{"product_id":"ms42-dme-reset-virginization","title":"MS42 DME Reset (Virginization)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#888; letter-spacing:0.04em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eBMW Performance \/ MS42 Tuning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compatibility badges --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px; font-size:14px; color:#555;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e E36  ·  E46  ·  E39  ·  Z3\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    This is a VIN\/ISN binding clear and re-write service for the Siemens MS42 ECU. We virginize the ECU — clearing all existing VIN and ISN data — then write your vehicle's VIN directly to the unit, allowing it to pair cleanly with your car's EWS system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    Common use cases include used ECU swaps, replacement units with unknown ISN history, and builds where the original ECU has been lost or damaged. All other ECU calibrations — fueling, ignition timing, VANOS, and emissions — remain stock and unmodified.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compatibility grid --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; width:30%;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eBMW M52TUB25 \/ M52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eECU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eSiemens MS42 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eMarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eUS \/ Canada spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eE36, E46, E39, Z3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eDisplacement variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2.5L — M52TUB25  |  2.8L — M52TUB28\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- What's included --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.8; padding-left:20px; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVIN\/ISN binding cleared — ECU virginized to a blank state\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour VIN written to the ECU — ready to sync with your existing EWS system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStock fueling, ignition timing, and VANOS calibration preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmail support for questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- How to order --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.8; padding-left:20px; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelect your displacement variant (2.5L or 2.8L) and add to cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAfter purchase, reply to your order confirmation email with your \u003cstrong\u003evehicle VIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMail your ECU to the address provided in your confirmation email\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Identifying your ECU --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eIdentifying your ECU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    MS42 is used exclusively on the M52TU engine — the M52TUB25 (E46 323i, E39 523i, Z3 2.5) and M52TUB28 (E46 328i, E39 528i, Z3 2.8). If you're unsure whether your car runs an MS42, verify via INPA or check the ECU part number — MS42 part numbers begin with \u003ccode\u003e7 526 xxx\u003c\/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003e7 527 xxx\u003c\/code\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M54 engine uses the MS43 ECU, not MS42. Do not order this service for an M54 application — see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ms43\" style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eMS43 listings\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Shipping \/ mail-in service --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; mail-in service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n    This listing is a \u003cstrong\u003email-in service\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ship us your ECU, we virginize and re-write your VIN, then ship it back — typically a 2–3 business day turnaround from the day we receive it.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"font-size:14px; color:#444; line-height:1.8; padding-left:20px; margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePack your ECU securely and ship it to the address provided in your confirmation email — we recommend a padded box, not an envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWe virginize, write your VIN, verify, and ship your ECU back via USPS Priority Mail (2–3 days transit) with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReturn shipping is included in the service price\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; width:40%;\"\u003eTurnaround time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e2–3 business days from receipt\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eReturn shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIncluded — USPS Priority Mail with tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eInbound shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCustomer's responsibility — insure your ECU, they are not cheap\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:600; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eAccepted carriers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eUSPS, UPS, FedEx — no preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #1a73e8; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#0d47a1; margin:0; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePacking tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the ECU from the car before shipping. Wrap it in bubble wrap and place it in a rigid box with padding on all sides. Do not ship in a plastic bag or padded envelope — ECUs have fragile connector pins.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- No returns notice --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#888; margin:0; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n    This is a \u003cstrong\u003eprogramming service\u003c\/strong\u003e — no returns or refunds once the ECU has been flashed and returned. Have a question before purchasing? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bimmer EWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360269123778,"sku":null,"price":68.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2740\/0386\/files\/5404dc_1efef4dc344047cf8a2d6beba26b6347_mv2-1.jpg?v=1775514174","url":"https:\/\/checkout.bimmerews.com\/products\/ms42-dme-reset-virginization","provider":"Bimmer EWS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}