EVOLVE-R INSTALLATION MANUAL BMW E46 M3
INSTALLATION 1. The software is found on the evolve USB flashdrive, titled evolve-r.exe. Copy and paste this file to your desktop. Double-click to run - evolve-r software is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows Xp or Windows 7. For use with Mac, please ensure you are running Windows in Bootcamp, Parallels or VMWare Fusion. 2. Plug the evolve-r cable into your PC USB port. 3. Upon launching the software, the drivers will be installed automatically.* 4. Ensure all other software such as screensavers, power saving mode, alarms or any other programs that could interrupt the process are closed and that your laptop has sufficient battery charge for at least 1 hours operation or preferably plug into a mains supply. Do not use the vehicle as a power supply. * If the drivers are not automatically installed the software will not recognize the cable. At this point please email technical support at support@evolveautomotive.com. evolve-r opening screen. evolve-r software does not need to install, but simply launches directly from the evolve-r file
EXTRACTING YOUR VEHICLE ECU DATA 1. Ensure your vehicle battery is sufficiently charged: Start the car and allow a few minutes to idle before switching back off. Ensure all lights, heating/air conditioning and electrics are switched off and that no other battery draining devices are connected. Also ensure your laptop has sufficient battery and all interruptable software is disabled. 2. Firmly plug the evolve-r cable into your OBD-II diagnostics port with the USB connected to your laptop. The OBD-II port is located on the left-hand side of the driver s side, behind a specially marked cover located beneath the instrument panel. The cover has the letters OBD on it. Ensure your cable remains secure at all times. (Image 2.A) >> CONTINUED IMAGE 2.A - THE OBD-II PORT IS FOUND UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD - ABOVE THE CLUTCH ON LEFT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES (IMAGE ABOVE IS FROM A RIGHT HAND DRIVE E46 3 SERIES) image 2.B - evolve-r identifying the ecu
EXTRACTING YOUR VEHICLE ECU DATA 3. Switch your ignition to position 2 - dash lights are on but engine is off. 4. On the evolve-r software, select Identify ECU. Vehicle information will appear in the right hand dialog box (Image 2.B, previous page) and prompt you to code the cable to the ECU, please select Yes. (Image 2.C) 5. Select Read ECU Memory. You will be prompted to save ECU data. Select a secure location on your laptop to save this file. 6. The reading process should take no longer than 3 minutes (Image 2.D). Once reading is complete please attach this data file to an email and send to data@evolveautomotive.com. Please allow upto 48 hours for receipt of your tuned data file. IMAGE 2.C - THE OBD-II PORT IS FOUND UNDERNEATH THE DRIVERS SIDE DASHBOARD - ABOVE THE CLUTCH ON LEFT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES (IMAGE ABOVE IS FROM A RIGHT HAND DRIVE E46 3 SERIES) image 2.D - evolve-r identifying the ecu
FLASHING YOUR ECU 1. Once you have received your tuned data file, please save this it to the same folder as your original file. 2. Follow steps 1-3 of Extracting Your Vehicle ECU Data 3. On the evolve-r software, select Program ECU Memory. You will be prompted to select your new data file. 4. The flashing process will now begin (Image 3.A). Please ensure this process is not interrupted in any way as permanent ECU damage can occur.* Please note that during the flashing process multiple error warnings may be triggered in some cases. This is normal for certain ECU s and does not represent an issue. 5. Once programming is 100% complete please switch off your ignition and remove the evolve-r cable from your OBD-II port. Wait 10 seconds before you start your engine. Enjoy your new found powe-r! Due to the adaptive nature of modern ECU s a short running period is required. This is usually no more than 15-50 miles/20-80km s. IMAGE 3.A - evolve-r WRITING DATA TO THE ECU * Interruption of this process involves any loss of power to the laptop or vehicle, the ignition being switched off or unplugging of the cable. If you experience installation issues please contact support@evolveautomotive.com