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10-19-2025LAST POST
10-17-2022
Hey everyone, I've got a 45e on the way, and I'm already worried about the noise. I like hearing the exhaust, and I wondered if there was a way to keep the exhaust flap open until I can get my valved system made.

I've searched everywhere but found no concrete instructions. Help would be appreciated.

(Before everyone attacks me for buying a hybrid and wanting sound, it makes 389 horsepower, and I've already got a JB4. Bought the hybrid cause the idea of a fast phev sounded cool.)
10-17-2022
I believe you need to have the exhaust flaps open and pull the fuse, I remember there was a youtube video for 40i

How is the JB4 tune?
10-17-2022
Di3s3l_Power wrote
I believe you need to have the exhaust flaps open and pull the fuse, I remember there was a youtube video for 40i

How is the JB4 tune?
I haven't installed the JB4 yet, might just sell it. My dealer said the car will supposedly report itself to BMW when something changes any of the vehicle's parameters, or if the sensors pick anything up, even though it's piggyback. I don't wanna void my warranty, so I might as well sell it and buy another used one for cheaper later on. Not gonna risk my warranty for .2 seconds faster on the 0-100 km/h. I'll stick to intake and exhaust and leave it at that for now.

Also, if that's the case for the valve, it should be fairly simple. I'll look into it. Much appreciated.
10-18-2022
Lots of threads on the flaps.
1. Open then up with carly/bimmercode. Remove fuse in boot.
Or
2. Remove valve clip itself beside the muffler.
11-01-2022
Bavar-ian wrote
Lots of threads on the flaps.
1. Open then up with carly/bimmercode. Remove fuse in boot.
Or
2. Remove valve clip itself beside the muffler.
Are the fuses labeled? If not, where is the info?
11-02-2022
Bking60 wrote
Are the fuses labeled? If not, where is the info?
BMW Drivers Guide app, you can download a PDF of the fuse diagram specific to your vehicle
11-04-2022
Tejas1836 wrote
BMW Drivers Guide app, you can download a PDF of the fuse diagram specific to your vehicle
It says that my vehicle does not have the fuse data. Not on Realoem either. If I need it, I will have to login to pay per view one, I guess.
11-05-2022
There should be a folded up piece of paper in the power distribution/fuse panel. That has all of the fuse locations, amperage and function.
05-02-2025
I have a 2024 40i M Sport, tried everything, Carly, pulled the Fuse in Sport+ Mode on a cold start, pulled cable down the muffler and nothing happens, still mute. Maybe BMW has something on these cars that does not allow flaps to be open, its too silent you can't hear anything lol
05-31-2025
Looks like the only way so far is to change the exhaust. We have sold one system to one of our clients and the sound was improved.
I have tried everything as you mentioned on our business car but no luck.
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07-12-2025
sparrky wrote
Here’s a link. I have done it. Not sure if the “e” X5’s are different than the standard 40i’s

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1966547
Hello , can you please help me? On my BMW G05 45e I want to replace the finall exhaust and i want to remove the exhaust valve actuator without any errors .. there is an emulator ? Or what elese i can do to remove it and have no errors ? Thnx
09-21-2025
Does anyone have a video comparison of pulling the fuse? I am debating doing it but wasn't sure if an engine code would come or not.
09-21-2025
Install a Valve Controller then control when they’re open and closed. $250 and an easy 30min plug and play install job. MAD or SST
10-19-2025
I just pulled the entire valve off and placed a bolt and washer to lock the flaps open.
Couldn’t for the life of me to get the flaps open and stay open to remove the fuse.