Original file
Original / Factory · Petrol · 318i 2000 16v 141hp
BMW E46 318i original file
BMW E46 318i Petrol 105.2 kW (143 HP) Original2004, Petrol, 105.2 kW (143 hp)
141 HP Factory calibration Stock backup file, 196 Nm, Petrol
Calibrated ECU file . Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 318i 2000 16v 141hp, N42B20, Petrol. Engine #9451 in our gains database.
- Power
- 141 HPfactory calibration
- Torque
- 196 Nmfactory calibration
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.
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Match the numbers
The numbers in your read must be the ones listed on this page.
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Pay and download
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Write it and drive
Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.
What the car needs
Required modifications: Factory, Petrol.
Hardware
- Factory hardware: no modifications required
Software / calibration
- OEM calibration restored (recovery / immobiliser / coding work)
Original files are used to revert to factory state, repair after a faulty tune, or recover an ECU before service work.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | BMW |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | E46 318i |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Fuel / Induction | Petrol |
| Factory power | 105.2 kW (143 HP) |
| Calibration stage | Original (Factory) |
| OEM engine code | N42B20 |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original / Factory | 141 HP | 196 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 155 HP | 217 Nm | +14 (9.9%) | +21 |
| Stage 2 | 164 HP | 228 Nm | +23 (16.3%) | +32 |
| Stage 3 | 233 HP | 304 Nm | +92 (65.2%) | +108 |
| Stage 4 | 275 HP | 363 Nm | +134 (95%) | +167 |
About this calibration file
This is the factory (original) ECU calibration for the 2004 BMW E46 318i Petrol, extracted from a genuine stock control unit. Use it as a verified backup before flashing any performance tune, or as a reference when recovering an ECU from a failed write.
This file matches a OEM ECU. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
Product details
This product contains a complete original ECU backup (stock file) for BMW E46 318i 2004 Benzin 105.2KW . This original file corresponds to a factory engine output of approximately 105.2 kW (~143 HP). This file is ideal for ECU cloning, restoring the car back to stock and using it as a safe base for future remaps.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number the ECU part number in the product title.Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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