E-sys shows I-level of donor car:

which is different from my I-level:

How to choose during VO coding the correct version of I-level?

With new FEM E-sys shows: in SVT Actual:
16 modules when I "read SVT'
2 modules (FEM_GM, FEM_BODY) when I "read ECU"

My car has 21 modules, how to find them all with new FEM ?

 

few word on the end of this thread.

Replacement of FEM is only possible with new (not used) module which is factory programmed by BMW to VIN of the car. Probably in used FEM is not possible to update some codes/certificates.

In my FEM one of relays was damaged. After replacement of this element everything works fine. The used FEM (I bought it earlier) ended up as relay donor.

 

few word on the end of this thread.

Replacement of FEM is only possible with new (not used) module which is factory programmed by BMW to VIN of the car. Probably in used FEM is not possible to update some codes/certificates.

In my FEM one of relays was damaged. After replacement of this element everything works fine. The used FEM (I bought it earlier) ended up as relay donor.

Hello, can you tell me which relay did you replace? My car wont start ista tells me that starter relay is bad. i think that relay is located on the FEM module. So now i want to find out which one it is and exclude the one that you have replaced.

 

Anyone managed to do this?
Fem module contains CAS and other modules so when you swap the fem module with a used one ignition does not work and you can not lock unlock the car. Car is dead without it.
Esys/Ista would not even connect.
Any idea?

Edit : Nevermind just saw the post from mkw...

 

I refuse to believe that FEM can not be replaced! Or that fem mid can not be converted to FEM Max!

I saw some one taking two modules (don't remember which ones, lets say REM), and than comparing basic version to high version. After he found the differences he just resoldered all the resistors, pins, chips and what ever else was different - and it worked!

Any one has FEM MID and Fem MAX at hand to take detailed photos?

 

FEM retrofit

Come one people, not a single person has FEM retrofitted from MID to High or Max?

 

FEM contains Secret Key same as CAS.
SK can be changed by programmer.
Also there is two tools on the world to do that job over obd.
Vin, keys must be matched too

 

I have a used FEM and I want to change the VIN to a different one. I don't ever need it startign an engine again, just Klemme 15 because it is for a bench setup.

I cannot code it with a VO with a different VIN. Are you sure it can be coded with a different VIN?

 

I tried to replace my FEM MID to a FEM MAX in my F30 LCI.
I want that to be able to retrofit option 322 (comfort access) and 563 (light package)
I have bought a brand new FEM from BMW, it should be coded with VIN and keys.
Here is what I have done:

1) Read out FA(VO) from old FEM with Esys 3.27.
2) Replaced FEM with new one.
3) Started Esys 3.27 and wrote FA(VO) from 1
4) Inserted CAFD in to FEM_BODY, and coded FEM_BODY
5) Started Tool32 and intialized Flexray
6) The car could not start
7) Gone into ISTA+, and tried to select replace FEM, but it would change my KOMBI and also remove my FLA, I do not want to do this.

Is there a way to select which tasks I want to do in ISTA, or can one only run all tasks ?
Can I do something in E-sys, and avoid ISTA+ ?

Please help.

By the way, I put back the old FEM, and the car runs without errors.

 

Found the solution:
1) Read out FA(VO) from old FEM with Esys 3.27.
2) Replaced FEM with new one.
3) Started Esys 3.27 and wrote FA(VO) from 1
4) Inserted CAFD in to FEM_BODY, and coded FEM_BODY
5) Started Tool32 and intialized Flexray
6) Disable transport mode ISTA
7) Run the "Reset starter lock" under Service functions -> Power train -> Engine start in ISTA
8) Run initialize Flexray in ISTA

 

This is goood joke

 

This is good joke

 

Happy you are amused, but why do you think it's a joke ?

 

to be continued...

 

What it's option then to install used FEM ?