New JB4 Firmware - Who updated so far??

Rbembas_M3 · 05-23-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharbotcom

I loaded N55_S2_F10_F30_7.hex last Friday and have had no problems. Interestingly I don't have the battery drain issue so far.

Bill

How does it run? did you run any logs?

Mr. Grumpy · 05-23-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

i still have the battery issue so who the hell knows. first thought it was the parking brake since it went away for two weeks but now it popped up again even though I am not using it at all

Hi Alan,

After you came up with the hypothesis of the P brake been the culprit of the Batt drain issues I thought that I had the same problem as you, but when I disconnected my JB4 2 weeks ago the Batt issue went away. I reconnected the JB4 last Friday and to my surprise I had the Batt message the next day. After upgrading to the 5/12/2013 hex file my batt issue finally went away.

Alan l. · 05-23-2013, 03:28 PM

Strange. My parking brake theory held true for 2 weeks and i thought it was that for sure but then out of the blue the message popped up again. I updated the jb4 last weekend and i got the message again this week so who the hell knows.

Alan

///M ARMY · 05-23-2013, 03:49 PM

needs more support!!!

Sharbotcom · 05-23-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rbembas535i

How does it run? did you run any logs?

Runs well and fells really good but I haven't run any logs yet.

Rbembas_M3 · 06-03-2013, 12:30 PM

Hey the P brake thing is working for me. I went out of town for a week, got back and started her up no battery issue

I'm still running older firmware from 2/15/13

StatenEye · 06-11-2013, 10:42 AM

Anyone getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" errors popping up on the iDrive? Im not feeling any powergains and the car is very laggy. Is my car just now accepting the unit? I def have a perfect install, i even soldered the CAN taps in.

Alan l. · 06-11-2013, 11:06 AM

Something has to be wrong. i've never had any issues with my car since i got the JB4 and the power gains is def. noticeable.

Rbembas_M3 · 06-11-2013, 01:27 PM

yes I agree with Alan l definitely noticeable. Stateneye do you have the cable to plug into the box?

Alan l. · 06-12-2013, 11:06 PM

I am bringing my car in for service tomorrow so I switched to map 0 which is basically bypass mode (stock mode) and boy was I surprised how much of a difference I felt. The JB def adds a lot of bang for the buck and the increase is very noticeable going from stock to tuned and back to stock.

Rbembas_M3 · 06-13-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I am bringing my car in for service tomorrow so I switched to map 0 which is basically bypass mode (stock mode) and boy was I surprised how much of a difference I felt. The JB def adds a lot of bang for the buck and the increase is very noticeable going from stock to tuned and back to stock.

Yes i know I took mine off when I took it in for service. Most people on here say its a good idea if you are still under warranty. I do need to run some logs and send them to Terry to see how it's working with a 6MT I'm still runnning the older firmware that he emailed to me, haven't tried the new firmware but i have downloaded it.

Klecha man · 06-13-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

I am bringing my car in for service tomorrow so I switched to map 0 which is basically bypass mode (stock mode) and boy was I surprised how much of a difference I felt. The JB def adds a lot of bang for the buck and the increase is very noticeable going from stock to tuned and back to stock.

I had actually asked the service rep at my local BMW deal about the tune and he stated that they don't care as long as the tune did not cause that specific issue. For normal service, it sounds like leaving the tune in place is NOT an issue.

RambleJ · 06-13-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Klecha man

I had actually asked the service rep at my local BMW deal about the tune and he stated that they don't care as long as the tune did not cause that specific issue. For normal service, it sounds like leaving the tune in place is NOT an issue.

I would not suggest that.. Once they see it, its a red flag (sometimes even flagged in the system) and if anything happens later down the line they can go back and blame it on you having a tune on your car. Its always best to take it off. Its not like its hard anyways..

Gtrny · 06-13-2013, 09:16 PM

I need a service soon .. thinking about remove jb4, plz update how it goes..
Thanks

45ACP · 06-14-2013, 08:22 AM

For those who remove your piggybacks before going in for service, be aware about tell-tale signs that come from modifying as well. Make sure the screws for the ECU box lid don't look stripped or worn, and don't let that be the only clean area of the engine bay while everything else is dusty.

Klecha man · 06-14-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RambleJ

I would not suggest that.. Once they see it, its a red flag (sometimes even flagged in the system) and if anything happens later down the line they can go back and blame it on you having a tune on your car. Its always best to take it off. Its not like its hard anyways..

good point, why take the risk when it is simple process to take it off...

dr.mba · 06-14-2013, 01:18 PM

I have to say I recently had a service done to my car. I have the stage 1 installed and tucked in the corner area and it is really hard to see that I have anything installed. With that in mind, I bit the bullet and took the car for the service without removing the unit. No one noticed it was there. So i guess if you are in Toronto and with parkview BMW you should be OK without removing it. Just saying.

MBA

Ben2k9 · 03-06-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Grumpy

Hi Alan,

After you came up with the hypothesis of the P brake been the culprit of the Batt drain issues I thought that I had the same problem as you, but when I disconnected my JB4 2 weeks ago the Batt issue went away. I reconnected the JB4 last Friday and to my surprise I had the Batt message the next day. After upgrading to the 5/12/2013 hex file my batt issue finally went away.

Just following up on this...did that firmware upgrade resolve the battery issue for good? I'm getting this same problem. I keep my doors locked and never use the P brake.

Also, did the firmware update involve making physical adjustments to the hardware or was it just an upload?

Thanks

Mr. Grumpy · 03-07-2014, 09:51 AM

I update it to the newer 8/6/2013 hex file and I haven't seen the drain batt message again.

omer · 03-07-2014, 02:23 PM

i have not seen a new firm in a long time for the 535 f10. burger tuning is not spending time to make this chip to make more power, there not that interested on the 535 f10s much.

Ben2k9 · 03-19-2014, 06:47 AM

i updated firmware to the 8/6/13 hex and I still get the battery drain problem...

Mr. Grumpy · 03-19-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben2k9

i updated firmware to the 8/6/13 hex and I still get the battery drain problem...

Is your MAF sensor disconnected from your JB4? When I had the MAF sensor connected to the JB4 (purple harness) I had the battery drain problem. In the new revised JB4 installation Guide it says not to connect it.

05-23-2013, 03:28 PM	#25
Alan l. Major General 5437 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Strange. My parking brake theory held true for 2 weeks and i thought it was that for sure but then out of the blue the message popped up again. I updated the jb4 last weekend and i got the message again this week so who the hell knows. Alan __________________
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06-03-2013, 12:30 PM	#28
Rbembas_M3 Lieutenant 39 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Hey the P brake thing is working for me. I went out of town for a week, got back and started her up no battery issue I'm still running older firmware from 2/15/13 __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe,Jerez Black,DCT,EDC,DSC 2010 X5 30i Black
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06-11-2013, 10:42 AM	#29
StatenEye Banned 528 Rep 2,822 Posts Drives: X5M F85 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SI NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X5M [0.00] 2011 BMW X5M [9.00]	Anyone getting "Drivetrain Malfunction" errors popping up on the iDrive? Im not feeling any powergains and the car is very laggy. Is my car just now accepting the unit? I def have a perfect install, i even soldered the CAN taps in.
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06-11-2013, 11:06 AM	#30
Alan l. Major General 5437 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Something has to be wrong. i've never had any issues with my car since i got the JB4 and the power gains is def. noticeable. __________________
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06-11-2013, 01:27 PM	#31
Rbembas_M3 Lieutenant 39 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	yes I agree with Alan l definitely noticeable. Stateneye do you have the cable to plug into the box? __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe,Jerez Black,DCT,EDC,DSC 2010 X5 30i Black
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06-12-2013, 11:06 PM	#32
Alan l. Major General 5437 Rep 8,809 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I am bringing my car in for service tomorrow so I switched to map 0 which is basically bypass mode (stock mode) and boy was I surprised how much of a difference I felt. The JB def adds a lot of bang for the buck and the increase is very noticeable going from stock to tuned and back to stock.
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06-13-2013, 09:16 PM	#36
Gtrny Private First Class 13 Rep 192 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (1)	I need a service soon .. thinking about remove jb4, plz update how it goes.. Thanks
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06-14-2013, 08:22 AM	#37
45ACP Long Live the 1911 46 Rep 643 Posts Drives: Hooptie Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 550i [0.00] 2008 M Coupe (retired) [0.00] 2007 335i (retired) [0.00]	For those who remove your piggybacks before going in for service, be aware about tell-tale signs that come from modifying as well. Make sure the screws for the ECU box lid don't look stripped or worn, and don't let that be the only clean area of the engine bay while everything else is dusty.
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06-14-2013, 01:18 PM	#39
dr.mba Captain 275 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2017 F. Grey M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have to say I recently had a service done to my car. I have the stage 1 installed and tucked in the corner area and it is really hard to see that I have anything installed. With that in mind, I bit the bullet and took the car for the service without removing the unit. No one noticed it was there. So i guess if you are in Toronto and with parkview BMW you should be OK without removing it. Just saying. MBA
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03-07-2014, 09:51 AM	#41
Mr. Grumpy BMW Enthusiast 25 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Home of the brave. iTrader: (2)	I update it to the newer 8/6/2013 hex file and I haven't seen the drain batt message again. __________________ 2022 X5 sDrive 40i Carbon Black \| Ivory White Vernasca Leather \| Aluminum Tetragon Trim \| ZMP \| ZPP \| ZLS \| ZPK \| 337 \| 4NB \| 3M2 \| 4HB \| 7M9 \| Black Kidney Grills \|
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03-07-2014, 02:23 PM	#42
omer Captain 81 Rep 654 Posts Drives: M8 GC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	i have not seen a new firm in a long time for the 535 f10. burger tuning is not spending time to make this chip to make more power, there not that interested on the 535 f10s much.
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03-19-2014, 06:47 AM	#43
Ben2k9 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	i updated firmware to the 8/6/13 hex and I still get the battery drain problem...
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