[ANMVQ]

Hey Guys,

Anyone have their PPK and Aplina flashed stashed at the dealer when having a CEL turned off. So my car has had a evap code for like three weeks ( had to wait for a apt) they had the car two days didn't fix it because the warranty company did not call them back I need the car this weekend for trip ( didn't want the loaner) got in the car and the BMW software was gone

[ANMVQ]

And just notice the auto dip for the mirror doesn't work and DRL where turned back to on, wth did they do

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Hey Guys,

Anyone have their PPK and Aplina flashed stashed at the dealer when having a CEL turned off. So my car has had a evap code for like three weeks ( had to wait for a apt) they had the car two days didn't fix it because the warranty company did not call them back I need the car this weekend for trip ( didn't want the loaner) got in the car and the BMW software was gone

Have I had this happen? No. I can see them flashing the latest software and overwriting what you currently have. If you are worried about this then you need to say it when you take the car in. If BMW originally installed the PPK then take it back and have them flash it back.

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

And just notice the auto dip for the mirror doesn't work and DRL where turned back to on, wth did they do

This is probably due to the mirror switch set on the passenger side mirror. Move it back to the driver side and it will work again.

[ANMVQ]

Thanx man I called and left the service a VM he isn't working today, I told him they'd have to flash back the PPK and ALPINA, we'll see :/

[LGCubana]

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Thanx man I called and left the service a VM he isn't working today, I told him they'd have to flash back the PPK and ALPINA, we'll see :/

I'm guessing (as I don't keep up with the compatibility chart) that your Alpina software was not installed from the factory. In which case the dealership wouldn't be obligated to re-install it.

Actually, if it wasn't a factory installed option, I wouldn't broadcast to the dealership that it was installed.

Was the PPK either factory/dealership installed ?

[ANMVQ]

To be honest it doesn't matter if my dealer installed it or not, If my car with in with PPK and Alinpa coded to the car it should have left with it and the DME shouldn't have been updated to fix a evap code. And by the way I had told my SA the car was coded with PPK and Alpina

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

To be honest it doesn't matter if my dealer installed it or not, If my car with in with PPK and Alinpa coded to the car it should have left with it and the DME shouldn't have been updated to fix a evap code. And by the way I had told my SA the car was coded with PPK and Alpina

As mentioned already if BMW did not install them originally then you're SOL. If you told them you had things flashed before the visit and they flashed over them the best you should expect is an apology.

[Joe@TopGearSolutions]

Assuming they attempted a firmware update to fix your CEL issue since their software detected an update (since your car didn't have PPK or Alpina from factory). That will most likely always happen if a module is in question as to whether it's part of your issue(s).

The auto dip is most likely due to the tech changing to the mirror selector switch to the passenger side. I don't really know why they do this, but I got my car back like that every time from the dealer.

[ANMVQ]

Thanx guys, I'm guessing they say the same as what Turbod said. So I guess my next questions is if the tech could not see mu Alpina and the PPK flash on the car, how would they see MHD?

Thank you Joe and Turbod that was the exact issue with the auto dip

[Joe@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Thanx guys, I'm guessing they say the same as what Turbod said. So I guess my next questions is if the tech could not see mu Alpina and the PPK flash on the car, how would they see MHD?

Thank you Joe and Turbod that was the exact issue with the auto dip

MHD only modifies values in tables and does not affect the software version on your DME.

If you took your car in for a blown engine and they suspect a tune, then they can dig through the files stored on the DME to determine if it was indeed flashed/tuned.

When they updated your DME this last time, the MHD tune should have been wiped out as well.

[ANMVQ]

^ Thanx Joe I appreciate that info

[whiskey_waffle]

I had this happen to me. I just considered it a lost cause since it wasn't installed by them or an authorized retailer of the PPK. I miss the exhaust burbles.

[Joe@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by whiskey_waffle

I had this happen to me. I just considered it a lost cause since it wasn't installed by them or an authorized retailer of the PPK. I miss the exhaust burbles.

We can install it for you. You can pm me if you're interested.