WHAT IS A HOT START ISSUE AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR CAR?
Hot start issues - an inherent and unwanted, characteristic of the BMW vehicle software affecting vehicles age between 2014 – 2018.The symptoms are all very much the same – essentially once started up, the engine does not immediately fire up and hesitates, taking more and more time cranking over on the starter motor. Eventually the ECU software will trigger fuel to be injected to turn the engine over and the vehicle will start-up as normal.
UNWANTED CHARACTERISTICS
Hot start issues - an inherent and unwanted, characteristic of the BMW vehicle software affecting vehicles age between 2014 – 2018.
The symptoms are all very much the same – essentially once started up, the engine does not immediately fire up and hesitates, taking more and more time cranking over on the starter motor. Eventually the ECU software will trigger fuel to be injected to turn the engine over and the vehicle will start-up as normal.
BECOMING BLIND TO IT
The effect of Hot Start Issue is not instantaneous! You will notice small delays between cranking over and engine start-up, this small delay however, becomes more than just a little delay and over time becomes more pronounced - the car just takes longer and longer to start-up.
This small delay let’s call it the delay cycle, which does grow longer, means you almost accept it! becoming accustomed to the delay. As we all know, with all things that happen slowly, you kind of get used to it and put up with it. What’s the big deal; The car starts eventually after all, right? so what is the problem!? Whilst not actually realising the damaging effect this delay is having on other vehicle components.
LONG TERM DAMAGE
This delay cycle in the software can lead to other problems, which could be costly on a BMW – since the vehicle battery is having to work harder, the alternator is having more demand placed on it and the starter motor was not designed to work with this delay cycle.
These components are working extra-time and are having more work placed on them than they were perhaps designed to do this ultimately influences the longevity of these items, shortening serviceable use and bringing you unwanted repair/replacement parts bills.
COST-SAVING ENGINE REMAP SOLUTION
So, what is the Hot Start Fix in engine remap terms?
The great news is this delay cycle can be eliminated with what has become known as the BMW Hot Start Fix and as a VIEZU authorised dealer, we can write the necessary file as part of an engine remap.
Contact us to discuss your BMW Requirements and remember, Hot Start Fix solutions are available for a variety of vehicles – contact us if you need more advice on this topic.
AFTERCARE
For complete peace of mind, our remaps come with:
30 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you’re not 100% happy, get your car returned back to original settings and get a full refund.
LIFETIME REMAP WARRANTY
Should you lose your tuning files due to car service actions or parts failure we will be happy to re-install the map onto your car free of charge for as long as you own the vehicle.
INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE
In simple terms our remaps are insurance backed, so you have complete peace of mind where our tuning is concerned. This means that in the highly unlikely event you experience a mechanical failure directly attributed to one of our remaps, we have you covered. Unlike most companies, the insurance covers up to £5 million and does not have a mileage restriction.
