PM5 Template Update

Download, Unzip and Save the new (June 16, 2023) PM5 USB Template File

Download, Unzip and Install the FTDI FT Prog Utility

Unplug ALL cables from the PM5

Plug the USB Cable into the PM5

Plug the USB Cable into the laptop

Wait for the Windows Sound that indicates the PM5 has been enumerated

Ensure the [LINK] LED on the PM5 is illuminated

 

Launch the installed FTDI FT Prog Application

 

You will be presented with the following window

 

Click DEVICES -> Scan and Parse (or just press F5)

 

You should see the Device Tree and Property fields fill out

 

In the Device Tree field, Right Click on FT EEPROM

 

Left Click Apply Template -> From File

 

Navigate to the Template file that was downloaded above, select and click Open

 

You should see a prompt titled Operation Successful. Click OK to close it. 

 

To apply the new template to the PM5, click the Thunderbolt (Program Devices) button

 

A Program devices prompt will pop up. Click the Program button.

 

In the lower left corner of this prompt you will first see Programming Successful then Ready displayed. Once that's displayed click Cycle Ports and wait for the windows sound and for the [LINK] LED on the PM5 to illuminate.

 

Click the Close button to close the prompt.

 

Click File -> Exit to close FT Prog

Unplug the USB cable from the PM5 and reconnect all its other cables (if installed in the car).

Connect With Us

Latest Posts

  • Updating CM5-LTS Firmware for Use With TorqTune2

    This guide will explain how to update the CM5-LTS firmware so the unit can be used with the latest TorqTune2 software. Note: This firmware update can only be performed on current CM5-LTS units with rectangular LEDs. It is not compatible with... Read more →

  • Determining TorqTune2 MAP Sensor Values

    CM5-LTS is able to obtain boost readings from any analog 0-5V Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor, but it requires the user to provide a few senor-specific MAP Calibration parameters (Slope, Intercept, Atmosphere and Deadband) in order to accurately convert the... Read more →

  • Using the Factory BMW T/MAP Sensors with the CM5-LTS

    In most BMW applications with a CM5-LTS WMI controller, it is preferred to obtain boost readings by "teeing" into the factory TMAP sensor wiring. Below is the information on how to do this for several popular BMW TMAPs we have... Read more →