[e90yyc]

Sorry in advance for yet another thread about some idiot not knowing how to use WinKFP, but I have searched high and low and am at the point where I'm running into a wall.

Hoping 808AWD325xi can chime in and let me know whether I should even bother trying to proceed, or just concede defeat and take to a shop... I'd rather not create issues where there are none.

This thread has been very helpful, and I suspect I'm having a similar issue to the OP...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1363517

I've attached my vehicle data and UIF data, which appears to have been of benefit in the referenced post.

To summarize, I'm attempting to update EGS / GM1912 module in comfort mode, and WinKFP is suggesting the same ZB number that is currently programmed to it.

V63.0 daten

Let me know if you need any additional information. Basically what I'm looking for is confirmation that something isn't right/was done incorrectly in the past; or, if this isn't the case, then it means I must be doing something wrong...

Some other modules do appear to suggest newer ZB numbers, but not GM1912.

Edit: How much stock should I put in the FindECU utility with regard to suggesting new ZB #'s? For example, when I input my current EGS ZB # with my VIN, I get nothing. But when I select 'Search w/o VIN' then I net 12 results... Maybe I'm just totally out to lunch and the latest software is already loaded?

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Date: 12.03.2018 10:55:20
Model: E89X
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VIN: _________KX52821
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I-step plant: E89X-06-09-520
I-step dealer: E89X-09-09-516
I-step backup: E89X-06-12-510
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Model: E90_
Model code: VC93
Coding date: 0906
Paint code: 0A22
Upholstery code: KASW
Nos. of SA: 40
1CA 203 205 240 249 2BH 354 403 430 431
441 459 465 494 497 4AG 502 520 521 522
534 544 548 563 5GA 640 645 663 677 693
694 818 823 838 845 850 853 876 896 925
Nos. of E word: 1
B090
Nos. of HO word: 0
=================================================================

[Sensible_]

What's your EGS HW Number? Also, what DCAN cable are you using? This is important as if it doesn't have the latest firmware it's likely to brick your EGS.

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by Sensible_

What's your EGS HW Number? Also, what DCAN cable are you using? This is important as if it doesn't have the latest firmware it's likely to brick your EGS.

Thank you very much for the reply!

I'm using the BG cable, which I purchased specifically because it is known to have firmware that works for flashing GM1912.

As for HW number, I've looked at the data I have and am not entirely sure what this refers to. Is this part number? Or HwI? Either way, I've attached a few data files that will hopefully contain what you need. If not, let me know and I'll get it asap.

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by e90yyc

Thank you very much for the reply!

I'm using the BG cable, which I purchased specifically because it is known to have firmware that works for flashing GM1912.

As for HW number, I've looked at the data I have and am not entirely sure what this refers to. Is this part number? Or HwI? Either way, I've attached a few data files that will hopefully contain what you need. If not, let me know and I'll get it asap.

Anyone? Would be willing to make a donation to someone for advising me on the process, assuming it's doable.

Thx

[nsjames]

have you contacted bimmergeeks?

they can terminal into your machine and do it for you for a reasonable price. I've found the guy running it to be super cool.

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by nsjames

have you contacted bimmergeeks?

they can terminal into your machine and do it for you for a reasonable price. I've found the guy running it to be super cool.

Funny you should ask...

Yes, I did. And after describing my situation in good detail, and asking multiple questions (one related to something else entirely), I got this response:

They only thing you could really try is updating the software.

Obviously I was a bit surprised at how little effort was put into the response, especially after all the good things I’ve heard about them.

I’ve worked in sales before, and was equally surprised that I was not offered any services. Maybe my first email was too scattered, I thought. And so I replied and explicitly asked whether they offer a service to update this module.

Crickets...

Either the guy who helped you had the day off, quit, or was fired, because I’m pretty sure it wasn’t him on the other end.

[tx328xi]

Ever figure this out? I'd like to flash my GM trans too

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by tx328xi

Ever figure this out? I'd like to flash my GM trans too

Yes. Since then I flashed my own transmission. At the time this post was made I had owned my car for a relatively short period of time and didn’t know much about it.

Neither software updates nor putting in a Zip Kit (minus the PR valve, which in all honestly probably would have made the biggest difference) fixed my drive ability issues, so I threw the GM into the trash and put in a manual instead .