Technical cases and real workshop jobs
Real workshop cases: diagnostics, electronics repair, ECU programming, AdBlue, DPF, EGR and other technical solutions.
FILTER WORK
BMW E91 1.8d — Stage 1 dyno test
BMW E91 1.8d ECU calibration with emissions systems retained. The dyno recorded 187 hp and 388 Nm after tuning.
BMW with a 3.0 petrol engine — tuning for drifting
A BMW with a 3.0 petrol engine was tuned for drift use.
BMW E46 2.0D — power tuning with dyno testing
BMW E46 2.0D with an EDC16C31 ECU. After calibration, the dyno recorded about 188 hp and 470 Nm.
BMW E61 2.0D — correcting an uneven ECU calibration
BMW E61 2.0D with an uneven previous calibration. After correction, the dyno recorded 218 hp and 445–446 Nm.
BMW E60 2.5D — DPF removal and power calibration
DPF removal, MAF software changes and dyno testing on a BMW E60 2.5D. The reported result after tuning is 295 hp and 625 Nm.
BMW E61 2.5D — DPF software correction and dyno test
DPF software review and dyno testing on a BMW E61 2.5D. After correction, the dyno recorded about 226 hp and 504 Nm.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI — power tuning with dyno testing
ECU calibration on a 2011 Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI. The video gives a post-tuning result of 195 hp and 420 Nm.
BMW E65 3.0D — ECU file correction and turbo diagnostics
Review of the previous BMW E65 calibration and DPF/EGR software work. The dyno recorded 308 hp and 632 Nm, but blue smoke remained.
Renault Trafic 1.6d — diagnosing an AdBlue warning
A 2018 Renault Trafic with an AdBlue warning and a start restriction countdown was inspected and received ECU software work.
BMW E91 3.0d — dyno-tested power calibration
A BMW E91 3.0d with existing modifications was checked on a dyno and given a tailored ECU calibration.
Chrysler 300C 3.0d — improving an existing calibration
A Chrysler 300C 3.0d with an existing tune was checked on a dyno and given an updated ECU calibration.
BMW E60 3.0d — larger intercooler and hybrid turbo cartridge
A BMW E60 3.0d with a hybrid turbo cartridge received a larger intercooler and was checked on a dynamometer.
BMW E46 2.0d — MAF diagnosis and ECU tuning
An unstable dyno curve on a BMW E46 led to checks of the mass airflow sensor before power tuning.
BMW 530d E61 — diagnosing and revising an existing tune
An uneven dyno curve on a BMW 530d E61 prompted checks of its existing ECU software and a revised calibration.
BMW X5 3.0d — engine management calibration
A BMW X5 3.0d was checked on a dynamometer and its engine management calibration was adjusted.
Honda Accord 2.2 CDTI — two ECU tuning options
A Honda Accord 2.2 CDTI was measured before and after ECU tuning, with two calibration options tested.
Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD — power check after an engine rebuild
After a major engine repair, an Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD was dyno-tested and its ECU calibration was adjusted.
BMW 8HP — transmission software update after an oil change
A light 2–3 shift bump remained after an oil and filter change on a BMW 8HP. It was no longer noticeable after a transmission software update.
BMW X6 F16 40d — ECU calibration and dyno testing
ECU tuning for a BMW X6 F16 40d with an EDC17CP49 control unit, using calibrations tested on a dynamometer.
BMW E91 2.0d — power calibration and smoke check
A BMW E91 2.0d was checked on a dyno before and after tuning, followed by repeated exhaust smoke checks.
Citroën Berlingo 1.6 HDi — AdBlue fault and engine restart
A 2019 Citroën Berlingo would not start because of an AdBlue system fault. Diagnostics identified a failed pump, followed by ECU programming.
BMW E61 3.0d — ECU tuning and repeat dyno runs
After its ECU calibration was revised, a BMW E61 3.0d recorded 309 hp and 670 Nm on the dyno. The repeat run was very similar.
BMW X5 3.0i xDrive — baseline power measurement
A BMW X5 3.0i xDrive was measured before planned exhaust system and ECU changes.
Audi A5 2.7 TDI — diagnosing an overheated and damaged DPF
A DPF warning appeared on an Audi A5 after an ECU file was written. Inspection revealed a badly damaged, melted filter.
BMW E91 3.0d — correcting an unsuitable ECU tune
A BMW E91 3.0d with an unsuitable existing tune recorded 206 hp and 470 Nm. The revised ECU calibration was tested on a dyno.
BMW 535d — ECU recalibration to reduce smoke
A BMW 535d with an existing tune produced heavy smoke under load. Its ECU calibration was revised to reduce smoke.
BMW E61 530d — checking and revising an existing tune
A BMW E61 530d with an existing tune recorded 276 hp and 537 Nm on the dyno. Its ECU calibration was revised.
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi — ECU tuning and data analysis
A Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi was measured before and after tuning. Data logs were also used to assess EGR, turbocharger and temperature parameters.
BMW E61 3.0d — revising an existing ECU calibration
A BMW E61 with an existing ECU tune recorded 233 hp and 551 Nm. After revision, the dyno recorded 271 hp and 682 Nm.
Jaguar XF 2.7D — ECU tuning and road checks
After an ECU update, this Jaguar XF 2.7D was road-tested while boost, fuel data and engine operation were monitored.