MG Flasher User Manual
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MG Flasher User Manual Table of Contents 1. Presentation .......................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Supported vehicles ................................................................................................................................ 4 3. Required hardware ............................................................................................................................... 5 4. MG Flasher licenses .............................................................................................................................. 7 5. Vehicle requirements and preparation for flashing: ............................................................................ 9 5.1 Vehicle preparation ....................................................................................................................... 9 5.2 MG Flasher application download ................................................................................................ 9 6. Flashing procedure .............................................................................................................................. 10 6.1 Hardware configuration .............................................................................................................. 10 6.2 Hardware connections ................................................................................................................ 13 6.3 Connect to car and check for support via MG Flasher ................................................................ 13 6.3.1 Checking support via MG Flasher ....................................................................................... 14 6.3.2 Purchase flashing license and OTS maps ............................................................................ 14 6.4 Activate/unlock the ECU flashing procedure .............................................................................. 15 6.5 OTS map flashing procedure - after successful unlock (short flash 15 – 20 seconds) ................ 16 6.5.1 Flashing stock – original software ....................................................................................... 17 6.6 MG Flasher app navigation ......................................................................................................... 17 7. OTS maps ............................................................................................................................................ 18 7.1 OTS maps currently offered STAGE 1, STAGE 2 (see also Switchable maps) .............................. 18 8. Custom flash ....................................................................................................................................... 20 9. Switchable maps On-The-Fly (our unique custom code) .................................................................... 22 10. Dynamic burble On-The-Fly (our unique custom code) ...................................................................... 24 11. Max Cooling On-The-Fly (our unique custom code) ........................................................................... 25 12. Diagnostic ............................................................................................................................................ 27 13. Logger .................................................................................................................................................. 27 14. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 29 15. Terms and conditions .......................................................................................................................... 29 Page 2 of 31 ©2020 MG Flasher User Manual This guide is intended to walk you through the entire flashing preparation, flashing process and outline all necessary hardware requirements. 1. Presentation JR Auto Performance Inc. is pleased to present you the MG Flasher App, which is the first in the world mobile application developed to provide OBD tuning capability of BMW F & G series equipped with Gen 1 & 2 B46, B48 and B58 engines. MG Flasher has been prepared for Android and iOS users. The tuning process is simple; download MG Flasher, connect your peripheral (ENET Wi-Fi/cable adapter) and flash any of our OTS maps to meet your specific vehicle’s needs! We were among the first in the world to unlock the MG1 ECUs with our own solution/core software. After sixteen months of hard work, research and development we were able to bring down flashing time to just 15 -20 seconds. This will enhance your flashing experience as well as provide a safer environment. We know that maintaining your warranty through software modification is a key deciding factor when considering a tune for your car. Rest assured, our JR Auto Performance software is designed to keep your CVN (Checksum Verification Number) and flash counter untouched. This means our software will be virtually invisible to dealer level diagnostic tools. Between creating our flashing tool and extensively testing our performance software, on our in-house dyno, we had our work cut out for us. For starters we purchased a brand new F30 340i B58 with MPPSK which we used to develop our solution for programming. Day in and day out, tirelessly for over seven months we worked towards unlocking the SPC5777M MCU that runs the DME861. Our tester car had MPPSK software equipped on it to begin with. We decided to flash/downgrade our 340i with non MPPSK (stock non-performance software) and establish a baseline. From this stock (non-performance) flash we began our research and development. Analyzing and studying software documents along with a multitude of test runs and extensive data logging, on both the dyno and the road, enabled us to deliver an outstanding product. Our facility is equipped with a V-Tech dynamometer, that provides very accurate and realistic graphs and numbers. For all our dyno runs the horsepower/torque values are at the crankshaft, the same way BMW rates their engines. More info and dyno graphs: www.MGFlasher.com. MG Flasher offers many unique functions within the application, most of the features are listed below: - Flash various tunes - Read/Clear DTC codes - Reset various adaptation values like - mixture adaptation, VANOS, fuel system, Valvetronic Lift, increment wheel - additional options available with each OTS map: speed limiter removal, cold start removal (off road use only), disable catalyst (off road use only), kick down deactivation - Data logging & export (.csv file) - log real time data and plot them into graphs for troubleshooting and optimizing or monitor crucial parameters like boost pressure, timing etc. Page 3 of 31 ©2020 MG Flasher User Manual 2. Supported vehicles MG Flasher is an application dedicated to bringing flashing/tuning options for BMW cars equipped with the Gen 1 & 2 B46/B48/B58 engines and will be continuously updated/developed. List of supported models: B46/B48 B58 BMW 120i/125i/M135i BMW M140i F20/F40 F20/F21 BMW 220i/225i/230i/228i/M235i BMW M240i F22/F44 F22/F23 BMW 318i/320i/330i/330e BMW 340i/M340i F30/F31/F34/G20/G21/G28 F30/F31/F34/G20 BMW 420i/430i BMW 440i/M440i F32/F33/F36/G22 F32/F33/F36/G22 BMW 520i/530i/530e BMW 540i G30/G31/G38 G30/G31 BMW 630i BMW 640i G32 G32 BMW 730i/730Li/740e/740Le BMW 740i/740Li G11 G11/G12 BMW X1 20i/25i/28i BMW 840i F48 G14/G15/G16 BMW X2 20i/25i/28i/M35i BMW X3 M40i F39 G01 BMW X3 20i/30i BMW X4 M40i G01 G02 BMW X4 20i/30i BMW X5 40i G02 G05 BMW Z4 20i/30i BMW X6 40i G29 G06 Toyota Supra BMW X7 40i J29 G07 BMW Z4 M40i G29 Toyota Supra J29 Page 4 of 31 ©2020 MG Flasher User Manual Please note that our MG Flasher will only work with the current list of supported vehicles developed by our team. The application will check support automatically during the initial connection to your car and our server database (more info in “Checking support via MG Flasher” section). Make sure to subscribe to our email newsletter on the main website or follow us on social media to stay up to date on supported vehicles. 3. Required hardware Android and iOS users - Android 7.1, iOS 10.0 or newer operating system - ENET Wi-Fi adapter or ENET cable – It is strongly recommended to use ENET Wi-Fi connection for its fast speed and to reduce the risk of cables disconnecting - Ethernet to USB adapter if using ENET cable Check with the device’s manufacturer if your device is compatible with ethernet connectivity through a USB - Ethernet adapter for ENET cable support. Alternatively, if you are using an ENET Wi-Fi adapter, ensure your device has Wi-Fi connectivity. Here is a convenient table of requirements depending on the connectivity method you choose: ENET Wi-Fi 1. Ethernet to USB adapter* 1. ENET Wi-Fi Adapter 2. ENET cable *Choose Micro-USB or USB-C adapter to match your device NOTE: The Micro-USB plug was replaced on modern devices with USB Type C. Determine which of these two plugs is appropriate for your device and purchase any required adapters with the correct interface. Page 5 of 31 ©2020 MG Flasher User Manual Left: Micro USB – OTG adapter. Right: USB Type-C OTG adapter. Left: Micro USB – Ethernet adapter. Middle: Lightning – Ethernet adapter. Right: USB Type-C – Ethernet adapter. Page 6 of 31 ©2020 MG Flasher User Manual ENET cable (connected through an ethernet adapter to a phone) MG Flasher’s ENET Wi-Fi Adapter We highly recommend purchasing good quality cables from source