Csl ecu

[Codling]

How can you tell a CSL ecu from a standard E46 ecu ? Any coding on it etc.


Many thanks

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[Bounce]

How can you tell a CSL ecu from a standard E46 ecu ? Any coding on it etc.


Many thanks

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The Csl one is a lot lighter.

[shimmy]

The Csl one is a lot lighter.

And faster......

[cantfind1]

How can you tell a CSL ecu from a standard E46 ecu ? Any coding on it etc.


Many thanks

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Will have MSS54HP written on it for one. As for the actual file that is written in it, no could be anything these days especially if second hand.

If you have an MSS54HP ecu you can have the CSL files written on it though.

So doesn't really matter.

Hope that makes sense!?

[alexk]

Will have MSS54HP written on it for one. As for the actual file that is written in it, no could be anything these days especially if second hand.

If you have an MSS54HP ecu you can have the CSL files written on it though.

So doesn't really matter.

Hope that makes sense!?

That's incorrect, it's different hardware.

[glendog74]

And faster......

Only those from the SG cars though...

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Quote- '' That's incorrect, it's different hardware.''

Alexk.Agreed.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[_Nathan_]

I have a CSL ECU, LCM and Dash with 41k miles on coming out of my car by early next week, ideal bulk buy for those clockers out there

[cantfind1]

That's incorrect, it's different hardware.

Didn't say it wasn't different on the inside just said that you can load CSL software onto an MSS54HP ecu

[cantfind1]

How can you tell a CSL ecu from a standard E46 ecu ? Any coding on it etc.


Many thanks

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If you just want to know how to tell the difference from the outside it will have CSL written on it after the MSS54HP, standard one will not have CSL written on it, obviously.

Its amazing how helpfull you guys are on here really!!:smokin:

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Its not quite as simple as Cantfind1 makes it out.

If you obtain any S54 ECU without the keys or EWS
to that ECU then you will have to have the ECU
reflashed.

BMW can supply replacemnet keys around 175.00
each and then you have to sort out your EWS if
you want the Car on the 'Key'.

Loading on the CSL Files to a non CSL S54 ECU will
not be free unless you know somebody and then when
its that's all done what do you have and what was the
real costs?

I would source a ''theif'' kit ie] CSL S54 ECU/EWS/KEYS.

Primate being helpful.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[_Nathan_]

I have 2 keys too, is ews a separate unit? If so I guess u need to set it aside, anyone know where it is in the car?

[cantfind1]

Actually it is quite simple, you can delete the EWS from the ecu and the CSL software can be written onto the chips in the ecu. Plug it into your car and hey presto works with all your original keys, ignition barrel and alarm/immobiliser.

EWS is part of the software. Not a separate unit.

I will not go into any further details on this on an open forum.......


There are people who can do this, its not too costly. Much cheaper than buying an uncoded new CSL ecu from BMW that's for sure, then finding someone to code it to your car.

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

By Passing the EWS is not some big secret.

Just one of many examples.

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=52403

Writing the CSL software on to the S54 ECU can
be undertaken but add up all the costs and what
you do when it goes wrong or corrupts.

As I said if you have the oppurtunity to purchase
a CSL thief Kit, then its a no brainer.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[cantfind1]

Hi,

By Passing the EWS is not some big secret.

Just one of many examples.

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=52403

Writing the CSL software on to the S54 ECU can
be undertaken but add up all the costs and what
you do when it goes wrong or corrupts.

As I said if you have the oppurtunity to purchase
a CSL thief Kit, then its a no brainer.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

No bypassing with modules or wires or relays required, that's a lot of hassle. Just simple modification of the software in the ecu....deletes the EWS coding. There are not many people who can do it this way though.....but if you know one of them then hey its easy....