[sflgator]

Just got a warning today from my SA that BMW is really cracking down hard on tuned 335i's (and 535's, 135i's, X6's, etc.), and supposedly, they really can see anomalies (that point to an obvious aftermarket piggyback tune) when checking the DME (which the service techs are now supposed to do every time your car goes in for service; even for routine maintenance). This is obviously bad news for all of us, even those of us who have enjoyed the luxury of not worrying about bringing our cars in for non-engine related service issues to our so-called "mod friendly" dealers.

Apparently, BMWNA is now pressuring dealers to find tuned BMWs, so they can void warranties. I wouldn't have posted this if I thought is was b.s., but I know my SA wouldn't lie about this; he warned me for a reason and mentioned that anyone with a tuned BMW should remove any such tuning products before coming in for service, even if its routine maintenance. This sucks!

Does anyone have any corroborating info on this?

btw -- all the more reason to need PNP PROcede v3...for easy removal!!!!

[thegeneral101]

I don't have any supporting information to back this up, but I wouldn't doubt it. Its not like we didn't see this coming, BMW is not a human-less corporation...they have people that know this stuff too. Thanks for sharing the information!

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by sflgator

Just got a warning today from my SA that BMW is really cracking down hard on tuned 335i's (and 535's, 135i's, X6's, etc.), and supposedly, they really can see anomalies (that point to an obvious aftermarket piggyback tune) when checking the DME (which the service techs are now supposed to do every time your car goes in for service; even for routine maintenance). This is obviously bad news for all of us, even those of us who have enjoyed the luxury of not worrying about bringing our cars in for non-engine related service issues to our so-called "mod friendly" dealers.

Apparently, BMWNA is now pressuring dealers to find tuned BMWs, so they can void warranties. I wouldn't have posted this if I thought is was b.s., but I know my SA wouldn't lie about this; he warned me for a reason and mentioned that anyone with a tuned BMW should remove any such tuning products before coming in for service, even if its routine maintenance. This sucks!

Does anyone have any corroborating info on this?

There was a memo sent out the other day along with the actuator fix, that's probably what put a bug up his &#^ over it.

[droptop335]

What about those with a Dinan flash? It obviously can't be removed prior to service.

[sflgator]

Originally Posted by O-cha

There was a memo sent out the other day along with the actuator fix, that's probably what put a bug up his &#^ over it.

What actuator fix? What are you referring to?

[slubu]

Service techs are supposed to visibily check the DMEs for signs of installation or check the purported "anomalies" that are logged in the DME?

[chris b.]

Originally Posted by sflgator

Just got a warning today from my SA that BMW is really cracking down hard on tuned 335i's (and 535's, 135i's, X6's, etc.), and supposedly, they really can see anomalies (that point to an obvious aftermarket piggyback tune) when checking the DME (which the service techs are now supposed to do every time your car goes in for service; even for routine maintenance). This is obviously bad news for all of us, even those of us who have enjoyed the luxury of not worrying about bringing our cars in for non-engine related service issues to our so-called "mod friendly" dealers.

Apparently, BMWNA is now pressuring dealers to find tuned BMWs, so they can void warranties. I wouldn't have posted this if I thought is was b.s., but I know my SA wouldn't lie about this; he warned me for a reason and mentioned that anyone with a tuned BMW should remove any such tuning products before coming in for service, even if its routine maintenance. This sucks!

Does anyone have any corroborating info on this?

btw -- all the more reason to need PNP PROcede v3...for easy removal!!!!

cant be more correct. "big brother is watching"

thats all ill say for my safety.

[e90AW335i]

I am not too worried about since I would remove all mods before going in. Plus, another member here had his fuel pump replaced after running JB2HHR and the service tech told him that his DME had no faults whatsoever....

Just a little FYI

[O-cha]

I've always wondered something else. You KNOW BMW has the ability to talk to your car wireless, who's to say they don't make use of that :/

[Seanross]

Originally Posted by droptop335

What about those with a Dinan flash? It obviously can't be removed prior to service.

I thought was an official tune supported by BMW correct me if I'm wrong...

[e90AW335i]

Originally Posted by O-cha

I've always wondered something else. You KNOW BMW has the ability to talk to your car wireless, who's to say they don't make use of that :/

I cant tell if you are being serious or not....

[chris b.]

Originally Posted by Seanross

I thought was an official tune supported by BMW correct me if I'm wrong...

your wrong. NOTHING aftermarkett is approved by bmw.

[b335i]

Originally Posted by O-cha

I've always wondered something else. You KNOW BMW has the ability to talk to your car wireless, who's to say they don't make use of that :/

may be time to unplug the bmw assist box????

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by sflgator

Just got a warning today from my SA that BMW is really cracking down hard on tuned 335i's (and 535's, 135i's, X6's, etc.), and supposedly, they really can see anomalies (that point to an obvious aftermarket piggyback tune) when checking the DME (which the service techs are now supposed to do every time your car goes in for service; even for routine maintenance). This is obviously bad news for all of us, even those of us who have enjoyed the luxury of not worrying about bringing our cars in for non-engine related service issues to our so-called "mod friendly" dealers.

Apparently, BMWNA is now pressuring dealers to find tuned BMWs, so they can void warranties. I wouldn't have posted this if I thought is was b.s., but I know my SA wouldn't lie about this; he warned me for a reason and mentioned that anyone with a tuned BMW should remove any such tuning products before coming in for service, even if its routine maintenance. This sucks!

Does anyone have any corroborating info on this?

btw -- all the more reason to need PNP PROcede v3...for easy removal!!!!

My buddy removed his piggyback last week after being warned by his SA. His car was in for a 15k oil change without the piggyback. I confirmed this with my SA, but I did not post this info because the expected thrashing I would have endured. So for sflgator to post this (given his pro-piggy history), it's a real concern.

Originally Posted by droptop335

What about those with a Dinan flash? It obviously can't be removed prior to service.

No need to remove it, Dinan is covered by Dinan/BMW.

[e90AW335i]

Originally Posted by b335i

may be time to unplug the bmw assist box????

Good thing I dont have that....

Base models FTW!!!

[PresaMat]

Originally Posted by e90AW335i

I cant tell if you are being serious or not....

Actually they can :\ kinda scary no? Do you have the SoS button? If so they can.

[chris b.]

i like how the name of the thread has changed. lol

[e90AW335i]

Originally Posted by PresaMat

Actually they can :\ kinda scary no? Do you have the SoS button? If so they can.

Actually I dont Mat. I was too cheap to get that feature, I guess that is good for me....

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by e90AW335i

Good thing I dont have that....

Base models FTW!!!

You still have it, just not active for you to use.

[chris b.]

Originally Posted by O-cha

You still have it, just not active for you to use.

no sir. no tcu control units in base models.

or if ordered without.

[e90AW335i]

Originally Posted by O-cha

You still have it, just not active for you to use.

Originally Posted by chris b.

no sir. no tcu control units in base models.

or if ordered without.

HA! I win....kinda....

[2e9x's]

I received an unsolicited call from a BMW tech advising me of the same issue approximately 2 weeks ago. The ones with the serious issues here are the Dinan customers. It will be interesting to see how BMW handles them.