You've purchased a bootmod3 license and are looking to activate it and use the bootmod3 features. Here are the steps that outline how to accomplish that.
Once the DME is unlocked we will send you the following information:
- Activation key - Generated specifically for your VIN
- activation.bm3 file - activation.bm3 is the stock tune that was read out at the time we or our dealer unlocked your DME (engine computer). The only change from stock in it is tamper code was removed and you can flash to this file at any time to go back to your stock tune performance if needed.
1) DME UNLOCK with bootmod3 Dealer and Activation Request to bootmod3 Tech Support
If working with our authorized dealer they'll have the stock DME readout provided to us with your VIN through our support website, here:
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1
We register your car using the provided VIN and set it up with the stock file provided. That file becomes your Stock Tune to switch to whenever/if you need to (e.g. service visit, etc).
2) Connect to the OBD port with ENET cable BM3 OBD Agent (Laptop version or WIFI box) and Activate
Next, to connect your car to the bootmod3 servers you need to connect the OBD port in the car (footwell) with an ENET cable to either your laptop or the bootmod3 OBD Agent bootmod3 WIFI Device, whichever it is you prefer to use.
If using a laptop you need to download the latest OBD Agent to your laptop from here:
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Alternatively, if using the hardware OBD Agent devicebootmod3 WIFI Device it comes preconfigured and you simply power it up from a USB connection in your vehicle and connect it to the OBD port with the ENET cable. It will attempt to auto-connect to a WIFI network called bootmod3, password bootmod3, and then connect with the bootmod3 servers. You can start a WIFI hotspot on your phone for the device to use as its Wifi your hotspot's data connection, or, you can change the default WIFI settings by settings on the WIFI device by following these instructions.
Next, while the car is connected and ignition is (engine off), you need to activate your license on the webcar. Here’s the link to the bm3 website:
http://www.bootmod3.net
NOTE: Each VIN being registered needs its own bootmod3 account signup on the web or app.
Click on the Add Device Vehicle button on the Devices screen and enter the info as instructed via email (VIN, activation key and select the activation.bm3 file from your laptop). . IF the OBD agent is running and connected to the car you'll see the VIN displayed and an Activate button which you can click to finish activation.
Once activated you will see your VIN in the devices screen and a label on it indicating “OBD CONNECTED” and activation is complete.To add your OTS map (attached to this email) you go into the My Maps screen and click on the “Add” button to add the map. Select the OTS map file from your machine and upload it.. Activation is complete.
At this point your account is activated and you will have two maps your Stock Tune under My Maps to switch between and the ACTIVE indicator shows you what your current map is. To load the OTS map we provided over email you can click/tap on it from the list in My Maps and hit the FLASH button (first button on the map description screen).unless we've worked with your bootmod3 dealer to add the additional OTS map to your account.
If you only see a Stock Tune under My Maps please open a support ticket with us on our tech support portal and we'll have the OTS tune pushed to your account:
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1