Like I explained already, I intentionally installed the Akra Evo without deleter to provoke CEL, which came up (like expected) at about 500km. Then I installed the deleter and the CEL was gone after about 5km. After now further 800km no more CEL. I also had the car checked at my BMW service today:
NO visible codes!!!
I do not know about the exact readyness procedure, but if no code mean you pass the test, then you should have no problem
BTW -if Andrew will install a Akra for you, just ask him for the deleter. It is just plug and play and if you are not satisfied with it you still can go for a tune.
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Originally Posted by aussiem3
We don't have annual emission tests in Western Australia at least and I am not sure about the other states in the country. For me what's important is to find out how it does the job and not to compromise the integrity of the DME keeping in mind the warranty implications.
What I read from Check Captain's post is that it clears the code everytime it pops up. So if you do a 300km road trip, and if the CEL pops up every 30 odd km, then there alone 10 resets. Now at what detriment to the DME, and how much is this kept in the archive data so when there is a major issue with the engine, and as and when BMW read the data, is this info accessible.
I don't think I want a band aid solution to the CEL. I want something bulletproof and understand how it works to have a total peace of mind.
If I can do an engine tune as Andrew has so gentlemaly offered me without compromising the factory warranty I think that will be the best option.
But then the other question is, how is the software in the DME designed? Is the engine capable of functioning at its optimum with constantly redused reading below the accepted parameters.
I will be speaking with my technical manager today and get some answers. Will keep you posted.
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