Fess up who bought a programming cable and hasn't used it?

thecadman99 · 08-04-2012, 08:24 AM

I bought one, downloaded the software, read, read, and read some more.
Dug out my OLD laptop to install (win XP)
Read some more,
browsed,
searched,
skimmed,

watched those fuzzy youtube videos that show nothing useful because I still didn't know enough...

Now I have a cable, installed working software, and I still haven't programmed anything or even connected it to my car.

John 070 · 08-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecadman99

I bought one, downloaded the software, read, read, and read some more.
Dug out my OLD laptop to install (win XP)
Read some more,
browsed,
searched,
skimmed,

watched those fuzzy youtube videos that show nothing useful because I still didn't know enough...

Now I have a cable, installed working software, and I still haven't programmed anything or even connected it to my car.

I'm planning to buy a BT cable and put the vins in for 3 cars I find online so when I plug it in to my car it won't work....

fooledyas · 08-04-2012, 09:38 AM

got mine about a week, still reading might take the plunge soon. if im not still 2 confused

apc3libras · 08-04-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

I'm planning to buy a BT cable and put the vins in for 3 cars I find online so when I plug it in to my car it won't work....

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-04-2012, 09:51 AM

Nope not planning on bricking my car anytime soon.

sammy_0559 · 08-04-2012, 10:25 AM

got the cable. scared shitless to use it.

smooth1 · 08-04-2012, 10:31 AM

Reprogramming modules is not as difficult as you guys might think! Plus, there's other useful software applications out there for these vehicles that allow for real-time datalogging and such.

Pete Schweaty · 08-04-2012, 10:52 AM

It really is not as hard as you think. If you can follow directions, and pay attention to detail, it is pretty easy. The most common issue is using old daten files which can cause strange things to happen, like non functioning gauges. These are easily fixed by searching though.

NiVeDh · 08-04-2012, 10:54 AM

Don't use DCAN cables for programming if you don't know what you're doing. Always use the right tool for the right job.

ctuna · 08-04-2012, 11:01 AM

programmed the windows up on keyfob and no air conditioner on auto.
Don't want to do anything with the Kombi module that bad, since that is where most run into trouble. I have Diags running for the car. I spent a huge amount of time on the setup for diags.
May use it to install and alarm and USB port when I'm bored again.
06 only requires a Kcan cable.

Quasimodem · 08-04-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sammy_0559

got the cable. scared shitless to use it.

+1. I Did hook the adapter up once to verify that I could read things, was so worried that I messed something up just doing that, that I havent used it since. Also, just doing that caused a low battery warning. I cant afford to buy one of those auxiliary power units and I dont want to be messing up my electrical system with a cheap battery charger, so havent done anything since.

spiike32 · 08-04-2012, 01:19 PM

this thread is lol.

Read the threads, go to the other coding forum site, and get educated. It's not rocket science.

I've coded my lci tails, window up on fob, digital speedo, auto close sunroof if it rains, etc etc etc. Easypeasy

Whit · 08-04-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Don't use DCAN cables for programming if you don't know what you're doing. Always use the right tool for the right job.

What is the issue with DCAN?

jlcolon2001 · 08-04-2012, 09:39 PM

I bought one on Ebay, but I couldn't make it work. I think the problem is that my laptop OS is WIN7.

VTECaddict · 08-04-2012, 09:41 PM

Practice on a loaner.

NiVeDh · 08-05-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Whit

What is the issue with DCAN?

Not stable enough for programming (flashing) modules. It's OK for coding and diagnostics though.

DJtoad · 08-05-2012, 05:07 AM

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who kept putting it off! It took me weeks to get up the nerve to try it but it wasn't nearly as hard nor confusing as I thought it would be.

mikey8 · 12-21-2012, 02:39 PM

I bought the cable and spent over a week gathering info. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bits and pieces of info available. I had links to about 30 web pages saved. Trying to assimilate all this to come up with a comprehensive picture was a challenge.

Then all the issues with INPA, NCS Expert, EDIBAS, DATEN files, etc. versions and most did not cover my E70. I ended with so much software.

And then all the issues with Win 8 Pro (I tried its Hyper-V so I could run Win XP but could not get INPA to work). Then installed Win 7 and tried Win XP virtual machine there. Still problems. Eventually managed to get Win XP installed on the same laptop that has Win 8 already -- Win 8 does not like when you install other O/S's after it

Anyway, I persevered and got it all to work! I think it would have been a lot easier if I was trying to code an E90 because there's so much more info for it.

reeltime · 12-23-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiike32

this thread is lol.

Read the threads, go to the other coding forum site, and get educated. It's not rocket science.

I've coded my lci tails, window up on fob, digital speedo, auto close sunroof if it rains, etc etc etc. Easypeasy

+1.

It's not that hard people. Once you code one thing, it's basically the same process every time. I've done a Sirius radio retrofit, digital speed, DVD in motion, sidemarker delete, and passenger seatbelt chime delete.

Just read the original DIY and you'll be fine. I was in the same boat, but turns out it's not bad my homies

spacemonkey1112 · 12-25-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by e92driva

+1.

It's not that hard people. Once you code one thing, it's basically the same process every time. I've done a Sirius radio retrofit, digital speed, DVD in motion, sidemarker delete, and passenger seatbelt chime delete.

Just read the original DIY and you'll be fine. I was in the same boat, but turns out it's not bad my homies

can you point me in the direction where I can get DVD in motion?

adriang · 12-25-2012, 07:35 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451145

Noncom23 · 12-25-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy_0559

got the cable. scared shitless to use it.

Plus one.
This is all over my head.
Have the cable.

08-04-2012, 08:24 AM	#1
thecadman99 Lieutenant 53 Rep 450 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Fess up who bought a programming cable and hasn't used it? I bought one, downloaded the software, read, read, and read some more. Dug out my OLD laptop to install (win XP) Read some more, browsed, searched, skimmed, watched those fuzzy youtube videos that show nothing useful because I still didn't know enough... Now I have a cable, installed working software, and I still haven't programmed anything or even connected it to my car. __________________ 06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
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sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 202 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	got the cable. scared shitless to use it.
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smooth1 Banned 8 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Reprogramming modules is not as difficult as you guys might think! Plus, there's other useful software applications out there for these vehicles that allow for real-time datalogging and such.
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08-04-2012, 10:52 AM	#8
Pete Schweaty Captain 39 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2014 750li Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	It really is not as hard as you think. If you can follow directions, and pay attention to detail, it is pretty easy. The most common issue is using old daten files which can cause strange things to happen, like non functioning gauges. These are easily fixed by searching though.
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	Don't use DCAN cables for programming if you don't know what you're doing. Always use the right tool for the right job.
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08-04-2012, 11:01 AM	#10
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Got a Kcan cable for 50 bucks with Dis 57 programmed the windows up on keyfob and no air conditioner on auto. Don't want to do anything with the Kombi module that bad, since that is where most run into trouble. I have Diags running for the car. I spent a huge amount of time on the setup for diags. May use it to install and alarm and USB port when I'm bored again. 06 only requires a Kcan cable.
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08-04-2012, 01:19 PM	#12
spiike32 Major 78 Rep 1,127 Posts Drives: Mineral White F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (9)	this thread is lol. Read the threads, go to the other coding forum site, and get educated. It's not rocket science. I've coded my lci tails, window up on fob, digital speedo, auto close sunroof if it rains, etc etc etc. Easypeasy __________________ Current: Tesla Model 3 Performance Retired: F80 M3, FBO 335i, 318ti, C7 Stingray
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jlcolon2001 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 2007 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	I bought one on Ebay, but I couldn't make it work. I think the problem is that my laptop OS is WIN7.
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12-21-2012, 02:39 PM	#18
mikey8 New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 X5 4.8i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I bought the cable and spent over a week gathering info. Unfortunately, there is a lot of bits and pieces of info available. I had links to about 30 web pages saved. Trying to assimilate all this to come up with a comprehensive picture was a challenge. Then all the issues with INPA, NCS Expert, EDIBAS, DATEN files, etc. versions and most did not cover my E70. I ended with so much software. And then all the issues with Win 8 Pro (I tried its Hyper-V so I could run Win XP but could not get INPA to work). Then installed Win 7 and tried Win XP virtual machine there. Still problems. Eventually managed to get Win XP installed on the same laptop that has Win 8 already -- Win 8 does not like when you install other O/S's after it Anyway, I persevered and got it all to work! I think it would have been a lot easier if I was trying to code an E90 because there's so much more info for it.
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