BMW CODING success

BimmerChuck · 11-25-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

The fact that the option appears in the full car trace just means that the version of the software installed in your car supports it. It does NOT mean that your specific model with your specific option package supports it; BMW just uses the same software across lots of models in its line for simplicity. You might also find options in your full car trace that only apply to an X5, for example. If it doesn't appear in the FRM module on your car, then you can try updating your daten, but if it still doesn't appear it's because your car doesn't support it. It wouldn't be anywhere else.

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the quick response. That leads me to something else I've been wondering about the last couple days. I updated to V43 Daten files only after I programmed the KOMBI module because of the loss of guages functionability. So I was curious if I should also recode all my other modules with the V43? Make sense?

jphughan · 11-25-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerChuck

Ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the quick response. That leads me to something else I've been wondering about the last couple days. I updated to V43 Daten files only after I programmed the KOMBI module because of the loss of guages functionability. So I was curious if I should also recode all my other modules with the V43? Make sense?

Nope, unnecessary. Unless you hosed up another module you shouldn't need to update. Updating might show more options in your trace files, but if you update to V43, pull a trace, and don't see them then coding the module again won't do anything differently.

BimmerChuck · 11-25-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Nope, unnecessary. Unless you hosed up another module you shouldn't need to update. Updating might show more options in your trace files, but if you update to V43, pull a trace, and don't see them then coding the module again won't do anything differently.

Cool, thanks again!

justa3series · 11-26-2011, 08:13 AM

Also, just because you updated to V43 daten and then coded you car doesn't mean your car version is now v43. You are just coding the car not programming the car. Programming takes hours and you need different hardware.

Snyperx · 11-26-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Check the spreadsheet linked in the very first post of this thread. It has a lot of possible values for this in your FRM/NFRM module listed under Corner LED Delete.

I have a copy of the spreadsheet I keep with me. I have tried a few of the functions with no luck. It seems some of the values disable my angel eyes as well. Not sure what to do and am hoping someone can offer a definitive solution.

jphughan · 11-26-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Snyperx

I have a copy of the spreadsheet I keep with me. I have tried a few of the functions with no luck. It seems some of the values disable my angel eyes as well. Not sure what to do and am hoping someone can offer a definitive solution.

On an 07 I recently coded I initially killed the AEs along with the sidemarkers, and the solution was to switch only SIDEMARKER_US_NFRM to nicht_aktiv and keep everything else at the existing settings; on newer cars I had to switch those other values as noted in the spreadsheet for the markers to turn off properly and the AEs always stayed on, go figure. Anyway, if you have the time and patience I would try switching only one value at a time to see whether it has the desired effect. If it doesn't, switch that value back to its original setting and change one of the others. Just remember that if you're out there for a while you may want to start your car and drive around, otherwise you might end up with a car that was successfully coded but now has a dead battery.

Snyperx · 11-26-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

On an 07 I recently coded I initially killed the AEs along with the sidemarkers, and the solution was to switch only SIDEMARKER_US_NFRM to nicht_aktiv and keep everything else at the existing settings; on newer cars I had to switch those other values as noted in the spreadsheet for the markers to turn off properly and the AEs always stayed on, go figure. Anyway, if you have the time and patience I would try switching only one value at a time to see whether it has the desired effect. If it doesn't, switch that value back to its original setting and change one of the others. Just remember that if you're out there for a while you may want to start your car and drive around, otherwise you might end up with a car that was successfully coded but now has a dead battery.

Already experienced the dead battery issue. I now code with a charger on car:-) I'll try changing the SIDEMARKER_US function again, but I could of swore when I did it last time it killed both the AE's and the corners. I don't believe I have an NFRM module in my car being that it is an early 06.

axis · 11-28-2011, 02:11 PM

I finally cut my coding teeth yesterday afternoon. I did the corner delete, disabled the passenger seatbelt chime, and disabled the iDrive disclaimer. Next up I am going to do the close windows and sunroof with the fob, digital speed in the cluster, and auto unlock when the key fob is removed. I would have done everything yesterday but it started getting dark. Thanks for all the helpful info in this thread!

phatr1s · 11-28-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snyperx

This is the cable I got and it works perfect. Make an offer for $85 and it will be accepted. the seller name is automotive-tool.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160657246345...84.m1497.l2649

Looks the same as the one that I found but mine is $30 cheaper. Wonder what the difference is and if it will work the same

Where did you purchase?
Do you know if this cable works with an early 07 e90?
Thanks

Bender1012 · 11-29-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by klepikovp

Where did you purchase?
Do you know if this cable works with an early 07 e90?
Thanks

Yes... this is the cable everybody gets. Just get it.

Does anybody else think we should sticky a link to the cable? There are so many threads and posts about what cable to get, and the answer is always to get this one.

1QuikWS6 · 11-29-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by phatr1s

Yes... this is the cable everybody gets. Just get it.

Does anybody else think we should sticky a link to the cable? There are so many threads and posts about what cable to get, and the answer is always to get this one.

Can't really sticky the link as it is an eBay auction - when the auction expires, he relists, but the link will not be the same - so any link is only valid for time of auction...

Important item is to seach eBay for user ID 'automotive-tool' and then look for his auctions for 'BMW INPA / Ediabas K+DCAN USB Interface, D-CAN, CAN'

rreeoo · 12-02-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by matrix76

I posted this back a few pages but I think I threw it in the middle of a busy discussion. I wanted to add if anyone knows what this is for as far as the OBC display is concerned;

BC_DIG_GESCHW_BEI_KL_R
nicht_aktiv

I enabled this option but nothing has happened.
I thought it was to put the speed at the top screen, common occurs when you select Minis at speed on the onboard computer

Has anyone discovered what it does and how to put the speed on the top screen?

jphughan · 12-02-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rreeoo

I enabled this option but nothing has happened.
I thought it was to put the speed at the top screen, common occurs when you select Minis at speed on the onboard computer

Has anyone discovered what it does and how to put the speed on the top screen?

Haven't found a way to put speed on the top display. That option looks like it has something to do with headlamp options in the BC menu though. On the Minis the code is in KOMBI: Dig_Speed_Permanent

Elliott@DetailAddict · 12-02-2011, 04:29 PM

Yay. Thanks mods for making these two threads stickies per my request. Yall rock!

srohang1 · 12-07-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bender1012

Can't really sticky the link as it is an eBay auction - when the auction expires, he relists, but the link will not be the same - so any link is only valid for time of auction...

Important item is to seach eBay for user ID 'automotive-tool' and then look for his auctions for 'BMW INPA / Ediabas K+DCAN USB Interface, D-CAN, CAN'

The cable on eBay says its for 2007+ E90s, do you or anyone else have an idea what to get for a 2006 325i?

Thanks!

Newman028 · 12-08-2011, 05:09 PM

Anyone doing coding in the Metro Atlanta area?

I'm looking to switch my drls to my aes and maybe a corner delete.

Singh97 · 12-09-2011, 10:03 AM

Can you please tell me how to get those clear markers and replace Those ugly orange ones ??

fun2drive · 12-09-2011, 07:28 PM

Waiting on my cable. Read all 165 pages, whew.
I would not attempt this without this forum to help guide me during my flub ups which from what I have read seems to happen to most of us.
Junior really started something with his first post. I too will be donating to support the knowledge base.

fun2drive · 12-14-2011, 08:24 PM

My cable came in today.
Man there isn't much activity on the site lately.
Christmas preparation?

Malapropism · 12-15-2011, 01:31 AM

The link for the cable on Ebay doesn't work anymore, what is the exact kind of cable that I need?

matrix76 · 12-15-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Malapropism

The link for the cable on Ebay doesn't work anymore, what is the exact kind of cable that I need?

Quick search on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INPA-Ediabas...item43abc8ab0f

If some of you guys can't figure the simple things I definetly would not attempt to code your car. It gets much more complicated ahead.

Malapropism · 12-15-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by matrix76

Quick search on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INPA-Ediabas...item43abc8ab0f

If some of you guys can't figure the simple things I definetly would not attempt to code your car. It gets much more complicated ahead.

Thanks.

11-26-2011, 08:13 AM	#3590
justa3series Banned 9 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Also, just because you updated to V43 daten and then coded you car doesn't mean your car version is now v43. You are just coding the car not programming the car. Programming takes hours and you need different hardware.
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fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	Waiting on my cable. Read all 165 pages, whew. I would not attempt this without this forum to help guide me during my flub ups which from what I have read seems to happen to most of us. Junior really started something with his first post. I too will be donating to support the knowledge base.
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