Finally some X3 coding

Hi there

It took me longer than I anticipated but it is worh it at the end. The OBDII cable took longer to arrive, it took me longer to set the computer up and communicating with the car and it took me a long time to find out which ECU modules have which option and which ones I needed to change.

Anyway, I did finally manage yesterday to enablethe 3-blink indicator signal and also enable alarm beep when locking or unlocking the car ! The interesting thing here is that I don't have an alarm... as far as I know, since I bought the car used and nobody told me about an alarm! Is it possible that there is an alarm in there and I don't know... anything that I could look for that would suggest an alarm present or not??

In any case, since I'm at the beginning of learning the coding options in my car, does anyone have a list for the E83??? I haven't been able to find one out and have been trying to use one from an E46, which in most parts is similar, but there are differences.

Thanks

Originally Posted by ioannis214

..... also enable alarm beep when locking or unlocking the car. The interesting thing here is that I don't have an alarm...

Does it sound like the horn blipping or definitely a different tone?

roll down window, get out, lock vehicle, stick arm in window and flail it about to activate motion detector. Alarm will sound if you have one.

supercourse... definitely not the horn! And X3emist...will do what you say, but shouldn't there be some small motion detectors in the cabin visible?

Or just open things up and have a look if you wish.

Thanks John320... but I found an easier way... checked the VO of my vehicle and it seems that there is an alarm installed. Apparently the previous owner for some reason disable any audible signals... in generall it seems that evrerything has been mutes... belt chime, door open chime etc etc

Anyway, I would appreciate if someone could read through my VO and let me know what options the car has on it, or if someone could point me to an english VO list, would be much appreciated!

here is the VO of my car
E83_#0906&KCSW%0354*PC31$1CA$249$255$2R5$302$321$386$413$423 $428$441$473$493$4BZ$508$520$521$534$548$550$648$7 85$7RP$853$863$8AE$8SM

thanks

Originally Posted by ioannis214

I did finally manage yesterday to enablethe 3-blink indicator signal

Cool. Would you mind telling me which setting that is? I have the cable too and don't recall seeing that setting but there were so many! Thanks.

no problem peoe2.... you need to change

CYCL_TI_BLK einmal
to
CYCL_TI_BLK dreimal

there is also the third option for zweimal, that stands for two flashes

On my car the above setting is in the ALSZ ecu module... but could be different on yours!

Enjoy

Originally Posted by ioannis214

Thanks John320... but I found an easier way... checked the VO of my vehicle and it seems that there is an alarm installed. Apparently the previous owner for some reason disable any audible signals... in generall it seems that evrerything has been mutes... belt chime, door open chime etc etc

Anyway, I would appreciate if someone could read through my VO and let me know what options the car has on it, or if someone could point me to an english VO list, would be much appreciated!

here is the VO of my car
E83_#0906&KCSW%0354*PC31$1CA$249$255$2R5$302$321$386$413$423 $428$441$473$493$4BZ$508$520$521$534$548$550$648$7 85$7RP$853$863$8AE$8SM

thanks

here's the vehicle order list. Just replace $ sign with letter "S" and check the list (e.g. $255 is S255A SPORT STEERING WHL.,LEATHER, AIRBAG if I am not mistaken)

Originally Posted by ioannis214

Hi there

It took me longer than I anticipated but it is worh it at the end. The OBDII cable took longer to arrive, it took me longer to set the computer up and communicating with the car and it took me a long time to find out which ECU modules have which option and which ones I needed to change.

Anyway, I did finally manage yesterday to enablethe 3-blink indicator signal and also enable alarm beep when locking or unlocking the car ! The interesting thing here is that I don't have an alarm... as far as I know, since I bought the car used and nobody told me about an alarm! Is it possible that there is an alarm in there and I don't know... anything that I could look for that would suggest an alarm present or not??

In any case, since I'm at the beginning of learning the coding options in my car, does anyone have a list for the E83??? I haven't been able to find one out and have been trying to use one from an E46, which in most parts is similar, but there are differences.

Thanks

You might want to code:

- sidemarker delete (front amber corner lights are off when your parklights/headlights are on)
- turn off chime when you open door with key in ignition
- close windows/sunroof and fold power sidemirrors using remote
- open windows/sunroof and unfold power sidemirrors using remote
- remove disclaimer on your navigation during initial startup
- lock your doors at certain speed (10mph, 20mph etc)
- turn on/off your daytime running lights (dimmed high beam only)
- a/c display will show "LO" when you put temperature all the way down and will show "HI"
when you turn it all the way up instead of just the number showing.
-

thanks thirdy for the suggestions

if you could help me out with which settings I should change for the

- turn off chime
- lock doors
- daytime running lights (did try on some setting but didn't work... maybe it's specific for the E83)
- and the a/c display for the E83

would very much appreciate!

Originally Posted by ioannis214

thanks thirdy for the suggestions

if you could help me out with which settings I should change for the

- turn off chime
- lock doors
- daytime running lights (did try on some setting but didn't work... maybe it's specific for the E83)
- and the a/c display for the E83

would very much appreciate!

- turn off chime
(AKMB) ZUENDSCHLUESSEL_WARNUNG - nicht_aktiv

-lock doors
(GM5) VERRIEGELN_AUT_NACH_2_MIN - aktiv
VERRIEGELN_AUT_AB_X_KM/H - aktiv
VERRIEGELUNGSSCHWELLE - 16_km/h

-daytime running lights
(ALSZ) GED_FL_ALS_DRL - nicht_aktiv or aktiv

-A/C display
(IHK) DISPLAYANZEIGE_HIGH - aktiv
DISPLAYANZEIGE_LOW - aktiv

thans a lot thirdy

Will go about fiddling with them when I get some time... since you seem literate enough on the subject, do you happen to have a list of what the commands stand for or what commands can be changed and what would they do??

Originally Posted by Thirdy

You might want to code:
- sidemarker delete (front amber corner lights are off when your parklights/headlights are on)
- close windows/sunroof and fold power sidemirrors using remote
-

Would you know which values should be changed for these? I would like to turn those yellow front parking lights off for legal purposes. Now I have my own signal conversion in place but would use built in features.

And the remote close feature would be great as I leave my roof and windows often open when hot. Then in the evening it would be handy to close them from inside the house, not walk to the car.

Also generally about coding the X3, I did not know it is possible... How tricky is it? I already have and ODBII cable. Does it have to be some specific cable or will any generic cable work? Is there a place I can go to and get more information how to do it? A list of ECU modules and options in them would be great! I have looked into VAG coding for our VW and that is really simple to do.

Thanks,
- p

How do you do this though? How does this coding get input so that you can have the car react to this change?

-lock doors
(GM5) VERRIEGELN_AUT_NACH_2_MIN - aktiv
VERRIEGELN_AUT_AB_X_KM/H - aktiv
VERRIEGELUNGSSCHWELLE - 16_km/h

What software are you using for programming with OBD cable?

you use NCS expert...

what is the code for roll up windows from Keyfob for the x3??

is this right?

KOMFORTOEFFNUNG_FB - set to "aktiv"
KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB - set to "aktiv"