BMW X3 F25 184HP

by **vince59** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:51 am

Just for my knowledge...is there a safe way to tune by myself my X3?
One thing is playing with an old punto other is messing a BMW.

by **paulo_ribeiro** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 1:32 pm

if you dont know what are you doing its not safe.

so, if you want learn, forum its a nice place. post here your file and maps that you found. and if have doubts ask.

please dont ask for someone make your job.

BR

by **vince59** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:58 pm

paulo_ribeiro wrote:if you dont know what are you doing its not safe.
so, if you want learn, forum its a nice place. post here your file and maps that you found. and if have doubts ask.
please dont ask for someone make your job.
BR

I am here to learn and so far I have learnt a lot - thatn to some memberes that guided me - and being able to work with winOLS and tuned an old punto.
I have only basic equipment and I wonder if and how it is possible toread maps form my X3.
If yes which tools are required?
I have been told that x3 and newer models have some "protection" that would eventually lock the ECU...so some preliminary infos are a must for me

by **paulo_ribeiro** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:38 pm

wha you means with basic equipment?wich tools you have?

for bmw f-series one of this works good (cmd , fgtech, kess, ktag, flex, autotuner)

BR

by **vince59** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:29 pm

I am not a professional. Basic tools I mean mpps and galletto (not original :shh: ).
Having the right tool I suppose the procedure is the same...read the map, tune, flash.
I guess I also need the ori file. I 'll have to check what type of ECU is fittend in my car. I searched the web and it should be a EDC17C50.

by **jurebv** » Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:06 pm

go ahead and try tuning it...its pretty hard to damage a diesel engine unless tuner is a complete moron...dont be afraid

by **vince59** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:04 am

jurebv wrote:go ahead and try tuning it...its pretty hard to damage a diesel engine unless tuner is a complete moron...dont be afraid

Is it possible to read myECU with the tools I have? I am a little bita scared to block the ECU

by **vince59** » Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:14 am

I have searched the web and several chiptuning devices are available. The promise is +30HP that is not bad.
The price is less than 100 € so that it could be a try.
Any advice from your side?