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Cool. How much extra timing did you add? Did you touch fuel ?

Appears to be an expert at everything and good at telling people they are doing it wrong. So probably in HR or health and safety.

Interested to know where you got your gearbox mounts from.

Nice. Ms4x flasher is a lot nicer and user friendly. I don't think galletto corrects checksums automatically, could be the problem of your full write error. Ms4x flasher is better anyway. What was the end result ?

Lol what a bunch of pre pubescent teenagers. Embarrassing really. Just rm -rf the whole f**king server, job done.

You can buy one thats been tuned and virginised. Then when you get it re sync EWS and youre away. But you'll need diagnostic software or a scanner to sync the EWS so maybe not the best solution for you.

Not sure about the file you have here and the EWS delete. Yes you can disable EWS from DME, and car wont start without the paired key ( as EWS has still disabled starter, however ignition and injection is enabled in DME). This means even without the key the car could still be push started. Or the EWS unit just unplugged and the two starter wires joined together.

Yes you can keep ews. Also you can increase throttle response while retaining icv.

I've got a staggered set here. They need a refurb / paint. What are they worth ?

Yes I agree, if you want to access other modules in the car it is required. However he is looking to diagnose his engine, and ADS is not required for M52. If he was asking to diagnose his ABS pump or whatever then yes I would agree. And for what it's worth.. you can still buy modern laptops with com ports if you want to go that way. You can pick up an off lease i5 or i7 hp pro book/elite book for under $500 from pbtech, these usually have com ports.

I got an e30 dash here I'm prob gonna get rid of. Think the SI board is operational.

That's expensive. I just bought some for around $25 USD. They just arrived today actually.

You dont need ADS for M52 engine. I'd agree for older things yes. I've used USB for diagnostics and flashing / tuning M52 engines for years on multiple different laptops and USB cables. If you want to live in the dark ages then so be it, continue using ADS lol.

For diagnostics INPA and a USB to ODB2 adaptor is fine. You can download Mikes Easy BMW tools, it comes with INPA. You'll most likely need the round port to ODB2 adaptor as well. However, really common for Crank and cam sensors on these to fail if they are original. The insulation on the wiring is complete sh*t. For the crank and cam sensor plugs, pull the boot back off the plug and inspect the insulation. If they are original sensors you will probably find it has completely fallen to bits.

I used chipsters software, unfortunately he passed away and his website isnt avaliable anymore. I see there is some other software that has been developed though that looks very promising. I used same odb2 cable I use for inpa.