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Will BMW reprogramming affect the car?

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AngelinaLynn

07/23/25 9:09pm

No. Here is the relevant introduction: BMW: BMW (Bavarian Motor Works), the full Chinese name is Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, a German automobile brand. BMW's vehicle series include i, X, Z, and pure numeric models such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, as well as the M series (BMW's official high-performance modification division) based on improvements to these series. BMW was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Brand history: The blue and white logo of BMW represents the colors of the Bavarian state flag where BMW's headquarters are located. Over the past century, BMW has evolved from an initial aircraft engine manufacturer into an enterprise group that focuses on premium cars and produces world-renowned aircraft engines, off-road vehicles, and motorcycles, ranking among the top automobile companies in the world. Its full name is die Bayerischen Motorenwerke (Bavarian Motor Works).

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DiAlan

08/10/25 7:01pm

I've been driving a BMW for 4 years and experienced two programming updates. It's actually like updating your phone's system, mainly fixing software bugs or optimizing features. Official operations are usually very safe, as dealerships use voltage stabilizers to prevent power interruptions. But be careful with modified cars - my friend's ECU-tuned vehicle developed transmission jerking for three months after programming. However, the factory update did make my auto start-stop smoother and added new icons to the AC interface. The key is using official channels, as power failure during programming could really brick your car.

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