BMW E46 318i ECU Repair + Optional DME Cloning Service
Price Exclusive of GST
Our minimum assessment fee is $150 + GST (Excluding Headlights). This just covers the time to check the unit over. If you proceed with the repair, we’ll apply this to the total cost. Our full terms of trade can be found here. Has repair work been attempted by your customer? Link here !
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International Customers:
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BMW E46 318i ECU Repair + Optional DME Cloning Service
DME 7 512 354 | Misfire, Ignition, or Injector Fault | Fault Codes: 30407 / 30118
This service covers diagnostic repair of misfire-related ECU faults and/or cloning of DME data from a damaged unit to a donor ECU. Whether your ECU suffers from a failed driver circuit or is beyond repair and needs data transfer, we’ve got you covered.
🔧 Standard ECU Misfire Repair Includes:
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Full inspection and repair of ignition or injector driver circuits
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Correction of ECU faults causing misfires or dead cylinders
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Internal rework of solder joints, power paths, or burnt components
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Bench test for coil/injector outputs, verified under load
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Fault codes resolved: 30407, 30118, and related P030X codes
🔁 Optional ECU Cloning (Data Transfer) Service:
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Transfers all internal DME data (ISN, immobiliser, coding, etc.)
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Required when original ECU is water-damaged or physically non-repairable
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Performed with precision tools to retain VIN and coding
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Allows plug-and-play replacement with matched donor unit
Applies To:
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BMW E46 318i (N42/N46 engine)
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DME Part No:
7 512 354 -
Bosch ECU:
0261209003 /0261209050 (cross-referenced where required)
Turnaround Time:
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Standard Repair: 2–4 business days
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Cloning Add-On: Adds 1 extra day
Warranty:
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12 months on repaired functions and cloned data (where applicable)
Price: On consultation – varies by repair vs. clone requirements
💡 One stop for BMW ECU repair or cloning — restore driveability, or swap units without losing your factory data.