Drivetrain The Official ALTA AccessPORT Thread
#3404
Yes, please tell us the sordid details. Inquiring minds with 2007 S's using AccessPorts want to know!
#3405
I've read in the past that engine damage with carbon buildup and the AP is possible. I have also read that if guys run stage 3 with stage 1 mods that engine damage is possible.
There is always some risk with mods. I'm not trying to accuse the AP of causing damage, or defend Alta. JMO.
Mike
There is always some risk with mods. I'm not trying to accuse the AP of causing damage, or defend Alta. JMO.
Mike
#3407
I blew my 2007 s with a tune but it was the risk I took tuning a known weak motor. I now have the jcw tune but don't want to risk running my old one again. Im guessing that's why the jcw tune doesn't make the same numbers as the aftermarket. For reliability. Don't let me put you off but also dont read this and think it won't happen to me because that's exactly what I did.
I won't mention what tune I used because I don't blame that company at all and don't wanna bad mouth them.
I won't mention what tune I used because I don't blame that company at all and don't wanna bad mouth them.
#3408
#3410
#3413
Flako, I'd check your MAF sensor, the IAT stands for intake air temp. I'd unplug it and plug it back in to make sure it's getting a good connection.
For the other code, it's related to the front O2 sensor in the downpipe. If it doesn't come back, I wouldn't worry about it. If it does, check the connection and try unplugging it and plugging it back in too.
For the other code, it's related to the front O2 sensor in the downpipe. If it doesn't come back, I wouldn't worry about it. If it does, check the connection and try unplugging it and plugging it back in too.
#3414
Flako, I'd check your MAF sensor, the IAT stands for intake air temp. I'd unplug it and plug it back in to make sure it's getting a good connection.
For the other code, it's related to the front O2 sensor in the downpipe. If it doesn't come back, I wouldn't worry about it. If it does, check the connection and try unplugging it and plugging it back in too.
For the other code, it's related to the front O2 sensor in the downpipe. If it doesn't come back, I wouldn't worry about it. If it does, check the connection and try unplugging it and plugging it back in too.
#3415
I've seen it noted here a few times, but while at running temp and idling, my car likes to do a 50-100 rpm steady 'pulse'. A lot of times it clears up with a re-flash, but noticed that it ended up being a little more prominent with the stage 1 92oct tune than the stage 1 91oct. This isn't going to cause any significant problems, is it?
To my understanding, it's just a normal BMW computer thing for the most part. Just about every BMW i've driven, tuned or not (minis included), have done the same thing.
Should I be concerned? Send datamaps?
To my understanding, it's just a normal BMW computer thing for the most part. Just about every BMW i've driven, tuned or not (minis included), have done the same thing.
Should I be concerned? Send datamaps?
#3416
#3417
I've seen it noted here a few times, but while at running temp and idling, my car likes to do a 50-100 rpm steady 'pulse'. A lot of times it clears up with a re-flash, but noticed that it ended up being a little more prominent with the stage 1 92oct tune than the stage 1 91oct. This isn't going to cause any significant problems, is it?
To my understanding, it's just a normal BMW computer thing for the most part. Just about every BMW i've driven, tuned or not (minis included), have done the same thing.
Should I be concerned? Send datamaps?
To my understanding, it's just a normal BMW computer thing for the most part. Just about every BMW i've driven, tuned or not (minis included), have done the same thing.
Should I be concerned? Send datamaps?
#3418
#3420
When yours is doing it, is it strictly with AC on, or is it when fans are on? I can test it out later and see if it's fan / AC related on my end.
EDIT; Confirmed it only happens with fans on (whether heat or AC, both do it).
Also just threw code P2885 last night while doing a little bit of 'aggressive' driving... Looks like I'm going to be purchasing a new BOV
Last edited by Tillos; 05-17-2013 at 09:22 AM.
#3421
#3424
Before applying the new updated maps received from Chris, (i have no clue why i did but) I clicked the "update beta firmware" checkbox and the Access Port started updating the firmware.
It was going through the steps fine then it stopped at the part where it said "waiting for device to reboot".
I let it sit there for about 15 min then pressed the "cancel" button and now I seemed to have "bricked" the access port.
When connected it just shows "do not disconnect" to "safe to disconnect" back and forth with COBBS logo in between time.
The acess port is currrently "married".
Wrote an email to Cobbs about the solution; hopefully I receive reply soon.
Anyone with similar experience?
It was going through the steps fine then it stopped at the part where it said "waiting for device to reboot".
I let it sit there for about 15 min then pressed the "cancel" button and now I seemed to have "bricked" the access port.
When connected it just shows "do not disconnect" to "safe to disconnect" back and forth with COBBS logo in between time.
The acess port is currrently "married".
Wrote an email to Cobbs about the solution; hopefully I receive reply soon.
Anyone with similar experience?
#3425