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10-05-2012, 07:27 AM | #1 |
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Basic Coding Question...
If I have someone code some features into my 335, will I lose these codes if the dealer performs a software update? I guess what I'm asking is if a software update returns the car to stock settings? Just starting to learn about this coding business.
I'm thinking: windows up with key, sunroof control by rain sensor, DVD in motion, delete seatbelt chime and delete iDrive disclaimer screen. |
10-05-2012, 08:54 AM | #3 |
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I did a bunch of coding to my car and went through a dealer software update a couple months ago. I didn't lose anything other than some basic iDrive settings like my triple-blink and DRL settings.
Oddly enough; other stuff like roll-up windows on key fob stayed intact. That being said; YMMV.
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They did the update on my E90 to try and address some random misfire issues.
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10-05-2012, 11:21 AM | #7 |
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Hmmm, that is what I was afraid of. I guess that really makes the case for buying the connector for your laptop and learning to do it at home.
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10-08-2012, 06:53 PM | #9 |
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Good luck with the 25 dollar cable, curious if it'll work...went through 3 cables before i bought the recommended 100 dollar cable. This one works perfectly.
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10-08-2012, 08:12 PM | #10 |
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the 25 dollar one is actually working well. Once i get all the drivers and everything installed. It took a while to do that, and i thought for sure it was the cable, but i tried some other software (BMW logger) and that verified the cable was good. After some digging through drivers and windows i was finally able to get it to connect. Now the hard part... on the search for daten files.... sigh
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When you get your software updated, you may lose all or just some of the features. It all depends on whether your module requires to be updated at the time of the software update. If the module does not require an update, the dealerships program will not update that specific module and you won't lose any coding that was done to that module.
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