JB4 install issue

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 11:58 AM

i am installing JB4 on my M235i and for the life of me cant figure out where to feed the OBDII can bus wire through the firewall.

the pic from install instructions shows a cap in the firewall able to be pushed into the car. My 2014 M235i has a hose from the brake fluid reservoir going in this proposed hole through the firewall.

what other location can be used? any pics would help thnx

N55guy · 03-18-2016, 12:15 PM

Look a little lower... I found it easier to get a screw driver and poke it through the inside of the car to that space. Then simply look to see where it came out from.

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 335sRus

Look a little lower... I found it easier to get a screw driver and poke it through the inside of the car to that space. Then simply look to see where it came out from.

Do you have a pic, i cant find a viable place where it could enter...

N55guy · 03-18-2016, 12:35 PM

At work.. I can't remember if I can get to it without tools. I'll check...

N55guy · 03-18-2016, 12:39 PM

You are in luck....

N55guy · 03-18-2016, 12:40 PM

It's a pretty thick piece of rubber and the obd is on the bigger side so it's hard to get it through... I ended up using a big drill bit to poke a hole big enough

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 335sRus

It's a pretty thick piece of rubber and the obd is on the bigger side so it's hard to get it through... I ended up using a big drill bit to poke a hole big enough

You are a life saver...! Thnx you saved me an aneurism...

N55guy · 03-18-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Drpoomanchu

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Originally Posted by 335sRus

It's a pretty thick piece of rubber and the obd is on the bigger side so it's hard to get it through... I ended up using a big drill bit to poke a hole big enough

You are a life saver...! Thnx you saved me an aneurism...

Glad I could help! That's what these forums are all about as far as I'm concerned

mike@x-ph.com · 03-18-2016, 03:04 PM

Glad you figured it out ... Lets us know what you think once JB4 is active

robman23 · 03-18-2016, 04:11 PM

If you haven't finished yet, I found a small rubber grommet the size of a U.S. quarter, right over the area highlighted by the red arrow. Had to fish it up through the hole from the inside of the car. Then sliced the half of the grommet open to reinstall it with the wire running through it.
These projects are so damn easy the second time.

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by robman23

If you haven't finished yet, I found a small rubber grommet the size of a U.S. quarter, right over the area highlighted by the red arrow. Had to fish it up through the hole from the inside of the car. Then sliced the half of the grommet open to reinstall it with the wire running through it.
These projects are so damn easy the second time.

boy you got that right... im pretty sure i could install this the 2nd time in under and hour.

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Glad you figured it out ... Lets us know what you think once JB4 is active

first of all thnx to you mike for getting me this sweet piece of electronics in perfect timing for me to take a personal day in 60 degree weather..

Install went like butter after finding the dreaded groumet. Im running map 1 right now. placed the EWG wires away until i go FBO. (still need FMIC/charge pipe). Car feels very solid. motor pulls hard/smooth and I feel like boost comes in quick and throttle is snappy in Sport. I didnt have the balls yet to try in Sport+. too much loss of traction

Definitly a huge improvement. one thing that puzzles me is the fact oil temp and wtr temp were not showing any change in JB4 mobile app. restarted app and reconnected still showing a zero value.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-18-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drpoomanchu

first of all thnx to you mike for getting me this sweet piece of electronics in perfect timing for me to take a personal day in 60 degree weather..

Install went like butter after finding the dreaded groumet. Im running map 1 right now. placed the EWG wires away until i go FBO. (still need FMIC/charge pipe). Car feels very solid. motor pulls hard/smooth and I feel like boost comes in quick and throttle is snappy in Sport. I didnt have the balls yet to try in Sport+. too much loss of traction

Definitly a huge improvement. one thing that puzzles me is the fact oil temp and wtr temp were not showing any change in JB4 mobile app. restarted app and reconnected still showing a zero value.

Awesome, glad you like

Post a screenshot of your setting and the temps you are looking at

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Awesome, glad you like

Post a screenshot of your setting and the temps you are looking at

robman23 · 03-18-2016, 06:25 PM

Drpoomanchu - Get the Injen air intake from Mike and you will hear turbo SPOOL!

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by robman23

Drpoomanchu - Get the Injen air intake from Mike and you will hear turbo SPOOL!

I have a Dinan and I can hear it spool pretty well...! such an awesome car when u open it up...

mike@x-ph.com · 03-18-2016, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by robman23

Drpoomanchu - Get the Injen air intake from Mike and you will hear turbo SPOOL!

+1

mike@x-ph.com · 03-18-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drpoomanchu

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did you update to the latest firmware?

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

did you update to the latest firmware?

No i did not, trying to figure that out as we speak... I registered on N54tech... Can anyone send me a link to walk me through it..?

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 07:59 PM

Ok... Updated to N55_OBDII_EWG_5.hex and still dont have oil temp and wtr temp..

Drpoomanchu · 03-18-2016, 09:20 PM

Apparently the oil/wtr temp only works with N54 according to troubleshooting.

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Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	JB4 install issue i am installing JB4 on my M235i and for the life of me cant figure out where to feed the OBDII can bus wire through the firewall. the pic from install instructions shows a cap in the firewall able to be pushed into the car. My 2014 M235i has a hose from the brake fluid reservoir going in this proposed hole through the firewall. what other location can be used? any pics would help thnx
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N55guy First Lieutenant 214 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW m235i [0.00]	Look a little lower... I found it easier to get a screw driver and poke it through the inside of the car to that space. Then simply look to see where it came out from.
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N55guy First Lieutenant 214 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW m235i [0.00]	At work.. I can't remember if I can get to it without tools. I'll check...
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N55guy First Lieutenant 214 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW m235i [0.00]	It's a pretty thick piece of rubber and the obd is on the bigger side so it's hard to get it through... I ended up using a big drill bit to poke a hole big enough
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robman23 Private 34 Rep 73 Posts Drives: M235 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	If you haven't finished yet, I found a small rubber grommet the size of a U.S. quarter, right over the area highlighted by the red arrow. Had to fish it up through the hole from the inside of the car. Then sliced the half of the grommet open to reinstall it with the wire running through it. These projects are so damn easy the second time.
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robman23 Private 34 Rep 73 Posts Drives: M235 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Drpoomanchu - Get the Injen air intake from Mike and you will hear turbo SPOOL!
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03-18-2016, 07:59 PM	#20
Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Ok... Updated to N55_OBDII_EWG_5.hex and still dont have oil temp and wtr temp..
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03-18-2016, 09:20 PM	#21
Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Apparently the oil/wtr temp only works with N54 according to troubleshooting.
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