{"product_id":"active-autowerke-simon-3-software-tool-e60-e63-e65-e70-e71-e82-e85-e9x-16-902","title":"Active Autowerke Simon 3 Software Tool - E60 \/ E63 \/ E65 \/ E70 \/ E71 \/ E82 \/ E85 \/ E9x (16-902)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***THE SIMON 3 TUNING PROGRAMMER IS A TOOL USE TO READ AND WRITE TO YOUR ECU, IT IS ONLY SOLD WITH THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE SOFTWARE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore the SIMON 3, tuning your BMW required you to send your ECU to a BMW tuner - like Active Autowerke - to have the software modified\/uploaded by expert engineers. The ECU would then be re-packaged and shipped back to you for re-installation. In short, it was AT MINIMUM a 3-day fiasco.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat didn't sit well with us. Fortunately, the days of helplessly waiting on your ECU to return are long gone - thanks to the newly released, all-new SIMON 3. The SIMON 3 gives control back to the user; to upload, update, and upgrade your BMW's software tuning. All you need is the SIMON 3, a laptop running Windows only ( MAC will not work ), and access to the internet for e-mail correspondence!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIMON 3 KEY FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDowntime is eliminated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarried to initial vehicle VIN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore efficient \u0026amp; affordable than previous generations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides complete control over engine and some gearbox functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple maps included at minimal cost\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnose \u0026amp; clear all engine and transmission error codes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasily reset - eliminates loss of customized tune after BMW dealer re-flash\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eErases current DME adaptions (DME will now read and adapt strictly from new tuning maps)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY THE SIMON 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith past tuning tools, resetting the device after being flashed back to OEM-specs by a BMW dealer became quite problematic. A manufacturer software issue locked the devices into Write Mode after the first tune was written to the vehicle. Getting the tool back into the proper \"Read Mode\" was a complicated endeavor; we knew our next programming tool would have to have the flexibility to ALWAYS READ AND WRITE AT ANY TIME.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to the G5, the SIMON 3 has a much more consumer-friendly price, making it much easier to bundle the tool with a file tune or two (or three!) for your BMW. This simply wasn't possible with the G5 as it proved too costly for our consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter flashing a tune, error codes are commonly generated in both Automatic transmissions and DCT gearboxes. Unlike the G5 and SIMON 1, the SIMON 3 Remote Tuning Cable provides the ability to erase these error codes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe SIMON 3 is the ONLY handheld device enabling the owner to upload changes to BMW software.The SIMON 3 Personal Programmer does not include performance software. Cost of software is additional.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe SIMON 3 is discounted for select BMW models in bundled package deals. Speak to an Active Autowerke Sales Associate to learn more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Active Autowerke SIMON 3 replaces our G5 Programmer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003ePart Type:Harness \u0026amp; Cables\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFitment Spec:Universal Fit\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Active AutoWerke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52025727287588,"sku":"16-902","price":236.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6801\/0532\/files\/ShowProductImage_3914ff06-3558-45b5-a229-38effcf43ea4.jpg?v=1771509009","url":"https:\/\/autohousesupply.com\/products\/active-autowerke-simon-3-software-tool-e60-e63-e65-e70-e71-e82-e85-e9x-16-902","provider":"AutoHouseSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}