it, right under the shifter trim?

Chefcg1 · 04-23-2013, 12:39 PM

cut wire/wires is usually the culprit and very common problem

ChuckD05 · 04-23-2013, 01:28 PM

pretty sure they'll just flash it to stock config just fine.. if problem is still present they will look at wires...

typical Dealership bullsh;t way of troubleshooting... do this if that doesn't work do this if that doesn't work do that if that doesn't work blame the intake...

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckD05

pretty sure they'll just flash it to stock config just fine.. if problem is still present they will look at wires...

typical Dealership bullsh;t way of troubleshooting... do this if that doesn't work do this if that doesn't work do that if that doesn't work blame the intake...

I just dont want to have my tcu flashed again... long as drive then to wait and pay for all my coding again... this car is such a money pit just to keep it running!

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 03:07 PM

dealer voided warrenty and flaged car trying to blame my "intercooler and charge pipe" for my oil filter housing gasket, valve cover gasket, and oil pan gasket leaks

lawyer is informed will continue to update...

all i went in for was my shifter and battery recall fuck BMW crooks

JC888 · 04-23-2013, 03:15 PM

wow, so they flagged you when they weren't even looking at the issue you went in for? or did you have them look at the leaks while you were there and they try to blame the IC?

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 03:43 PM

called and asked me if i would like those leaks fixed i said sure why not, increased value of my claim. so they had to send someone out for approval of the fixes. and denied it based on what he saw when he opened my hood.

previous info in there system about the oil filter housing gasket which they claimed was "seeping" not enough to replace under warranty. I guess now were its "leaking" now a few x,000 miles later they decide to deny. based on unrelated parts or problems.

E92mech · 04-23-2013, 03:52 PM

Is FMIC your only physical mod? What dealer?

Crazylegs · 04-23-2013, 03:54 PM

intercooler and charge pipe/bov were only mods on going into dealer. all else stock took everything off

E92mech · 04-23-2013, 03:58 PM

Wow. I only have FMIC without BOV. This makes me want to take my FMIC out...

badass335 · 04-23-2013, 04:28 PM

Its all up to the dealers. I have always taken my car fully modded. They have never hassled me regarding warranty. I mean, my car was fully modified with down pipes, procede, charge pipe, FMIC etc and they replaced the engine block due to it hitting the sub frame. All covered under warranty.

On the other hand, another dealer gave me shit for complaining the car had no oil cooler when I just bought it. Basically, the head tech said that it drove just fine and didn't require one. I told them I specifically wanted a model with oil cooler and it was too late as I had waited for my car 3 months before I received it. Long end of it, BMW and that dealer said no, I didn't need it. That was in the first 1000miles of the car and it was stock. Never went back there again!

OP, good luck though.

RnmEvo9 · 04-23-2013, 05:09 PM

Which dealer did you go to crazylegs?

Leekay07 · 04-23-2013, 07:07 PM

They did what they are meant to. Just Call BMW NA and tell them that the seep was noted back on a previous work order and was not corrected. And that you was informed it was not covered. Since then you replaced the FMIC and now they are saying same leak is not covered because of the part. When they never had an intention of covering it.

My question is why would you go to the dealer if the car has warranty with any mods on.

04-23-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	335i at dealer with alpina tcu flash So my car is at BMW right now being diagnosed. My AT gear selector has the issue where I cant up/down shit with it. BMW whats to update me DME and everything, will this over wright my aplina TCU flash? or will they encounter any issues because of coding or the flash done to the car? __________________ 2008 Bsm E92 335i - FBO -E85--------Sold 2014 BSM 335i Msport - Stock
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	did you pop the trim off to see if there were any crimped wires under there? that's usually the cause of the issue. if they do update your ecu the flash will be back to stock.
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zeenon53 Major 39 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: obx iTrader: (3)	This could potentially be a problem being there is different software in the TCU. I wouldn't be surprised if they flag your car when they see this. In for results. __________________ 2016 340i xdrive 2009 335i
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Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	it is a frayed wire __________________ 2008 Bsm E92 335i - FBO -E85--------Sold 2014 BSM 335i Msport - Stock
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04-23-2013, 11:41 AM	#5
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2372 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Where was it, right under the shifter trim?
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Chefcg1 Major 69 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	cut wire/wires is usually the culprit and very common problem __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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ChuckD05 NeedsMoarBoost 42 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 08 135i / 06 e90 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Mtech [10.00] 2006 BMW 325xi e90 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i M-Sport [7.80]	pretty sure they'll just flash it to stock config just fine.. if problem is still present they will look at wires... typical Dealership bullsh;t way of troubleshooting... do this if that doesn't work do this if that doesn't work do that if that doesn't work blame the intake... __________________ 08 135i 6m - 12.1@120.2 2.0 60ft - JB4/Meth - SOLD 09 335i e92 Mtech - RB FBO
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Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	dealer voided warrenty and flaged car trying to blame my "intercooler and charge pipe" for my oil filter housing gasket, valve cover gasket, and oil pan gasket leaks lawyer is informed will continue to update... all i went in for was my shifter and battery recall fuck BMW crooks __________________ 2008 Bsm E92 335i - FBO -E85--------Sold 2014 BSM 335i Msport - Stock
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JC888 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 213 Posts Drives: XM5/335XI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	wow, so they flagged you when they weren't even looking at the issue you went in for? or did you have them look at the leaks while you were there and they try to blame the IC?
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Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	called and asked me if i would like those leaks fixed i said sure why not, increased value of my claim. so they had to send someone out for approval of the fixes. and denied it based on what he saw when he opened my hood. previous info in there system about the oil filter housing gasket which they claimed was "seeping" not enough to replace under warranty. I guess now were its "leaking" now a few x,000 miles later they decide to deny. based on unrelated parts or problems. __________________ 2008 Bsm E92 335i - FBO -E85--------Sold 2014 BSM 335i Msport - Stock
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E92mech E92 18 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Le Mans M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Is FMIC your only physical mod? What dealer?
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Crazylegs Lieutenant 15 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 08 Black on Red 335I Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	intercooler and charge pipe/bov were only mods on going into dealer. all else stock took everything off __________________ 2008 Bsm E92 335i - FBO -E85--------Sold 2014 BSM 335i Msport - Stock
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E92mech E92 18 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Le Mans M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Wow. I only have FMIC without BOV. This makes me want to take my FMIC out...
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04-23-2013, 04:28 PM	#15
badass335 Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (10)	Its all up to the dealers. I have always taken my car fully modded. They have never hassled me regarding warranty. I mean, my car was fully modified with down pipes, procede, charge pipe, FMIC etc and they replaced the engine block due to it hitting the sub frame. All covered under warranty. On the other hand, another dealer gave me shit for complaining the car had no oil cooler when I just bought it. Basically, the head tech said that it drove just fine and didn't require one. I told them I specifically wanted a model with oil cooler and it was too late as I had waited for my car 3 months before I received it. Long end of it, BMW and that dealer said no, I didn't need it. That was in the first 1000miles of the car and it was stock. Never went back there again! OP, good luck though.
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04-23-2013, 07:07 PM	#17
Leekay07 Private First Class 5 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 08 335XI Sedan Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	They did what they are meant to. Just Call BMW NA and tell them that the seep was noted back on a previous work order and was not corrected. And that you was informed it was not covered. Since then you replaced the FMIC and now they are saying same leak is not covered because of the part. When they never had an intention of covering it. My question is why would you go to the dealer if the car has warranty with any mods on.
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