Coding made Easy: A step by step procedure

shawnsheridan · 05-13-2014, 10:08 AM

You can rule out the firmware. F025-13-07-506 is ISTA/P 2.50.4, so there should be no issue with it working with this firmware.

RhoXS · 05-13-2014, 10:18 AM

Thanks!! Always appreciate your help. Not sure how to troubleshoot this but I am going to try something.

abcpop · 05-14-2014, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You need to replace the Contoller, add / wire in the Handwriting Module, and then Code NBT:

ZBE_TOUCH = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_BROWSER = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_INTERACTIVE_MAP = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_SPELLER= aktiv

Swawn:
What do you mean by "add / wire in the Handwriting Module" ?
Any special manipulation or only to code NBT ?

Thanks for clarification

shawnsheridan · 05-14-2014, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcpop

Swawn:
What do you mean by "add / wire in the Handwriting Module" ?
Any special manipulation or only to code NBT ?

Thanks for clarification

There is the iDrive Controller itself, and there is a separate Handwriting Module that enables the character recognition on top of the Controller. The controller is a simple swap out with the old one, but the Handwriting Module is an addition, and it must be spliced in.

abcpop · 05-14-2014, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

There is the iDrive Controller itself, and there is a separate Handwriting Module that enables the character recognition on top of the Controller. The controller is a simple swap out with the old one, but the Handwriting Module is an addition, and it must be spliced in.

Thanks Shawn

So I need to buy the iDrive Controller itself + the separate Handwriting Module.

Item 2 + 3 here ? :
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...08&hg=65&fg=50

Is there a minimum step to have on car (my car is a F06 650iX 4.4) ?

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 05-14-2014, 09:46 PM

Yes, 2 & 3 are needed.

With a 0913 build, your NBT firmware should be fine to FDL Code.

abcpop · 05-15-2014, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yes, 2 & 3 are needed.

With a 0913 build, your NBT firmware should be fine to FDL Code.

Thanks Shawn

abcpop · 05-16-2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yes, 2 & 3 are needed.

With a 0913 build, your NBT firmware should be fine to FDL Code.

My build is F010-13-07-506
New level is F10-14-03-503 (ISTA/P 52.4.000)
Those 4 coding are present in HU_NBT

ZBE_TOUCH = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_BROWSER = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_INTERACTIVE_MAP = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_SPELLER= aktiv

1) You think my car is compatible with Touch Controler ?
2) Could you PM me a link to PSdZData v52.4 if available.
(For time being I can code with 52.3)

aquamaster · 05-16-2014, 03:53 PM

Hi Guys,
I have pick up my new X3 yesterday but still not received the OBD II cable for coding...
After chatting (unofficial) with dealer's electrician I've find out that a software update for my car will bring Enhanced BT onboard?! Is this possible? I have also updated my satnav software (2014-01) without any issues, by the same guy through a memory stick (27GB data) sent by DHL to my place...
Awaiting for your thoughts...

shawnsheridan · 05-16-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcpop

My build is F010-13-07-506
New level is F10-14-03-503 (ISTA/P 52.4.000)
Those 4 coding are present in HU_NBT

ZBE_TOUCH = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_BROWSER = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_INTERACTIVE_MAP = aktiv
ZBE_TOUCH_SPELLER= aktiv

1) You think my car is compatible with Touch Controler ?
2) Could you PM me a link to PSdZData v52.4 if available.
(For time being I can code with 52.3)

Yes, your NBT firmware supports Touch Controller.

F10-14-03-503 is both 52.3 and 52.4, meaning F10 received no update in 52.4, meaning 52.3 is still current. Only i3 / i8 received update in 52.4.

shawnsheridan · 05-16-2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquamaster

Hi Guys,
I have pick up my new X3 yesterday but still not received the OBD II cable for coding...
After chatting (unofficial) with dealer's electrician I've find out that a software update for my car will bring Enhanced BT onboard?! Is this possible? I have also updated my satnav software (2014-01) without any issues, by the same guy through a memory stick (27GB data) sent by DHL to my place...
Awaiting for your thoughts...

What Head Unit and Bluetooth option does your car have?

Map update via USB is normal. Just need the Map program and FSC Code.

aquamaster · 05-16-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

What Head Unit and Bluetooth option does your car have?

Map update via USB is normal. Just need the Map program and FSC Code.

I have no COMBOX, just HU_NBT and only NAvi Prof+6NH. I just can't wait for music streaming

shawnsheridan · 05-16-2014, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquamaster

I have no COMBOX, just HU_NBT and only NAvi Prof+6NH. I just can't wait for music streaming

NBT has Combox built into it.

You do not need a software update for EBT. You can code it now.

abcpop · 05-16-2014, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Yes, your NBT firmware supports Touch Controller.

F10-14-03-503 is both 52.3 and 52.4, meaning F10 received no update in 52.4, meaning 52.3 is still current. Only i3 / i8 received update in 52.4.

Fantastic ! How do you know all this ?
Many thanks

abcpop · 05-17-2014, 01:50 PM

New Question:

On F06 there is a button on trunk. This button can only lock car doors.
Is is possible to make it more clever ? (open doors ?, Close windows ? close roof, close side mirrors.....)

abcpop · 05-18-2014, 09:24 AM

Good News,

My car has been uptaated to 52.4 and it is now possible to insert GPS coordinated as new destination.

GoHawks · 05-19-2014, 12:00 PM

Need a crash course on this... Only two days into X3 ownership, but a handful of the changes mentioned in this thread intrigue me.

shawnsheridan · 05-19-2014, 12:01 PM

Post 1 is your Crash Course:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showpo...74&postcount=1

All you need is Cable and Software.

abcpop · 05-23-2014, 11:46 AM

This question is not directly connected to coding.

Where to find or buy a DVD "BMW WORKSHOP MANUAL" for F series 2013 onward

Thanks

Magwich · 05-25-2014, 01:18 PM

Coding question: The first time I tried to code everything went well, throughout the startup process all the way through coding and disconnecting. I then tried to reconnect but the button to select for connect via VIN I can no longer check. It says in that box "ZGW data not available" or something to that effect. I reboot computer, turned car on and off and restarted from scratch and it made no difference. i can connect to the car via the other selections (gateway/ethernet) in that same window where the select by VIN is, but with those connections you can't read the FA. Any help?

shawnsheridan · 05-25-2014, 06:54 PM

Let the car go fully to sleep. Try again after an hour and see if Connect via VIN is working.

Magwich · 05-26-2014, 11:51 AM

Thank you for the advice. I don't understand what happened but that did the trick!

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shawnsheridan General 10937 Rep 42,993 Posts Drives: 2018 Alpina B6 650ix GC Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F06 Alpina B6 ... [8.57]	You can rule out the firmware. F025-13-07-506 is ISTA/P 2.50.4, so there should be no issue with it working with this firmware. __________________ 2018 F06 Alpina B6 650ix GC; Space Grey; Vermillion Red Nappa Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant 2017 F15 X5 xDrive50i MSport; Glacier Silver Metallic; Black Dakota Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant; RSE
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RhoXS Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2002 Z3 3.0i + 2016 X3 28i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks!! Always appreciate your help. Not sure how to troubleshoot this but I am going to try something.
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shawnsheridan General 10937 Rep 42,993 Posts Drives: 2018 Alpina B6 650ix GC Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F06 Alpina B6 ... [8.57]	Yes, 2 & 3 are needed. With a 0913 build, your NBT firmware should be fine to FDL Code. __________________ 2018 F06 Alpina B6 650ix GC; Space Grey; Vermillion Red Nappa Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant 2017 F15 X5 xDrive50i MSport; Glacier Silver Metallic; Black Dakota Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant; RSE
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05-25-2014, 01:18 PM	#1010
Magwich New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2014 X3, 2024 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Coding question: The first time I tried to code everything went well, throughout the startup process all the way through coding and disconnecting. I then tried to reconnect but the button to select for connect via VIN I can no longer check. It says in that box "ZGW data not available" or something to that effect. I reboot computer, turned car on and off and restarted from scratch and it made no difference. i can connect to the car via the other selections (gateway/ethernet) in that same window where the select by VIN is, but with those connections you can't read the FA. Any help?
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shawnsheridan General 10937 Rep 42,993 Posts Drives: 2018 Alpina B6 650ix GC Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 F06 Alpina B6 ... [8.57]	Let the car go fully to sleep. Try again after an hour and see if Connect via VIN is working. __________________ 2018 F06 Alpina B6 650ix GC; Space Grey; Vermillion Red Nappa Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant 2017 F15 X5 xDrive50i MSport; Glacier Silver Metallic; Black Dakota Leather; Executive; B&O; Driving Assistant; RSE
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05-26-2014, 11:51 AM	#1012
Magwich New Member 7 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2014 X3, 2024 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advice. I don't understand what happened but that did the trick!
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