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Hi, so I'm having a similar issue with my car. I'm in the process of rebuilding a flooded 335i e93 and the CIC unit is completely dead. I want to order a replacement cic unit but I'm not sure what to do about the navigation issue. If my original cic is dead, then there's no way to retrieve the original FSC codes right? I heard that there was a cic patcher made by Intel, is that what I need to be able to reactivate navigation? I can't seem to find that file anywhere online. Can someone please point me in the right direction on how to go ahead and replace my cic unit. Thank you
You should wipe Donor FSC Codes from replacement CIC, and load factory original OEM FSC Codes matching car VIN.

Sure, you could use CIC Patch and fake FSC Codes, or Emualtor and OEM Donor FSC Codes, but these methods should only be used where original OEM FSC Codes matching car VIN do not exist.
 
I patched my donor and put fsc ( not oem) inside, i
I will give you how to do tomorrow il you want.
If this was for a CIC replacement of a CIC, why would you use a hack solution rather than OEM solution?
 
Because, i didnt want to pay for my oem fsc, and my cic was broken, it wrote the 1b file on usb
Ok, although I don't think saving a few dollars makes hacked solution more favorable than OEM solution. If car needs dealer programming, hacked solution will be an issue.
 
Ok, although I don't think saving a few dollars makes hacked solution more favorable than OEM solution. If car needs dealer programming, hacked solution will be an issue.
For me, I'm trying to do this whole rebuild as diy as possible and not go to BMW for anything. Could you share the process on how to extract the FSC files from the car and what software to use? I appreciate it!
 
For me, I'm trying to do this whole rebuild as diy as possible and not go to BMW for anything. Could you share the process on how to extract the FSC files from the car and what software to use? I appreciate it!
No need if you are using hacked solution:

Yes, please send me the how to and what software I need to do this. I would really appreciate it. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Good luck with it.
 

Fseries – using E-SYS:

As stated earlier, make sure you have the latest software loaded on your CIC. This guide will not tell you how to do this. Make sure your CIC is coded to your car, and that the unit has your CARs VIN in it.

First of all extract the folder SWT-Patcher. 122.7 KB file on MEGA
In this folder you will have a folder called 01_patcher.

In this folder you have another folder called USB_Autorun. In this folder you have a file called copie_scr.sh. Copy this file to an empty USB drive, formatted with fat32.

Insert this USB into the USB port of your F serie Car (located in glove compartment or central).

After a few seconds the CIC will reboot and the patching is complete. If it does not reboot, it means that you do not have the correct software loaded on your CIC.

After patching is complete remove the USB from the glove compartment and start E-SYS.

Avec E-SYS:
Go to the tab “Comfort mode” and then click on “FSC”. Here you will need to click the button “Check FSC status”. This will fill the log window below with the FSC status in your CIC. You should see here that the only thing that is accepted is the root certificate. Other FSC codes might say rejected or non-existent. This is normal as the CIC is now virginized.

After this is done go to the Coding page and read the FA and SVT from your car.

Go to the page “Expert mode” and choose “FSC Extended”. You will now need to do the job “WriteDataByIdentifierVin”. Click this job and press the button with the arrows to the right, to move the job from the left column into the right. This will prompt you to input your LONG VIN, 17 digits.

Then press “Start”.

After the job is done, it should say result “OK”. If not do not proceed. As the patch will not work.

If it says OK, you can now proceed to the next job which is “StoreSigCert”. Click the job “WriteDataByIdentifierVin” in the RIGHT window, and click the left arrows button, to make the job go away.

Then Press “StoreSigCert” and make it go to the right window. This will prompt you to input what file you wish to upload to the CIC. Choose the file from the folder “02_Certs” which is called “SIGS.der”. After you click OK, press start and it should give result “OK”.

Now go to the tab called “Editors and external applications” and choose “FSC Editor”. Click the button to load the FSC file you wish to edit. They are located in the folder called “03_Templates”. Choose the 1B file (001B0001.fsc). Right click on where it says “fgnr_kurz” and click edit. This is where you enter your SHORT VIN, 7 digits. (les 7 derniers caractères de ton VIN)

After you have entered your VIN, click on the button in the lower right corner, to choose the KEY to sign your FSCs with. This key is located in the “00_Privatekeys” folder, choose the one called “FSCs.der”.

Click the sign button.

If no error pops up, click File, save as. Save the file as “xxxxxxx_001B0001.fsc” where the xxxxxxx is your 7 digit VIN.

Do the same for the 00170001.FSC and "19" fsc (and "9C" if you want Apps, and other FSCs that might apply to your car). Save as xxxxxxx_00170001.fsc and so on.

Now go back to the “Comfort” page, and click on “FSC”. Now you can start to import your FSC codes into your CIC.

Click the button to load the FSC codes you wish to write to the CIC. Choose the xxxxxxx_001B0001.fsc which you saved with your VIN.

The form will fill in almost automatically. You will need to enter the “Diagnostic address” which is 0x63 for the CIC. When you click Identify it should say HU_CIC in there.

Click on “Settings” on the top menu of E-SYS. Go the the FSC tab and click on certificate path.

Here you navigate to the folder “02_Certs”. Choose the file called “Fscs.der”.

Click ok and close the settings window.

Now you are ready to load your first FSC. Double check that your settings are correct for the FSC you are loading, and click the button “Upgrade FSC”. This will load and activate the FSC.

After the job is completed, press the “Check FSC status” button and you should see that the 1B is now activated along with the certificate.

Repeat for 17,19,9C and so on.

After you have loaded the FSCs you want, check the status again.

The FSC “28” might say rejected. This is NORMAL as this is your MAP FSC.
 

Fseries – using E-SYS:
As stated earlier, make sure you have the latest software loaded on your CIC. This guide will not tell you how to do this. Make sure your CIC is coded to your car, and that the unit has your CARs VIN in it.

First of all extract the folder SWT-Patcher. 122.7 KB file on MEGA
In this folder you will have a folder called 01_patcher.

In this folder you have another folder called USB_Autorun. In this folder you have a file called copie_scr.sh. Copy this file to an empty USB drive, formatted with fat32.

Insert this USB into the USB port of your F serie Car (located in glove compartment or central).

After a few seconds the CIC will reboot and the patching is complete. If it does not reboot, it means that you do not have the correct software loaded on your CIC.

After patching is complete remove the USB from the glove compartment and start E-SYS.

Avec E-SYS:
Go to the tab “Comfort mode” and then click on “FSC”. Here you will need to click the button “Check FSC status”. This will fill the log window below with the FSC status in your CIC. You should see here that the only thing that is accepted is the root certificate. Other FSC codes might say rejected or non-existent. This is normal as the CIC is now virginized.

After this is done go to the Coding page and read the FA and SVT from your car.

Go to the page “Expert mode” and choose “FSC Extended”. You will now need to do the job “WriteDataByIdentifierVin”. Click this job and press the button with the arrows to the right, to move the job from the left column into the right. This will prompt you to input your LONG VIN, 17 digits.

Then press “Start”.

After the job is done, it should say result “OK”. If not do not proceed. As the patch will not work.

If it says OK, you can now proceed to the next job which is “StoreSigCert”. Click the job “WriteDataByIdentifierVin” in the RIGHT window, and click the left arrows button, to make the job go away.

Then Press “StoreSigCert” and make it go to the right window. This will prompt you to input what file you wish to upload to the CIC. Choose the file from the folder “02_Certs” which is called “SIGS.der”. After you click OK, press start and it should give result “OK”.

Now go to the tab called “Editors and external applications” and choose “FSC Editor”. Click the button to load the FSC file you wish to edit. They are located in the folder called “03_Templates”. Choose the 1B file (001B0001.fsc). Right click on where it says “fgnr_kurz” and click edit. This is where you enter your SHORT VIN, 7 digits. (les 7 derniers caractères de ton VIN)

After you have entered your VIN, click on the button in the lower right corner, to choose the KEY to sign your FSCs with. This key is located in the “00_Privatekeys” folder, choose the one called “FSCs.der”.

Click the sign button.

If no error pops up, click File, save as. Save the file as “xxxxxxx_001B0001.fsc” where the xxxxxxx is your 7 digit VIN.

Do the same for the 00170001.FSC and "19" fsc (and "9C" if you want Apps, and other FSCs that might apply to your car). Save as xxxxxxx_00170001.fsc and so on.

Now go back to the “Comfort” page, and click on “FSC”. Now you can start to import your FSC codes into your CIC.

Click the button to load the FSC codes you wish to write to the CIC. Choose the xxxxxxx_001B0001.fsc which you saved with your VIN.

The form will fill in almost automatically. You will need to enter the “Diagnostic address” which is 0x63 for the CIC. When you click Identify it should say HU_CIC in there.

Click on “Settings” on the top menu of E-SYS. Go the the FSC tab and click on certificate path.

Here you navigate to the folder “02_Certs”. Choose the file called “Fscs.der”.

Click ok and close the settings window.

Now you are ready to load your first FSC. Double check that your settings are correct for the FSC you are loading, and click the button “Upgrade FSC”. This will load and activate the FSC.

After the job is completed, press the “Check FSC status” button and you should see that the 1B is now activated along with the certificate.

Repeat for 17,19,9C and so on.

After you have loaded the FSCs you want, check the status again.

The FSC “28” might say rejected. This is NORMAL as this is your MAP FSC.
hi there thanks for all the help you guys are providing here. I am new to this forum and I ve had this issue with my BMW F30 2015, 328i. where the headhunt will restart itself after every 3-4 minutes ,nav won't work, It will make a clicking noise when it restarts,( the cd drive won't work aswell) took the car to dealer few days back and they said that the headhunt is faulty and it needs to be replaced, which will cost around 2k. ( for just diagnostic I had to pay 270$)

I am wondering if I can install the aftermarket headhunt with touchscreen the one on eBay and amazon around 500$.will it work fine? or it will also restart ? or

I have found one headhunit from the same year and car model 328i on eBay for 200$, if I buy that even then I will have to do the coding? or will it be plug and play ?

any advise and reply are highly appreciated. thanks.
 
hi there thanks for all the help you guys are providing here. I am new to this forum and I ve had this issue with my BMW F30 2015, 328i. where the headhunt will restart itself after every 3-4 minutes ,nav won't work, It will make a clicking noise when it restarts,( the cd drive won't work aswell) took the car to dealer few days back and they said that the headhunt is faulty and it needs to be replaced, which will cost around 2k. ( for just diagnostic I had to pay 270$)

I am wondering if I can install the aftermarket headhunt with touchscreen the one on eBay and amazon around 500$.will it work fine? or it will also restart ? or

I have found one headhunit from the same year and car model 328i on eBay for 200$, if I buy that even then I will have to do the coding? or will it be plug and play ?

any advise and reply are highly appreciated. thanks.
Hey so I'm pretty sure your BMW has the newer NBT version so the patch in this forum won't work. You can get a replacement NBT unit and code the VO to it and it will work except the navigation system. If you use an apple carplay/android auto box you can mirror your phone to your screen and get around the problem entirely. Best bet would be to replace your NBT silver box if it's keep rebooting and use the carplay box with it
 
hi there thanks for all the help you guys are providing here. I am new to this forum and I ve had this issue with my BMW F30 2015, 328i. where the headhunt will restart itself after every 3-4 minutes ,nav won't work, It will make a clicking noise when it restarts,( the cd drive won't work aswell) took the car to dealer few days back and they said that the headhunt is faulty and it needs to be replaced, which will cost around 2k. ( for just diagnostic I had to pay 270$)

I am wondering if I can install the aftermarket headhunt with touchscreen the one on eBay and amazon around 500$.will it work fine? or it will also restart ? or

I have found one headhunit from the same year and car model 328i on eBay for 200$, if I buy that even then I will have to do the coding? or will it be plug and play ?

any advise and reply are highly appreciated. thanks.
PM me your short VIN (last 7).
 
Hello guys ! I've just replaced the old CIC unit in my F21 and now I'm trying to figure out how to match this with the car, I'm new here and now I have days of reading all the stuff from the internet without any success... I understood that I have to virginize the unit before to import the FSC code but I don't know how I can get a FSC code for my VIN and how to virginize the unit. I mention that I bought an Enet cable and I installed esys. Any help in this way would be much appreciated. Thank you
 
Hello guys ! I've just replaced the old CIC unit in my F21 and now I'm trying to figure out how to match this with the car, I'm new here and now I have days of reading all the stuff from the internet without any success... I understood that I have to virginize the unit before to import the FSC code but I don't know how I can get a FSC code for my VIN and how to virginize the unit. I mention that I bought an Enet cable and I installed esys. Any help in this way would be much appreciated. Thank you
Hello,

You need to virginize only if you want to patch the new IC. but it will be not OEM any more.
I do it, and it s ok for me, but you need to know ;)
 
Hello guys ! I've just replaced the old CIC unit in my F21 and now I'm trying to figure out how to match this with the car, I'm new here and now I have days of reading all the stuff from the internet without any success... I understood that I have to virginize the unit before to import the FSC code but I don't know how I can get a FSC code for my VIN and how to virginize the unit. I mention that I bought an Enet cable and I installed esys. Any help in this way would be much appreciated. Thank you
PM sent.
 
Hello,

You need to virginize only if you want to patch the new IC. but it will be not OEM any more.
I do it, and it s ok for me, but you need to know ;)
Seems he replaced CIC with CIC. In this case, one would be better off wiping the FSC Codes from Donor CIC and loading his original factory issued VIN matching FSC Codes rather than patch CIC and use fake FSC Codes.
 
Seems he replaced CIC with CIC. In this case, one would be better off wiping the FSC Codes from Donor CIC and loading his original factory issued VIN matching FSC Codes rather than patch CIC and use fake FSC Codes.
I m agree with you. I patched mine because i would do it by my self for free! And it was the only way i found
 
I m agree with you. I patched mine because i would do it by my self for free! And it was the only way i found
Well, it's actually only "Free" if you don't value your time, as patching CIC and creating and loading fake FSC Codes is considerable more work, and add an hour for flashing CIC before patching it.
 
Well, it's actually only "Free" if you don't value your time, as patching CIC and creating and loading fake FSC Codes is considerable more work, and add an hour for flashing CIC before patching it.
Patching was only 30sec. I put a file on usb, and the cic became red and restarted. It was done ! Yes time but no money, and i like spend time to understand by myselfe
 
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