BMW E30 3 Series Performance Chip Installation Pelican Technical Article: BMW E30 3 Series Performance Chip Installation. While later 325e ECU's use a socketed chip. Is it possible to. Comments: What’s up guy; first let me thank you for the info on this chip install it was very helpful. Oct 27, 2013 - Replacing the chip in your BMW. This article will focus primarily on the Motronic 3.3.1 system in the E36, the general information will. The engine computer is often referred to as the ECU or the DME. Install the TRM chip.
Special Note: Please consult our Dinan chip informational guide to to help us accurately identify what chip is best suited for your vehicle. Dinan Performance Engine Chips unleash more power by re-programming the fuel mixture and ignition timing parameters of the engine management system. Furthermore the software safely raises the rev-limit, giving your BMW a broader power band and greater road speed potential in each gear. Significant gains are also achieved at part throttle, making extra power available where you spend the bulk of the time driving.
1. Make sure your car key is pulled out of the ignition 2. Find your OBD2/ Diagnostic port typically under your dashboard and plug in the chip. Insert your key into the ignition and turn key to the accessory position to where your dash lights illuminate. If vehicle is equipped with ignition button,press ignition button with foot off the brake to access the accessory position.
4. Wait roughly 5-10 seconds for the chip to communicate with your ECU. Once chip-to-ECU connection is successful lights on chip front will flash rapidly. 5. Start vehicle. 6. Press and hold reset button located on the front of the performance chip face roughly 5 seconds to start programming the ECU. The Performance Chip stays plugged into the OBD2 port.
Drive as usual a minimum of 50 total miles to complete the software download. (You do not need to drive all 50 miles consecutively.) If you wish to return the vehicle back to stock tune settings, just unplug the performance chip with the motor turned off.