How to Fix a Faulty BMW DME ECU ECM PME

If you’re familiar with our blog, you know we spend a lot of time working with Mercedes. It is important to know we work with BMW’s as well. We have a vast understanding of how BMW’s such as the 550i, 335i, 4 series and beyond work. The BMW DME or otherwise known as an ECU, ECM or PME is a major part of your vehicle. Essentially, it’s the onboard computer, responsible for regulating the car’s engine. We often modify the engines computer to help the engine run smoother. Helping it run smoother unlocks extra horsepower and available torque. However, we can also help if you’re having issues with a broken or faulty BMW ECU. We are very knowledgeable dealing with these parts after spending years analyzing and repairing them. We are available to help strengthen your vehicle!

Common Signs of a Faulty BMW DME, ECU, ECM, PME

If you’re left wondering why your vehicle is experiencing one of these common signs, you may have an issue with your ECU. Firstly, your check engine light is on. Secondly, your car won’t start and other common electrical components are non responsive. Thirdly, an unexplained poor performance or notable drops in fuel economy. Here are some other symptoms to look for…

• Sudden jerking or stopping while shifting gears, even though you maintain your transmission properly
• Fan running on High
• Unexplained error codes when all components have been tested or replaced

Options for BMW ECU Repair or Replacement

It is important to diagnose a faulty ECU with a computer diagnostic equipment. Luckily, we offer a free diagnostic service. We’ll ask you to drop off or ship us your ECU unit, and within 24 hours we’ll let you know if you need a repair and how much it will cost. PRESSERtech can fix it for you, or we can ship it back within 24 hours of your request. Take into consideration a shipping and handling charge to ship your ECU. If you’ve already visited a dealership, you may have been told your ECU is broken or unreadable. As most things, getting a new ECU at a dealership can be expensive. We can save you money. The dealership is not your only option for a new ECU. When other shops or dealerships can’t communicate with the broken ECU, we can because we have a vast amount of experience.

We’ve Shipped ECU’s Across the World

Through our years, we have provided fully programmed BMW ECU’s to individuals and shops all over the country. For instance, we have shipped units to more than 40 countries worldwide, from New Zealand, Sweden, and even to the Philippines. Even if you’re not local or a regular with the Pressertech garage, we can work with you and get your replacement or fixed ECU shipped to you, ready for your mechanic to install in your vehicle.

Give Us A Call 

In conclusion, if you’re looking to repair or replace a faulty ECU, and would like to learn more about how we can help save you some money, give us a call at (770) 648-0500 or use our Contact Form. We look forward to speaking with you!

Kia Stinger Performance Tune GT Dyno Results!

The Kia Stinger GT is a compact car that has a body style of a 5-door fastback and we wanted to see what we could do with the Kia Stinger Performance Tune. The Kia Stinger has different trim styles. The GT, GT1 and the GT2. This article will be examining the GT model. Kia builds GT’s in its home country of South Korea where they have factories. The Stinger is not about outright power but this has only led to more interest at what this car could achieve. Kia Motors has pushed this car to market by partnering with GQ magazine to promote the car as a street style vehicle. Another push was made last year when two stinger commercials premiered during the Super Bowl. We knew the Kia was impressive, but we weren’t sure of the exact numbers dealing with performance.

Taking Stock of the Specs

Marketed as a car that is more about the journey of the ride instead of finishing first, the Kia GT has a respectable amount of Horsepower for a stock vehicle. When purchasing, a decision can be made between a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine or a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The Kia Stinger comes with standard all-wheel drive and when looking at the twin turbo V6, delivers 365 horsepower and 376 LB-FT of torque. Also take note of a 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.The Stinger uses a shortened version of the Hyundai Genesis’ front engine platform with additional steel reinforcement. When looking at the stock specs, we knew the Stinger was impressive. But we knew we could unlock even more performance out of this vehicle once we got it in the shop.

Kia Stinger GT Performance Tune Process

For our performance tune process, conditions were certainly harsh as you’d expect for a summer day in Atlanta. The humidity was 63% and the temperature was a mere 94F inside the shop. We tried our best to keep the car as cool as possible by running three fans, but it was still a little heat soaked. Well, while we expected to make excuses for the weather, the Kia did what it did all along and simply impressed the hell out of us. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Our procedure provides the best possible performance and results within the original safety margins of your car. We have nearly 30 years experience working on, and tuning vehicles. Tuning is a delicate and complex process no matter what car, so when choosing your technician, make sure they have the experience to back it up.

Kia Stinger GT Performance Tune Results

There are many benefits to a Kia Stinger GT tune. As we have previously mentioned, the Kia Stinger has 365HP and 376LBS-FT Torque at the crank. We can adjust that, at the wheels by decreasing 15%. The test vehicle was in 5th gear which has a 1:00-1 ratio and its wheels were turning 130MPH when it reached its peak of 459 Horsepower and 522LBS-FT of Torque. The only difference from Stock that we adjusted is a K & N High Flow Air Filter. It is simply amazing what Kia have accomplished with this car!

We’re Here For You

Kia Stinger tuning is an affordable way to make a noticeable performance improvement on an already great vehicle. All of this performance tuning is possible without any to very little compromising of your stock components. Our performance tuning guide has more information about what we do here at Pressertech. We also encourage you to give us a call at (770) 648-0500 or use our Contact Form. We’re happy to chat with you about what a performance tune can do for your vehicle. Call us now.

2016 Mercedes C-Class Tune Mercedes C300 W205 Tuning – Unlocking Hidden Potential

The Mercedes C-Class Tune (Mercedes C300) is based on a line of compact executive cars, playfully described as having “as many flavors as a fro-yo shop.” The Mercedes C-Class features four body styles — the sedan, wagon, coupe and cabriolet. Mercedes C-Class are built in Mercedes factories in Sindelfingen and Bremen, Germany. The series looks to emulate its big brother, the Mercedes S-Class, but on a smaller scale. (Some might even call it a baby Mercedes S-Class.) The 2016 Mercedes C300 is no exception and it’s ready to thrill with gains all around. Stage 1 Mercedes C-Class Tune, in particular Mercedes C-Class performance tune gives a 19% increase in torque. Let’s get started.

Taking Stock of the Specs

The 2016 Mercedes C300 follows in the footsteps of the 2015 model which was said to raise the bar for midsize luxury. The 2016 model comes with standard rear wheel drive and delivers 241 horsepower and 273 LB-FT of torque. All this comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine.The W205 is the first to use the Modular Rear-wheel drive Architecture (MRA) platform, using a significantly lighter aluminum structure. Having said that, this stock Mercedes C300 Tune has many things going for it, but we know we can unlock the hidden potential of this vehicle. Despite the fact that so many other Mercedes models have an aggressive nature, this engine was depowered at the factory, and just yearns to be set free. That’s where we come in.

Mercedes C-Class Performance Tune Process

A small piece of technology plays a major role in C-Class performance and fuel consumption. The technology in question is the ECU (Engine Control Unit) which is your Mercedes’ engine management software. At Pressertech, we take special care to analyze and adjust this sensitive and complex component. You don’t have to worry about the changes to your stock settings. Our procedure provides the best possible performance and results within the original safety margins of your car. We have nearly 30 years experience working on, and tuning Mercedes Benz vehicles. Nonetheless, this makes C-Class tuning a delicate and complex process, so when choosing your technician, make sure they have the experience to back it up.

Mercedes C-Class Performance Tune Results W205

There are many benefits to a Mercedes W205 tune. For this 2016 C300, we saw a 9% increase in horsepower and a 19% increase in torque by completing a Stage 1 tune. Other positive outcomes included reduced fuel consumption, smoother acceleration and improved throttle response. Happily we can say that a Mercedes C-Class performance tune means a more efficient engine all around. A Stage 2 tune can unlock even more of your engine’s power, just ask us to run the numbers for you!

We’re Here For You

Mercedes C-Class tuning is an affordable way to make a potential 15-20% improvement in your vehicle’s horsepower and torque. All this through performance tuning without compromising your stock components.

Our performance tuning guide has more information about what we do here at Pressertech. We also encourage you to give us a call at (770) 648-0500 or use our Contact Form. We’re happy to chat with you about what a performance tune can do for your vehicle. Call us now.

Mercedes C43 AMG Performance Tune – Huge Gains All Around 

At Pressertech, we recently wrote about tuning the Mercedes C63 AMG — the “iron fist in an iron glove” — and how we were able to provide a 19% increase in horsepower and a 27% increase in torque with a Stage 2 tune. Today we’re looking at the C63’s little brother, the Mercedes C43 AMG Performance Tune. It’s been described as “balanced, competent, and just powerful enough to be exciting.”

Mercedes C43 AMG vs. Mercedes C63 AMG

The Mercedes C43 AMG sits in the Mercedes lineup between the Mercedes C63 AMG and the C300 coupe, making it an appealing middle ground between the two models. Instead of a V8, the Mercedes C43 AMG has a twin-turbo V6 (“one of the best sounding V6 engines out there”).The standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive makes for a ride that won’t drift as easy. It boasts balanced and composed suspension, and an overall better ride quality than the Mercedes C63 AMG. Tested on the autobahn, the Mercedes C43 AMG proved to be solid and confident, even at speeds upwards of 140 mph.

Mercedes C43 AMG Specs

At stock specs, the Mercedes C43 AMG brings 362 horsepower and 384 LBS-FT torque to the table. It’s a distinct upgrade in performance from the C300 coupe. At PRESSERtech, we have the ability to upgrade the C43 AMG to two levels through our comprehensive Mercedes Performance Tune. A Stage 1 Tune would bring this coupe to 403 horsepower & 441 LBS-FT torque. For even more power, a Stage 2 Tune would bring the C43 AMG to 413 horsepower and 464 LBS-FT torque. That is just amazing!

Mercedes C43 AMG Performance Tune Process

Mercedes Performance Tunes are a great way to boost the capability of your vehicle without having to replace any stock components. It’s a cost effective way to get more power out of the car you already own and love.

When tuning the C43 AMG, our expert technicians targeted the car’s engine control unit (ECU). After removing the ECU with extreme caution, we use our in-house technology to modify its stock settings. By modifying the ECU, we’re able to unlock the true potential of your vehicle’s engine. We’ll also keep your original Mercedes flash tune on file, so there should be no fear of trying out a tune on your car. If the tune isn’t to your liking, we can always modify it or change it back.

Mercedes C63 AMG Performance Results

When we tune a Mercedes, we see better throttle response, increased efficiency through all loads and gains all around. For this Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe, a Stage 2 Tune provided a stunning boost of 51 more horsepower and 80 more LBS-FT torque. That’s a 14% increase in horsepower and a 20% increase in torque. It’s incredible to see what kind of performance upgrade can be achieved simply through tweaks to a car’s ECU, without making other expensive upgrades and being perfectly safe with all stock components.

Give Pressertech A Call

If you’re thinking about a Mercedes Performance Tune, give us a call at (770) 648-0500 or use our Contact Form. We’re happy to chat with you about what a performance tune can do for your vehicle.

Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL Key Replacement Electronic Ignition Switch Replacement

Do you have a Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL? The Mercedes EIS ESL Electronic Ignition Switch and Electronic Steering Lock system exists to make sure your car isn’t stolen. Your key has a sequential code, unique to your vehicle, and when inserted into the ignition, your car runs a series of tests, to make sure it’s the right key. Three control units (EIS, ESL and ECU) must all agree the key is correct before the “Turn and Start” function is authorized. If the key and the EIS don’t match up, “Turn and Start” is deactivated. Thieves foiled. Great in theory, right? But, a faulty Mercedes electronic ignition switch wills top you in your tracks.

Issues You May Experience with the Mercedes EIS ESL Electronic Ignition Switch and Electronic Steering Lock

You might be at the end of your rope wondering why your car won’t start. Some common issues that you may experience due to a faulty Mercedes EIS or ESL:

• Car won’t start
• Can’t turn key in the electronic ignition switch eis
• Can turn key, car won’t start
• Car won’t start when cold

When the Mercedes Electronic Ignition Switch EIS Goes wrong 

Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL? Mercedes Electronic Ignition Switch EIS ESL system falters, “Turn and Start” will deactivate and you won’t be able to start your car. It’s your car’s security system doing its job, but not because of a mismatched key, because of a communication breakdown in one of the control units. Unfortunately, the EIS can go bad because of some common problems, and your dealer may tell you the only option is a costly ESL replacement.

Some of the common reasons an EIS might falter:

• A power surge
• Low battery
• Performing a jump while the key is inserted
• Electronic Steering Lock ESL Fails or locks in place

Does My Mercedes Model Have an EIS?

Do you have a Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL? We have found that this is a widespread issue, and it is causing frustration for many Mercedes drivers. Any of the following Mercedes chassis will likely have an EIS: W164 – W204 – W209 – W211 – W212 – C215 – W219 – W220 – W221 – R230.

Repairing the EIS, Replacing the ESL

We can test and repair your Faulty Mercedes EIS ESL and return it so you can simply plug and play. As for the Electronic Steering Lock or ESL, we can provide a permanent replacement that you only need to do once. We’ll replace the steering lock with an emulator. It bolts into the exact location as the lock. The car now thinks it has a steering lock because it is programmed the same as a regular steering lock. No more problems, ever!

Sending Us Your ESL Mercedes electronic ignition

If you’re not within close driving distance to our garage, you can send us your ESL. We’d recommend you have your local mechanic to get your steering lock removed. Many times a mechanic will have to cut out the lock when locked in place. 

New Keys for your Mercedes-Benz

When we’re repairing your steering lock, don’t forget to ask us about additional keys. We can provide brand new keys fully programmed to your vehicle. You will be happy knowing that they are a fraction of the cost of the dealer.

Contact Us

As always, we’re happy to answer any questions you have. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (770) 648-0500 or use our contact form. We know this can be a frustrating issue. You should research all of your options before potentially spending thousands of dollars at the dealership.