CEL Help needed to pass emissions

[BMW_Hatchback]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

I had the SAP, fuel pressure sensor, exhaust flap all written out of the code.

I've been needing this done for quite some time, didn't know how to go about it. This would be for the 96 328ti. You're familiar with MD emissions, what's my best case scenario in passing if I had the codes written out?

sorry for thread jack

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by BMW_Hatchback

I've been needing this done for quite some time, didn't know how to go about it. This would be for the 96 328ti. You're familiar with MD emissions, what's my best case scenario in passing if I had the codes written out?

sorry for thread jack

When I first registered the ti in MD back in 2000 the car was pretty low and we skipped the treadmill. The kid working there loved the car. It was still fairly new and slammed down to the ground.
He waived the inspection.

I knew I couldn't get away with that the next time I had to get it inspected.
That's why I had the codes written out.
If the codes are written out and you have a functioning CEL, you'll pass.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

When I first registered the ti in MD back in 2000 the car was pretty low and we skipped the treadmill. The kid working there loved the car. It was still fairly new and slammed down to the ground.
He waived the inspection.

I knew I couldn't get away with that the next time I had to get it inspected.
That's why I had the codes written out.
If the codes are written out and you have a functioning CEL, you'll pass.

PM sent

[PrimeTimeSlime]

Replaced the fluid about 7K miles ago when I did the diff swap.

[PrimeTimeSlime]

Regarding the ecu flash, send it to TRM in Atlanta and tell them you want the OBDI perfomance tune and tell them what you want to accomplish. They wont do it unless you tell them it is for a track car but it will eliminate all of the OBDII emissions related stuff and give you some extra HP as well. Really good guys to work with as well.

[PrimeTimeSlime]

Ok, so I have been going over the electrical troubleshooting manuals for the donor and the ti for a couple of days now. Every time I think I have it pegged, I go out to the car and find out that the wiring appears to be as it should be (i.e. pins on the connectors are in the right places). Anyway, I figured out that I had a few dead bulbs in my cluster. I replaced them and I now have a constant ABS light in addition to the CEL. Hopefully this will help me narrow it down.

Has anyone had problems with the ti ABS module not communicating with the donor DME?

[Phamster]

I had the same problem and sent my DME to a person to code it out. I did have problems with the DME when I got it back so I sent it back and he gave me another one that was tested for like 100 miles. Good to go from there!

[BMW_Hatchback]

Finally going to send my DME out. Don't have time to fiddle around with swapping exhaust flaps, cannisters, junk, etc. Thing is that I just bought the SAP, O2 sensor simulators. Might have those written out too.

[E30dewd]

I actually just wrote off this problem last fall when i put the car away for the winter, there wasnt much info on repairing it with my google searches. Now springs here and I'm getting the itch i have the same issue, 97 328is donor to 96 ti and after much frustration, my guy at the body shop who is genius flat out told me "your chassis doesnt have the sensors for the sedan DME" I just want to know where to send the ECU exactly what to ask for and $$how much$$. Ill check the TRm site but i doubt it goes into the specifics of the rewrite. Also I have the stock ECU from the 328 is that even rewritable or do i need to buy a new one? Car has been Unreg since Oct due to not being able to pass emmisions from CEL. I have replaced everything in the Emmisions controls every hose canister fuel regulator, Coils plugs O2's everything, it was all needed anyway but truly frustrating to dump $$$ and not be abble to drive my car. Connecticut will allow me to reg the car as what they call a composite or custom but if i do that i saddle myself to inspections every 2 years, no emissions tho.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Originally Posted by E30dewd

I actually just wrote off this problem last fall when i put the car away for the winter, there wasnt much info on repairing it with my google searches. Now springs here and I'm getting the itch i have the same issue, 97 328is donor to 96 ti and after much frustration, my guy at the body shop who is genius flat out told me "your chassis doesnt have the sensors for the sedan DME" I just want to know where to send the ECU exactly what to ask for and $$how much$$. Ill check the TRm site but i doubt it goes into the specifics of the rewrite. Also I have the stock ECU from the 328 is that even rewritable or do i need to buy a new one? Car has been Unreg since Oct due to not being able to pass emmisions from CEL. I have replaced everything in the Emmisions controls every hose canister fuel regulator, Coils plugs O2's everything, it was all needed anyway but truly frustrating to dump $$$ and not be abble to drive my car. Connecticut will allow me to reg the car as what they call a composite or custom but if i do that i saddle myself to inspections every 2 years, no emissions tho.

You and I are in the same exact boot on the same exact ocean, and I have all of the information you need. We have several options when it comes to sending our your DME to be flashed. I'll gather all the info and post again here momentarily.

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Received a reply back from TRM:

Cedric - Thank you for your PM. For the E30, or in your case the 318Ti, this would be our "Swap Tune".

Link - http://www.trmtuning.com/?product=trm-ms41-swap-tune

This will allow you to fine tune with what is on your engine as well as remove the needed parts since they do not exist on your setup

Also Hakentt-MS41.1 on this site provides services as well, PM him also

[E30dewd]

I love working on my BMW, i love solving issues and "customizing" stuff in there, i HATE having to just dump $$$ for bureaucracy... However ill need this in the future anyway when I turbo. Thanks!

[E30dewd]

/FISTSHAKE

[BMW_Hatchback]

I've been using the TORQUE android app with the Bluetooth ELM plug in reader tool ($10). Best $15 I ever spent

[b0m]

I have a thin version of the bluetooth ELM that I plugged into the ODB-II port and moved it to under the steering column, hidden away. With Torque on my phone, I have an ODB-II scanner whenever I need to monitor anything. Doing this with both my ti and x5.

[E30dewd]

Originally Posted by BMW_Hatchback

You and I are in the same exact boot on the same exact ocean, and I have all of the information you need. We have several options when it comes to sending our your DME to be flashed. I'll gather all the info and post again here momentarily.

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edit:

Received a reply back from TRM:



Also Hakentt-MS41.1 on this site provides services as well, PM him also

Hey bud I just wanted to update here since you were the one who pointed me in the right direction. I bought a DME recoded from Haknett over on the Bimmerforums, it solved ALL my issues, 380$ well spent I highly recommend you take this route if you havent already. Passed all emissions checks on scan too will send it through the DMV this week.

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He also supplied a completely reconditiond DME so I didnt loose a week playing USPS tag.