[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

You should have some local coders in NYC .
Also there are remote coders on the coding sub forum .
Did you try to code . This has got to be one of the simpler
codings but you may have that Icom issue.
You might also send your Radio to someone who can do it.

https://www.google.com/search?client...RlcnMgbnlj;mv:[[40.776201799999996,-73.9899233],[40.668172299999995,-74.0011021]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u16!2m2!16m1!1e 1!1m4!1u16!2m2!16m1!1e2!2m1!1e16!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf: 1,lf_ui:4

It takes no time to make the change the setup is what takes the time .
Be sure to ask them if they have an Icom cable and describe what you want.
Also are you sure your box is powered up it has some led indicators.

Good Luck.

I suppose I would need the icom cable anyway if I decide to have someone remote code it so I’ll see if there’s anyone local. The box works fine, I was able to see it pop up on my phone as an available Bluetooth device.

[ctuna]

You could take a shot at trying to code it with k/d can cable.
Read the Rad file change cdc to acktiv rewrite it .
CDC should pop up on the menu and you should be able to
reread the file in the radio as a double check.

The only thing the ICOM cable buys you for coding is access to the
Most Bus Modules . It is safer to update modules with Icom though(all modules).
The remote coders sometimes send you the cable as a rental
but you have to put down a deposit.
I would try to call a few of the coders in your area first.
For single code feature I wouldn't pay more than 50 bucks.

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

You could take a shot at trying to code it with k/d can cable.
Read the Rad file change cdc to acktiv rewrite it .
CDC should pop up on the menu and you should be able to
reread the file in the radio as a double check.

The only thing the ICOM cable buys you for coding is access to the
Most Bus Modules . It is safer to update modules with Icom though(all modules).
The remote coders sometimes send you the cable as a rental
but you have to put down a deposit.
I would try to call a few of the coders in your area first.
For single code feature I wouldn't pay more than 50 bucks.

Thanks for your help! Just a few follow up questions if you don’t mind. I installed the Mr12volt box exactly as the original poster did, do I have to do anything with the fiber optic junction box behind the rear driver seat? Or am I good to go and just need coding.
Also when I contact a coder what should I’m tell them? that I want to activate the cd changer and this is what’s involved in the coding:
add $672 and remove $694 to the 2URAD, CAS and FRM

[ctuna]

You can do the VO coding method or more direct is to just code the
Radio module. If you do not have a most bus module now you may
have to turn on the Most Bus . To do this Look for Ring Status in the radio
file and turn it to aktiv. Ring Status = Most bus enabling

A coder would need to put 672 into the Frm and cas then default code the Radio.
The process is described in the beginning of the thread.

If there worth there salt all you should have to tell them is you want to turn on the
cdc feature and make sure the Most Bus is turned on.

As far as the physical location of the fiber optic you either add it in as the instruction sheet
said or if you have nothing else on the Most Bus you can just plug it in to the back of
the Radio direct . There should be a light shinning out of one side of to fiberoptic
cable at the fiber cable plug that you plug into the Box if you did it right and the Most
Bus is active.

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

You can do the VO coding method or more direct is to just code the
Radio module. If you do not have a most bus module now you may
have to turn on the Most Bus . To do this Look for Ring Status in the radio
file and turn it to aktiv. Ring Status = Most bus enabling

A coder would need to put 672 into the Frm and cas then default code the Radio.
The process is described in the beginning of the thread.

If there worth there salt all you should have to tell them is you want to turn on the
cdc feature and make sure the Most Bus is turned on.

As far as the physical location of the fiber optic you either add it in as the instruction sheet
said or if you have nothing else on the Most Bus you can just plug it in to the back of
the Radio direct . There should be a light shinning out of one side of to fiberoptic
cable at the fiber cable plug that you plug into the Box if you did it right and the Most
Bus is active.

I didn't check for light from the fiber optic wire however if I removed power from the Mr12voltbox I didn't hear any sound fron the radio but when I gave power to the box , there was sound from radio as normal so that leads me to believe the most bus must be active. Thoughts ?

[ctuna]

It easy to pull that cable out an look for light on one side.
It's a simple check always do the simple checks first.

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

You should have some local coders in NYC .
Also there are remote coders on the coding sub forum .
Did you try to code . This has got to be one of the simpler
codings but you may have that Icom issue.
You might also send your Radio to someone who can do it.

https://www.google.com/search?client...RlcnMgbnlj;mv:[[40.776201799999996,-73.9899233],[40.668172299999995,-74.0011021]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u16!2m2!16m1!1e 1!1m4!1u16!2m2!16m1!1e2!2m1!1e16!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf: 1,lf_ui:4

It takes no time to make the change the setup is what takes the time .
Be sure to ask them if they have an Icom cable and describe what you want.
Also are you sure your box is powered up it has some led indicators.

Good Luck.

So I checked and I see a red light in the fiber optic wire so that must mean it's active and I would only need someone to code to activate the cdc. I wonder if the protools app can do it?

[ctuna]

You could ask Bimmergeeks if you can't find it in the description.
Also they could give you a more accurate answer on how to get
it done.

[Rube]

Well....I managed to code it myself using K DCAN cable .. Many thanks for your help and the original poster for putting together this DIY. Sound is so much better than the aux port I was using previously.

[ctuna]

Good job
Did you edit the Radio File or do a complete VO code (add 672)

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

Good job
Did you edit the Radio File or do a complete VO code (add 672)

I deleted $694 and added $672 to the cas and frm. Then I selected process ecu, selected 2urad and executed job. The radio shut down and got me nervous for a quick second but it was rebooting. Upon reboot I had the cdc option.

Can I do something similar to activate satellite radio if I knew which codes to delete/add?
I'm pretty sure I'd have to move some fiber optic cables in the rear junction box and then get the satellite module and fsc code?

[ctuna]

If you already have the module it might be hooked up .
You could test it by removing the fiberoptic and looking for the
light.
Did it come with your car?
There are some install procedures floating around here somewhere.

[Rube]

Never mind the pixelated screen, I'll repair it one of these days.

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

If you already have the module it might be hooked up .
You could test it by removing the fiberoptic and looking for the
light.
Did it come with your car?
There are some install procedures floating around here somewhere.

I definitely don't have the satellite module as I checked but it is pre-wired for it. I'll look into it little further as I did see a thread on it previously as you mentioned.

[ctuna]

http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou...iriusRadio.pdf

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/se...rchid=84069311

https://www.e90post.com/forums/searc...rchid=65009577

[Rube]

Originally Posted by ctuna

http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou...iriusRadio.pdf

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/se...rchid=84069311

https://www.e90post.com/forums/searc...rchid=65009577

Thank you I found a few threads as well. Seems pretty simple. Buy the sat module, plug it in. Move couple of the wires at the rear most junction. Add $655 and remove $693 to cas and frm.....now that I know how to do it! Then get a subscription.

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by Rube

Thank you I found a few threads as well. Seems pretty simple. Buy the sat module, plug it in. Move couple of the wires at the rear most junction. Add $655 and remove $693 to cas and frm.....now that I know how to do it! Then get a subscription.

I thought the Sat system couldn't be activated anymore?

[ctuna]

Maybe you are confusing the SOS system with the Sirius satellite
receiver

SOS = emergency calls and alerts when the car crashes.

SAT =short for satellite receiver to Sirius sat radio

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by ctuna

Maybe you are confusing the SOS system with the Sirius satellite
receiver

SOS = emergency calls and alerts when the car crashes.

SAT =short for satellite receiver to Sirius sat radio

Why do I want to say I tried to reactivate it a few years back and they said it couldnt be done. Not that I think our version of sat radio is good (bit rate was low IIRC) but I thought it got killed as well for activations.

SOS is definitely dead though. Sad, it actually worked for me once -- but it WAS a little pricey.

[ctuna]

SOS can't be done because there is no support for 2g in the US
and most other places now , it's not because the hardware
in the car suddenly won't work. There is no signal for it to work
on.

Sat(Sirius) Radio still exists. A lot of BMW dealerships will tell you that retrofits
can't be done yet they are done by DIY'ers on a regular basis.
The trouble is with the we don't support that attitude.

I mean there is even a procedure for it written by BMW.
http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou...iriusRadio.pdf
If it worked once all you should need a new subscription.
Unless there are some kind of reception problems in your area not
satellite pointed at it.

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by ctuna

SOS can't be done because there is no support for 2g in the US
and most other places now , it's not because the hardware
in the car suddenly won't work. There is no signal for it to work
on.

Sat(Sirius) Radio still exists. A lot of BMW dealerships will tell you that retrofits
can't be done yet they are done by DIY'ers on a regular basis.
The trouble is with the we don't support that attitude.

I mean there is even a procedure for it written by BMW.
http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou...iriusRadio.pdf
If it worked once all you should need a new subscription.
Unless there are some kind of reception problems in your area not
satellite pointed at it.

Thanks, I didn't realize SOS it ran on 2G. Had no idea that was the real reason.

I'll go check out the Sirius activation again. I remember talking to a Sirius rep at the time and they just couldn't do it. I guess I'll check again to satisfy my curiosity. Again, I don't think highly of the service in general but now I gotta know.

[Rube]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

Thanks, I didn't realize SOS it ran on 2G. Had no idea that was the real reason.

I'll go check out the Sirius activation again. I remember talking to a Sirius rep at the time and they just couldn't do it. I guess I'll check again to satisfy my curiosity. Again, I don't think highly of the service in general but now I gotta know.

I hope Sirius works as I just bought a Sirius satellite module from eBay! I'll update this thread once I install it and try to activate it