Coding made Easy: A step by step procedure

Rodion · 03-31-2014, 05:29 AM

Any idea why disabling the bulb failure check of reversing lights lead into several failures, such as: tyre pressure warning, drive train warning, xDrive warning, etc. etc.?

The car is F25, production 12/2011 (MY 2012).

shawnsheridan · 03-31-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by s1myr

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Where do I get a token?
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In your E-Sys package was a "E-Sys - Installation Instructions - v.5.pdf" document. Token solution options are explained in great detail in it.

shawnsheridan · 03-31-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodion

Any idea why disabling the bulb failure check of reversing lights lead into several failures, such as: tyre pressure warning, drive train warning, xDrive warning, etc. etc.?

The car is F25, production 12/2011 (MY 2012).

It shouldn't, unless you corrupted your CAFD during the process.

lbjgh · 03-31-2014, 12:07 PM

After 43 pages in this thread I still don't understand how this coding stuff works...

I was successful having followed the instructions to the 't' but can someone dumb down exactly what's happening with coding.

Is it similar to flashing the bios on the home computer?

what are the hardware and software components? tokens, etc. etc.

Thanks. A successful Luddite

shawnsheridan · 03-31-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

After 43 pages in this thread I still don't understand how this coding stuff works...

I was successful having followed the instructions to the 't' but can someone dumb down exactly what's happening with coding.

Is it similar to flashing the bios on the home computer?

what are the hardware and software components? tokens, etc. etc.

Thanks. A successful Luddite

Coding = Changing the settings of individual ECU's to alter their behavior.
Hardware = All the ECU's in your CAR, a Laptop, and an ENET Cable Interface.
Software = E-Sys Application and PSdZData Coding Files
Token = Digital certificate file that allows you to use E-Sys to make changes to ECU settings.

Rodion · 03-31-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

It shouldn't, unless you corrupted your CAFD during the process.

But changing it back to active cleared all failures.

shawnsheridan · 03-31-2014, 01:33 PM

Then it would seem that whatever you coded was something other then the Bulb Warm and Cold checks.

AnandS · 03-31-2014, 05:22 PM

I'm interested in getting the software/token. Thanks.

shawnsheridan · 04-01-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AnandS

I'm interested in getting the software/token. Thanks.

PM sent.

ccobka · 04-01-2014, 03:42 PM

is there a way to code M Performance start up screen and disable side markers with headlights on 2013 F25 X3?

Thanks

Longbow64 · 04-03-2014, 07:52 PM

Your 2013, like mine does not have the new iDrive system, so you can't code the M start screen.

ccobka · 04-03-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Longbow64

Your 2013, like mine does not have the new iDrive system, so you can't code the M start screen.

thanks, i realized that after i posted this question

pokerface · 04-06-2014, 08:07 PM

Shawn, could you please PM me a source for the software?

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 04-06-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

Shawn, could you please PM me a source for the software?

Thanks

PM sent.

pacecapt · 04-08-2014, 09:14 AM

Questions for the coding experts. I purchased cable and software from April 1 in late 2012 (E-Sys 3.18 and psdzdata 4.74). I have used this software to code both my 2011 528i (July 2010 build) and 2013 X3 (Sep 2012 build) but I have not coded anything in over a year. Is this version of SW still valid or do I need to upgrade? Also, the wife is considering buying a 4 series will it work with the new car?

shawnsheridan · 04-08-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pacecapt

Questions for the coding experts. I purchased cable and software from April 1 in late 2012 (E-Sys 3.18 and psdzdata 4.74). I have used this software to code both my 2011 528i (July 2010 build) and 2013 X3 (Sep 2012 build) but I have not coded anything in over a year. Is this version of SW still valid or do I need to upgrade? Also, the wife is considering buying a 4 series will it work with the new car?

If your 2011 F10 and 2013 F25 have not had their software updated by the dealership since you last coded it, then what you have will still work. If the car's have been updated, it won't work. For the new 4-Series, it definitely will not work.

X3Bimmer · 04-08-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

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Originally Posted by pokerface

Shawn, could you please PM me a source for the software?

Thanks

PM sent.

I need this info as well...

Thanks again Shawn!

pokerface · 04-08-2014, 12:12 PM

thanks Shawn!

FirstX3BIMMER · 04-09-2014, 06:40 AM

New to the forums and the BMW world. Do I have to re-code the vehicle after any upgrade that I add that requires programming? I plan on installing a few aftermarket part but I am making them full OEM, so i want to make sure I am coding/programming in the right order.

shawnsheridan · 04-09-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by X3Bimmer

I need this info as well...

Thanks again Shawn!

PM sent.

shawnsheridan · 04-09-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstX3BIMMER

New to the forums and the BMW world. Do I have to re-code the vehicle after any upgrade that I add that requires programming? I plan on installing a few aftermarket part but I am making them full OEM, so i want to make sure I am coding/programming in the right order.

It all depends on exactly what you are retrofitting. If you retrofit something with an Option code, it will likely require coding at the minimum.

pacecapt · 04-09-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

If your 2011 F10 and 2013 F25 have not had their software updated by the dealership since you last coded it, then what you have will still work. If the car's have been updated, it won't work. For the new 4-Series, it definitely will not work.

Shawn, How would I know whether the vehicle s/w has been updated or not? What would I need for the 4 series?

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04-06-2014, 08:07 PM	#937
pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Shawn, could you please PM me a source for the software? Thanks
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pacecapt Private 9 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [0.00] 2013 BMW X3 28i [0.00]	Questions for the coding experts. I purchased cable and software from April 1 in late 2012 (E-Sys 3.18 and psdzdata 4.74). I have used this software to code both my 2011 528i (July 2010 build) and 2013 X3 (Sep 2012 build) but I have not coded anything in over a year. Is this version of SW still valid or do I need to upgrade? Also, the wife is considering buying a 4 series will it work with the new car?
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FirstX3BIMMER JoeEasy 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	New to the forums and the BMW world. Do I have to re-code the vehicle after any upgrade that I add that requires programming? I plan on installing a few aftermarket part but I am making them full OEM, so i want to make sure I am coding/programming in the right order.
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