Bought a vishnu v3

Yemeniii · 10-13-2010, 04:36 AM

i wanted to ask what you think before i install my car is stock i only have bms air intakes and i wanna install the v3 by next week im hoping for no code errors or problems. Did any of you have any problems with this chip?

persian54 · 10-13-2010, 11:52 AM

why do you post a picture of your car when the question doesn't relate to it?
Your DRLs do look sick though

Nonetheless, as many will say:

Problems:
If you do a Bad install..... car may not start, etc etc
You forget to remove prior to service and goodbye warranty
Over-boost it and blow a turbo or engine (extreme I know, but it's possible)
Run too much boost when you lack other mods (a BMS DCI is mainly sound on a closed hood)
If you do remove it prior to service, you leave the ECU box/covers etc loose and they suspect something...

Pros:
Increased power
Eliminates codes on its own
Ability to custom create a map (which you probably shouldn't do since Shiv's default maps are enough)
PNP install (not super easy, but much simpler than a jb3 pin out)

etc etc

Good luck with whatever you do

Slidewayz · 10-13-2010, 01:40 PM

You'll want to upgrade to V4.

M3 Eater · 10-13-2010, 02:24 PM

I just tried to install a V2 in my buddies car.

I sent it to procede for a V3 harness upgrade and when i got it back one of the wires was disconnected. I haven't heard back from them even though they took the time to respond initially since I got the tune back. I did my best to install but there are no install instructions anywhere for a V2 chip that has been upgraded to the V3 harness. I followed the V3 instructions and got codes gallore. Called Vishnu and emailed and haven't heard back since. My buddy since then went to a tune shop where the recommended a Jb3 instead. I was excited becuase I had never drove a car with the VIshnu tune in it so I tried hard as I could to get it in and running right. I still haven't been able to do it.

Wires and install are pretty manageable but the plugs that go in the inputs were not plugged up when i got the box back from vishnu. I didn't know that they were supppose to be in place prior to install and starting so my bad! Like I said I called, emailed Vishnu about the issue, thanked them for the harness and the firmware upgrade but haven't heard back since.

They actually put it in a test car so I guess it worked for them but I wish it worked for me. I actually was paid to install that damn thing twice and haven't been able to do it successfully. I have installed several JB3's and the directions make the procede easier to install accept the car has coded every time I have attempted to put it in. Also having one of the power wires detached from the harness with no instructions on this unit specifically have made it difficult. The V3 is just like the V2 with the PNP harness.

I hope yours works the first time you put it in. Procede is a great tune and unless you plan on running Meth or Race gas, the V3 is more than enough Boost for 80% of the folks who purchase a tune.

scottp999 · 10-13-2010, 04:20 PM

Post a picture of your vishnu harware including the harness so we can be sure what version it is.

Great looking car. Get rid of the amber side markers and replace with body colored ones.

Yemeniii · 10-14-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottp999

Post a picture of your vishnu harware including the harness so we can be sure what version it is.

Great looking car. Get rid of the amber side markers and replace with body colored ones.

i already have changed it now i will just need to paint it

but thanks

im getting the v3 by mail soon i dont know about upgrading it ill just keep the v3 remove and install hopefully perfectly try not to raise suspicions lol

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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	why do you post a picture of your car when the question doesn't relate to it? Your DRLs do look sick though Nonetheless, as many will say: Problems: If you do a Bad install..... car may not start, etc etc You forget to remove prior to service and goodbye warranty Over-boost it and blow a turbo or engine (extreme I know, but it's possible) Run too much boost when you lack other mods (a BMS DCI is mainly sound on a closed hood) If you do remove it prior to service, you leave the ECU box/covers etc loose and they suspect something... Pros: Increased power Eliminates codes on its own Ability to custom create a map (which you probably shouldn't do since Shiv's default maps are enough) PNP install (not super easy, but much simpler than a jb3 pin out) etc etc Good luck with whatever you do __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550 Last edited by persian54; 10-13-2010 at 11:58 AM..
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Slidewayz Major 33 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (5)	You'll want to upgrade to V4.
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M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I just tried to install a V2 in my buddies car. I sent it to procede for a V3 harness upgrade and when i got it back one of the wires was disconnected. I haven't heard back from them even though they took the time to respond initially since I got the tune back. I did my best to install but there are no install instructions anywhere for a V2 chip that has been upgraded to the V3 harness. I followed the V3 instructions and got codes gallore. Called Vishnu and emailed and haven't heard back since. My buddy since then went to a tune shop where the recommended a Jb3 instead. I was excited becuase I had never drove a car with the VIshnu tune in it so I tried hard as I could to get it in and running right. I still haven't been able to do it. Wires and install are pretty manageable but the plugs that go in the inputs were not plugged up when i got the box back from vishnu. I didn't know that they were supppose to be in place prior to install and starting so my bad! Like I said I called, emailed Vishnu about the issue, thanked them for the harness and the firmware upgrade but haven't heard back since. They actually put it in a test car so I guess it worked for them but I wish it worked for me. I actually was paid to install that damn thing twice and haven't been able to do it successfully. I have installed several JB3's and the directions make the procede easier to install accept the car has coded every time I have attempted to put it in. Also having one of the power wires detached from the harness with no instructions on this unit specifically have made it difficult. The V3 is just like the V2 with the PNP harness. I hope yours works the first time you put it in. Procede is a great tune and unless you plan on running Meth or Race gas, the V3 is more than enough Boost for 80% of the folks who purchase a tune. __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	Post a picture of your vishnu harware including the harness so we can be sure what version it is. Great looking car. Get rid of the amber side markers and replace with body colored ones.
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