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E85rayb

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Apologies, I have searched the E85 problem forum for this info but couldn’t find anything. I have a poorly DME (2869 - DME self test RAM check faulty). Basically car won’t start, just get a click as if the starter is dead. Added new starter, replaced the faulty LCM (just in case), and a new battery but it’s still the same so it’s looking like my DME.

My first question is do you folks know of a recommended test/repair service provider for my DME (2004 E85 2.2l)? I have also acquired a second DME from a breakers, which has exactly the same part number as mine but is off a 2.5l (E83) petrol. I assume these will be mapped differently? Question 2; Are there folks out there who clone DMEs and is this easier than going for the repair option? I am guessing if I can keep my original vehicle data this will make life easier ie avoiding any organ transplant rejection issues?

I have spoken to an outfit I found online who said they will look at the DME model I have but this is on a case by case basis as they cannot always fault find them. So looking for a experience fixer if there is one?

As always, and help would be appreciated.
 
I can help and Lincoln isn’t that far from York

Best bet is to source a correct DME (I think your e83 will be ok as it’s the same part number), install that in the car.

I can then update the software and unlink the ews to allow the car to start

Stuart
 
Fab, thanks for all the help. Certainly not too far from Lincoln. The big issue is the E85 is currently SORN, and has been for a couple of years, so the MoT has also lapsed. So would need to get the car road legal again before I can go anywhere.

I have just taken possession of a BMW scanner 1.4 gizmo and software along with the other software (INPA etc) and will shortly be seeing if I can get it working on an old laptop, which sounds a challenge from what I have read. Initially to recode the LCM.

On a technical level, if I swap the DME off the e83 into my e85 will the fact this will be mapped for a slightly larger engine affect how the engine runs; thinking of the MoT emissions test?

Could the fact the car has been dry stored for a few years with the battery disconnected by the issue or do you think a faulty DME is the issue? I have no other fault codes on my Creator 310 scanner.
 
I could head to you to do the DME

Drop me a pm we can look to get it sorted

When I flash the software and clear the ews it should revert it to e85 map
 
I’m seeing more and more dme (and other module failures) over time sadly

It’s a reflection the cars are over 20 years now
 
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