Engine Control Module EPROM Programming: Notes

2007 BMW 323i AutomaticSECTION Notes

With the introduction of M3.X & DME/ECM control modules it was no longer necessary to replace the entire control module in order to install updated engine operating programs and/or data.

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE EPROM PROGRAMMING DATA

M3.X  DME/ECM Version  Vehicle Application 
M3.1 E36 - 325i/is (up to 8/92)
E34 - 525i (up to 8/92)
M3.3 E31 - 840Ci (9/93 - 12/95)
E32 - 740i/iL (9/92 - 8/94)
E34 - 530i/it & 540i (3/93 - 12/95)
E38 - 740i/iL (9/94 - 12/95)
M3.3.1 E36 - 325i/is & M3 (as of 9/92)
E34 - 525i/it (as of 9/92)

M3.x engine control modules allow EPROMs:

  • To be removed & replaced
  • Programmed or updated depending on control module version
RENDER: 1.0x

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