Coding with aftermarket radio installed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

mattmilsom · 01-15-2012, 02:10 AM

Is it possible to code without having the stock radio installed? I have an alpine headunit in and want to do some coding for adding xenons/ removing bulb errors. Do I have to have the stock radio plugged in or is it possible with the aftermarket headunit.

Thanks for any help

mathematics · 01-26-2012, 10:15 PM

bumpidy bump

gunda · 01-13-2013, 01:28 AM

to revive this thread! I got the same question, did you figure it out if you can code with an aftermarket headunit?

mattmilsom · 01-13-2013, 04:34 PM

Yep, it is possible.

Followed the forum DIY guides and worked fine.

gunda · 01-13-2013, 08:06 PM

Alright thanks for the input!

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Originally Posted by mattmilsom

Yep, it is possible.

Followed the forum DIY guides and worked fine.

DESI4life10 · 01-13-2013, 08:59 PM

Yea, coding features that do not involve the radio unit will be fine.

If you are planning on updating the entire software of the car at the dealer, they will most likely have an issue with it (computers not able to recognize unit).

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mattmilsom New Member Drives: E90 320d Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bramham, England Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Coding with aftermarket radio installed Is it possible to code without having the stock radio installed? I have an alpine headunit in and want to do some coding for adding xenons/ removing bulb errors. Do I have to have the stock radio plugged in or is it possible with the aftermarket headunit. Thanks for any help
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01-13-2013, 01:28 AM	#3
gunda Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mississauga Posts: 284 iTrader: (0)	to revive this thread! I got the same question, did you figure it out if you can code with an aftermarket headunit?

01-13-2013, 04:34 PM	#4
mattmilsom New Member Drives: E90 320d Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bramham, England Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Yep, it is possible. Followed the forum DIY guides and worked fine.

01-13-2013, 08:59 PM	#6
DESI4life10 Brigadier General Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,374 iTrader: (18)	Yea, coding features that do not involve the radio unit will be fine. If you are planning on updating the entire software of the car at the dealer, they will most likely have an issue with it (computers not able to recognize unit).