Anyone coding in the Denver area? 2011 550ix m-sport, etc.

 

If you buy a cable you should be able to get going pretty quickly.

 

The simple act of touching your laptop and touching any part of the vehicle chassis for a few seconds is more than enough to neutralize any electrical differences before connecting cables. Making sure the laptop touches the car (either directly or through your body) will do the trick. During dry weather the risk will be a little more.

 

Really interested in this, but also really worried about messing up my new X3. This seems a little intimidating, but I work in IT so I'm fairly confident I could succeed with patience. As long as I have adequate backups I will be able to fix anything I could mess up, correct? Thanks all.

 

It is pretty safe, but on rare occasion, I have seen people mess up their VCM so bad, it had to go to the dealer. Of course if you move from coding to flashing firmware on modules, you could brick an ECU. Again, this is rare, and I would not let it discourage you from coding your X3, but I am not going to lie to you and say it is 100% risk free either.

 

I must admit - from NCS Expert and WinFPK on E vehicles back when no one was doing it was so tough. I have had DIS working and SSS Progman working as well.

Esys is so damn easy! No text editing, no complicated EDIABAS set ups, etc etc.

I will continue to investigate modules and post up new info for F01 drivers. Mostly F10 in this forum!

Big thanks to Shawn for the software.

 

I must admit - from NCS Expert and WinFPK on E vehicles back when no one was doing it was so tough. I have had DIS working and SSS Progman working as well.

Esys is so damn easy! No text editing, no complicated EDIABAS set ups, etc etc.

I will continue to investigate modules and post up new info for F01 drivers. Mostly F10 in this forum!

Big thanks to Shawn for the software.

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You can recode the modules from ESYS, can you not? I need to spend more time, but from a quick glance you can code from you VO (vehicle order), which puts it back to factory settings for your region.

 

Yes, that is what I am referring to above in my post about just resetting them.

 

where I can download PSDZdata ? I tried to search in the forum but all links are dead .... please help

 

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Who's VM's are these? Your own creations, or someone else's?

Are they Dongle Protected?

Must you have ICOM Interface, or do you include an ICOM Emulator?

 

New f06

Will be getting either an f06 or f10 in February and interested in doing some coding on the car. I need all the software and cable. Shawn, can you provide the link and approx cost to get started. Looks like you are also a Houston member, what part of town? Thanks for any help.

 

Will be getting either an f06 or f10 in February and interested in doing some coding on the car. I need all the software and cable. Shawn, can you provide the link and approx cost to get started. Looks like you are also a Houston member, what part of town? Thanks for any help.

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I want to learn some coding, I hear ncsexpert, DIS, progman... I think these are all software that give you an interface... (they all do the same thing?)

I know there is a special wire also.

Can you send me some info, what I need, reading materials, maybe code list... Idk, the geek in me is excited about that stuff...

Anyone in the va, dc, baltimore area?

Thanks

By the way I have a 2004 645ci. (guess that matters since I read out is a e63/64 ccc)

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I want to learn some coding, I hear ncsexpert, DIS, progman... I think these are all software that give you an interface... (they all do the same thing?)

I know there is a special wire also.

Can you send me some info, what I need, reading materials, maybe code list... Idk, the geek in me is excited about that stuff...

Anyone in the va, dc, baltimore area?

Thanks

By the way I have a 2004 645ci. (guess that matters since I read out is a e63/64 ccc)

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For your 2004 645ci, you need NCS Expert coding application, the latest SP-Daten coding data Files, and a K+DCAN Interface Cable.

 

Thanks I will look this stuff up. If anyone in the DC area has done this let me know. Would like to get an idea of what was done to the car


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I bought a BMW 5 series, and I'm very interested in this thread. Thank you to April1 very much!
I have 2 questions as below:
How to use his soft tools restore the saved original CAFD files?
How to reset inspection and oil info?

Thinks a lot!

 

E. inpection can be reset by Idrive. CBS by cluster mode or a BMW tester.

 

No HU CIC

Guys
I tried coding today my 13 F10 550 today for the first time. I will say first that instructions are awesome.
I could not find the module HU CIC in my car profile. There was one HUD. Are these the same? I wanted to turn on the HUD turn signals.

How can I find HU CIC. Thanks

 

Guys
I tried coding today my 13 F10 550 today for the first time. I will say first that instructions are awesome.
I could not find the module HU CIC in my car profile. There was one HUD. Are these the same? I wanted to turn on the HUD turn signals.

How can I find HU CIC. Thanks

No, HUD is not HU (Head Unit).

You probably do not have CIC iDrive.

Did you see HU_xxxxx, like HU_ENTRY, HU_CHAMP, etc.?

 

Dang it.... I do not have a Windows Laptop.... Just a few Macbook Airs and Pros.... The only Windows computer I have is a 100lb. server.... I dont think I can get that to the car... hmm.... looks like Iam going shopping for a laptop....

 

Few of our members successfully used macs

check this

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646189&highlight=macbook

 

need help for coding

I recently leased a 2013 535xi & would like to get help from someone in NJ to code some of the annoying features that I would like to get rid of if possible. I'm in central NJ.

I know that DreamCar is in NJ, not sure if he is still willing to help people code their cars.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

I recently leased a 2013 535xi & would like to get help from someone in NJ to code some of the annoying features that I would like to get rid of if possible. I'm in central NJ.

I know that DreamCar is in NJ, not sure if he is still willing to help people code their cars.

Any help would be appreciated.

Tripl3_O coding is having a meet in Willow Grove PA tomorrow from 4 to 9 PM, maybe about an hour from you.

Inbox for details

 

I am in the process of getting a cable built, where can I get the software? I need it for both 2012 X5 and 2013 550ix Thanks

 

What cable are you having built, as whatever it is, it will work on one and not the other, and do you already have the other cable?

 

Some success...some not with F25 coding.

Software and cable work great (thanks April1), But I am having partial success on my coding changes. I've got a 2012 X2 with HUD and Msport and DHP and PDC.

Working:
Add power/torque meters
Add pressure and time temp reading
Disable all disclaimers
Unlock all doors when stopped...one pull open
DVD in motion...I see not way to change to Value=ff for either speedlock...this is not an option on my screen.
Close mirrors and windows with a touch to the handle lock...I made both changes, but nothing seems different. Have to wait?
Disable seat belt gongs...I see no SPW_BF or SPW_FA in the ACMS/3000 Ausstattungsflags section.

Not working:
Radio menu in HUD ...again, not HUD_ENTERTAINMENT_ENABLE choice in 3000HMI
Telephone info in HUD...again, no HUD_TELEFONANRUF_ENABLE in 3000 HMI.

I'll look again for all of this, but if someone knows what I am missing, let me know.

 

Thanks for the guide; in addition to the installation section --> I've installed on my "D" drive because my "C" is a small SSD disk... If you do a [find and replace "C:\" with "D:\"] in file ["X:\EDIABAS\Bin\EDIABAS.INI"] everything works just fine

 

Hi April1, I'm a very beginner for coding. I would to know how can activate the sport display on my 2012 F30 328i. I have downloaded the e-sys 3.18 with psdzdata 4.75. I've tried thousand times following the guide but no success. It shows the cafd file not found and I don't know what can I do to due with it Could you please lend me a helping hand? Thank you so much

 

You PM'd me this exact Post, which I have responded to. Tell me what your current I-Level is so we can figure out what PSdZData version you need, and we will go from there.

 

 

Here's my initial experience with ESys coding of my 2011 F02 760Li Individual. I have never before done anything on a BMW, by the way.

Got the Enet cable from April-1 today.
Had all the software downloaded and configured according to Shawn's instructions.
I typed up a condensed version of the F10 cheat sheet with the codes that I wanted, so that I'm not looking at dozens of other codes that may not apply to me.
Connected the car to the laptop computer, and launched ESys program.
Took a few tries before the program registered the "FA" and ran "VSM" successfully.
Back-up of all original configurations of modules done without a hitch.
Started coding some modules--holding my breath while doing the first one (seatbelt warning).
Forgot to activate FA and the code FDL was not successful. Saw the dreaded "red" banner with word "unexecutable", had some cold sweat--did I just F*** it up?
Re-read the instructions, realized the missing step, and redid the code process. Result is "green"! Unbelievable relief, big sigh!
Closed ESys program, disconnected computer from car, and cycle on the ignition............. No seatbelt warning, gong, or reminder except for right after ignition on. ALRIGHT! I can do this!
Went on to code for:
Mirror folding with comfort access & key fob.
Closing trunk with key fob and cabin button. This one took about half hour to activate.
Turn signal on HUD.
Logic-7 sign.
VIM.
Disabled legal disclaimers.

The whole process took about 4 hours from receiving the cable to final test drive. I'm so excited!

Thank you April-1 and Shawnsheridan! I thought VAG-COM was fun, but this really rocks!

 

Here's my initial experience with ESys coding of my 2011 F02 760Li Individual. I have never before done anything on a BMW, by the way.

Got the Enet cable from April-1 today.
Had all the software downloaded and configured according to Shawn's instructions.
I typed up a condensed version of the F10 cheat sheet with the codes that I wanted, so that I'm not looking at dozens of other codes that may not apply to me.
Connected the car to the laptop computer, and launched ESys program.
Took a few tries before the program registered the "FA" and ran "VSM" successfully.
Back-up of all original configurations of modules done without a hitch.
Started coding some modules--holding my breath while doing the first one (seatbelt warning).
Forgot to activate FA and the code FDL was not successful. Saw the dreaded "red" banner with word "unexecutable", had some cold sweat--did I just F*** it up?
Re-read the instructions, realized the missing step, and redid the code process. Result is "green"! Unbelievable relief, big sigh!
Closed ESys program, disconnected computer from car, and cycle on the ignition............. No seatbelt warning, gong, or reminder except for right after ignition on. ALRIGHT! I can do this!
Went on to code for:
Mirror folding with comfort access & key fob.
Closing trunk with key fob and cabin button. This one took about half hour to activate.
Turn signal on HUD.
Logic-7 sign.
VIM.
Disabled legal disclaimers.

The whole process took about 4 hours from receiving the cable to final test drive. I'm so excited!

Thank you April-1 and Shawnsheridan! I thought VAG-COM was fun, but this really rocks!

:thumbup:

 

Hi i just start try to do this coding stuff following all the instruction in "getting started codding".

My win7 64 bit succesfully connected and can read and edit the files, however when i want to "activate FA", it does nothing (There is no green light besides the FA and no error messages) and when i try to click "coded FDL", the program said i have to activate FA first.

Anyone facing this problem?

 

Update on coding of 2011 F02 760Li Individual:

Today I coded the following:

Double press of the start button to start the car without pressing on brake pedal.
Shutting off radio & Navi after car shuts off and opening the driver's door, without having to double press the stop button or lock the door.
Allow automatic windows up and down on all doors when door is open.
Unlocks doors when engine is stopped, allowing single-pull to open door.

 

You are doing great .

 

Hi Guys
My F30 will be arriving in April and am looking to get a head start on understanding the coding.
Requesting a link to the E-Sys files & a connection to April1 for the cable.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Hello
Got my 13 335xi a few weeks ago and want to learn how to code myself.

Requesting a link to the needed software and how to get a connection cable.

I would like to code the following and would like direction on where to make these changes:

Navi/radio off when opening door
Auto wipers set to on
Single pull unlock
ASS off
Driving mode sport +
Turn signals in hud

Curious what other cool coding changes others have done as well. Just not sure what the options are.

Thanks in advance.

 

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