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      12-24-2017, 08:07 PM   #89
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Extracted from ISTA-P version 3.63.2.001
But 3.63.3 is out though...?

Those docs always confused the hell out of me...pretty sure I'm on P3.61.1 (based on my screenshot) which is ~13 versions behind the latest?
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But 3.63.3 is out though...?

Those docs always confused the hell out of me...pretty sure I'm on P3.61.1 (based on my screenshot) which is ~13 versions behind the latest?
Try this file instead, just search for F87 inside the document for M2 related info, shows latest I-Level version included in 3.63.3

I am not 100% sure on how BMW version their software, so you could be right about being 13 versions behind!
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      12-25-2017, 07:20 PM   #91
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yeah, too bad its going to take a month to download this for free:



I really don't want to give Mega 5 euro for access...anybody want to share their account?
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yeah, too bad its going to take a month to download this for free:



I really don't want to give Mega 5 euro for access...anybody want to share their account?
I've sent you a PM.
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I've sent you a PM.
hah thanks...worked around Mega with VPN at this point

That forum is pay-to-play so no thanks
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Can someone with more insight to step forward and clarify this?

I mean, I have always been told that if there's nothing wrong with your car, there's no need to update to the latest software. Hell there are people in my country making a living off telling people how good it is to have the GTS transmission software and all these and that, then charges close to 2k US$ to run all these through.

IMO if you want to go faster, get ECU tuned or take some race driving lessons...
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Can someone with more insight to step forward and clarify this?

I mean, I have always been told that if there's nothing wrong with your car, there's no need to update to the latest software. Hell there are people in my country making a living off telling people how good it is to have the GTS transmission software and all these and that, then charges close to 2k US$ to run all these through.

IMO if you want to go faster, get ECU tuned or take some race driving lessons...
Not so sure its all about going faster, its more about improved drivability or improved functionality.

But yes, if you are considering doing this to gain more speed, then this isn't the way to do it! A tune is the only real way of doing it as you rightly say.

Doing these I-Level (I-Step) updates is not dissimilar to updating the firmware on a mobile phone, usually you get better features, more stability etc, after an firmware update.

But as we know, thats not always the case! Sometimes updates can cause more problems.

I've read about people noticing improvements after I-Level update, but also some have claimed that the car is not a noisy as it was before the update. I am referring to the pops and bangs from the exhaust in this case.

One thing that some may not know about programming, some modules have a limited number of times that they can be programmed, the DME in particular has a limit. I dont know what the limit is.

Also, these I-Level updates can be downgraded, so if an update causes more trouble than good, it can be resolved.

My car is currently on F020-17-03-505, which is from the factory, and the latest available I-Level is F020-17-11-530 via ISTA/D. I really don't feel the need to do the update at this time. I am happy with the way the car is performing. Apart from the stupid PDC sensor beeping issue!!
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      12-31-2017, 07:18 PM   #96
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lol well I guess all the flashing fun came to an end on 12/31...lol
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lol well I guess all the flashing fun came to an end on 12/31...lol
Can you explain this why?
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      01-01-2018, 02:54 PM   #98
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Can you explain this why?
Tokenmaster E-Sys Launcher just time-bombed on 12/31/17 (no longer works due to expired license) - gotta upgrade to 3.0 and give money to charity for access now
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Tokenmaster E-Sys Launcher just time-bombed on 12/31/17 (no longer works due to expired license) - gotta upgrade to 3.0 and give money to charity for access now
Yep!!! Just learned this the other day. Was setting up an new VM with the latest versions of everything, went to install the Launcher and it is now asking for activation.

Typical really.
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lax01 pro tip, don't need E-Sys launcher to do Flashing as you don't need token to generate TAL. Only for CAFD modifications.

Generally its recommended to run E-SYS in standalone mode when flashing also, just make sure esys is a fresh install launched with e-sys launcher, or you manually increase memory.

There's also other ways to get around the timelock on E-Sys launcher, but I won't get into details. Personally I'll be supporting Tokenmasters efforts with donating to charity =)
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      01-06-2018, 01:03 PM   #101
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How long is your I-level updates taking to complete?

And is anyone using a power supply for the battery?
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How long is your I-level updates taking to complete?

And is anyone using a power supply for the battery?
If you don't update NBT it'll take less than 10 minutes. If you do, expect at least 40 minutes.

Yes. DO NOT FLASH without power supply that can deliver at least 25A. Or use a secondary car with engine running and make sure battery is at least 80% charged.
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      01-07-2018, 11:53 AM   #103
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If you don't update NBT it'll take less than 10 minutes. If you do, expect at least 40 minutes.

Yes. DO NOT FLASH without power supply that can deliver at least 25A. Or use a secondary car with engine running and make sure battery is at least 80% charged.
Meaning hooked up with jumper cables? What about flashing with the car running?
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Meaning hooked up with jumper cables? What about flashing with the car running?
I don't think you can flash DME while the car is running.
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Checking on esys what is the first I step that is considered "lci" thank you for the help also to remember how to check it
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Meaning hooked up with jumper cables? What about flashing with the car running?
You can code any module except for DME while car is running. YOU CANNOT FLASH WHILE CAR IS RUNNING.

Yes. jumper cables.
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      01-10-2018, 11:13 AM   #107
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You can code any module except for DME while car is running. YOU CANNOT FLASH WHILE CAR IS RUNNING.

Yes. jumper cables.
oh ok...so you just flash while your car is hooked to another car via jumper cables? No standalone power supply? (Sorry same questions as PM)
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oh ok...so you just flash while your car is hooked to another car via jumper cables? No standalone power supply? (Sorry same questions as PM)
Before I had a standalone PSU I would do this yes, but only when I'm sure the battery is above 90% state of charge. Now I use a standalone PSU after charging the battery.
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So now you are all flashing your own DMEs, for this placebo boost effect of clearing the adaption values? There are easier ways to clear them without compromising your computer by doing it yourself. Unreal. Good luck to all of you brave souls.
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So now you are all flashing your own DMEs, for this placebo boost effect of clearing the adaption values? There are easier ways to clear them without compromising your computer by doing it yourself. Unreal. Good luck to all of you brave souls.
No...flashing DMEs for bug-fixes and I'd like to get the M4 GTS DCT config
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