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      02-10-2016, 09:35 AM   #1
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Alpina Flash and Programming in the DC area?

Does anyone know of anyone in the DC Metro area that does the Alpina flash and/or any idrive or vehicle programming?

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      02-10-2016, 09:48 AM   #2
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Are you half way decent with a computer? If so, you can grab a cable and do it yourself for free.
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      02-10-2016, 09:52 AM   #3
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Oh, really? I might have to look into that.
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Oh, really? I might have to look into that.
Yup, the most difficult part is getting the software (which is free) up and running on your computer. Once you get that worked out, it's all relatively easy.

Forwarding you some stuff to get you started...

Not sure if all the links are still good...but it should get you started.

Once you get the software up and running, there's a good step by step link to Alpina reflash instructions out there...hold on...
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Give this a read...

http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1161740

Note, I did find an English version of NCS online, as opposed to the one I sent you.
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Can you use WinKFP to program the remote too?
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      02-23-2016, 02:59 PM   #7
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if you find anyone who can do it let me know, I have tried to do mine several times and the ECU is locked no matter what cable, or way I try.

Will drive for alpina help.
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      02-23-2016, 03:53 PM   #8
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Can this be flashed on the N20 or just the N55?
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      02-23-2016, 04:47 PM   #9
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Can this be flashed on the N20 or just the N55?
N55 only.
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      02-25-2016, 07:24 PM   #11
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hey guys, are you able to download and flash back to the stock TCU software ?

I'm curious because I used to have a Cobb Accessport on an old car and found out that software updates at the dealer wouldn't go through with that tune in place.

Just want to make sure I won't encounter any issues with the Alpina TCU flash in the future
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hey guys, are you able to download and flash back to the stock TCU software ?

I'm curious because I used to have a Cobb Accessport on an old car and found out that software updates at the dealer wouldn't go through with that tune in place.

Just want to make sure I won't encounter any issues with the Alpina TCU flash in the future
Yes. But there is no "download" really.

The Alpina flash is BMW software, not aftermarket. These maps are included in BMW's software packages.

You won't run into any issues.
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