BMW Coding Thread

[mikebmwx5]

anybody in the nyc or nj area that can code my car ???

[henry.xiao]

checked the whole cheat sheet, can't see any coding for "auto hold"

does that mean, we have to press the "auto hold" button every time?

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by henry.xiao

checked the whole cheat sheet, can't see any coding for "auto hold"

does that mean, we have to press the "auto hold" button every time?

Yes, for now.

[krackdawg]

thanks for everyones contributions, really helpful! ive coded my mirrors to now auto fold in when i press lock on the keyfob however, is it possible to code the mirrors to fold when i press the comfort access on the door handle?

[opasha]

Originally Posted by krackdawg

thanks for everyones contributions, really helpful! ive coded my mirrors to now auto fold in when i press lock on the keyfob however, is it possible to code the mirrors to fold when i press the comfort access on the door handle?

You have to hold the comfort access ridge on the door handle for 1-2 seconds. That's how they are programmed to fold when coded. No other way around it.

[krackdawg]

Ahh, no problems - I was hoping to move away from holding. Appreciate your quick note !

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Yes, for now.

"For now" has been going on now since F01 in 2009...

[alphaod]

Got my car back from the dealer. They did some DME updates, so loss all my codes...

Could I get the latest PZD files? I would appreciate it!

Thanks!

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Got my car back from the dealer. They did some DME updates, so loss all my codes...

Could I get the latest PZD files? I would appreciate it!

Thanks!

PM sent.

[alphaod]

Got a problem. I got my car back from the dealer and looks like for EGS, LHM43, and LHM44 all show CAFD_FFFFFFFF_255_255_255 and I can't seem to load the backups either.

Already have latest Esys and pzd files.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Got a problem. I got my car back from the dealer and looks like for EGS, LHM43, and LHM44 all show CAFD_FFFFFFFF_255_255_255 and I can't seem to load the backups either.

Already have latest Esys and pzd files.

CAFD_FFFFFFFF_255_255_255 means ECU has corrupt CAFD, likley from from Power loss during Coding, or Coding "Default Values".

You now need to Inject CAFD into each ECU and VO Code it to fix the Control Unit.

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You now need to Inject CAFD into each ECU and VO Code it to fix the Control Unit.

Right. The question is how do I inject the CAFD?

I already change VO and I have old CAFD files

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Right. The question is how do I inject the CAFD?

I already change VO and I have old CAFD files

Connect => Read FA (VO) => Activate FA (VO) => Read SVT (VCM) => Left-Click on desired ECU => Click on "Detect CAF for SWE" => Select the CAFD from latest I-Level shown => Select OK => Right-Click on ECU (the ECU itself not the underlying CAFD) => Select CODE.

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Connect => Read FA (VO) => Activate FA (VO) => Read SVT (VCM) => Left-Click on desired ECU => Click on "Detect CAF for SWE" => Select the CAFD from latest I-Level shown => Select OK => Right-Click on ECU (the ECU itself not the underlying CAFD) => Select CODE.

You're a life saver. I owe you some drinks.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by alphaod

You're a life saver. I owe you some drinks.

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by alphaod

You're a life saver. I owe you some drinks.

Ain't he amazing? He not only responds right away but gives you a detailed step by step instructions. Has anyone met ShawnSheridan in person? I'm beginning to suspect he's a computer program. Like the Bimmerpost version of Siri! Lol.

To ShawnSheridan ....

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Ain't he amazing? He not only responds right away but gives you a detailed step by step instructions. Has anyone met ShawnSheridan in person? I'm beginning to suspect he's a computer program. Like the Bimmerpost version of Siri! Lol.

To ShawnSheridan ....

Iv'e coded a couple hundred cars here in Houston, so Iv'e met a few people in person.

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by Neuera09

Ain't he amazing? He not only responds right away but gives you a detailed step by step instructions. Has anyone met ShawnSheridan in person? I'm beginning to suspect he's a computer program. Like the Bimmerpost version of Siri! Lol.

To ShawnSheridan ....

He saved my ass too when i messed up coding my 3 week old X5 last year. Then he also figured out how to code for the MPBK too.

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Iv'e coded a couple hundred cars here in Houston, so Iv'e met a few people in person.

See what I mean! Lol

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

He saved my ass too when i messed up coding my 3 week old X5 last year. Then he also figured out how to code for the MPBK too.

I think it's time for Shawn to develop his own tune. The "SS Chip" or "SS Tune".

[alphaod]

Actually my biggest issue is my car seems to be going into manual on its own. I don't have paddles, so disabled that in BDC_BODY. Hopefully I don't get anymore issues on this one.

Any of you guys figure out how to enable fogs with welcome light?

[Neuera09]

Originally Posted by alphaod

Actually my biggest issue is my car seems to be going into manual on its own. I don't have paddles, so disabled that in BDC_BODY. Hopefully I don't get anymore issues on this one.

Any of you guys figure out how to enable fogs with welcome light?

You shouldn't have anymore issues. I added 2TB onto my FA 2 weeks ago then VO coded 3 ECU (BDC, ICM, and HUBMT) folders, cleared the faults, and then made paddles verbaut inactive. No issues to date.