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Engine Control Module EPROM Programming BMW 3 series E36

Engine Control Module EPROM Programming

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.

M3.XDME/ECM VersionVehicle Application
M3.1E36 - 325i/is (up to 8/92)
E34 - 525i (up to 8/92)
M3.3E31 - 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)
M3.3.1E36 - 325i/is & M3 (as of 9/92)
E34 - 525i/it (as of 9/92)

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE EPROM PROGRAMMING DATA

M3.x engine control modules allow EPROMs

  1. To be removed & replaced
  2. Programmed or updated depending on control module version