Speed Logic · Westminster, CA

ECU Unlocks for Tuning including FEMTO & Autotuner

NOTICE: We are now able to unlock ALL B58 Gen 1, B58 Gen 2, S55 and S58 ECUs/DMEs with ANY production date at Speed Logic. B58 Gen 3 is not available at this time.

Which Tunes Does the ECU Unlock Process Work For?

  • MHD Flasher Tune
  • Bootmod3 by ProTuningFreaks
  • EcuTek (will cost additional beyond the above tuning options)
  • MG Flasher (B58 & S58 vehicles)

Which ECUs/Vehicles Does This Process Apply To?

  • B58 Engines
    • ALL BMW B58 Gen 1 Engine Models
      • BMW M240i or M240i xDrive (F22 & F23 Chassis)
      • BMW 340i or 340i xDrive (F30 & F31 Chassis)
      • BMW 440i or 440i xDrive — including Gran Coupe (F32, F33 & F36 Chassis)
      • BMW 540i or 540i xDrive (G30 Chassis)
    • ALL BMW B58 Gen 2 Engine Models
      • BMW M340i or M340i xDrive (G20 Chassis) — Model years 2019–2021 only
      • BMW M440i or M440i xDrive — including Gran Coupe (G22, G23 & G26 Chassis) — Model years 2021–2024 only
      • BMW Z4 M40i (G29 Chassis)
    • Toyota GR Supra (A90 & A91 Chassis) with B58 Gen 2 Engine
  • BMW F-Series vehicles with S55 Engine and Bosch MEVD ECU
    • BMW M2 Competition & M2 CS with S55 Engine (F87 Chassis) — Model year 2019+ only
    • BMW M3 with S55 Engine (F80 Chassis) — Model year 2019+ only
    • BMW M4 with S55 Engine (F82 Chassis) — Model year 2019+ only
  • BMW F- & G-Series vehicles with S58 Engine and Bosch MG1 ECU
    • BMW X3 M & X4 M with S58 Engine (F97 & F98 Chassis)
    • BMW M3 with S58 Engine (G80 Chassis)
    • BMW M4 with S58 Engine (G82 & G83 Chassis)
    • BMW M2 with S58 Engine (G87 Chassis)

Why Would I Need My ECU Bench Unlocked?

Short answer: a bench unlock may be required to tune your vehicle if you have a late-model ECU or have received a software update from BMW/Toyota due to warranty, service, or recall work.

The software on these newer ECUs gets updated when the vehicle is taken to BMW/Toyota for service, warranty, or recall work. If the vehicle is updated to the latest software, it will generally lock the user out of tuning via the OBD communications port. You can confirm this by using Bootmod3, MHD, or MG Flasher and checking support for your specific vehicle. If your vehicle requires a bench unlock, you'll need this service to tune (or retune) your vehicle.

Some vehicles with the Bosch MG1 or MD1 ECU have begun getting OTA (over-the-air) software updates from BMW/Toyota. These OTA updates bring the software to the latest version but unfortunately lock many users out of tuning their vehicles. We can unlock these vehicles for you so you can tune your vehicle without issues.

NOTE: We recommend all users turn off OTA updates to prevent the software from being updated. If OTA updates are left on, an update may require the ECU to be bench-unlocked again.

How the Process Works

Option 1 — Local to Southern California

$200 Cash / $250 Other Payment

Availability: Monday through Saturday during business hours

Call Speed Logic at (888) 564-4215 to get scheduled. If you're local to our shop in Southern California, you can visit Speed Logic to get your ECU unlocked the same day with a quick turnaround. Once you arrive for your scheduled appointment, we'll remove the ECU/DME from your vehicle to begin the bench unlock process. Once complete, you'll have Read/Write access through the OBD diagnostic port without any issues, enabling you to use any tune of your choice.

Option 2 — Mail Your ECU to Speed Logic

$200 with Standard Shipping / $250 with 1-2 Day Return Shipping

Same-day turnaround once received

If you're not local to our shop in Southern California, we can still help. This requires removing your ECU yourself and shipping it to our shop. The process works exactly the same once we have your ECU in hand — we set it up on our bench flash setup to gain access. Once complete, you'll have Read/Write access through the OBD diagnostic port without any issues, enabling you to use any tune of your choice.

Terms & Conditions

Speed Logic is not liable or responsible for ECUs/DMEs received dead on arrival (DOA) or damaged during shipping. Please use proper packaging and insurance on any shipments of ECUs/DMEs sent to Speed Logic to ensure a smooth bench unlock process. The customer is responsible for shipping to Speed Logic, while the service cost includes and covers return shipping and insurance.

If the dealer completes a software update on your vehicle in person or through over-the-air (OTA) updates and re-locks the ECU/DME, you may need the DME unlocked again — this is an additional charge for a second bench unlock. This service includes one (1) ECU bench unlock. Mail-in pricing does not include labor to remove or reinstall the ECU/DME.

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