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      03-18-2016, 09:25 PM   #1
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What is this?

Hey guys;

I had my Dinan Stage 1 hardware installed today, and found this rolling around in front of my backseat a few hours later. What IS this!?

Thanks in advance!

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      03-18-2016, 09:32 PM   #2
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Looks like an old school code reader or flash tuner.

http://www.bimmerzone.com/product/SHK-N4MS42-E39.html

This one is a Jim Conforti.
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      03-18-2016, 09:34 PM   #3
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Hmm. I'm a little confused, then. Is an ECU tune part of the stage 1 for the N55?

My understanding was that the piggyback takes care of everything.
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I don't think so. The current BMWs don't use this sort of connection anymore.
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That is a programming plug for one of the old software variants. Not sure why they would even have it in the car when doing dinantronics but alas. If possible I would return it to the dealer. They would be in a bit of a pickle if one of those flash cars came in.
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Thank you both!
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      03-18-2016, 10:39 PM   #7
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Sure thing!
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Looks like a trailer plug!
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