Need help. TCU Software - SOS light - MOST BUS - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

OrlandoBimmer · 12-21-2012, 12:22 AM

Hi guys...

I have an e93 335i 2008.

To make a long story short, my back glass was hit by a tree branch during a storm and water leaked in the trunk. The sad part is that I was not in the US at that time and when I got back, 15days later the car was all messed up.

I spent 3 months outside the US, so I had the car without insurance at that time.

I removed everything from the trunk and I see that the Amplifier (Logic 7) is perfect, it was replaced under warranty last year for a 2010 build. No water at all in that area, but the TCU is a different story. It was absolutely bad. I opened it and I almost die

SO I went ahead and ordered one from ebay, this one actually:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251054287749...84.m1439.l2649

Different part number, but same connectors and according to realoem it should fit.

My actual issues are:
- SOS warning light ON
- NO audio coming from the professional audio system
- I cant access any bluetooth connection on my radio

I really need your help out guys. I'm a benz boy and I do have a lot of experience there. But nothing here...

Thanks in advance.

---------

UPDATE:

I fixed the TCU connector and now I do have audio. But no bluetooth yet.
BUT
If I leave the key in the ON position, with the radio ON, and disconnect the TCU and connect it back on, I will have Bluetooth and SOS working perfectly for as long as the car is ON. If I turn the car off, lock the doors and wait 5 minutes, then I won't have bluetooth... It's driving me crazy now. any help?

ins1dez · 12-21-2012, 11:47 AM

Have you coded your new TCU on your car? I think you need to change the VIN from module with winkfp then you code it with ncsexpert

OrlandoBimmer · 12-21-2012, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ins1dez

Have you coded your new TCU on your car? I think you need to change the VIN from module with winkfp then you code it with ncsexpert

No I haven't.

I read in another thread that it is a plug and play swap.. Another post says that it will need coding but a unit already coded to a VIN number cannot be 're-coded' to another VIN.

I will get another unit next week, it comes from an e90 and was sold to me by a member of this forum. Will see what happens.

Regarding the AC failure, it was empty of freon. They filled it and also pour some Ultra Violet liquid in the system to verify where the leak is in the case it lose freon again soon.

mrgreenwood · 12-22-2012, 08:00 PM

I got the same problem SOS MALFUCTION. still waiting for the right answer.
If you're plug and play option work please let me know
no audio at all, no bluetooth

Thanks

ins1dez · 12-24-2012, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrlandoBimmer

No I haven't.

I read in another thread that it is a plug and play swap.. Another post says that it will need coding but a unit already coded to a VIN number cannot be 're-coded' to another VIN.

I will get another unit next week, it comes from an e90 and was sold to me by a member of this forum. Will see what happens.

Regarding the AC failure, it was empty of freon. They filled it and also pour some Ultra Violet liquid in the system to verify where the leak is in the case it lose freon again soon.

You can code the new VIN with WINkfp. I bought myself a FRM3 with different VIN , and coded it , without changing the VIN , but if you look on realoem, when you want to buy a new TCU , it says to specify your VIN when you buy it

iamwiz82 · 12-24-2012, 07:31 AM

Your insurance company probably has a storage option for cars (I know Allstate does) so that even if you are not around it will be covered from theft and comprehensive claims. It's also very cheap.

OrlandoBimmer · 12-24-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamwiz82

Your insurance company probably has a storage option for cars (I know Allstate does) so that even if you are not around it will be covered from theft and comprehensive claims. It's also very cheap.

Nice to know... I will definitely be more cautious next time...
Thanks

OrlandoBimmer · 12-24-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ins1dez

You can code the new VIN with WINkfp. I bought myself a FRM3 with different VIN , and coded it , without changing the VIN , but if you look on realoem, when you want to buy a new TCU , it says to specify your VIN when you buy it

Thanks for the info...

But are you sure it can be done on a TCU? I was told you can mod VIN in some modules, but not in TCU.

ins1dez · 12-24-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrlandoBimmer

Thanks for the info...

But are you sure it can be done on a TCU? I was told you can mod VIN in some modules, but not in TCU.

Every module stores the VIN, so yes.

OrlandoBimmer · 12-29-2012, 06:32 PM

Alright guys, I checked the TCU harness and in fact one cable was broken. I removed the whole connector, cleaned everything, replaced the broken cable with a new one and all set. My radio is working now...

I need programming for the tcu though, won't let me use bluetooth and I still get the SOS light, but at least I have music again.

Now I only have the headlight issue, the lights are working but the dash shows an error... Someone said its the footwell module.

mrgreenwood · 12-30-2012, 10:51 PM

how can you tell you're cable was broken?

OrlandoBimmer · 01-01-2013, 01:02 AM

Cuz I took the connector apart to clean it (it was also a bit rusted from the previous flooded tcu) and as soon as I disassemble the connector 1 cable was absolutely rusted and broken..

I made a diagram myself for the connector and released every single cable, cleaned them and reconnected using the diagram.. And it worked perfect.

mrgreenwood · 01-01-2013, 03:27 PM

I'm glad to hear that.
I still can't get my to work so I'm going to the steelership next week

OrlandoBimmer · 01-01-2013, 08:45 PM

What problem are you facing with it?

mrgreenwood · 01-02-2013, 11:35 AM

No sound at all idrive works perfect. No seatbell shine no audio and i got sos malfuntion

OrlandoBimmer · 01-02-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrgreenwood

No sound at all idrive works perfect. No seatbell shine no audio and i got sos malfuntion

Thats definitely a bad TCU. Dealer will offer a new one for around 1k.

mrgreenwood · 01-02-2013, 04:58 PM

U got one from ebay? And works just fine

OrlandoBimmer · 01-03-2013, 11:25 PM

I fixed the TCU connector and now I do have audio. But no bluetooth yet.
BUT
If I leave the key in the ON position, with the radio ON, and disconnect the TCU and connect it back on, I will have Bluetooth and SOS working perfectly for as long as the car is ON. If I turn the car off, lock the doors and wait 5 minutes, then I won't have bluetooth... It's driving me crazy now. any help?

12-21-2012, 12:22 AM	#1
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Need help. TCU Software - SOS light - MOST BUS Hi guys... I have an e93 335i 2008. To make a long story short, my back glass was hit by a tree branch during a storm and water leaked in the trunk. The sad part is that I was not in the US at that time and when I got back, 15days later the car was all messed up. I spent 3 months outside the US, so I had the car without insurance at that time. I removed everything from the trunk and I see that the Amplifier (Logic 7) is perfect, it was replaced under warranty last year for a 2010 build. No water at all in that area, but the TCU is a different story. It was absolutely bad. I opened it and I almost die SO I went ahead and ordered one from ebay, this one actually: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251054287749...84.m1439.l2649 Different part number, but same connectors and according to realoem it should fit. My actual issues are: - SOS warning light ON - NO audio coming from the professional audio system - I cant access any bluetooth connection on my radio I really need your help out guys. I'm a benz boy and I do have a lot of experience there. But nothing here... Thanks in advance. --------- UPDATE: I fixed the TCU connector and now I do have audio. But no bluetooth yet. BUT If I leave the key in the ON position, with the radio ON, and disconnect the TCU and connect it back on, I will have Bluetooth and SOS working perfectly for as long as the car is ON. If I turn the car off, lock the doors and wait 5 minutes, then I won't have bluetooth... It's driving me crazy now. any help? Last edited by OrlandoBimmer; 01-03-2013 at 11:25 PM.
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12-21-2012, 11:47 AM	#2
ins1dez iN dA cLuB Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Romania Posts: 478 iTrader: (0)	Have you coded your new TCU on your car? I think you need to change the VIN from module with winkfp then you code it with ncsexpert

12-22-2012, 08:00 PM	#4
mrgreenwood Enlisted Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I got the same problem SOS MALFUCTION. still waiting for the right answer. If you're plug and play option work please let me know no audio at all, no bluetooth Thanks

12-24-2012, 07:31 AM	#6
iamwiz82 Private First Class Drives: 2010 335d / 2012 MCS JCW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	Your insurance company probably has a storage option for cars (I know Allstate does) so that even if you are not around it will be covered from theft and comprehensive claims. It's also very cheap.

12-29-2012, 06:32 PM	#10
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Alright guys, I checked the TCU harness and in fact one cable was broken. I removed the whole connector, cleaned everything, replaced the broken cable with a new one and all set. My radio is working now... I need programming for the tcu though, won't let me use bluetooth and I still get the SOS light, but at least I have music again. Now I only have the headlight issue, the lights are working but the dash shows an error... Someone said its the footwell module.

12-30-2012, 10:51 PM	#11
mrgreenwood Enlisted Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	how can you tell you're cable was broken?

01-01-2013, 01:02 AM	#12
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	Cuz I took the connector apart to clean it (it was also a bit rusted from the previous flooded tcu) and as soon as I disassemble the connector 1 cable was absolutely rusted and broken.. I made a diagram myself for the connector and released every single cable, cleaned them and reconnected using the diagram.. And it worked perfect.

01-01-2013, 03:27 PM	#13
mrgreenwood Enlisted Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I'm glad to hear that. I still can't get my to work so I'm going to the steelership next week

01-01-2013, 08:45 PM	#14
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	What problem are you facing with it?

01-02-2013, 11:35 AM	#15
mrgreenwood Enlisted Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	No sound at all idrive works perfect. No seatbell shine no audio and i got sos malfuntion

01-02-2013, 04:58 PM	#17
mrgreenwood Enlisted Member Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	U got one from ebay? And works just fine

01-03-2013, 11:25 PM	#18
OrlandoBimmer Elite Force Drives: E93 08 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL - United States Posts: 83 iTrader: (0)	I fixed the TCU connector and now I do have audio. But no bluetooth yet. BUT If I leave the key in the ON position, with the radio ON, and disconnect the TCU and connect it back on, I will have Bluetooth and SOS working perfectly for as long as the car is ON. If I turn the car off, lock the doors and wait 5 minutes, then I won't have bluetooth... It's driving me crazy now. any help?