Other Coding Software Tools: Conversion

2009 BMW M3 4D Sedan, Automatic DCTSECTION Conversion
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Conversion allows specific functions of a control module operation to be changed much the same way Car and Key Memory is used to customize a vehicle.

The coding software will compose a list of modules with conversion possibilities based on the model variant.

Fig 1: View Of Conversion Selection Screen (1 Of 2)
G03402930Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Conversion changes the code only in the module that is responsible for the changed function.

The stored ZCS code is not affected and recoding that particular module again will return the module to basic status and reverse the effects of the conversion process.

Fig 2: View Of Conversion Selection Screen (2 Of 2)
G03402931Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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