[f30zoom]

That is exactly what NOT to do.

1) Modify FA (Do not Write FA to VCM)
2) Load FA in Coding Module
3) VO Code ECU(s)

Hi,

Can you explain how to do this pls car is having a new head unit so will not be able to write FA to VCM but would like to add the enhanced BT when it comes back.

Thanks

 

[shawnsheridan]

Hi,

Can you explain how to do this pls car is having a new head unit so will not be able to write FA to VCM but would like to add the enhanced BT when it comes back.

Thanks

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8020396&postcount=7

Just Skip part of updating VCM (Skip Write FA/FP).

 

[f30zoom]

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8020396&postcount=7

Just Skip part of updating VCM (Skip Write FA/FP).

Thanks Shawn,

Just put the FA back to factory to prevent any issues tomorrow. Still couldn't get txt messages working despite having the office option when 6NH was changed to 6NS. Any ideas? running 2 iphones on ios 10.2.1

Tried re-pairing still nothing any ideas? Did I miss something?

Thanks

 

[shawnsheridan]

Thanks Shawn,

Just put the FA back to factory to prevent any issues tomorrow. Still couldn't get txt messages working despite having the office option when 6NH was changed to 6NS. Any ideas? running 2 iphones on ios 10.2.1

Tried re-pairing still nothing any ideas? Did I miss something?

Thanks

Common problem with iPhone. I can't help, as I am Droid user. It is some notification setting on iPhone as I understand it.

 

[f30zoom]

Common problem with iPhone. I can't help, as I am Droid user. It is some notification setting on iPhone as I understand it.

hmm I guessed as much...show notifications in the BT settings on iphone disappeared once I re-paired on both headsets 6 & a 6S. I will investigate further others must also have had the same issue.

Thanks again for your prompt and helpful replies as usual :thumbup:

 

[f30zoom]

That is exactly what NOT to do.

1) Modify FA (Do not Write FA to VCM)
2) Load FA in Coding Module
3) VO Code ECU(s)

Just to check pls:

You mean follow pages 1-7 on your guide and ignore page 8 completely or do you still load and re-calculate but just not upload?

Thanks again

 

[shawnsheridan]

Just to check pls:

You mean follow pages 1-7 on your guide and ignore page 8 completely or do you still load and re-calculate but just not upload?

Thanks again

I do not have Guide in front of me. Do not make this so hard. Just bypass VCM step. Modify FA, Save FA, Load FA, Activate FA, Code car. That's it.

 

[Almaretto]

Common problem with iPhone. I can't help, as I am Droid user. It is some notification setting on iPhone as I understand it.

Iphone

 

[f30zoom]

Modules in head unit?

Hi,

If you head unit is replaced on an F30 12/2013 NBT what modules need to be recoded? My dealer has had my car all day and still not got the programming done correctly. Also the 2017 maps won't load apparently due to updated software on the new head unit?? Which now needs to be back dated??

Something is seriously wrong so I would appreciate some help before tomorrow's heated phone call

Thanks in advance

 

[shawnsheridan]

Hi,

If you head unit is replaced on an F30 12/2013 NBT what modules need to be recoded? My dealer has had my car all day and still not got the programming done correctly. Also the 2017 maps won't load apparently due to updated software on the new head unit?? Which now needs to be back dated??

Something is seriously wrong so I would appreciate some help before tomorrow's heated phone call

Thanks in advance

I assume this NBT replacement is for factory fitted NBT (one-for-one). Dealers cannot program Single ECU's. If they have to program one, they program entire car, and any ECU with newer firmware since last programming will be updated. That can be one ECU, all ECU's, or any number in between.

They would not load 2017 Maps. They would load map associated with last FSC Code issued to your VIN, whatever version that was.

 

[f30zoom]

I assume this NBT replacement is for factory fitted NBT (one-for-one). Dealers cannot program Single ECU's. If they have to program one, they program entire car, and any ECU with newer firmware since last programming will be updated. That can be one ECU, all ECU's, or any number in between.

They would not load 2017 Maps. They would load map associated with last FSC Code issued to your VIN, whatever version that was.

Thanks Shawn,

However my old head unit had 2017 maps on it loaded by me and they agreed to replace like for like. They are trying to load the new maps via USB with a new FSC code so surely these should load and overwrite the factory maps already loaded? Yes it is a like for like factory fitted swap. What is the software back date / downgrade issue? Should Imget them my maps on USB to try?

Thanks again

 

[f30zoom]

Car still with dealer no update really don't think they no what they are doing Would it have been possible to pull the original coding and config from the old headunit and just upload to the new unit? Can't believe a simple headunit change is such an issue

 

[Almaretto]

Car still with dealer no update really don't think they no what they are doing Would it have been possible to pull the original coding and config from the old headunit and just upload to the new unit? Can't believe a simple headunit change is such an issue

VO Coding takes care of applying factory values. You should not load custom cafd from different firmware or vehicles with option variances.

 

[shawnsheridan]

Thanks Shawn,

However my old head unit had 2017 maps on it loaded by me and they agreed to replace like for like. They are trying to load the new maps via USB with a new FSC code so surely these should load and overwrite the factory maps already loaded? Yes it is a like for like factory fitted swap. What is the software back date / downgrade issue? Should Imget them my maps on USB to try?

Thanks again

So yes, they can load latest map and use 2017-1 FSC Code you provide them and udpate maps after NBT is installed. I have no clue what you are talking about as far as "backdate / downgrade". Dealers only have one version of ISTA/P, the latest, and that is the only version your car can get programmed with.

Car still with dealer no update really don't think they no what they are doing Would it have been possible to pull the original coding and config from the old headunit and just upload to the new unit? Can't believe a simple headunit change is such an issue

Nothing can be saved from old Head unit. New NBT will have new Fimrware, and old data likely not align with it. And contrary to your belief, there is no such thing as "a Simple Head Unit Swap". It is quite complicated, even using a new virgin Head Unit.

 

[f30zoom]

So yes, they can load latest map and use 2017-1 FSC Code you provide them and udpate maps after NBT is installed. I have no clue what you are talking about as far as "backdate / downgrade". Dealers only have one version of ISTA/P, the latest, and that is the only version your car can get programmed with.

Nothing can be saved from old Head unit. New NBT will have new Fimrware, and old data likely not align with it. And contrary to your belief, there is no such thing as "a Simple Head Unit Swap". It is quite complicated, even using a new virgin Head Unit.

Hi,

Spoke to dealer they were trying to load 2017 maps via there system, they hadn't thought of the issue with the new head unit and available maps Once I spoke to them they then loaded the old maps that they had access to which was 2014 for my car. Can't believe they didn't realise that a 2013 car with 2017 maps means they were updated at some point after production. Apparently all sorted for me to collect in the morning thank you for all your help :thumbup:

 

[shawnsheridan]

Hi,

Spoke to dealer they were trying to load 2017 maps via there system, they hadn't thought of the issue with the new head unit and available maps Once I spoke to them they then loaded the old maps that they had access to which was 2014 for my car. Can't believe they didn't realise that a 2013 car with 2017 maps means they were updated at some point after production. Apparently all sorted for me to collect in the morning thank you for all your help :thumbup:

Alright...good to hear. :thumbup:

 

[f30zoom]

Car back all good drives different so I guess being a 2013 there may of been several updates available for other ECU's that were obviously done with the head change. :thumbup:

Thanks

 

[f30zoom]

I do not have Guide in front of me. Do not make this so hard. Just bypass VCM step. Modify FA, Save FA, Load FA, Activate FA, Code car. That's it.

Hi,

By doing it this way do the dealers not see it? If you change the VO do they not just put it back to factory anyway?

 

[shawnsheridan]

Hi,

By doing it this way do the dealers not see it? If you change the VO do they not just put it back to factory anyway?

They only see modified FA if you write it to car VCM.

 

[f30zoom]

They only see modified FA if you write it to car VCM.

Ok so success in coding EBT and the txt messages are showing on the car which they didn't before so I guess the new head unit has updated software:thumbup: Anyway I can read the messages and have them read out but the remaining functions don't work:

Reply
Delete etc

Any idea why? Do I need to code something else? I changed the FA / VO without the VCM action as you explained so the dealer can't see a modified FA.

Stumped here :dunno:

Thank you