Coding made Easy: A step by step procedure

shawnsheridan · 09-30-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thecam

I'm trying to contact April1 for buy the kit.After coildmyou help me on how check it,please?

Yes. When you get E-Sys, we will determine two things. The ISTA/P on your car, and if 6NR FSC Code is present. Let me know when you are up and running.

DesertStorm · 10-01-2012, 12:39 AM

Got my kit from April1 yesterday (cable and software). Instructions are awesome! Thanks!

Got my X3 coded today:

Auto stop/start: remember last setting
Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side
Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access
TPMS pressure and temp display
Digital speed on BC display
Disable seat belt gong
Unlock doors on engine stop
Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive and camera
Telephone ringtone through combox

Looking to see what else is available, but I'm very happy so far.

April1 · 10-02-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tobert

I've asked this a couple of times but haven't seen a reply...maybe no one knows, so if that's the case sorry for reposting!

I want to be able to use the button in the car to fold in my mirrors at any speed. Currently I have to slow or stop in order to fold them in. Can anyone tell me where I can code this setting?

Also, in my opinion, it is making the switch from Daytime Running Lights to Headlights too early. I'd like it to wait until it's a little darker out before making the switch. Is this something that would be easy to code also? Has anyone tried it?

To my knowledge no one worked on these features yet and you won't find a ready solution. Some one has to try to decipher them.

cj168 · 10-03-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by April1

Coding made easy: Step by step instructions for Fxx Series
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What is needed for coding:
...[*]E-Sys software 3.18.4 with installation password and coding PIN

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Originally Posted by tobert

Can you tell me where I could find E-Sys software 3.18.4 with installation password and coding PIN, and psdzdata 47.4?

Hello April1,

I'm new to the coding and got the same questions as tobert re. password and coding PIN while reading your instructions. Please advise once you got a chance.

Many Thanks,
-cj168

April1 · 10-03-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cj168

Hello April1,

I'm new to the coding and got the same questions as tobert re. password and coding PIN while reading your instructions. Please advise once you got a chance.

Many Thanks,
-cj168

Dorect Links were available earlier on forums but they have been taken off. You can search forums, you can still find them.

PM me.

shawnsheridan · 10-06-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tobert

So I got my wire and software last night, and successfully coded:

Unlock doors when engine is stopped.
Close mirrors + windows + moon roof through key FOB/Comfort Access
Close Trunk/ Tailgate through button on FOB/Button on Drivers Side

My next task is DVD in Motion. I started this last night, but it didn't seem clear to me, so I decided rather than rush it, I'd try again today. For those of you who have already done this....based on the F25 cheat sheet, I expected PEEDLOCK_X_KMH_MAX and PEEDLOCK_X_KMH_MIN to show an existing value of something like 3_kmh = 3 or 8_kmh = 8 and I'd need to change that value to FF. But when I go in there, it just shows WERTE=00 just like the other settings I've changed. Do I change the 00 to FF? Or am I looking at the wrong spot?

Yes. This is different than the other coding, where you change the dropdown box selection. Here you have to change the Werte Value from 00 to FF. Right Click on it and select Edit, then in the bottom window, change 00 to FF, and then hit the icon in the upper right corner of the bottom window (or Ctrl-Enter I think) to save the new Werte Value.

Binas_daddy · 10-10-2012, 01:49 PM

Thanks for your help,Shawn. Thanks for posting this, April1.

lbjgh · 10-10-2012, 08:16 PM

Well, I was going to give coding a go tonight but ran into a few glitches.

I don't have a 'coding' button under vehicle order.

I was able to read FA, vin(ECU) and svt but got a SVT error.

At this point I aborted any coding attempt.

...any idea what I'm doing wrong?

amoeba · 10-10-2012, 08:58 PM

Sorry if I missed it. But is there a thread that tracks what are all the good knobs you can tweak via coding?

April1 · 10-10-2012, 10:23 PM

Select coding on the left pane in Expert Mode.

lbjgh · 10-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Now i just feel stupid.

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Originally Posted by April1

Select coding on the left pane

April1 · 10-10-2012, 10:30 PM

The fun you get after success would be great.

lbjgh · 10-11-2012, 07:44 PM

edited

woohoo!

To date working:

Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side
Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access
Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive
Auto stop/start: remember last setting
Digital speed on BC display
DVD in motion enabled

April1 · 10-11-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

woohoo!

To date:

Working

Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side
Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access
Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive

soon...

Auto stop/start: remember last setting
Digital speed on BC display
DS ---> D1-D7

Congratulations. You did it.

Hope you have saved the original cafd files and also taking backup after each coding session.

lbjgh · 10-11-2012, 08:30 PM

Thanks April. I appreciate your contribution to the forum.

I did keep the original cafd files but I'm not taking a backup after each session.

I think I'm happy with the setup now so I'll do a backup of the current cafd files for future reference.

The one thing I am looking into is to see if I can enable the active HID on my Canadian car. We get self leveling but not active steering like the USA 35i.

April1 · 10-11-2012, 09:52 PM

Just double click on copy_Cafd files utility, all will be done for you.

richardchou · 10-12-2012, 05:32 PM

Hi all,

I have attached a screen shot of my issue. I am trying to code DVD in Motion but I don't have an option to set the speed value to "FF". Any ideas?

Also, can you please teach me how to revert all codes back to the original setting? I have a backup of the orginal code (CAF folder)

Thank you,
Richard

shawnsheridan · 10-12-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardchou

Hi all,

I have attached a screen shot of my issue. I am trying to code DVD in Motion but I don't have an option to set the speed value to "FF". Any ideas?

Also, can you please teach me how to revert all codes back to the original setting? I have a backup of the orginal code (CAF folder)

Thank you,
Richard

Do not change the Drop Down, change the Werte Value below it. Right click on it (00) and select Edit in the bottom window, change 00 to FF, and then in the upper right corner of that same bottom window, hit the save icon (or Ctrl-Enter I think), then save the NCD, back up and FDL Code it.

You can use your .ncd files by right-clicking on the ECU and selecting add or insert, and the selecting the corresponding .ncd file, and then FDL Coding the ECU.

However, the easiest thing to do (assuming you have not modified your VO in any way) is to simply Read you VO, Read VCM, and then highlight each ECU one at at time, Right-Click on it and select CODE. This "VO Coding" (as opposed to "FDL Coding") will restore each ECU to it's as delivered condition.

lbjgh · 10-12-2012, 06:02 PM

Hey guys...

I noticed something interesting with disabling start/stop.

The car remembers the setting (off) however start/stop is restored when Ecopro is selected.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbjgh

edited

woohoo!

To date working:

Working

Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side
Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access
Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive
Auto stop/start: remember last setting
Digital speed on BC display

shawnsheridan · 10-12-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbjgh

Hey guys...

I noticed something interesting with disabling start/stop.

The car remembers the setting (off) however start/stop is restored when Ecopro is selected.

Makes sense considering the goal of ECO PRO is to maximize fuel efficiency, and Auto Start/Stop is a major contributor towards that.

richardchou · 10-12-2012, 08:29 PM

Thanks for your reply, Shawn.

So, I don't need to move any CAF files before reading VO & VCM? Simply CODE the ECU will bring everything back to default?

Richard

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Do not change the Drop Down, change the Werte Value below it. Right click on it (00) and select Edit in the bottom window, change 00 to FF, and then in the upper right corner of that same bottom window, hit the save icon (or Ctrl-Enter I think), then save the NCD, back up and FDL Code it.

You can use your .ncd files by right-clicking on the ECU and selecting add or insert, and the selecting the corresponding .ncd file, and then FDL Coding the ECU.

However, the easiest thing to do (assuming you have not modified your VO in any way) is to simply Read you VO, Read VCM, and then highlight each ECU one at at time, Right-Click on it and select CODE. This "VO Coding" (as opposed to "FDL Coding") will restore each ECU to it's as delivered condition.

shawnsheridan · 10-12-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardchou

Thanks for your reply, Shawn.

So, I don't need to move any CAF files before reading VO & VCM? Simply CODE the ECU will bring everything back to default?

Richard

That is correct, so long as you are using your original factory VO.

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DesertStorm Enlisted Member 34 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Got my kit from April1 yesterday (cable and software). Instructions are awesome! Thanks! Got my X3 coded today: Auto stop/start: remember last setting Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access TPMS pressure and temp display Digital speed on BC display Disable seat belt gong Unlock doors on engine stop Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive and camera Telephone ringtone through combox Looking to see what else is available, but I'm very happy so far. __________________ 2022 iX xDrive50 - Oxide Gray Past: 2019 X5 xDrive40i - Tanzanite Blue II Metallic 2017 540i - Alpine White 2015 X5 sDrive35i - Space Grey Metallic 2013 X3 xDrive35i - Alpine White
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Binas_daddy Mid-life compromise 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: '11 X3 35i F25 N55 Z8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your help,Shawn. Thanks for posting this, April1.
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 113 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Well, I was going to give coding a go tonight but ran into a few glitches. I don't have a 'coding' button under vehicle order. I was able to read FA, vin(ECU) and svt but got a SVT error. At this point I aborted any coding attempt. ...any idea what I'm doing wrong? Attached Images __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes
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amoeba Private First Class 21 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E46 330i zhp, F30 335-MSport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Sorry if I missed it. But is there a thread that tracks what are all the good knobs you can tweak via coding?
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 113 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	edited woohoo! To date working: Lift gate close with fob and button on drivers side Auto close widows, moonroof, fold in mirrors from fob and comfort access Disable legal disclaimers for iDrive Auto stop/start: remember last setting Digital speed on BC display DVD in motion enabled __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes Last edited by lbjgh; 10-12-2012 at 09:43 PM..
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 113 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks April. I appreciate your contribution to the forum. I did keep the original cafd files but I'm not taking a backup after each session. I think I'm happy with the setup now so I'll do a backup of the current cafd files for future reference. The one thing I am looking into is to see if I can enable the active HID on my Canadian car. We get self leveling but not active steering like the USA 35i. __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes
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April1 Love All 173 Rep 740 Posts Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Just double click on copy_Cafd files utility, all will be done for you.
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10-12-2012, 05:32 PM	#215
richardchou Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i M Sport - White Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB CAN iTrader: (0)	DVD in Motion Hi all, I have attached a screen shot of my issue. I am trying to code DVD in Motion but I don't have an option to set the speed value to "FF". Any ideas? Also, can you please teach me how to revert all codes back to the original setting? I have a backup of the orginal code (CAF folder) Thank you, Richard Attached Images
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