[MSport_Jon]

Originally Posted by fullmoonguru

Thanks Shawn. Unfortunately I'm having a problem connecting again. Initially I did and you suggested starting the car which worked. Now I can't connect weather the car is running or not.

And as I wrote above, I have never been able to get BimmerUtility to read the DTC codes.

It has been a few weeks since I last connected. The only things that have happened since then is that I have used this same laptop to connect to my Min through INPA and I have connected a normal code reader to this X3 to read and clear codes.

Everything else is the same. Firewall, AV, Wifi, and bluetooth turned off. The "Identifying Network" message shows when I start the car which changes to "Unknown Network" after a minute or so just like before. Connected via VIN and not using the F025 connection without the _Direct in it. I'm using a LEONI KERPEN cable purchased of Amazon.

The error says, "Connection check failed. Gateway/ECU's are not correctly connected or not responding. However Functions using the ODX-Data can be used. [G188].

Any ideas?

For now and until you determine WTH is going on, do not use wireless OBD dongles. Use ENET cables which is what I am assuming you are trying to do based on your post. The fact that you get a network unknown in Windows tells me that there is a layer 1 connection happening where you get a signal back from ZGW and at least on your end you have an APIPA address. You have to determine if ZGW is available beyond this by finding its own APIPA address. If it is not, no matter what you do, it will never connect.

Google this. There is an app called ZGW discovery. It discovers the ZGW APIPA address as well as VIN and if a direct connection is possible if ZGW is available. Ping any of those IP's reported by ZGW discovery with windows and connect via IP if a direct connection is not possible. Also, if you have ISTA, forget Esys for a minute and make sure ZGW is functioning correctly by using ISTA. I can confirm that 99 percent of ENET cables will work as it is, in reality, an ethernet network cable repined for OBD. I do not think the cable is the problem but if you have another one, swap it just to make sure.

[fullmoonguru]

Interesting. This looks like what you're talking about but I just see what looks like source files. No .exe or anything.

https://github.com/hartimcwildfly/bmw-zgw-discovery

If the zgw is not accessible would I be able to read/clear codes with a regular code reader? Have not had problems with that.

[MSport_Jon]

Originally Posted by fullmoonguru

Interesting. This looks like what you're talking about but I just see what looks like source files. No .exe or anything.

https://github.com/hartimcwildfly/bmw-zgw-discovery

If the zgw is not accessible would I be able to read/clear codes with a regular code reader? Have not had problems with that.

Ahhh... sorry buddy. What I meant was ZGW Search... That is the tool name you should search on google.

That is right. If ZGW is not available, you can't do squat from that point on unless you workbench modules. ZGW is the gateway to the rest of the modules...
Your problem could be Esys itself and perhaps ZGW is fine...

[Torchwork]

Does the auto start work for the f02? I coded it but it still shuts off. Other features I coded worked.

[Soad]

Hello Shawn
Looking to code my G30. Can you help me out ?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Soad

Hello Shawn
Looking to code my G30. Can you help me out ?

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[Soad]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

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Got it. I'll look into that. I believe there is steps I have to take as a newbe b4 I can have that function work

[kayhusf06]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

PM sent.

Hi Shawnsheridan

I have BMW F06 with ID5. Can you also send me the same link to activate/enable apple carplay please. Thanks 😊

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by kayhusf06

Hi Shawnsheridan

I have BMW F06 with ID5. Can you also send me the same link to activate/enable apple carplay please. Thanks 😊

PM sent.

[Soad]

Hey Shawn. I past my test I can Receive pm'S (haha PMS)

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Soad

Hey Shawn. I past my test I can Receive pm'S (haha PMS)

PM sent.

[donperry]

I'm getting DSC 480AC1 Coding Data not for hybrid vehicle after MHD install.

MHD says it's not their problem and I must update the module. How do I do this? I have Esys and psdZdata folder installed.

Also, I found the CAFd cheat sheet so i figured my DSC CAFD probably prefix with cafd_00000c18**
So I found serveral of them with varying byte size.
question now is, if i flash one of these whats the worst that can happen if incorrect?

[LikeNo1]

Someone can confirm this FDL codes works as forgot cell phone visual e sound reminder with OEM wireless charger? (F25 '17 with NBT evo updated)

BDC -> WcaWirelessChargingAblage-> WCA_ENABLE -> aktiv
HU -> 3000 HMI -> WCA -> aktiv

EDIT
no BDC module on my F25

HU -> 3000 HMI -> WCA -> aktiv enables new voice in idrive settings, hitted by default, but no visual or sound reminder on shut down or on door opens.

[jan_gabriel2000]

Hi Shawn,

can you help with some valid links for the tolls needed to code BMW G31 ? Have tried with some old versions but the NBT is not accessible .Thank you in advance

Best regards

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by jan_gabriel2000

Hi Shawn,

can you help with some valid links for the tolls needed to code BMW G31 ? Have tried with some old versions but the NBT is not accessible .Thank you in advance

Best regards

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[jan_gabriel2000]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

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Thank you ,

I will

BRs

[ivanivanusic]

If I want to FDL code DME, do I need to be on ignition, completely off or engine running?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by ivanivanusic

If I want to FDL code DME, do I need to be on ignition, completely off or engine running?

You can NOT run the motor. Just put car in Auxiliary Power mode.

[ivanivanusic]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You can NOT run the motor. Just put car in Auxiliary Power mode.

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You can NOT run the motor. Just put car in Auxiliary Power mode.

What is Auxiliary Power mode?

[MNJF20]

Got a like for like used head unit pro nav for my 2016 BMW F30, can anyone help me with a step by step to code it in with Esys? Is it just HU that needs to be coded or other modules too? How would I match it with the cars VIN?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by MNJF20

Got a like for like used head unit pro nav for my 2016 BMW F30, can anyone help me with a step by step to code it in with Esys?

1) Install Head Unit
2) Wipe Donor FSC Codes
3) Load original VIN Mathcing FSC Codes
4) Code Head Unit to car
5) Install new map if needed.

[GMate]

Good guide for beginners