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#1 ·
Hi,

New at coding here. Got a F10 MY2012.

I coded several options today, however stumbled upon the following issues/questions.

1. I set HU_CIC->3000->ACOUSTICAL_LOCK_CONFIRM from ->nicht aktiv into aktiv. I notice the additional checkbox available in the iDrive settings menu, however I am unable to actually check the box. It does not allow me to enable the checkbox. Is this due to a missing accessory, like alarm class4 (I got class3)?

2. I want to have the following exterior light configuration during daytime:

DRL's (Corona/AngelEye) ON + Rear/Tail lights ON.

Which of the following options should I code?

Code:
0: DRL disabled; 1: DRL_H via beam, halogen U.S. (without lights); 2: DRL_L via low beam; 3: DRL_S via separate TFLeuchte; U.S. Xenon (rings + bottom); 4:
TFL_S via separate TFLeuchte; ECE Xenon (rings + bottom); 5: TFL_ECE (North Country Comfort); 6: DRL_S_ohne_SL via separate TFLeuchte without taillight /
tail lights, U.S.; 7: TFL_S_ohne_SL via separate TFLeuchte without tail light / rear light, ECE
Thanks a lot for helping me out.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
#3 ·
Ah that explains. I guess class 3 does not have a horn to produce the beep.

In regard to the DRL/rear light. I currently have the corona's activated during daytime, when in the AUTO setting of the light switch.

So the rear lights are part of a separate coding. Do I still need to set the DRL option to 3? Or will the current setting (i think 7) also work when I code the rear lights separately with the one you suggested?
 
#4 ·
Hello!

To activate the rear lights you need only the code FRM/DRL_MODUS set to TFL_S - that's all.

The codes for a F20/F30 are different due to the reason that these cars don't have a FRM modul. You can also code the FRM/3060/U_EFF_POL to 100%. With this coding the coronar lights will not dimmed while driving with xenon lights on. It looks really better in the night (not allowed in some countries - f.e. here in Germany - but after several years with this coding I got no problems with the blue race control).

Without the SA 302 (alarm system) you will not be able to active the acoustical lock confirm!

CU Oliver
 
#5 ·
Thanks for the reply! In regard to U_EFF_POL, not sure if it is allowed in Holland, but I will definitely give it a try.

So for the rear lights, I only need to select option 4
4:TFL_S via separate TFLeuchte

No other coding necessary?

Any other codes you can advise? I made some changes to HUD (media & turn signal) and tweaked the comfort access (shorter timings on the side mirrors to fold).
 
#6 ·
Hello!

DRL_MODUS to TFL_S is enough.

One of my favroite code is CAS/3000/TC_LOGIC_KLR_OFF_DOOR to active
If you switch the ignition off the radio will be still on. When you now open the driver door the radio is also shut off.

Many other codes depend on your SAs. I have here my own list with many codes for the F20/F30 (neraly 300) and for F10/F11 (more than 170) but the excel sheet is in the German language :)

CU Oliver
 
#9 ·
Hello!

@zkiifreak
It's easier and faster to code (otherwise you have to re-code the other options in FRM and Head Unit).

@fmfm
Please send me your mail address by PM so I can attach the list.

CU Oliver
 
#12 ·
Thanks for the quick answers!

Now I got:

- Tail lights together with DRL's (tfl_s)
- 100% Corona when Xenon is on (U_EFF_POL -->100%)
- Turn Signal in HUD (HMI HUD_TURNSIGNAL / BLINKER_HUD_ENABLE)
- Music of when doors opens (TC_LOGIC_KLR_OFF_DOOR)

Options I could not find in my F10 MY2012:

- KOMBI 3000 HUD_ENTERTAINMENT_ENABLE to aktiv (enables radio menu)
- KOMBI 3000 HUD_TELEFONANRUF_ENABLE to aktiv (enables recent calls list to be displayed)

Could it be that my SW is not up to date and therefore not possible to code these options?
 
#20 ·
Hi to all,
I'm BMW newbie again after 15 years of abstinence (formerly owned some 323i/750i in the 90ies). Unfortunately my F11 530 Xd MY 2012-01 has no Xenon headlights as promised in the ad. However, I want to keep the car due to the fine engine ;-)) and its other features. So I want to replace headlights myself by xenon version. I know that this requires some coding in order for the car to recognize and accept the xenon lights. Can anyone tell me what I have to code and where (have to change VO I suppose)? I have E-SYS 3.24 w/ Psdzdata 61.2 and ENET cable but am not yet familiar with use of it (already did some coding with Carly though and am familiar with advanced pc usage).
And else: if I then have to VO code probably ONE ECU will E-SYS do that in reasonable time so I can leave the engine running; or will I be forced to find s.o. with a "big" battery charger?
Many thanks
vomba
 
#21 ·
Hello!

I did it some months ago in a F11 from 2011. It's not plug&play. You have to connect another PIN inside the connector of the headlights and use another wire for the shutter inside. Also your car will not have a sensor on the left front side near the bumper. You have to retrofit it and connect the three wires to the ICM. And of course, your headlight wash system is not installed. :)

Coding is absolutely simple (you will need not more than 2 minutes). But the retrofit will need appr. 7-9h.

CU Oliver
 
#22 · (Edited)
Many thanks Oliver!
I tried a HID set w/ error canceller (it has an additional resistor to imitate power consumption of the H7 bulbs) in the original headlights but the error wasn't cancelled at all. So I thought about using a set without error canceller but coding the car to xenon instead. However, your advice does not make me very hopeful that this might work; so maybe I'll be forced to go the hard way. But if I still give it a try: what and where do I have to code?
vomba

EDIT: found out by myself now. Add S522A (Xenon light) to VO.
 
#26 ·
Hey Everyone. It's been a few years since I've been in the forums. My 2010 535 ate the serpentine belt and destroyed the motor. I upgraded to a 2011 F10 N55 and I am in the process of replacing the rod and main bearings in it. With that being said, I was hoping someone could provide me with a link (or ?) to download ISTA+ or the correct version of ISTA if not + and any tutorials or content, written or otherwise to help get me started coding my F10. Any and all assistance is much appreciated. If anyone is looking at replacing rod bearings on F10 w/ N55 motor and has questions I'll do my best to help. It's great to be back by the way.
 
#28 ·
Just saw it. Thanks for everything. Most of all for being a constant knowledge base here on BIMMERFEST. As I said, it has been many years since I had last visited the forum and I was very surprised and very grateful 🙏 to see that you are still here and still helping. Much Love and Many Thanks shawnsheridan.
 
#30 ·
Hi all sorry yo jump in here, few days ago I coded few things on bmw F11 2012 like tail gate opening/closing it resulted in white day lights in cluster turned off also the passenger side door puddle light only comes on when lights switched on but driver door works perfectly with door opening and light switched on. I will appreciate your help
 
#31 ·
Hi all,
F10 2011 535i

My steering adjustments (tilt and telescope) just stopped responding.
It looks like it may be related to the motor drivers, wear and tear may have triggered the "over-current counter"?
Apparently it can be programmed using the FRM-module through the ecu functions (advanced). I need to reset the counter.

Anyone know how this is done(and where it lives) on Bimmercode?

Cheers,
Mike