07-07-2012, 05:24 PM | #1 |
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Coding made Easy: A step by step procedure
Coding made easy: Step by step instructions for Fxx Series
Coding is for people who want to play with the settings of BMW car software to achieve something more desirable. Coding is not really a programming; it is another name for re-configuring the software of your car. There are limited risks of messing up with your car SW but if you are careful, follow step by step instructions and know and understand what you are doing, it may be OK to go ahead. Never try to guess and do it, be absolutely sure for your steps, clarify your doubts before you proceed. There are experts on the forum who are willing to help you, don't hesitate to ask even a silliest question. Never-the-less, if you want to try new unknown settings which others have not tried, believe me, you are playing with fire. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS VERY CAREFULLY. What is needed for coding:
Prepare your setup: You can build your own cable or buy from a good source. Use shielded cables only. Cable should be reliable as interruption and electrical noise interference of any kind during coding could be very risky. Delete unwanted SW and data from your laptop. It may be worthwhile to de-fragment your HD of laptop before installing the coding software as this software will occupy almost 12 GB to 44 GB of space on HD. Use the power adapter to keep batteries charged all the time as installation will take several minutes depending upon the performance of the laptop and data storage media. Always try to clarify your doubts on forum as it also helps other readers, but you are welcome to contact me directly for any help if that boosts your confidence. E-Sys Software installation: Use the following procedure to install software on your laptop:
Setting up the EST token for E-Sys:
(If you have procured your token from an external source, follow additional supplied directions to complete token installation) Preparation for coding:
Connect E-Sys to your Car:
Full backup of Car's configuration files: It's a good practice to take a full back up of Car's original settings before any changes are made to the car. These files could be used as reference in case it is desired to go back to original settings of any or all features. Read and Save FA:
Read and Save SVT:
Read and Save CAFD (ncd) files:
Reading current Integration Step (I-Step) of your car: It’s good to know the current I-Step of your car as that decides the minimum version of psdzdata that can be used to code your car.
Coding CAFD files: CAFD files (ncd) contain the setting data/ parameters for each ECU. Modifying the values in these files change the behavior of ECUs.
Contact me in case you need any help. Last edited by April1; 02-08-2015 at 10:45 PM.. Reason: New Version of psdzdata |
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07-07-2012, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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Unbelievable work april1!
Thank you. I might even give this a go now.
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1. Wash the car after coding so that your codes are clean too. 2. Better to take out all the 4 wheels before coding as you would be sure that car won't run away. 3. Don't load with more codes, mph will go down. ...more for your imaginations... |
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07-08-2012, 09:46 AM | #6 |
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So April1,
Would there be any issues using a netbook running win7 32bit to code my car? thanks, lbjgh
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Infact, Shawn, one of the pioneers in coding Fxx series, has hinted that probably we can further reduce space requirement by 15GB. |
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07-08-2012, 04:51 PM | #8 |
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After reading around on some of the coding forums the last few days, I can definitely say that this is one of the more concise step by step guides in one place. Thanks April1!
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07-08-2012, 05:36 PM | #9 | |
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Please note Setup file has been modified to save space on HD and to reduce installation time. This is the most upto date instruction available on any forum now. |
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07-08-2012, 09:25 PM | #10 |
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Thanks so much for posting this. This is very helpful and represents a lot of time on your part. We all appreciate it. And people thought the forum would decrease in quantity when Lotus7 left....HA!
That being said. I am glad you posted this, it is likely not for me, given the complexity. Can this be done with a Mac. My guess is no, but I thought I would ask. I know I can run Windows on my Macbook, but i'd rather not. |
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Going to give this a go... anyone else in the SW UK want to team up on this then I am happy to work with another,
Looking to 1. make wipers auto on Default 2. Main beam auto on Default Anyone have the cheats for theses to add to the cribb sheet?
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2. F10/F11 X FRM 3050 FLA_AUTO_AKTIV aktiv / Werte=01 nicht_aktiv / Werte=00 Set High Beam Assistant Defaukt to Automatic on (is for F10/F11 but worth checking as most settings are the same as F25) |
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Excited to start coding once my cable arrives! This will be my first time coding a BMW but have used VAG-COM to code my Audi A4 with many changes. Question, can you use this software to read fault (check engine) codes or reset service intervals, etc like with VAG? Also I don't see the seat belt chime disable on the cheat sheet if someone can post. Thanks!
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The list included in my post is for beginners to start and get confidence first before venturing into other features. I purposely kept the list very short. |
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April1, is it possible to make the clock time easier to read in the Nav screen thru coding? With the grey background it is not easy to see. Maybe make it bolder and/or change the grey background.
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07-10-2012, 01:51 AM | #19 |
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Is it possible to disable the side marker lights through any of these coding options? (the amber lights on the side of the xenons that always stay on). If someone that is going through this now could confirm it would be greatly appreciated.
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07-10-2012, 06:29 PM | #22 |
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Thanks mgoblue62 for suggesting better descriptions in few steps, I updated them.
More such suggestions are welcome. The purpose for the post is:
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