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Home » Alpina B3 transmission flash for BMW 3 series vehicles

Alpina B3 transmission flash for BMW 3

series vehicles
Bored of how your BMW E9x 3 series vehicle shifts? Want quicker up-shifts, better rev-matching,
and better fuel economy out of the D drive mode? Look no further than the Alpina B3 transmission
software flash.

What is the Alpina B3 transmission flash?

It turns out that the modified Alpina B3 transmission software is actually compatible with 3
series E9x bmw transmissions. Because of this, we can use the transmission software originally
designed for the Alpina B3 on compatible US vehicles.

Whats so great about the Alpina B3 transmission tune?

In D mode, the Alpina B3 software is much smoother yet slightly more sedate – the Alpina B3
transmission mapping shifts to the next gear slightly quicker than the stock mapping. Its fantastic
for fuel economy – some people call it more sedate. But in Sport mode, the transmission comes
alive with unbelievable downshift rev-matching, smoother and more precise shifts, and an
increased rev-limiter.

What other differences will I notice after getting the Alpina B3 flash?

Along with the better shifting characteristics, the cluster will show a new indicator for gear
selection in D mode which displays D1, D2, D3 ,D4, D5 and in DS mode, you will see S1, S2, S3,
S4, S5 (M mode has this as well). With the Alpina B3 flash, you will feel like the car is trying to
get to higher gears quicker in order to stay in lower RPMs, and thus increase fuel economy and
relaxed driving. This is only when the gear shift is in D. If you want more aggressive driving
performance, just slap the gear selector to the sport shift mode and you’ll instantly notice the
Alpina B3 flash turn the sleepy fuel conscious mode into an aggressive shifting beast for that
spirited driving you crave.

Have a transmission that seems to jolt and feel a little rougher than you would
like?

If you’ve done everything you can to get rid of the jolt from your transmission, the Alpina may be
an answer to the slightly more abrupt shifting in the stock transmission software. There are several
software factors which influence harsh shifting, Neutral idle control, adaptations, and the shift
mapping of the software itself. We have found that disabling NIC fixes the “jolty” transmission 70-
80% of the time, updating/changing transmission software about 10-20%, and replacing the
mechatronic solenoids the remaining 10%.
Sounds great, is my vehicle compatible?

The Alpina B3 transmission flash is compatible with E9x vehicles with build date of 3/07+. This
software works for both N54 and 2011+ N55 E series automatic transmission and engine
combinations. Earlier builds do not have compatible transmission mechatronics units.

BMW vehicles we code

BMW E60 — (2004–2010) 5 Series Sedan

BMW E61 — (2004–2007) 5 Series Wagon
BMW E62 — (2004–2007) 5 Series Protection
BMW E63 — (2004–2010) 6 Series Coupé
BMW E64 — (2004–2010) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 — (2001–2007) 7 Series short
BMW E66 — (2001–2007) 7 Series long
BMW E67 — (2001–2007) 7 Series Protection
BMW E68 — (2005–2007) Hydrogen 7
BMW E6x — M series Models
BMW E70 — (2007–2013) X5 Sports Vehicle
BMW E71 — (2008-2011) X6 Sports Coupe
BMW E72 — (2009-2011) X6 Hybrid
BMW E81 — (2007–2011) three-door hatchback
BMW E82 — (2007–2013) two-door coupe (1M)
BMW E83 — (2004–2012) X3 Sports Vehicle
BMW E84 — (2009–present) X1 Sports Vehicle
BMW E85 — (2003–2008) Z4 Roadster
BMW E86 — (2006–2008) Z4 Coupé
BMW E87 — (2004–2012) 1 Series (5-door)
BMW E88 — (2008-present) 1 Series Convertible
BMW E89 — (2009-present) Z4 Roadster
BMW E90 — (2005–2011) 3 Series Sedan
BMW E91 — (2005–2011) 3 Series Wagon
BMW E92 — (2006–2013) 3 Series Coupé
BMW E93 — (2007–present) 3 Series Convertible
BMW E9x — M series Models
BMW F01 — (2008-present) 7 Series
BMW F02 — (2009-present) 7 Series long wheel
BMW F03 — (2008-present) 7 Series Protection
BMW F04 — (2011-present) 7 Series Active Hybrid
BMW F06 — (2011-present) 6 Series Gran Coupe
BMW F07 — (2009-present) 5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW F10 — (2011-present) 5 Series
BMW F11 — (2012-present) 5 Series Sports Wagon
BMW F12 — (2011-present) 6 Series
BMW F13 — (2011-present) 6 Series Convertible
BMW F15 — (2013-present) X5
BMW F16 — (2014) X6 Sports Activity Coupe
BMW F18 — (2010-present) 5 Series long
BMW F20 — (2011-present) 1 Series (5-door)
BMW F21 — (2012-present) 1 Series (3-door)
BMW F22 — (2013) 2 Series Coupe
BMW F23 — (2014–present) 2 Series Convertible
BMW F25 — (2012-present) X3 Sports Vehicle
BMW F26 — (2012-present) X4 Sports Coupe
BMW F30 — (2012–present) 3 Series Sedan
BMW F31 — (2012–present) 3 Series Touring
BMW F32 — (2013–present) 4 Series Coupe
BMW F33 — (2013–present) 4 Series Convertible
BMW F34 — (2013–present) 3 Series GT
BMW F35 — (2012–present) 3 Series Long WB
BMW F36 — (2014–present) 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW F45 — (2014–present) 2 Series Tourer
BMW F46 — (2014–present) 2 Series Gran Tourer
BMW F47 — (2017) X2 Compact Sports Coupe
BMW F48 — (2015) X1 Compact Sports Vehicle
BMW F49 — (2015) X1 Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW F52 — (2015–present) 1 Series Sedan
BMW F80 — (2014–present) M3 Sedan
BMW F82 — (2014–present) M4 Coupe
BMW F83 — (2014–present) M4 Convertible
BMW F85 — (2015) X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW F86 — (2015) X6 M Sports Activity Coupe
BMW F87 — (2015) M2 Coupe
BMW G01 — (2017) X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW G02 — (unconfirmed) X4 Sports Vehicle
BMW G05 — (2018) X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW G06 — (unconfirmed) X6 Sports Vehicle
BMW G07 — (2016) X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
BMW G08 — (2018) X3 long wheelbase
BMW G11 — (2016) 7 Series short wheelbase
BMW G12 — (2016) 7 Series long wheelbase
BMW G14 — (2017) 6 series cabrio
BMW G15 — (2017) 6 series coupe
BMW G16 — (2017) 6 series Gran Coupe
BMW G20 — (2018) 3 Series
BMW G21 — (2018) 3 Series Touring
BMW G22 — (unconfirmed) 4 Series Convertible
BMW G23 — (unconfirmed) 4 Series Coupe
BMW G24 — (unconfirmed) 3 Series GT
BMW G26 — (unconfirmed) 4 Series Gran Coupe
BMW G29 — (2018) Z5 roadster
BMW G30 — (2016) 5 Series
BMW G31 — (2017) 5 series wagon
BMW G32 — (2017) 5 series GT
BMW G90 — (unconfirmed) M5 Sedan
BMW i01 — (2014–present) i3 compact electric car
BMW i12 — (2014–present) i8 electric sports car
BMW MINI R50 – Mini One & Cooper (2001–2006)
BMW MINI R52 – Mini Convertible (2004–2008)
BMW MINI R53 – Mini Cooper S (2001–2006)
BMW MINI R55 – Mini Clubman (2007–present)
BMW MINI R56 – Mini Hardtop (2006–present)
BMW MINI R57 – Mini Convertible (2009–present)
BMW MINI F55 – Mini 5-door Hatch (2015–present)
BMW MINI F56 – Mini Hardtop (2014–present)

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