New coder..couple of questions - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

e92driva · 08-29-2012, 12:59 PM

Hey guys so i think i want to get into coding. Im really good with this type of stuff so i feel like i can pick it up fairly quick. The main reason im doing this is to add sirius to my VO and have it show up on my iDrive.

I know, i know..this question has been beaten to death. I've searched and searched and pretty much found the answers i needed but thought i'd post here to get some direct help just to make sure im not messing anything up.

After searching for a while, i now know that i have to add $655 and remove $693 from the CAS and FRM and then "process car". It doesn't sound that bad. Do i have to set anything as active? or am i all set after i do that. There was so much different answers floating around that i just decided to post here and see what people have to say.

Also..i still have yet to buy the cable because im not 100% sure which cable i should buy. All the ones i find on ebay are for BMWs up to 03/08 production date.

The sirius module i bought is the p/n 65129192273

i drive an e92 09 335xi

any help is much appreciated

Edit: does it matter what sirius module I code into my car? As long as its compatible with my car correct?

NoQuarter · 08-29-2012, 07:43 PM

If I was doing it, I would not code the whole car just to add sat radio. Touching too many things for my comfort.

kaiv · 08-29-2012, 08:07 PM

Take what I say with a grain of salt since I'm new to coding myself but I never code the whole car.

I FA_write the modules that store the VO then individually code whatever module(s) I need.

e92driva · 08-30-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoQuarter

If I was doing it, I would not code the whole car just to add sat radio. Touching too many things for my comfort.

I don't want to code the whole car. I just wanna code the certain modules that store the VO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiv

Take what I say with a grain of salt since I'm new to coding myself but I never code the whole car.

I FA_write the modules that store the VO then individually code whatever module(s) I need.

Thats exactly what i wanna do. My mistake, i typed in process car instead of process ECU. I meant adding/removing the values i need and then hitting process ECU. I found a guide online but i'm not sure how valid it is. Seems legit.

Can any of you guys point me in the right direction for a cable? I tried ebay but most of them say 1998-2008 so they won't work on my car. Plus i don't wanna get a crappy one that could cause damage to my car.

Thanks for the replies guys

Merlosso · 08-30-2012, 07:33 AM

For the cable, buy this one:

http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop/

I have coded many cars with it and others have also reported that it is a quality cable. With the included adapter you don't have to worry about model years. You might find cheaper cables on eBay but you're taking a chance that it won't work.

Good luck and happy coding.

e92driva · 08-30-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlosso

For the cable, buy this one:

http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop/

I have coded many cars with it and others have also reported that it is a quality cable. With the included adapter you don't have to worry about model years. You might find cheaper cables on eBay but you're taking a chance that it won't work.

Good luck and happy coding.

Alright thanks!

Do any of guys know which modules i would have to code to get sat to work?

Merlosso · 08-30-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e92driva

Alright thanks!

Do any of guys know which modules i would have to code to get sat to work?

I don't have any experience with Sirius myself but take a look at this BMW coding thread, it might help you:

http://www.**************/showthread...ghlight=Sirius

e92driva · 08-30-2012, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlosso

I don't have any experience with Sirius myself but take a look at this BMW coding thread, it might help you:

http://www.**************/showthread...ghlight=Sirius

I can't get to that link. Is it just the "BMW coding success" thread?

GenePoole · 09-03-2012, 01:29 PM

You have to add the VO code like you said, but you also have to enable it in the iDrive or Radio. I think it's just SDARS=aktiv in CAPPL (idrive) or MRAD (non-idrive).

e92driva · 09-03-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenePoole

You have to add the VO code like you said, but you also have to enable it in the iDrive or Radio. I think it's just SDARS=aktiv in CAPPL (idrive) or MRAD (non-idrive).

Thanks for the reply GenePoole!

I'm going to try it today and see how it goes. I'll post back here with whatever results I get

08-29-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
e92driva Lieutenant Drives: 2009 e92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 454 iTrader: (2)	Hey guys so i think i want to get into coding. Im really good with this type of stuff so i feel like i can pick it up fairly quick. The main reason im doing this is to add sirius to my VO and have it show up on my iDrive. I know, i know..this question has been beaten to death. I've searched and searched and pretty much found the answers i needed but thought i'd post here to get some direct help just to make sure im not messing anything up. After searching for a while, i now know that i have to add $655 and remove $693 from the CAS and FRM and then "process car". It doesn't sound that bad. Do i have to set anything as active? or am i all set after i do that. There was so much different answers floating around that i just decided to post here and see what people have to say. Also..i still have yet to buy the cable because im not 100% sure which cable i should buy. All the ones i find on ebay are for BMWs up to 03/08 production date. The sirius module i bought is the p/n 65129192273 i drive an e92 09 335xi any help is much appreciated Edit: does it matter what sirius module I code into my car? As long as its compatible with my car correct? __________________ 2009 Space Gray e92 335i xDrive\|6MT\|HBP 20W\|Cobb\|DCI\|VMR ....and tons of coding.
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08-29-2012, 08:07 PM	#3
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	Take what I say with a grain of salt since I'm new to coding myself but I never code the whole car. I FA_write the modules that store the VO then individually code whatever module(s) I need.

08-30-2012, 07:33 AM	#5
Merlosso Banned Drives: Results Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 495 iTrader: (2)	For the cable, buy this one: http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/shop/ I have coded many cars with it and others have also reported that it is a quality cable. With the included adapter you don't have to worry about model years. You might find cheaper cables on eBay but you're taking a chance that it won't work. Good luck and happy coding.

09-03-2012, 01:29 PM	#9
GenePoole Lieutenant Drives: '06 E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brighton, IL Posts: 514 iTrader: (0)	You have to add the VO code like you said, but you also have to enable it in the iDrive or Radio. I think it's just SDARS=aktiv in CAPPL (idrive) or MRAD (non-idrive).