BMW Coding Thread

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by BitteEinBit

@Neuera09 Once the techs read the fault codes, they stopped and didn't look any further into the transmission issue. They said the car has been reprogrammed, and I need to remove it. The techs know my car and that I've been trying to get the paddles to work on the F85 steering wheel, so when they saw the paddle error codes, they knew my car had been coded.

The SA was cool about it, and said to make sure I remove the coding before bringing it to the dealer. I told him the techs could have reprogrammed the car back to factory settings, and he said they would not get paid to do it unless they charge me. The dealer did go ahead and perform the 20k mile service since my mileage was close to it (battery replacement, oil change, cabin filter) all under warranty.

I'll bet they would not have noticed the 2TB at all if it weren't for the paddle fault codes.

Glad to hear they were cool about it. I'm not sure if they'll have any issues updating your ECU since your vin doesn't list the 2TB option. Give us an update after you change the paddle shifters to inactive.

[BitteEinBit]

Last night r33/Ben programmed the truck back to factory settings (removed 2TB, cleared EGS control module error codes) and and then reapplied 2TB with paddles "nicht active". Everything is working properly so far. Hopefully this will fix the inadvertent paddle shifting error issues.

Thanks Ben!

[BitteEinBit]

Well, I spoke too soon. On the drive home from work this evening, with the selector lever in "D" it switched by itself into M 1, 2, 3...and then back to "D" This happened three times on the 20 min drive. Ben coded it back to factory settings for me so I can determine if it's the 2TB coding or the tranny itself causing the issue.

Car operates normal with factory settings. I've been driving it for a week now and there have been no inadvertent switching between "D" and M1, M2, M3, so it's not my tranny, it's the coding causing the errors.

22 June 16 Update:

Big thank you to Opasha for helping me troubleshoot and fix my car last week. We determined that my car is most likely missing the wire for the paddles (from the steering wheel to the transmission). r33 and I tried everything we could think of to get them to work even swapping paddle circuit boards and still no paddles. Since Opasha coded my car, it is driving great. So far it hasn't done any random switching between "D" and "M" modes. Turning the paddles off and coding ALL folders (except DME) 2TB, and clearing DTCs must be the trick for my car.

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by v_x35d

Good news to report. I did some testing over the weekend with 2TB option and paddles disabled in Eco Pro, Comfort and Sport modes. There were no unintended switches to Manual mode (i.e. M2, M7). I did noticed that Comfort mode felt softer at shifting between gears and not as aggressive as before.

my next goal is to get the parking lights coding done.

Thank you for all support and guidance

Any update on this?

[Zigor911]

Hi! What's the correct coding to adjust AE brightness in Parking lights mode to DRL level?
I have 2015 F10 with LED adaptive lights

Thanks in advance

[Alan l.]

Just picked up my F85 X5M June 16 production.

The software installed on my laptop was able to code my 4/15 build 2015 35i and i assume it won't be able to do anything on my new car.

Since i already have the old software installed on my laptop what are the steps i need to do to get the updated version on it?

Do I have to delete out everything and start fresh or can I just install it? After having some things coded on my F15 it is a pain to not have it on the F85

Thanks!
Alan

[opasha]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Just picked up my F85 X5M June 16 production.

The software installed on my laptop was able to code my 2015 35i and i assume it won't be able to do anything on my new car.

Since i already have the old software installed on my laptop what are the steps i need to do to get the updated version on it?

Do I have to delete out everything and start fresh or can I just install it? After having some things coded on my F15 it is a pain to not have it on the F85

Thanks!
Alan

I didn't get a chance to say it, but congrats on the new X5M, Alan!

Get the latest software from shawnsheridan through PM. The new files are going to be much smaller in size for the pzdzdata lite, so you won't have to worry about a long wait. Uninstall Esys, and uninstall esys token launcher. Then, proceed to install the newest esys, then the newest esys token launcher. Then, make sure to drag and drop the newest psdzdata folder into C:\Windows\Data\ (remove the old psdzdata or rename that before you drop the new folder in there). When you boot up Esys Token Launcher (obviously this is the esys program you will be using), select F085 as your vehicle selection when first prompted by Esys Token Launcher, and then you'll select F025 as target selection. If you have any trouble, feel free to PM me, and I'll be happy to help you. It's quite easy/fast at this point .

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Just picked up my F85 X5M June 16 production.

The software installed on my laptop was able to code my 4/15 build 2015 35i and i assume it won't be able to do anything on my new car.

Since i already have the old software installed on my laptop what are the steps i need to do to get the updated version on it?

Do I have to delete out everything and start fresh or can I just install it? After having some things coded on my F15 it is a pain to not have it on the F85

Thanks!
Alan

PM sent.

[es1]

Hello guys. Is there anyone in Houston area that would help me with coding. I would pay for the service. I just purchased used 2014 X5 3.5 with 19k miles loaded.
And first think I really want to do the remove seat belt chime...
BTW

Much appreciated.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by es1

Hello guys. Is there anyone in Houston area that would help me with coding. I would pay for the service. I just purchased used 2014 X5 3.5 with 19k miles loaded.
And first think I really want to do the remove seat belt chime...
BTW

Much appreciated.

What do you mean by help? I can provide what you need and you code it, or you can bring it to me one weekend morning, and I can code it for you.

[es1]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

What do you mean by help? I can provide what you need and you code it, or you can bring it to me one weekend morning, and I can code it for you.

WOW thank you shawnsheridan ....
I meant someone to code it for me. I will private message you. Thanks you so much. Very cool.

[opasha]

Originally Posted by es1

WOW thank you shawnsheridan ....
I meant someone to code it for me. I will private message you. Thanks you so much. Very cool.

You're in very good hands.

[asad]

shawnsheridan , would you be able to PM me a link to get the latest ESys and pzdsdata please?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by asad

shawnsheridan , would you be able to PM me a link to get the latest ESys and pzdsdata please?

No, you cannot send or receive PM's yet. Send me one when you can.

[asad]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

No, you cannot send or receive PM's yet. Send me one when you can.

Sorry about that, assumed I just still receive PMs. Account is fully active now, PM sent.

Cheers

[d1saster]

Is there an option in KOMBI to change the tire circumference for different models X5/X6?

For E89 chassis there is C08_K_ZAHL_TACHO and changing it allowed me to correct the analog speedo.

Thanks in advance

[t33h00]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

HI Shawnsheridan!
Can you PM me the link for the coding please?
I knew how to code before and now trying to code the Glare Free High Beam. Do you think it is harder to code it?
Thanks in advance shawn.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by t33h00

HI Shawnsheridan!
Can you PM me the link for the coding please?
I knew how to code before and now trying to code the Glare Free High Beam. Do you think it is harder to code it?
Thanks in advance shawn.

GFHB is not any more difficult per se' than other coding, however, involved than most all other codings.

PM sent.

[t33h00]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

GFHB is not any more difficult per se' than other coding, however, involved than most all other codings.

PM sent.

Thank you. I live on West Litte York and HW6. If I cant do it, can you help to code the GFHB?
Thanks again.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by t33h00

Thank you. I live on West Litte York and HW6. If I cant do it, can you help to code the GFHB?
Thanks again.

If you can VO Code and FDL Code, including Werte value changes, than you can code it. It is just just tedious given the amount of changes required. But if you have problems, let me know.

[outr8geous]

Hello everyone, I am new to coding and attempting to learn. I was wondering if there was a way to code the top speed limiter, i purchased a 2016 x5 50i, but since I didn't choose the summer tires it is limited to 130 mph. Is there a way to change it through coding?

Thanks

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by outr8geous

Hello everyone, I am new to coding and attempting to learn. I was wondering if there was a way to code the top speed limiter, i purchased a 2016 x5 50i, but since I didn't choose the summer tires it is limited to 130 mph. Is there a way to change it through coding?

Thanks

Not possible.