You have older HU_CIC Head Unit, not newer HU_NBT Head Unit. USB Video is not possible on CIC.

Torque and Power Meter is possible with CIC, but I do not know if your motor is supported.

You are in Europe, so you should have Dynamic Brake Light by default. You can check coding FRM => ESS_ERSCHEINUNGSBILD = bremslicht blinkend to verify it.

Entertainment details in HUD should work, so long as car has 6WA Extended Display Kombi, and car has at least 47.0 firmware. I do not see 6WA listed above, but I thought it was standard for any car with HUD.

 

Shawn thank you,

Usb video.. Ok.. Sad but Understood

Torque and powermeter, if I dont see corresponding parameters in my ecus listing, does it mean it couldnt be coded/activated or is there a way to add lines?

Dynamic Brake.. I will check if this line is present.

Where is firmware revision to be found? When older, how to update? In my HUD now I see just speed, speed limit info, navigation, warnings, assistance and cruise control signs. Nothing more in iDrive to be checkboxed.

How to update bluetooth with downloaded update bin file?

 

You can't add lines. For Torque and Power Meter, you don't see HU_CIC => EFF_DYN_SPORT_CID?

What is your I-Step Current?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13159662&postcount=1403

For Entertainment details in HUD, there are no new iDrive Settings / Checkboxes. When it is coded and working, simply using the Phone Button, Voice Button, or Scrollwheel on Steering wheel causes the info to display in HUD.

 

You can't add lines. For Torque and Power Meter, you don't see HU_CIC => EFF_DYN_SPORT_CID?

What is your I-Step Current?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13159662&postcount=1403

For Entertainment details in HUD, there are no new iDrive Settings / Checkboxes. When it is coded and working, simply using the Phone Button, Voice Button, or Scrollwheel on Steering wheel causes the info to display in HUD.
And for Bluetooth Software Update via .bin file, car needs Option 6VC Combox. Your 2010 build most certainly does not have it. Instead of Combox (CMB_MEDIA), you would have older MULF module, which cannot be updated without flashing it, and worse, it does not support A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming.

Hi Shawn,
My I-step current I wrote in first post and it is
Integration Steps ECU: Istep current, last and shipment: F001-09-08-532

HU_CIC => EFF_DYN_SPORT_CID I don't see, maybe it is because I have just diesel 530d but I think it is because of very early production version of GT... I remember I was driving GT 530xd 2014 facelift model and it has torque and power meters officialy enabled.

It looks that although I have a very good equipped model there are sadly some usefull things I couldnt have

That cursed bluetooth, can I flash it by myself or is it work for BMW dealer?

Finally Internet and OnLine Service via my phone, is it my bad luck also, even I have most of this Online things in iDrive menu but no connection?

Here are all my backup CAFs if it helps
http://www.nebezpecnejtvor.cz/caf.zip

and screens in esys

 

And for Bluetooth Software Update via .bin file, car needs Option 6VC Combox. Your 2010 build most certainly does not have it. Instead of Combox (CMB_MEDIA), you would have older MULF module, which cannot be updated without flashing it, and worse, it does not support A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming.

 

If you can get Dealer to program the car, it is a better option then doing it yourself.

If you do it yourself, this is what you are looking at:

E-Sys - Flashing ECU Guide v.1.0.1.pdf:

https://mega.co.nz/#!gtI1DLLD!oHCQrh-axVrWvaB5E0pJKz73RO6b1syn-9eEytBH1qo

To better understand Combox features, see this:

BMW Combox Launch.pdf:

https://mega.nz/#!UlhFxZ7B!F57eRrIxPdT3hCh8ibqRj6B44yZMMySRk6M2-d4nnOs

As for Internet, you are confusing things. Your car has Telematics (BMW Assist), which means your car has SIM Card (in TEL Module), and factory Option 614 Internet, so Internet via car SIM is possible. This though likely requires a paid subscription though BMW Assist. If you wanted Internet via Mobile Phone SIM Card (Tethering), you would need to have Combox, and you would need to disable Telematics.

 

Hi Shawn,
you were right, I am on TEL_MULF_HIGH Interface box.

So there is not much I can do without changing hardware.
I will read your suggested docs about flashing ECUs and info about combox. After I will ask you for more
While inspecting my ECUs I find one weird thing.. there is Ersteller=@SkaterMeNot what does it mean?

Thank you for all your answers and help

KaZaN

 

BMW AG made changes to PSdZData beginning with 54.2 PSdZData where they removed (trimmed) all descriptive text from CAFD (and FAFP) files, making FDL Coding of ECU's difficult, as the FDL Codes can no longer be easily located. E-Sys Launcher Premium 2.x uses historical CAFD data from older Untrimmed PSdZData releases to dynamically map the trimmed data back into E-Sys. Ersteller=@SkaterMeNot is simply a CAFD comment to this affect.

 

Oh, so it is not from ecu but from PSdZData... Ok, thank you for clarification.

 

Hi Shawn, I read E-Sys - Flashing ECU Guide v.1.0.1.pdf and few more questions came...
Teoretically it looks not so strange to do it self if I do perfect step by step workflow preparation, backups if possible and no bad luck come to my garage. But....

I have some faults in memory, isnt it problem or risk? Do I need to solve them first?
Some are sporadic

Some are permanent

My E-SYS is not right version in prerequisities preffered, not sure if it is problem, but if yes, can I ask you for help?

And of course my PsdZData are LITE and not the right version in prerequisities mentioned but newer 55,4..but LITE

If I update unit, do I lost current coding and settings?
Is there a way back, possibility to downgrade units back to factory versions?
Are there units its not safe to update, like those for engine (DDE, DME, DWA.. ???) ?

Hope I didnt miss something but finally for sure I will show up my step by step manual before proceed :angel:

 

I would not worry about first clearing any error messages in memory.

E-Sys 3.24.3 is actually the preferred E-Sys version, so you are fine there.

You will need PSdZData Full for flashing. You can use older PSdZData version than car's current I-Level to downgrade or newer PSdZData version than car's current I-Level to upgrade.

You can flash any ECU so long as car is on an adequate charger and the correct process is follows. I personally would not flash ZGW though unless I had a specific reason for doing so.

 

Hi Shawn, of course I tried to clear errors in memory but those permanent stay there and those sporadic came back again after night in garage and new start of car at the morning. Sadly...

So as you say my e-sys is ok. But dont you have latest full PSdZData link, please? And how do I find which version is equal to my factory state...just for sure to have choice to go back if any problems with the new one?
KaZaN

 

I told you in Post # 7, your car has 36.1 on it. If you ever did want to revert back to it, you likely will be unable to ever find 36.1 PSdZData Full anywhere.

PM sent.

 

I see U wrote but I dont know how U identify from screenshots that I am on 36.1 but it is not important for me now.
Old 36.1 psdzdata is not possible to find am i right? So once I update, no way back for me.
Thank you for your help Shawn, I will prepare everything likr you said...
KaZaN

 

Because F001-09-08-532 = 36.1, and yes, I doubt you will be able to find such old version.

 

Hi Shawn, I was on prepare steps for my ECUs update today. I tried to test all steps except flashing. But on TAL calculating step I got results with warning. Screenshots below. Is it ok or am I doing something wrong or does it mean that I have another problem? I also discovered that my power/ignition turns off very soon after a few minutes, even when I switched lights on the first right position Parking lights. How about doors, must I have drivers doors opened?
When I want to check dependencies of ECUs, in TAL Viewer/Editor, which file must I open?
Thank you and have a nice Sunday
KaZaN

 

Hi Shawn, I was on prepare steps for my ECUs update today. I tried to test all steps except flashing. But on TAL calculating step I got results with warning. Screenshots below. Is it ok or am I doing something wrong or does it mean that I have another problem? I also discovered that my power/ignition turns off very soon after a few minutes, even when I switched lights on the first right position Parking lights. How about doors, must I have drivers doors opened?
When I want to check dependencies of ECUs, in TAL Viewer/Editor, which file must I open?
Thank you and have a nice Sunday
KaZaN
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You need PSdZData Full. You have all the Missing File errors because you use Lite version.

Flash TAL will put car in Transport Mode. I would leave Driver's Door open just in case, although I do not think it is even needed.

Open the Flash TAL in TAL-Editor to see the dependencies.

 

Shawn, thank god for your patience...

TAL dependecies now I know how to find and read. :thumbup:
Opened driver door + parking lights = power/ignition stay without any interruption for very very long time! :thumbup:
One more problem was in one of first steps - connection to vehicle not via VIN but via Gateway URL... funny that not easy find IP adress of vehicle because on screenshot in flashing ECU guide there is IP in VIN connection row visible but not in my case. So I was spying few minutes with firewall to catch with success... ...but later I found in Rheingold after click on connection manager button in the top bar that IP of vehicle is seen there clearly Maybe it would help to someone. :bigpimp:

So, now is everything OK, I did all prepare testing steps again (without any changes of PSdZData Full I already used before) and now no errors, so I am ready to update (just after I will borrow in prerequisites suggested 50AMPs charger/power source). :thumbup:
I must tell you that I am hardly thinking about question why not to update all ECUs to current revision... ...exists some recommendation which units NOT update and why? I understood ACSM unit need special care if updating, but how about the rest? :dunno:
Doing anything like full reversible backup before update is not possible? I am asking because of no way back without old unavailable PSdZData which corresponds to my current factory state of ECUs.

I still have some returning faults in memory but I mean it will be better to discuss them in separated thread. Most of them are from reverse and side view cameras (I am planning to disassemble and check wirings) but some form footwell module reciever - vehicle ride height and drive speed, PTC undervoltage, preheating unit on 5th cylinder and glow plug on 6th cylinder ( planning to change all glow plugs and if it not help I will change preheating unit too), connection head unit to diversity shot circuit to ground...

 

The IP Address is easily obtained from your LAN Adapter Status Screen.

The only ECU I would be concerned about is ZGW Gateway Module, as many people have had issues flashing it.

You cannot back up your current firmware. You must have old 36.1 PSdZData Full to return car to its original firmware.

 

if I understood right what you mean... I must say IP adress on LAN adapter status screen is IP of my computer but not IP of vehicle and there is a vehicle IP required for URL gateway connection. Now I know where to find in Rheingold ISTA. Maybe there is somewhere in E-SYS shown also but I am not sure where.

Unfortunately ZGW looks like dependent for most other units, so I must try it...
Is it ok flashing units sequentially one after one or is it better to flash the entire set of dependent units? My plan is to flash at the first problematic ZGW..and if success flash one by one the others...

 

Just to be sure, for flashing, do I realy need 50Amp charger? We normally have 7-10Amp and for big cars up to 25Amp..but 50 or 70Amp? Isn't it too much for 90-95Ah battery? Must directly connect 50Amp to battery?

 

Thank you so much Shawn. I hope now I know everything of basics for code and flash my GT.
I will power up car with recommended Amps to prevent of problems. I must wait one week for my friend who has this strong power source. Than I will flash all units sequential one after one to have all current versions. I will write back results and experiences.
Meanwhile, I'll solve recurring errors in memory of units... Today new problem with comfort access, only on drivers door stops partly working keyless locking. It locks but mirrors do not fold. On all rest three doors it is ok but not on drivers.

 

Hi Shawn again, while reading and studying in forums hundreds of your posts I understand that after I update my ECUs with 55.4 psdzdata I can not continue on coding because of trimmed notes. Am I right?

 

Yes. Just need to use E-Sys Launcher 2.x.

 

Finally, everything is different, sadly I hit a deer on the highway last week, my GT is now in the BMW service center for repair.
The funny thing is that despite the fact that they are working on a fix for pre nearly 5000 Euro, they do not make a free update of units, they want another 130 Euro for the update. I therefore turn a dilemma whether update it yourself or pay and avoid risk of breakdown some of the units (I suppose the risk is in this case on their side.). Are known cases when the unit failed while update process or some equipment stopped working after the update?

 

While my GT still in BMW service for repair after crash with deer I am reading so much through forums... thousand questions in my head... but for me interesting one: is it possible to (VO) code my F07 GT with 4U2 to have Comfort+ (and maybe some ECOs also) while I have currently sport+, sport, normal and comfort and this dependent equipment:
S223A ELEKTRONISCHE DAEMPFER CONTROL (EDC) - Electronic Damper Control (EDC)
S229A DYNAMIC DRIVE - Dynamic Drive
S2VAA ADAPTIVE DRIVE - Chassis & suspens. setup "Adaptive Drive"
(whole list is in first post)

Thanks for clarification

BTW I resign and order update of all units at BMW dealer as paid service after completing repair of car. How can I most simply check that everything really have updated? The only i-step state information is or is not talking about whether all units are actually in this version?

 

I was never 100% Successful getting 4U2 working in my 2011 F10. You can read about it here:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642231

I never could get EcoPRO Mode to engage, even though the option appeared via my FDS Switch.

If car has Normal and & Comfort now, it is same as Comfort and Comfort+. Only the name was changed. I did get mine to change to Comfort and Comfort+ though by adding 4U2 and Coding car with 1211 Date.

 

Shawn I have read that long thread about VO and zeitkriterium before but did not understand that Comfort/Standard and Comfort+/Comfort is just playing with words I really don't need new names for old things... Must say truth that I don't really feel any difference between Sport+ Sport Standard and Comfort in steering wheel sensitivity. It is always insensitive and too soft even in Sport mode and absolutely soft in compare with my E91 320dA which was hard like kart Maybe it is because I don't have active steering (I think). Have a nice weekend

 

Agreed.

 

So, my car is back... it was by BMW dealer for 35 days for repair after meet deer on highway Although I have had only plastics and equipment damaged the total costs were 6900***8364; for repair + 800***8364; for rent a spare car... Thank god most of it paid by Insurance company. What I paid is 1768***8364;+800***8364; Not very happy to meet deers on highway...

And news, my car has software updated to i-step F001-15-07-502 and bluetooth 9231091 . Of course all reseted to default so now I will start coding from scratch. I did not find visible changes yet after update.
Which psdzdata I need when I am on i-step F001-15-07-502? Are 55.4 enough or do I need newer?