Quickstart Guide For Tuners

Table of Contents
1. Warning
2. Introduction
3. Tuning Workflow
Overview
4. ECU Unlock
Preparing for unlocking
Getting Connected
ECU Unlock Troubleshooting
5. ROM Editing
Introduction
6. ECU Programming
7. Datalogging
8. Support
Technical support

Warning

EcuTek ProECU tuning tools should only be used by experienced tuners who understand the product and engine calibration.
If you do not fully understand this product then you WILL damage your engine, ECU or your vehicle.
Please ensure you fully read all EcuTek manuals BEFORE attempting to use ProECU with your laptop or your vehicle.
Use with extreme caution and understanding, at all times, if in doubt then do not proceed.
EcuTek accepts no responsibility for any damage to the engine, ECU or any part of the vehicle that results directly or indirectly from using the product.

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  • If you are in any doubt that you do NOT have the experienced required to use this product then you should NOT USE IT **
    Retail customers
    ** If you have any doubt that you do NOT have the experienced required to use this product then you should NOT USE IT, you should simply contact your EcuTek Master Tuner shown clearly on the top of your Programming Kit or visit your preferred tuning shop to have a professional tuner to use it for you **

    INTRODUCTION

    ProECU for BMW N55 supports F-series models with the N55 engine including but not exclusively 235, 335, 435, 535, x5 and other models equipped with the single turbo 3.0 engine.
    ProECU provides OBD unlock, ROM editing, ROM programming, data logging, data analysis and diagnostic tools in one single software suite.
    ProECU provides robust security for tuners wishing to create in depth tunes that use more than the bare minimum of maps. Tuned ROM files can be locked to a specific VIN and/or a specific customer (using the ID of their USB security key)

    TUNING WORKFLOW
    Overview

    Unlike other EcuTek tuning solutions, a two-step process is required to begin tuning.
    The first step is to unlock the ECU, the EcuTek licence and is also installed during this process, but it only needs to be done once, using a green EcuTek CAN cable this can take around 18 minutes.
    Once unlocked, tuning is the same as most EcuTek platforms and a tuned ROM can be programmed. At the point of initial release this takes about 2m30s using a CAN cable.
    Datalogging the tuned ROM to check key parameters can then be carried out. Depending on the nature of the tuning the tuned ROM can be updated and retested until the tuner is happy with the results contained with the logs.

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    ECU UNLOCK

    The unlock process is only required the first time the ECU is programmed from stock. It allows programming of non-OEM ROM files, adds EcuTek licencing information and secures the ECU against reading by third party tools.

    Preparing for unlocking

• Ensure laptop that has sufficient charge to last the unlock process.

• The car battery will also need to be in good condition

• Lights, blower, ICE switched OFF!

• If in any doubt you may want to use a low current battery charger on the car

• BEWARE OF USING CAR BATTERY CHARGER AND MAINS POWERED LAPTOP SIMULTANEOUSLY. MAINS VOLTAGE GROUND LOOPS CAN BE CREATED IN SOME CASES AND TERMINAL DAMAGE OF ECU AND/OR PC CAN OCCUR!!!!!!

• To prevent the BCM switching the ignition off automatically during a long unlock operation, keep the driver's door open before switching on ignition, then keep the door open until the unlock process is complete.

Getting Connected

Connect EcuTek Interface cable to USB port of PC and OBD port start ProECU.

Some tuners may prefer to manually select the vehicle type:

After the vehicle or ECU is detected or selected, the next step is chosen, the default option is set to "Program Engine ECU" but if connecting to unlock the ECU select "ECU Unlock Tool":

Once the ECU unlock tool has opened, click on "Query ECU" and the ECU will be detected, and its components reported:

Click on "Load ROM" and you will be prompted to select a 100% unmodified ROM file. The dialog box will be prefilled with the correct ROM, you should be able to click on "Open" or just hit the "Enter" key.

If the file is successfully loaded, the progress window will be updated, and the licence status will be reported:

You are now ready to proceed with the unlock process. Click on "Unlock ECU" and progress will begin. This typically takes around 18 minutes, it is normal for the low pressure fuel pump to run.

When the unlock process is complete the ECU will be reset and DTCs cleared. Cycle the ignition by turning off for a few seconds and then back on to restart all the other modules on the car.