{"product_id":"ms42-ews-delete","title":"MS42 EWS Delete","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 custom binary flash for the Siemens MS42 ECU that permanently removes the EWS (Elektronische Wegfahrsperre) immobilizer loop from the DME. The ECU will start and run any M52TU engine without needing a matched EWS module, ring antenna, or key transponder.\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 standalone\/swap builds, EWS module failure, damaged or lost keys, and track cars where a matching EWS system is impractical. All other ECU calibrations — fueling, ignition timing, VANOS, and emissions — remain stock and unmodified unless otherwise specified.\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\u003eCustom \u003ccode\u003e.bin\u003c\/code\u003e flash file matched to your ECU hardware number (HW #) and software number (SW #)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEWS loop removed — no EWS module, ring antenna, or key transponder required to start\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStock fueling, ignition timing, and VANOS calibration preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlashing instructions + recommended tool list (WinKFP, NCS Expert, or compatible JTAG\/BDM flasher)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEmail support for flashing 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 ECU's \u003cstrong\u003ehardware number (HW #)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esoftware number (SW #)\u003c\/strong\u003e — found on the ECU label or via INPA \/ DIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReceive your custom \u003ccode\u003e.bin\u003c\/code\u003e file via email — typically within 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlash using WinKFP, NCS Expert, or a compatible JTAG\/BDM flasher\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 file for an M54 application — see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ms43\" style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eMS43 EWS delete listing\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 also supports a \u003cstrong\u003email-in flashing service\u003c\/strong\u003e for customers who don't have access to flashing hardware. Ship us your ECU, we flash it and 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\u003ePurchase this listing and select the \u003cstrong\u003eMail-In Flash\u003c\/strong\u003e variant at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReply to your order confirmation with your ECU's HW # and SW # (from the ECU label or INPA)\u003c\/li\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 flash, 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!-- Disclaimer --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e1; border-left:4px solid #f0a500; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#7a5c00; margin:0; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOff-road \/ motorsport use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This file is intended for vehicles not operated on public roads, including track cars, engine swap builds, and motorsport applications. Buyer is responsible for verifying compliance with all applicable local regulations before use.\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\u003edigital product\u003c\/strong\u003e — no returns or refunds once the file has been delivered. 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":47360268009666,"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-ews-delete","provider":"Bimmer EWS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}