Original file
Original / Factory · Diesel · 325D 218hp (1995cc)
BMW E46 3.0d original file Bosch HW 0281011120 · SW 361888
BMW E46 3.0d Turbo Diesel 160.3 kW (218 HP) Original2004, Turbo diesel, 160.3 kW (218 hp)
218 HP Factory calibration Stock backup file, 450 Nm, Diesel
Calibrated ECU file for 0281011120 (SW 361888). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 325D 218hp (1995cc), B47D20B, 2L, Diesel. Engine #867 in our gains database.
- Power
- 218 HPfactory calibration
- Torque
- 450 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
Your read must show hardware 0281011120 and software 361888.
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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, Diesel.
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 3 0d |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 160.3 kW (218 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU hardware | 0281011120 |
| ECU software | 361888 |
| Calibration stage | Original (Factory) |
| OEM engine code | B47D20B |
| 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 | 218 HP | 450 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 270 HP | 500 Nm | +52 (23.9%) | +50 |
| Stage 2 | 284 HP | 520 Nm | +66 (30.3%) | +70 |
| Stage 3 | 327 HP | 698 Nm | +109 (50%) | +248 |
| Stage 4 | 392 HP | 833 Nm | +174 (79.8%) | +383 |
About this calibration file
This is the factory (original) ECU calibration for the 2004 BMW E46 3 0d Turbo Diesel, 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 Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281011120 and software version 361888. 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
0281011120 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a complete original ECU backup (stock file) for BMW E46 3.0d 2004 Turbodiesel 160.3KW with Bosch 0281011120 (Bosch software number 361888 ( 1037361888 )). This original file corresponds to a factory engine output of approximately 160.3 kW (~218 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 such as 0281011120, 361888 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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