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#1 · (Edited)
What is Included:

  1. Software Overview and Requirements
  2. Latest Software Links & Installation Instructions
NOTE1: URL Links are in BLUE and pictures are links to larger images.

NOTE2: Click here for Getting Started Guides, Tips, & Cheat Sheets

1. Software Overview and Requirements:

This guide serves Fxx, Ixx, and Gxx-series vehicles. For E-series, different software and cable are used. Complete Software & Interface Overview.

Supported Chassis Code Overview
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Prerequisites:
  • Windows 7+ Computer.
  • E-Sys = Main Coding Software
  • PSdZData Lite(~2.5 GB) = ECU Data Files. Works for VO & FDL Coding.
  • Bimmer Utility = Provides License (ie Activation), FDL-Coding mapping, Cheat Codes (Section 7), & other optimization.
  • Connection Interface = ENET Cable (OBDII to RJ45 Ethernet) or ICOM. For computers without an ethernet port, you can use USB-to-ethernet adapters


2. Software Installation:

NOTE: Links never change. The latest versions are usually found below.
  • Add a comment to the thread if links down or you need newer versions
E-Sys - Install Instructions - v.15.pdf (Guide courtesy of member Shawnsheridan)

Bimmer Utility - Mapping 4.35.42 - Only and recommended solution
  • Auto-updated and supports the latest mapping for the most accurate coding experience
    • Purchase directly from the developer's website.
  • E-sys 3.39.1 - Used with Bimmer Utility or alone for Programming and VO coding.

Latest PSdZData_Lite (~2.5 GB) WORKS FOR ALL FDL CODING & VO CODING
  • Use this guide to determine your I-Step.
  • You only need one lite version for coding that is equal to or greater than your I-Step.
    • NOTE: If you get a "Not Found [C012]" error when "Read Coding Data," it is time to update.
  • Do NOT merge. DELETE old PSdZData folder & REPLACE w/ new PSdZData folder.


By Resource:
  1. NCD / CAFD: Read *.ncd files offline and easily search for a function, viewing current settings as well as other options
  2. NCD Compare: Load *.ncd files using Folder icons or drag & drop and then the far right button initiates compare. Popup showing Left vs right values which you can highlight and copy if you choose. It also highlights *.ncd trees differences in red & you can scroll up and down.
  3. Decrypt CAFD: not just for CFDs. It also works for other Psdzdata files (eg FAFP).
  4. FA / FP: viewer; tool includes mapping (eg 430 Inter Exter mirror anti dazzle). You can search loaded FA or entire FAFP (ie available options). FP viewer allows you to view options by Vehicle Profile (FP) without loading FA (Vehicle Order).
  5. FA Compare: like #2, but comparing fas.
  6. FA-CAFD: You load individual ECUs *.ncd and can see how FA additions will affect (ie "what-if).
  7. SVT-CAFD: You load the entire saved SVT file and see how FA changes will affect (ie "what-if).
 
#552 ·
Hi Mates,

short Question:

I loaded in 2017 Esys 3.27.1 + ESysLauncherPremiumSetup_2.7.1_Build_135 + psdzData lite 62.5.002.

All was installed on my machine and run very well. Now I want to change some settings on my F11 but the software wont start.
Every time when I start the Launcher Premium it wants to create a token. After I create a new token Esys won´t start ant he window for creating a token apears again.

Somebody any idea?

Thanks
 
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#556 ·
I've downloaded E-Sys Launcher Premium 2.8.2 but unsure how to get the PIN. I saw in the instructions PDF, from the first page of this thread, that Launcher Pro 3.x is required but from Shawn's recent responses, that doesn't seem to be accurate. Can I use 2.82? If so, how do I obtain a PIN?

Many thanks - Greg
 
#557 ·
I've downloaded E-Sys Launcher Premium 2.8.2 but unsure how to get the PIN. I saw in the instructions PDF, from the first page of this thread, that Launcher Pro 3.x is required but from Shawn's recent responses, that doesn't seem to be accurate. Can I use 2.82? If so, how do I obtain a PIN?

Many thanks - Greg
The PIN is whatever you want it to be.

In "PIN" field, enter any alphanumeric 4-12 character PIN to use with your Token file (e.g. "1234").

In "Confirm" field, enter the same alphanumeric 4-12 character PIN previously entered (e.g. "1234").

Press the "Generate Token" button, and wait for the "EST Software Token Successfully. Press OK to continue." message to appear, and then press the "OK" button.
 
#560 ·
Launcher 2.8.0. is expired. Launcher 2.8.2. is good until year, end, but no longer supports VM use. So, you are screwed.
 
#561 ·
Set up your Mac with boot camp and partition so you run windows directly. Unless I am mistaken, that should work. As long as you're hard drive is big enough, it is the best of both worlds. You can open windows directly and run your Mac as a windows machine (faster, better use of RAM), but you can also use parallels to open the windows partition from Mac OS, as you do now, if you switch back and forth. My MacBook Air is the best windows machine I have ever owned.

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Yes, Bootcamp if that is an option is native Windows, not VM, so it will work.
 
#562 ·
Hello,
could someone clarify my doubts? I have F25 '12 and it doesn't have any Driver Assistance options except PDC. I'm badly want to add SLI and HBA. As I understand for that I need KAFAS2 module. Is it as simple as connect this module to the system (power, CAN), mount camera on the windscreen (either on the dedicated windscreen or temporary by tape on windscreen without proper holder) and then just VO code + FDL code + FSC codes for KAFAS2?
As coding is actually simply tuning existing parameters of ECUs, what does programming? Can someone give some examples when programming is required? Hope this is right thread to ask such noob questions.
 
#564 ·
In the first post it says "Certain E-sys installation require a minimum Psdzdata:" and for E-sys 3.27.1 (the recommended one) the minimum version is 5.01.02-2015-08-12T according to the pictures in the post. When I use the download link for "Latest PSdZData_Lite" it's version is 4.12.12. Is this link to an older version, is there a newer one I need to find?
 
#567 ·
I just want to say thanks to Shawn, Almaretto, Tokenmaster and every one else who has posted all these guides to coding. I am paranoid and compulsive, but after reading a zillion threads, downloaded the correct software and finally VO coded EBT to my 2014 328d wagon with hu_entry and combox.

It was much easier and more straightforward than I feared. I still want to code some additional things, but am waiting for Tokenmaster to catch up with emails I presume. There is no rush and I am sure he has plenty of more important things in his life.

The hardest part was getting the Ethernet/thunderbolt adapter working on my Mac Air running windows 10 bootcamp. Hard to confidently find the legacy drivers, but once figured out, suddenly worked.

I have a few comments for people like me, who think to much and worry to much.

1. Don’t. It really is too easy and the information, supported by the great people on this and other forums (probably a lot of the same people), is excellent. I spent too much money having remote coding, Carly and I almost got BimmerCode. They have their uses, but I wish I had just done the coding myself before.

2. Please look at the treads and information already posted. I suppose Shawn Sheridan is much more patient than I, but as I have compulsively read soooo many posts and soooo many of them are asking for information that is readily available. I cringe for poor Shawn every time I see him write “please see my post #7” or such. Sigh. Read first and ask thoughtful questions.

3. Every download you need is in post #1 of this thread.

Thanks again everyone!
 
#570 ·
Has anyone got a response from Mr. Token Master in the past week?

I mailed him on June 21.

Since then I have been waiting for a reply from him.

Should I keep on waiting?

Please give me some advice.

KR
I understand he was out of town until this past Friday. That is based on his auto-reply from my email. From the forum, it would appear that responses regarding Launcher Pro tend to take a while normally, and if he was away, likely will take longer. I can't imagine that he will put a high priority to responding to us wannabe coders than the million other things he must do. I suggest we continue to be patient, the cars aren't going anywhere and I suspect he will get to us eventually.
 
#574 ·
ISTA/P is now only for E-Series Programming, so while it has full SP-Daten, it has only a very limited PSdZData set for just F001 and RR01 (~25 Gb). ISTA+ has the full F-Series PSdZData (~120 Gb).
 
#575 ·
I have followed the latest instructions on a computer running Windows 8 (including .NET framework version 4.5.2) but after installing E-SYS Launcher Premium and attempting to open it, nothing happens. No window, no error, no nothing. I have rebooted and tried several more times, including as Administrator, with the same result. Have others seen this?
 
#580 ·
Does anyone know how long it is taking TokenMaster to respond for Pro Launcher? Been 6 weeks of waiting to reply after donation information sent (11 June). Would love to get a timeframe to know when I can code my car!! I really appreciate all the forum help and resources out here, but find it very hard to get past step 1 of getting the software...
 
#591 ·
I am having a issue trying to run PREMIUM 2.8.2.
I have installed everything and when I go to launch 2.8.2 nothing happens. The program just won't open.
Running win 7.

I checked task manager and I can see that the exe file is there but after a minute or so it disappears.
Weird.

any thoughts.
You need to run with Admin rights, and make sure the Windows has latest Java, Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime components, .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 4.5.2.
 
#626 · (Edited)
I have the same issue and I have updated everything I could. I downloaded everything from the Internet and I imagine I got the latest versions of java and Visual C++. I have installed .NET 4.7.2. I've also checked the box on "activate windows features" to enable .NET 3.5.1 in Wn7 but the Launcher still fails to open.

I am using Win 7 x64.

Any other solution... please?
 
#592 ·
Restore Software Idrive NBT

Hi,
I have problem with my idrive software. I can not restore factory settings o restore to a previous setting. The restore option on the idrive is opaque and does not execute. Idrive has been updated by the dealership (v. 003.003.001), and seems to have left it locked.
My question, is it possible to restore the factory settings of my software Idrive by Enet + E-SYS? Would it be coding or reprogramming the IDRIVE ECU?

Tanks attention...
 
#593 ·
Hi,
I have problem with my idrive software. I can not restore factory settings o restore to a previous setting. The restore option on the idrive is opaque and does not execute. Idrive has been updated by the dealership (v. 003.003.001), and seems to have left it locked.
My question, is it possible to restore the factory settings of my software Idrive by Enet + E-SYS? Would it be coding or reprogramming the IDRIVE ECU?

Tanks attention...
Not as far as I know.
 
#599 ·
It is meaningless now. Programming of your F-Series car is now done in ISTA+, so ISTA/P I-Level is irrelevant, as it is for E-Series only.

What you would want is an ISTA+ I-Level Overview, and I have yet to see one.
 
#600 ·
#603 · (Edited)
esys launcher premium

Does anyone have any tips for using esys launch premium? I have versions 2.8.0 and 2.8.1 and both of them ask for activation code. Developer is implying that 'premium' version should not require activation, and it's only needed for PRO version. Any ideas how to run the premium version or get the activation for it? Shawn - do you have links to the versions that do not need activation? I get the same https://ibb.co/eOPAg8 window. I am in US, running Windows 10, using normal US Locale on my laptop.
 
#604 ·
Does anyone have any tips for using esys launch premium? I have versions 2.8.0 and 2.8.1 and both of them ask for activation code. Developer is implying that 'premium' version should not require activation, and it's only needed for PRO version. Any ideas how to run the premium version or get the activation for it? Shawn - do you have links to the versions that do not need activation? I get the same https://ibb.co/eOPAg8 window. I am in US, running Windows 10, using normal US Locale on my laptop.
Launcher PREMIUM in some cases (VM Use, Non U.S. Region / Time Zone settings, alternative Keyboard layout, etc.) requires Activation Code, but TM does not require a charity donation for it as is the case for PRO version. You also need to udpate to latest Launcher PREMIUM 2.8.2.