Got my BMS stage 1 confused about install

AHB900 · 01-27-2015, 06:55 PM

Hey guys, im a complete newb when it comes to engine installs. I got my BMS stage 1 and I looked through the install guides and even multiple videos, but after I popped my cover off and looked into my engine bay everything got confusing. I have a f30 335i harness B according to burger tunings website. I pop the cover off and look at the right side of the engine (when im facing it). There is this plug there that I believe is the TMAP its right next to this silver metal thing. Is this the tmap or is there another one im not seeing? Also the second connector which is on top of the engine hidden behind rubber. I pulled up the rubber and could not find that connection there.

Pretty much is there a easy way to know exactly what im supposed to unplug and connect to the BMS?

Am I just being too cautious?

obriennathaniel · 01-27-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AHB900

Hey guys, im a complete newb when it comes to engine installs. I got my BMS stage 1 and I looked through the install guides and even multiple videos, but after I popped my cover off and looked into my engine bay everything got confusing. I have a f30 335i harness B according to burger tunings website. I pop the cover off and look at the right side of the engine (when im facing it). There is this plug there that I believe is the TMAP its right next to this silver metal thing. Is this the tmap or is there another one im not seeing? Also the second connector which is on top of the engine hidden behind rubber. I pulled up the rubber and could not find that connection there.

Pretty much is there a easy way to know exactly what im supposed to unplug and connect to the BMS?

Am I just being too cautious?

the plug either fits.....or it doesnt lol. i know on the JB4 theres a harness u unlpug on the charge pipe, and one under the rubber insulation on the top, back right side of the engine.

AHB900 · 01-27-2015, 08:44 PM

So i cant possibly plug this into the wrong place?

obriennathaniel · 01-27-2015, 08:58 PM

pretty much lol. unless you force a connector, even then i still dont think you could.

AHB900 · 01-28-2015, 02:48 AM

Perfect makes me feel better lol. Ill just give it a shot tomorrow.

Earthmaster · 01-29-2015, 09:55 AM

Theres 2 youtube vids that show you the two plugs.. just watch them 10x with your engine bay open. You'll get it. The hardest part is removing the plugs at first because you have to press down really hard on the little fuckers to disengage the clip then pull. Use one hand to press down on the little clip all the way down first and use your other hand to pull. It should come off relatively easy once the clip is disengaged, if your pulling hard and its not budging then the clip is still engaged and your not pressing down hard enough.

AHB900 · 01-29-2015, 12:41 PM

I finally got it installed it took about 30 minutes to figure out those stupid clips, I still dont know how I got them off.

I have a couple of questions about the BMS stage 1. First question is i routed my box to the left side of the engine bay and put it where the battery charging thing is. Will this be an issue? Ill post a picture of it right now.

Second question sometimes I feel like theres a huge power increase and sometimes i feel like nothings changed. What the hell is going on?

It just feels like a weird place to put it.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 01-29-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Earthmaster

Theres 2 youtube vids that show you the two plugs.. just watch them 10x with your engine bay open. You'll get it. The hardest part is removing the plugs at first because you have to press down really hard on the little fuckers to disengage the clip then pull. Use one hand to press down on the little clip all the way down first and use your other hand to pull. It should come off relatively easy once the clip is disengaged, if your pulling hard and its not budging then the clip is still engaged and your not pressing down hard enough.

Just practice with the Stage1 harness clips. A small screwdriver from the back side to lift the clip is the easiest way on older cars. The box should be routed and zip-tied to the strut under that black plastic cover per the install guide.

Mike

AHB900 · 01-29-2015, 01:42 PM

Yeh I think i got the hang of it hopefully for the next time. Thanks for the routing info.. I needa fix that.

Jchan112 · 01-29-2015, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AHB900

I finally got it installed it took about 30 minutes to figure out those stupid clips, I still dont know how I got them off.

I have a couple of questions about the BMS stage 1. First question is i routed my box to the left side of the engine bay and put it where the battery charging thing is. Will this be an issue? Ill post a picture of it right now.

Second question sometimes I feel like theres a huge power increase and sometimes i feel like nothings changed. What the hell is going on?

It just feels like a weird place to put it.

Needs some time to adapt, 100+ miles should do it. I felt the same way when I first installed it but seems to be running pretty smooth and consistent now

AHB900 · 01-30-2015, 12:41 AM

Hopefully in a few days itll be good, because when the power is there it feels great.

Buckeyes · 01-30-2015, 08:10 AM

Damn that's a dirty engine bay. Deduct 20 horsepower

obriennathaniel · 01-30-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Trcb777

Damn that's a dirty engine bay. Deduct 20 horsepower

Lmao. Idk how mine is so clean but I'm not complaining.

AHB900 · 01-31-2015, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Trcb777

Damn that's a dirty engine bay. Deduct 20 horsepower

Lolll yeah ive been meaning to clean it

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r33_RGSport · 01-31-2015, 02:25 PM

@AHB900, let me know if you still need help.
Come by when you have spare time, and I'll help you. No charge.

AHB900 · 02-01-2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by r33

@AHB900, let me know if you still need help.
Come by when you have spare time, and I'll help you. No charge.

Hey R33 i actually got it installed finally. Thanks though.

r33_RGSport · 02-01-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AHB900

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33

@AHB900, let me know if you still need help.
Come by when you have spare time, and I'll help you. No charge.

Hey R33 i actually got it installed finally. Thanks though.

Good..

01-27-2015, 06:55 PM	#1
AHB900 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (0)	Got my BMS stage 1 confused about install Hey guys, im a complete newb when it comes to engine installs. I got my BMS stage 1 and I looked through the install guides and even multiple videos, but after I popped my cover off and looked into my engine bay everything got confusing. I have a f30 335i harness B according to burger tunings website. I pop the cover off and look at the right side of the engine (when im facing it). There is this plug there that I believe is the TMAP its right next to this silver metal thing. Is this the tmap or is there another one im not seeing? Also the second connector which is on top of the engine hidden behind rubber. I pulled up the rubber and could not find that connection there. Pretty much is there a easy way to know exactly what im supposed to unplug and connect to the BMS? Am I just being too cautious? __________________ 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport: Premium, Cold Weather, Drivers Assist, Tech, HK, Sports Auto
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AHB900 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (0)	Perfect makes me feel better lol. Ill just give it a shot tomorrow. __________________ 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport: Premium, Cold Weather, Drivers Assist, Tech, HK, Sports Auto
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Earthmaster Captain 127 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 15' M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (3)	Theres 2 youtube vids that show you the two plugs.. just watch them 10x with your engine bay open. You'll get it. The hardest part is removing the plugs at first because you have to press down really hard on the little fuckers to disengage the clip then pull. Use one hand to press down on the little clip all the way down first and use your other hand to pull. It should come off relatively easy once the clip is disengaged, if your pulling hard and its not budging then the clip is still engaged and your not pressing down hard enough.
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01-29-2015, 12:41 PM	#7
AHB900 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (0)	I finally got it installed it took about 30 minutes to figure out those stupid clips, I still dont know how I got them off. I have a couple of questions about the BMS stage 1. First question is i routed my box to the left side of the engine bay and put it where the battery charging thing is. Will this be an issue? Ill post a picture of it right now. Second question sometimes I feel like theres a huge power increase and sometimes i feel like nothings changed. What the hell is going on? It just feels like a weird place to put it. __________________ 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport: Premium, Cold Weather, Drivers Assist, Tech, HK, Sports Auto
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AHB900 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (0)	Yeh I think i got the hang of it hopefully for the next time. Thanks for the routing info.. I needa fix that. __________________ 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport: Premium, Cold Weather, Drivers Assist, Tech, HK, Sports Auto
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AHB900 Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank CA iTrader: (0)	Hopefully in a few days itll be good, because when the power is there it feels great. __________________ 2013 BMW 335I M-Sport: Premium, Cold Weather, Drivers Assist, Tech, HK, Sports Auto
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