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      08-27-2014, 11:17 AM   #1
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JB4 Stage 1 Require Scanner Cable?

Hopefully I'm not beating a dead horse here...I've searched and searched and have still not found the answer.

I only have BMS Intake and M Perf Exhaust on my car. I'm interested in the BMS N55 Stage 1 because I'm not adding DP or any other mods, and it's plug and play (no splicing/tapping).

My one concern is if I will need the Scanner tool from BMS (http://www.burgertuning.com/scanner.html) to delete tuner detection codes if the BMS N55 Stage 1 even shows those to the ECU.

Last edited by qballis; 08-27-2014 at 01:23 PM.. Reason: No such thing as JB4 Stage 1...
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      08-27-2014, 12:20 PM   #2
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      08-27-2014, 12:53 PM   #3
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      08-27-2014, 01:19 PM   #4
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What's a JB4 Stage1?!?

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      08-27-2014, 01:24 PM   #5
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What's a JB4 Stage1?!?

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BMS N55 Stage 1...C'mon man!

I can't change the title now...
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      08-27-2014, 05:12 PM   #6
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So if it's safe to say that the N55 stage 1 is like a N54 JB+ ?
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      08-27-2014, 06:59 PM   #7
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As stated above no you do not need the scanner tool
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As stated above no you do not need the scanner tool
Another easy one I hope...

Do I need the BMS USB cable to upgrade firmware on the Stage 1?

I just bought one used from someone with a 5 series (Stage 1 Harness B).
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      08-27-2014, 07:23 PM   #9
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You need it when you upgrade to stage 2.....switch maps/data logs via laptop. Not sure about updating firmware on stage 1 though.
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No stage one is locked on map 1. Need to upgrade to stage 2, then you need it it to switch maps/data logs via laptop.
So stage 1's firmware and map are static. You can never upgrade or downgrade. No matter what N55 motor, it's just plug and play...right?
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I edited my original post. Yes it's static so I would assume you wouldn't need it. The SMEs here could give you the correct answer. Stage 1 is plug and play. Only way to "upgrade" is to purchase stage 2....EWG/FF wires...USB.
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Ando from BMS just replied to an email I sent him earlier today. The Stage 1 Firmware is static and cannot be updated.
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      08-28-2014, 09:33 PM   #13
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With a BMS Stage 1's latest board, you can use the usb cable to do a datalog only.
The earlier BMS Stage 1 doesn't have the serial port to connect to.
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Does this modification voids the BMW warranty? To the guys that already have a modification like this one, do you remove it before taking the car to the dealership? Do you guys know of any risk with this modification? I have not upgraded the intake on my M235i just yet. I'm leasing, what do you guys recommend I should do as far as modifications on the M235i?
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Does this modification voids warranty? To they guys that already have a modification like this one, do you remove it before taking the car to the dealership? Do you guys know of any risk with this modification? I have not upgraded the intake on my M235i just yet.
Search on google about warranty. Many opinions and experiences you will find. I remove my tune, but leave the intake personally.
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