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Old 02-21-2023, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by oldskewel View Post
I've been hoping for something like this to be available. So did you install that on your E53 M54?

Did you install a resistor? I expect based on my measurement mentioned above, that a 15 Ohm, 15 Watt [or higher] load resistor would be needed to sufficiently convince the ECU that all is good.

I found this youtube video that shows it. One of the comments says that they did nothing with the resistor and no CEL ever came on. If that is true, I'll guess they still had that code I mentioned above - I got no CEL, but did have that DME code that my Foxwell read. I'd be at least a little concerned that the ECU does not do something in response to that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfyYw6LkHiE

Otherwise, I'll probably get one of these ... as soon as I fix my engine.
I've only done it on M62/TU V8 and I'm not aware there is similar option for M54.
I personaly would not do it on M54 because its thermostat is 92 C IIRC which is quite "normal" temp. vs 105 C on M62.
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