e46 330i tune

[maverick328]

Hey everyone,

I've had my 2002 E46 330i for close on 4 years now and I was wondering whether it needs a tune up of sorts to check if the original factory settings are still within spec. I'm not interested in any sort of remap or stage 1 tune etc, I am merely inquiring as to whether a 19 year old E46 needs a check up to see if the fueling etc is exactly the same the day it left the factory

 

[AdiS]

Nope

 

[maverick328]

Nope

Thanks bud

 

[Tinuva]

The 2002 will not have the latest ECU software if that is what you want it can be done freely now even by yourself. I have personally done this on 3 cars now.

My 2001 330 was still the original first version of the ECU firmware, version 430037. Made a backup and loaded the latest 430069 version
Both 2002 330s were on the 2nd update version 430056. Also backed up their ECU firmware and loaded on stock 430069 version

I suspect your car is probably on version 430056. As for changes, there are actually very little from version 430056 to 430069. Mostly DISA valve maps from my understanding.

However as @AdiS said, all these cars need is strict maintenance and keeping it fresh all around you will be good.

 

[GoCart]

BTW, your E46 looks great man

 

[maverick328]

The 2002 will not have the latest ECU software if that is what you want it can be done freely now even by yourself. I have personally done this on 3 cars now.

My 2001 330 was still the original first version of the ECU firmware, version 430037. Made a backup and loaded the latest 430069 version
Both 2002 330s were on the 2nd update version 430056. Also backed up their ECU firmware and loaded on stock 430069 version

I suspect your car is probably on version 430056. As for changes, there are actually very little from version 430056 to 430069. Mostly DISA valve maps from my understanding.

However as @AdiS said, all these cars need is strict maintenance and keeping it fresh all around you will be good.

Thanks Tinuva, appreciate the feedback

 

[Gordvisr]

good looking car