Coding made Easy: A step by step procedure

vettr · 05-04-2016, 09:40 PM

Yes radio code, they are different for XM then Sirius, at least in Canada they are. No worries I will get dealer to work it out. Thanks for your time.

happytreefriend · 05-08-2016, 02:55 PM

Hi guys,

Coming with some update regarding halogen to LCI Bi-xenon retrofit.

The new module came last week. I followed the instructions given by Shawn and injected the CAFD into it. Surprisingly everything worked on the first try...good.

Also after VO coding 522 into FRM the failure code "Hardware and software coding unplausibel" and "TMS LIN-Bus Failure" disapeared from INPA+ I'm able to measure voltage at the TMS FRM pins....so I know now that the new FRM is ok with XENON function (Sending picture of both old/new modules).

There is however other problem with TMS Modules (they are also new and not initialized). I cannot see them in ESYS and INPA is giving me two failures (left /right):

0x800FC3 Treiber-Modul Scheinwerfer (TMS) links: Kodierfehler oder timeout

Do you have some idea why I cannot see the modules in ESYS, or how can i solve the problem.....Could it be that the TMS modules have to be somehow initialized first?

Additional question: Can you see TMS module in ESYS as standalone module, or is it only submodul of FRM?

happytreefriend · 05-10-2016, 12:48 AM

Hi,

Small update:

There is subsection TMS in FRM FDL code. I will try to disable TMS_ID (if such value exist over there) in order to see the modules in ESYS. I heard also about using RHEINGOLD to initialize or re-flash the new TMS modules from different VIN/ Transport mode.

In case, somebody have some experience with that, please let me know.

F30zoom · 05-10-2016, 07:45 AM

Excellent guide can anyone direct me to a decent copy of the software pls?

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 05-10-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by F30zoom

Excellent guide can anyone direct me to a decent copy of the software pls?

Thanks

PM sent.

F30zoom · 05-10-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Received, many thanks from a wet UK

PaulJ · 05-11-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You will need 58.3. PM sent.

I just picked up my '16 X4 M40i, where can I get 58.3?

Thanks!

shawnsheridan · 05-11-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulJ

I just picked up my '16 X4 M40i, where can I get 58.3?

Thanks!

PM sent.

PaulJ · 05-11-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Thank you, much appreciated!!

F30zoom · 05-12-2016, 12:29 PM

When coding the idrive for office on NBT you remove SL8Ax correct ? but once removed do you still code VO and if so what to? Surely if it's removed then there is nothing to code ?

happytreefriend · 05-14-2016, 11:18 AM

Hi all,

Proudly announce, my halogen to xenon retrofit succeeded.
(Front Headlights)

In case somebody will be interested more in detail on how to do it, let me know.

Shortly:

1) You need to buy original bmw headlights with xenon + TMS modules should be installed in the headlights.
2) You need to buy new FRM III Module even that the one you have in the car is also FRMIII (smart guys in bmw are saving money in case of factory halogen)
3) You need to do some wiring changes
4) VO Code 522 and write it in to the FRM Module (VO Coding with ESYS)
5) Connect the lights, you should be getting xenon + side marker (no Angel eyes)
6) In INPA you should be getting the failure code: TMS Module Coding Error or timeout...that means FRM sees the modules, but they are not initilaized.
In case you are getting LIN-Bus Failure, you should check your wiring again bcause the FRM cannot see the TMS Modules.
7) Run RHEINGOLD and perform service function.....software should direct you automaticaly and offer you the TMS Module initialization...after the initialization, you should be ok...with the front headlamps.....

For Shawn: Even after the TMS is initialized, it is not shown as ECU in ESYS..however there is FDL code fo TMS inside FRM ECU.

Still having some minor problems with brake lights and need to install LWR (auto headlight vertical regulation)...but this Im sure will be solved fast.

Hambayas · 05-17-2016, 10:58 AM

Hey guys, recently got a 2015 X3 28i XDrive, and my coding cable should arrive today. Thanks for all of the helpful tutorials so far, this will be my first time coding.

Could someone send me the software and info I need to download please?
fman825 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Thanks! Glad to be back in a BMW after 5 years off, this is my fourth so far.

shawnsheridan · 05-17-2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hambayas

...Could someone send me the software and info I need to download please?...

You cannot send or receive PM's yet. Send me one when you can.

F30zoom · 05-17-2016, 11:31 AM

Anyone no where the coding is to make your iphone ringtone go via the car.

This is missing CMB_MEDIA as I have NBT & its already included somewhere else

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 05-17-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by F30zoom

Anyone no where the coding is to make your iphone ringtone go via the car.

This is missing CMB_MEDIA as I have NBT & its already included somewhere else

Thanks

HU_NBT => INBAND_RINGING = aktiv, but it only works with some phones (e.g. iPhone and not Android).

F30zoom · 05-17-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

HU_NBT => INBAND_RINGING = aktiv, but it only works with some phones (e.g. iPhone and not Android).

Thanks Shawn

Lotus99 · 05-18-2016, 11:55 AM

Not sure if it's been answered here already, but is it possible to code the car to remember the last Sport/Comfort/ECO mode?

It was asked here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740967

bichoo · 05-18-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Not sure if it's been answered here already, but is it possible to code the car to remember the last Sport/Comfort/ECO mode?

It was asked here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740967

You can code to remember Eco Mode only, none of the others unfortunately.

Lotus99 · 05-18-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bichoo

You can code to remember Eco Mode only, none of the others unfortunately.

bummer, thanks for letting me know.

sirk77 · 05-18-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bichoo

You can code to remember Eco Mode only, none of the others unfortunately.

Could you provide instruction how to code Eco as defualt?
I did try few but still without success

daviep.sco · 05-18-2016, 03:30 PM

Does anyone know if it's possible to code the front fog lights as the day time running lights?

dchamero · 05-20-2016, 03:26 PM

I need help please....

I already have the cable and the software installed. It connects with the car. My problem is what to do (and how) then.

I am following the "Getting Started" pdf that came with the software BUT it was written for version 3.18.4 and the E-sys that I have is version 3.27.1 so most of the options are different... for instance, it tells me to "Select CADF and then select Read Coding Data" but in my version it looks different than the screenshot, and the option is not there...

IS there any kind of beginners guide for version 3.27.1? I am an IT guy and have done similar coding before, but it is my first time with BMW and E-Sys and I am lost...

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vettr Enlisted Member 12 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2017 X4M40i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes radio code, they are different for XM then Sirius, at least in Canada they are. No worries I will get dealer to work it out. Thanks for your time.
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05-08-2016, 02:55 PM	#1894
happytreefriend New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F25 BMW X3 2015 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Euope iTrader: (0)	F25 Halogenm to Xenon Hi guys, Coming with some update regarding halogen to LCI Bi-xenon retrofit. The new module came last week. I followed the instructions given by Shawn and injected the CAFD into it. Surprisingly everything worked on the first try...good. Also after VO coding 522 into FRM the failure code "Hardware and software coding unplausibel" and "TMS LIN-Bus Failure" disapeared from INPA+ I'm able to measure voltage at the TMS FRM pins....so I know now that the new FRM is ok with XENON function (Sending picture of both old/new modules). There is however other problem with TMS Modules (they are also new and not initialized). I cannot see them in ESYS and INPA is giving me two failures (left /right): 0x800FC3 Treiber-Modul Scheinwerfer (TMS) links: Kodierfehler oder timeout Do you have some idea why I cannot see the modules in ESYS, or how can i solve the problem.....Could it be that the TMS modules have to be somehow initialized first? Additional question: Can you see TMS module in ESYS as standalone module, or is it only submodul of FRM? Attached Images
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happytreefriend New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F25 BMW X3 2015 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Euope iTrader: (0)	TMS Update Hi, Small update: There is subsection TMS in FRM FDL code. I will try to disable TMS_ID (if such value exist over there) in order to see the modules in ESYS. I heard also about using RHEINGOLD to initialize or re-flash the new TMS modules from different VIN/ Transport mode. In case, somebody have some experience with that, please let me know.
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05-10-2016, 07:45 AM	#1896
F30zoom Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: F34 330d xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Excellent guide can anyone direct me to a decent copy of the software pls? Thanks
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05-12-2016, 12:29 PM	#1902
F30zoom Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: F34 330d xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	When coding the idrive for office on NBT you remove SL8Ax correct ? but once removed do you still code VO and if so what to? Surely if it's removed then there is nothing to code ?
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05-14-2016, 11:18 AM	#1903
happytreefriend New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F25 BMW X3 2015 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Euope iTrader: (0)	Halogen to LCI ECE Bi/Xenon F25 X3 Hi all, Proudly announce, my halogen to xenon retrofit succeeded. (Front Headlights) In case somebody will be interested more in detail on how to do it, let me know. Shortly: 1) You need to buy original bmw headlights with xenon + TMS modules should be installed in the headlights. 2) You need to buy new FRM III Module even that the one you have in the car is also FRMIII (smart guys in bmw are saving money in case of factory halogen) 3) You need to do some wiring changes 4) VO Code 522 and write it in to the FRM Module (VO Coding with ESYS) 5) Connect the lights, you should be getting xenon + side marker (no Angel eyes) 6) In INPA you should be getting the failure code: TMS Module Coding Error or timeout...that means FRM sees the modules, but they are not initilaized. In case you are getting LIN-Bus Failure, you should check your wiring again bcause the FRM cannot see the TMS Modules. 7) Run RHEINGOLD and perform service function.....software should direct you automaticaly and offer you the TMS Module initialization...after the initialization, you should be ok...with the front headlamps..... For Shawn: Even after the TMS is initialized, it is not shown as ECU in ESYS..however there is FDL code fo TMS inside FRM ECU. Still having some minor problems with brake lights and need to install LWR (auto headlight vertical regulation)...but this Im sure will be solved fast.
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05-17-2016, 10:58 AM	#1904
Hambayas Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 28i XDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: Columbia, MO iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, recently got a 2015 X3 28i XDrive, and my coding cable should arrive today. Thanks for all of the helpful tutorials so far, this will be my first time coding. Could someone send me the software and info I need to download please? fman825 (at) yahoo (dot) com Thanks! Glad to be back in a BMW after 5 years off, this is my fourth so far.
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F30zoom Private 5 Rep 54 Posts Drives: F34 330d xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Anyone no where the coding is to make your iphone ringtone go via the car. This is missing CMB_MEDIA as I have NBT & its already included somewhere else Thanks
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05-18-2016, 11:55 AM	#1909
Lotus99 Colonel 635 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: 19 M2C & 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Not sure if it's been answered here already, but is it possible to code the car to remember the last Sport/Comfort/ECO mode? It was asked here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740967
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daviep.sco Private First Class 16 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 2.0d SE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know if it's possible to code the front fog lights as the day time running lights?
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05-20-2016, 03:26 PM	#1914
dchamero New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 Xdrive28i [0.00] 2004 BMW X3 [0.00]	I need help please.... I already have the cable and the software installed. It connects with the car. My problem is what to do (and how) then. I am following the "Getting Started" pdf that came with the software BUT it was written for version 3.18.4 and the E-sys that I have is version 3.27.1 so most of the options are different... for instance, it tells me to "Select CADF and then select Read Coding Data" but in my version it looks different than the screenshot, and the option is not there... IS there any kind of beginners guide for version 3.27.1? I am an IT guy and have done similar coding before, but it is my first time with BMW and E-Sys and I am lost...
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