[izen]

You would have to get the code issued by BMW. and then it can be Imported and Activated using E-Sys.

apart from FSC check, how does it tell this option is now active? any additional instrument sign or just a lighter steering effort with a less road feel?

 

[shawnsheridan]

apart from FSC check, how does it tell this option is now active? any additional instrument sign or just a lighter steering effort with a less road feel?

No visual indication that I know of.

 

[cedchung]

has anyone tried this yet?

 

[marcoac14]

What's the benefit of having servotronic enabled? Variable heaviness? I have an F30 320i and according to vin decoder I don't have 216.
Many people say that all F30s come with variable steering heaviness but I don't think I have this.

Anyone figure this out? Coding is all I need?

Shawn,
If I purchase the FSC codes, will they send me a file or just numbers? Can I use esys to inject the FSC codes?

Thanks

 

[shawnsheridan]

I don't know much about EPS.

On my F10, I have EPS. and there is an EPS Module in my SVT, which indicates hardware is needed.

My car does not have Option 216, nor an EPS FSC Code, presumably because EPS is standard on all F10's.

However, I know of these EPS FSC Codes:

EPS - SA216
AC Servotronic EPS X3 (F25) 00830001
AC Servotronic EPS 1 Series, 3 Series (E8x, E9x) 00840001

I have no idea how EPS is handled on an F30.

If an FSC Code is required, and you can actually get it, you can Import and Activate it with E-Sys. You still may need hardware though you do not have.

 

[TokenMaster]

I have EPS FSC on my F30.

On a related note, I got into a new 328i GT loaner today, fully optioned with 18 miles on it. Steering is so loose and much lighter on comfort than my car. I had to put it in sports mode to tighten it up a bit and be closer to my steering feel. I hope my car doesn't turn into this after the software update.

 

[bmw0510]

Anyone knows how to Import FSC and Activate using E-Sys? What's meaning about AppID ?Thanks!

 

[shawnsheridan]

See my post here:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7378290&postcount=2

 

[marcoac14]

I read that Servotronic is standard in the US. Then FSC code may not be available in US dealers, right?

I was browsing etk.cc and just found that there's no difference between servotronic steering box and standard one. However the VSS box is different. Maybe all I need is FSC code.

Does anyone know how this FSC code is delivered? Will they just give me numbers? Or a file?

Thanks

 

[shawnsheridan]

The FSC Code is a digital file, and it must be Imported and Activated in EPS Module, and then car Coded.

 

[marcoac14]

The FSC Code is a digital file, and it must be Imported and Activated in EPS Module, and then car Coded.

I see but how is this file delivered to the customer? Is it a hard copy like a CD or flash drive?

Where and how can I check if I already have this file?

Thanks

 

[shawnsheridan]

It is downloadable from BMW Server by dealer. He can copy it to DVD, Flash Drive, or email it to you.

PM me your short VIN (last 7).

 

[marcoac14]

PM sent.

If I decide to purchase the codes, can I use it if I decide to upgrade to VSS?

 

[shawnsheridan]

I presume so, but I do not know with certainty.

 

[marcoac14]

Anyway to find it out?

 

[shawnsheridan]

Ask your dealer.

 

[marcoac14]

Not a chance. This guys don't even know VSS exists. =/
It's not offered here because we have terrible roads and high steering ratios tend to transfer the imperfections to the steering wheel

 

[shawnsheridan]

Well, maybe someone with the knowledge will chime in here.

 

[marcoac14]

Hope so =)

 

[Hitcher73]

Any luck?

Did someone actually find where to buy the FSC code and did it work to program it?
Hope to hear from someone, because I want to upgrade my F3x with servotronic.

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