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bootmod3 takes less than 5 minutes to install on your vehicle. You will need the following:

  • bootmod3 software license

  • OBD2 Ethernet cable and/or an appropriate laptop/smartphone adapter

  • Laptop with macOS or Windows, or bootmod3 app for iOS/Android smartphone

Website at www.bootmod3.net, or the mobile app, are two ways to interact with your bootmod3 account and get it all set up. The installation process is user-friendly, however, we have gone to great lengths to simplify the Setup Guide.  Please see below for both laptop and mobile app configurations.

Flashing the vehicle for the first time takes around 3 minutes and switching maps after takes just seconds to do.

Complete /wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/594739205 is quite lengthy but well worth the read. It explains all of the currently available features in detail and is available from /wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/594739205.


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OBD Connection Guide

Wireless Connection - Option 1

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(Officially Supported and Recommended)

Connecting a smartphone (iOS / Android) wirelessly to the vehicle via bootmod3 WiFi adapter

#1 Purchase a bootmod3 WiFi Adapter

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2) Ensure you have the DME readout file from the dealer you worked with to unlock. This is the data that was on the DME at the time the unlock was done, usually stock data unless the car had a tune prior.

3a) Using Laptop - Connect your laptop or BM3 WIFI device to the OBD port using ENET cable. Install Java JDK version 8 (link here). Download the latest BM3 OBD Agent software for your laptop (link herej). NOTE: Java 9 is NOT supported and you MUST download the JDK, not the Java Runtime Environment.

3b) Using BM3 WIFI device - If using the bootmod3 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. If not using the USB tethering to your phone the device 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 your hotspot's data connection, or, you can change the default WIFI settings on the WIFI device by following these instructions.

4) Ignition On and see gas gauge show tank level (while engine is OFF) and go to the BM3 website:

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Once activated you will see your VIN in the devices screen and a label on it indicating “OBD CONNECTED”. Activation is complete.

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#2 Purchase a bootmod3 Software License

  • Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website.
  • An activation email is sent to you at the time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.

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#3 Download bootmod3 app from the App Store:

  • iOS app:

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bootmod3/id1170348811

  • Android app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bootmod3.mobile

#4 To register:

  • Vehicle needs to be connected to phone/tablet via bootmod3 WiFi adapter
  • Login screen will show your vehicle's VIN upon connection
  • Click on Sign-up and register for an account on bootmod3.net
  • You can use Facebook, Google and Apple logins instead of manually entering your email and password
  • Once in the app, click on your VIN to activate and enter the activation key received in the email
  • Click on the top left menu and click on 'Maps' and go to the OTS Maps tab
  • Choose an OTS map that matches your vehicle's current modifications and octane - click on 'Get Tune'
  • Click on the acquired OTS map showing on the 'My Maps' tab of the Maps screen and click the red 'FLASH' button
  • Choose the first option in the menu, 'Flash Now'

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Wired Connection to Laptop - Option 2

Connecting a laptop (macOS / Windows) directly to the vehicle using an ENET cable

#1 Purchase a bootmod3 Software License

  • Purchase a bootmod3 software license from any of our Authorized Dealers or on our website.
  • An activation email is sent to you at the time of checkout with the activation key for your vehicle. One license per vehicle.

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#2 OBD2 Ethernet Cable

#3 Laptop running macOS or Windows

  • If your laptop doesn't have an Ethernet connector on it you need to get an Ethernet to USB adapter to connect the OBD-ENET cable with your laptop.
  • Most generic ones from Amazon/eBay work on Windows
  • On macOS it's best to use the one from the Apple store, although most Belkin branded ones work as well
  • Google Chrome browser recommended

#4 Download bootmod3 OBD Agent Laptop Software

  • Agent connects your vehicle's OBD port with the bootmod3 cloud and your browser pointed at  www.bootmod3.net
  • To avoid any issues with OBD ENET cable connectivity on your laptop:
    • Disable Firewall and any antivirus software as it will interrupt flashing!
      • (Windows) On your Windows laptop, go to Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender Firewall →  On the left, click on 'Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off' → Click on 'Turn off Windows Defender Firewall' for both Private and Public network options.
      • (macOS) On your MacBook, Go to System Preferences → Firewall → Click on 'Turn off Firewall'
    • Disable any aftermarket add-on devices such as piggyback devices when flashing
  • Download the latest software from www.bootmod3.net/downloads and run the installer
  • Start the OBD Agent application on your laptop
    • OBD Agent connects your laptop and the vehicle's OBD port through an OBD-ENET cable and is used for programming and diagnostics in the bootmod3 system

Ready to GO! Proceed to http://www.bootmod3.net, register your vehicle and flash a tune!

#5 To Register:

  • OBD Agent software needs to be running on your laptop
  • Your laptop needs to be connected using an OBD ENET cable to the vehicle's OBD port 

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  • After registration, to flash a map:
    • Click on the top left menu and click on 'OTS Maps'
    • Choose on OTS map that matches your vehicle's current modifications and octane and click on 'Get Tune'
    • Click on the acquired OTS map showing on the 'My Maps' screen and click the red 'FLASH' button
      • Choose the first option in the menu, 'Flash Now'