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  • Unlock Your BMW's Potential with FEMTO DME ECU Unlock Service

    Introducing the FEMTO DME Unlock service for BMW and Toyota GR Supra vehicles produced after June 2020. These models require a compatible DME ECU unlock before flash-based tuning can be performed, as traditional bench unlock methods are restricted on supported post-2020 DMEs. MTech Performance now performs this ECU unlocking service in-house at our Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility, eliminating the need to ship your ECU overseas to FEMTO in Finland.

    Key Benefits

    • Unlock OBD Flash Tuning: Enables OBD-based flash tuning on platforms like bootmod3 (bm3), MHD Tuning, MG Flasher, and more.
    • Comprehensive Service: Your DME ECU is unlocked in-house at MTech Performance, with your DME fully tested and inspected before return.
    • Fast In-House Turnaround: B58 and S58 engine ECU unlocks are completed in 1 business day, while S68 engine ECU unlocks require 3 business days of processing after arrival at our facility.

    Why Do You Need a FEMTO DME Unlock?

    • Updated Bootloader Restrictions: BMWs after June 2020 block OBD tuning via traditional bench unlocks.
    • In-House Unlock Solution: MTech Performance provides an in-house DME ECU unlocking solution for supported post-2020 vehicles, allowing compatible flash tuning platforms to be used without sending your ECU to FEMTO overseas.

    Unlock Process (Mail-In)

    1. Purchase the Service: Order through our online store and review the shipping instructions for your order.
    2. Prepare Your Vehicle: Activate BM3 or MHD before sending DME.
    3. Ship the DME: Send ECU to MTech Performance in Fort Lauderdale FL, with our Mail-In Form inside the package Tap Here
    4. Processing & Unlock: Your DME is unlocked in-house at MTech Performance. B58 and S58 ECU unlocks have a 1-business-day turnaround, while S68 ECU unlocks have a 3-business-day turnaround after receipt. Shipping transit time is not included.
    5. Reinstall & Flash: Reinstall DME, test vehicle, and flash your custom map.

    Note for South Florida customers: We offer mobile DME removal for an additional fee. Contact us for a quote.

    ECU Unlock Turnaround Times

    MTech Performance performs BMW DME ECU unlocking in-house at our Fort Lauderdale, Florida facility. Processing times for supported engines are as follows:

    • BMW B58 ECU Unlock: 1 business day.
    • BMW S58 ECU Unlock: 1 business day.
    • BMW S68 ECU Unlock: 3 business days.

    Turnaround times begin once the ECU(s) are received at MTech Performance and exclude inbound and return shipping transit times. For B48, N63TU, S63TU, and other supported engines, please contact us to confirm processing times.

    Important Considerations

    • OTA Updates: Disable Over-The-Air updates in iDrive to avoid losing the tune.
    • Tuning Licenses: BM3 sold separately.
    • Remote Start: Optionally retained during unlock if selected (existing feature only).
    • Shipping: Ship your ECU(s) directly to MTech Performance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Unlocking is performed in-house without overseas shipment to FEMTO. Return shipping transit times vary by carrier and destination.
    • V8 Engines (e.g. N63TU/S63TU/S68): Require dual DME unlock. Select correct quantity and ship both units.
    • Shipping Responsibility: MTech is not liable for improperly packed or damaged units.
    • Business Address:
      MTech Performance
      5400 NW 10th Terrace
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    • MTech Performance now completes supported DME ECU unlock services in-house, providing faster processing for B58, S58, and S68 engines without international shipping to FEMTO.

    FEMTO Re-Flash:

    For FEMTO custom rom update.
    This is applicable for anyone that has been Femto unlocked already and needs to send back their ECU for switching from MHD to bootmod Or from Femto to bootmod and vice versa. Also applicable when you already have bootmod before April 2025 and need to update for the new custom rom use and rev2 use.

    Supported Engines & Models

    B48, B58, S58, N63TU, S63TU, S68 Engines

    We support dozens of BMW models across all major chassis.
    See full list above.


    ** FEMTO Unlock Process Requires The Vehicle Vin # **
    Please Include the Vin # within the Checkout Notes.

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