BMW Coding Thread

shawnsheridan · 03-24-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

Possible to get the latest coding software?

Thanks in advance!

PM sent.

fromkrypton · 03-25-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

Possible to get the latest coding software?

Thanks in advance!

PM sent.

Thank you very much!!!

fromkrypton · 03-25-2018, 01:21 PM

So to add enhanced Bluetooth it would look like this?

6AR, 6NS, 6WB,

Thanks!

HZX540e · 03-25-2018, 06:00 PM

Has anyone figured out how to code this feature (sequential turn signals)

shawnsheridan · 03-25-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

So to add enhanced Bluetooth it would look like this?

6AR, 6NS, 6WB,

Thanks!

Yes.

fromkrypton · 03-26-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yes.

Super easy to do! Now I get text messages on my idrive! I can't believe how BMW Canada charges for this small amount of coding.

shawnsheridan · 03-26-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fromkrypton

Super easy to do! Now I get text messages on my idrive! I can't believe how BMW Canada charges for this small amount of coding.

fromkrypton · 03-26-2018, 11:19 AM

I did get worried when I wrote it to the car it was almost instantaneous. I didn't think it had worked but it really was like magic.

Thanks for the help guys!

drowningman · 03-27-2018, 08:24 PM

Hi Shawn,

Can you send me the latest esys and launcher? had to replace a headlight on the f15 and need to recode it.

Cheers and Thanks!

shawnsheridan · 03-27-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drowningman

Hi Shawn,

Can you send me the latest esys and launcher? had to replace a headlight on the f15 and need to recode it.

Cheers and Thanks!

PM sent.

kry226 · 03-27-2018, 11:32 PM

Hi folks- great thread. I really appreciate all the contributors/contributions.

Quick question...I'm going to be VO coding my 2018 F15 for heated steering wheel retrofit when it arrives in April or early May. Which ECUs do I need to code once I've added the 248 to the VO? Thanks in advance!

P.S. I'll be swapping the wheel and switch too. I know coding alone won't get me a warm steering wheel.

joyride · 03-28-2018, 01:43 PM

Quick question - I got the Esys cable, and followed the instructions provided. With the VM provided in the instructions. Seeing everyone ask/receive for the latest software, is that something I should/could do as well? Or should I just leave it as is for some reason. Thanks in advance.

Almaretto · 03-28-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joyride

Quick question - I got the Esys cable, and followed the instructions provided. With the VM provided in the instructions. Seeing everyone ask/receive for the latest software, is that something I should/could do as well? Or should I just leave it as is for some reason. Thanks in advance.

You need PSdZ > vehicle I-Step. If you are not getting reading errors, then no reason to update.

pits200 · 03-29-2018, 10:32 AM

I've been able to do FDL coding with no problem. Trying to update my FA/VO today to add SBRE for msport brakes but when I calculate FP, I only get blank folders on the right with number references only. When I look in DATA\FP folder, I don't see anything within there.

I've downloaded E-sys correctly and PSzdata lite and as state can do FDL coding, any reason why I can't see FPs?

thanks,

shawnsheridan · 03-29-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pits200

I've been able to do FDL coding with no problem. Trying to update my FA/VO today to add SBRE for msport brakes but when I calculate FP, I only get blank folders on the right with number references only. When I look in DATA\FP folder, I don't see anything within there.

I've downloaded E-sys correctly and PSzdata lite and as state can do FDL coding, any reason why I can't see FPs?

thanks,

Ignore it. FP (Vehicle Profile) is unimportant. Calculate FP, and if no errors, Save FA and proceed with coding.

pits200 · 03-29-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Ignore it. FP (Vehicle Profile) is unimportant. Calculate FP, and if no errors, Save FA and proceed with coding.

One last question, so when I try adding in SBRE, do I add that as a sibling of K235. When I right-click on HO-Wort, I can't edit, I can only choose "new", do I simply type in SBRE and that's it?

Thanks again

shawnsheridan · 03-29-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pits200

One last question, so when I try adding in SBRE, do I add that as a sibling of K235. When I right-click on HO-Wort, I can't edit, I can only choose "new", do I simply type in SBRE and that's it?

Thanks again

Yes, Right-Click => New => SBRE, then both HO-Wort will be present.

pits200 · 03-29-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yes, Right-Click => New => SBRE, then both HO-Wort will be present.

I feel helpless.

I wrote the new FA, went back to coding, FA showed new SBRE, I read ECU, and it showed DSC2 when people were stating it should show DSC. I activated FA and coded DSC2. Drove the car around and to me the brakes feel the same.

I'm not sure if DSC2 already existed prior to adding SBRE. Anymore input is appreciated.

Edit: Update

I guess DSC2 is correct, I now see that
my front rotor size is FN AL 42 /36/395
Rear was set to FN AL 42 /24/385, since I didn't change the rear, I changed those back to FN AL 44/24/345

Chapultepec · 03-29-2018, 07:21 PM

My retrofitted TPMS' are not working. Retrofitted TPMS to my 5/2014 X5 35xi Euro. Sensors are 6855539. Added option 2VB to FA and VO coded HU_NBT and KOMBI. Could not find any relevant RDC/RPA coding in BDC nor DSC. iDrive screen looks like on photo. All TPMS' seem to be connected, but no readings. Anyone has an idea how this could work, what did I do wrong?

kry226 · 03-29-2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kry226

Quick question...I'm going to be VO coding my 2018 F15 for heated steering wheel retrofit when it arrives in April or early May. Which ECUs do I need to code once I've added the 248 to the VO? Thanks in advance!

OK, radio silence. Let me ask a different way... if I add 248 to the VO, I can code the new VO to every ECU and that will ensure heated steering wheel functionality without negative effects, correct?

Thanks again.

Almaretto · 03-30-2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kry226

OK, radio silence. Let me ask a different way... if I add 248 to the VO, I can code the new VO to every ECU and that will ensure heated steering wheel functionality without negative effects, correct?

Thanks again.

No negative effects if you are using external charger and clear errors with external transmitter.

You can use TM NCD / CAFD tool to give you an idea of which ECU's to code.

kry226 · 03-30-2018, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

No negative effects if you are using external charger and clear errors with external transmitter.

You can use TM NCD / CAFD tool to give you an idea of which ECU's to code.

OK, thanks! Now by external transmitter, you mean E-Sys Transmitter function?
I.E., Click "External Applications" in the left menu.
Click "External Application"
Double-click "Transmitter"
Scroll to the bottom and double-click "... Clear all DTCs ..."

Correct? Thanks again.

P.S. I know the newbie questions get tiresome but thanks for your patience.

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fromkrypton Lieutenant 611 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Candiac iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	So to add enhanced Bluetooth it would look like this? 6AR, 6NS, 6WB, Thanks! Attached Images
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HZX540e Lieutenant 374 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 2021 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	sequential turn signals Has anyone figured out how to code this feature (sequential turn signals)
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fromkrypton Lieutenant 611 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Candiac iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	I did get worried when I wrote it to the car it was almost instantaneous. I didn't think it had worked but it really was like magic. Thanks for the help guys!
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drowningman Enlisted Member 21 Rep 47 Posts Drives: '11 1M '19 i3s '19 F60 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	coding software Hi Shawn, Can you send me the latest esys and launcher? had to replace a headlight on the f15 and need to recode it. Cheers and Thanks!
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kry226 Private 41 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Hi folks- great thread. I really appreciate all the contributors/contributions. Quick question...I'm going to be VO coding my 2018 F15 for heated steering wheel retrofit when it arrives in April or early May. Which ECUs do I need to code once I've added the 248 to the VO? Thanks in advance! P.S. I'll be swapping the wheel and switch too. I know coding alone won't get me a warm steering wheel. __________________ 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport - Traded 2013 X1 xDrive35i - Sold 1986 320i - Sold
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joyride Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 231 Posts Drives: X5 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit iTrader: (2)	Quick question - I got the Esys cable, and followed the instructions provided. With the VM provided in the instructions. Seeing everyone ask/receive for the latest software, is that something I should/could do as well? Or should I just leave it as is for some reason. Thanks in advance.
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I've been able to do FDL coding with no problem. Trying to update my FA/VO today to add SBRE for msport brakes but when I calculate FP, I only get blank folders on the right with number references only. When I look in DATA\FP folder, I don't see anything within there. I've downloaded E-sys correctly and PSzdata lite and as state can do FDL coding, any reason why I can't see FPs? thanks,
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Chapultepec New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X5 (Euro) X4 (US) Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	Retrofit TPMS to X5 5/2014 My retrofitted TPMS' are not working. Retrofitted TPMS to my 5/2014 X5 35xi Euro. Sensors are 6855539. Added option 2VB to FA and VO coded HU_NBT and KOMBI. Could not find any relevant RDC/RPA coding in BDC nor DSC. iDrive screen looks like on photo. All TPMS' seem to be connected, but no readings. Anyone has an idea how this could work, what did I do wrong? Attached Images
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