DYI: Easiest way to get 1b file and generate FSC codes for CIC navi map update

opjose · 11-12-2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmahell

I feel like I've exhausted this thread and still cannot get system to start update, I had zero issues pulling 1b.hex. See images for details but I believe I have CIC Navi Pro based on my VIN lookup, I have checkmark with i in bottom left corner of Nav screen, I believe I downloaded the correct map type "Road Map NA Premium 2021-1", USB properties state its "File System: FAT32", files are in the root. I plug into my glove box, turn on car and nothing, can someone please help the only other thing I can think of is to get a 32gb usb to have Windows format as FAT32 instead of third party software (I used a 4GB usb formatted to FAT32 by Windows to pull 1b.hex but after downloading maps realized that was to small)

Don't use the same USB drive without erasing the original 1b files and scripts from it!!

That will cause the unit to try to execute the script each time the USB is found and never get to the updates!

For best results reformat the drive as Fat32, load the update files to it again then insert.

Also isn't your 1b file too large???

See: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=18314028

Jmahell · 11-29-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by opjose

Don't use the same USB drive without erasing the original 1b files and scripts from it!!

That will cause the unit to try to execute the script each time the USB is found and never get to the updates!

For best results reformat the drive as Fat32, load the update files to it again then insert.

Also isn't your 1b file too large???

See: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=18314028

I tried previously without the 1b and scripts files to no avail but I thought I saw in Chesters Youtube video above that he still had them in there so thats why I tried, I'll try reformatting and uploading again and let you know

My 1b file is 319bytes I think my Windows 11 just defaults to showing 1kb if the file is smaller

darkfires102 · 11-30-2022, 12:36 AM

Hi everyone, just picked up an 09 335i and cannot get FSC code to generate, always get file corrupted error. The 1b file I pulled is 319 bytes but is not being accepted by the generator app. The iDrive unit is updated and should be able to accept map updates via usb (checkmark/i symbol on nav). I read about repairing corrupted 1b files using hex editors but I am not sure. I used the app last year to generate a lifetime code on my 2011 so it must be an issue with this car.

opjose · 11-30-2022, 05:35 PM

Retrofit?

The script does not work for retrofits.

darkfires102 · 12-03-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by opjose

Retrofit?

The script does not work for retrofits.

Not a retrofit, car is an 09 with CIC but was updated by dealer in 2011 so it should be able to take USB updates. The 1b file I get when viewing in hex is pretty garbled.

Build date was 09/08 so one of the first CIC E90s. Looks like the script doesnt work well on earlier cars.

darkfires102 · 12-03-2022, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by darkfires102

Not a retrofit, car is an 09 with CIC but was updated by dealer in 2011 so it should be able to take USB updates. The 1b file I get when viewing in hex is pretty garbled.

Build date was 09/08 so one of the first CIC E90s. Looks like the script doesnt work well on earlier cars.

SOLVED. I was using FSC generator v1.01, I downloaded v1.91 and it prompted me to repair my 1b file, it was able to and generated a lifetime FSC code. Updating to 2022 NA maps now.

opjose · 12-03-2022, 01:28 PM

Nice!

teamlexa · 12-06-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod Heath

Ahh ok. And am I correct that he same cable can be used to do the coding that i think i want to have a play about with?

One thing that is bugging me is why without the fsc code the mape update wasnt recognised when I plugged in the usb. I was never asked for the code. Surely the ethernet cable wont make adifference to that.??

Can u help me https://www.sitedayexe.id

matyoka · 12-07-2022, 11:00 PM

Found the V1.91 thanks for mentioning

MM339 · 12-08-2022, 09:24 AM

Would this work on an 02/09 LCI E90? I don't have the tick / I in the nav. Would I still be able to update with USB or would I have to use the DVD (I only have the 1 disc slot on the professional system)

shawnsheridan · 12-08-2022, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MM339

Would this work on an 02/09 LCI E90? I don't have the tick / I in the nav. Would I still be able to update with USB or would I have to use the DVD (I only have the 1 disc slot on the professional system)

No Tick, No USB Update.

MM339 · 12-08-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

No Tick, No USB Update.

Thank you, would I have to use a DVD update, or just simply I am stuck with what I have?

shawnsheridan · 12-08-2022, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MM339

Thank you, would I have to use a DVD update, or just simply I am stuck with what I have?

You would need DVD, BUT, firmware is so old, it's likely update would fail without firmware update, so DVD version likely useless.

MM339 · 12-08-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

You would need DVD, BUT, firmware is so old, it's likely update would fail without firmware update, so DVD version likely useless.

Thank you. That's a shame, but probably not worth the cost of doing the firmware at this point. Worth knowing though.

shawnsheridan · 12-08-2022, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MM339

Thank you. That's a shame, but probably not worth the cost of doing the firmware at this point. Worth knowing though.

Well, your entire car is running 13-year-old firmware...I would expect programming car would provide more benefits than just map update...

MM339 · 12-08-2022, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Well, your entire car is running 13-year-old firmware...I would expect programming car would provide more benefits than just map update...

True, I have messaged my local independent BMW garage to enquire and if the price is right then maybe worth a look.

bcoz · 12-10-2022, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MM339

Would this work on an 02/09 LCI E90? I don't have the tick / I in the nav. Would I still be able to update with USB or would I have to use the DVD (I only have the 1 disc slot on the professional system)

It's worth a try.

USB updates work with AU cars without the Tick. It may be the same for UK cars.

My 09/2009 E90 LCI has never had a tick on the Nav, and I've updated the maps 3 times using USB.

Here's my experience (I had a problem with the generic/incorrect VIN of "1234567" in the 1b.hex file, but used a workaround instead) https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...&postcount=306

mjn77 · 12-22-2022, 03:07 PM

2023-1 is now available but the XML file doesn't yet include this version. But IIRC correctly, it is easily added to the XML lookup file?

Found it on the other thread

shawnsheridan · 12-22-2022, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mjn77

2023-1 is now available but the XML file doesn't yet include this version. But IIRC correctly, it is easily added to the XML lookup file?

Yes.

Ayaan Sambhi · 12-24-2022, 07:47 AM

Hi all,

I'm trying to get a 1b.hex file from my bmw 2012 f30 and it does not have a usb in the glove box. It has a CIC idrive system. Am i still able to generate a FSC code?

shawnsheridan · 12-24-2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayaan Sambhi

Hi all,

I'm trying to get a 1b.hex file from my bmw 2012 f30 and it does not have a usb in the glove box. It has a CIC idrive system. Am i still able to generate a FSC code?

What is short VIN (last 7)?

Ayaan Sambhi · 12-29-2022, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

What is short VIN (last 7)?

Short VIN is F137399

11-30-2022, 12:36 AM	#839
darkfires102 New Member 10 Rep 26 Posts Drives: '11 335xi, '09 335xi Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Hi everyone, just picked up an 09 335i and cannot get FSC code to generate, always get file corrupted error. The 1b file I pulled is 319 bytes but is not being accepted by the generator app. The iDrive unit is updated and should be able to accept map updates via usb (checkmark/i symbol on nav). I read about repairing corrupted 1b files using hex editors but I am not sure. I used the app last year to generate a lifetime code on my 2011 so it must be an issue with this car. __________________ 2011 335xi N55 6AT FBO + 2009 335xi N54 6AT BONE STOCK
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opjose Major 242 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	Retrofit? The script does not work for retrofits.
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opjose Major 242 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	Nice!
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matyoka Silent OPerator 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 M package Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Found the V1.91 thanks for mentioning __________________ *LEV* 2011 ///X5 M package/all possible options Last edited by matyoka; 12-07-2022 at 11:46 PM..
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MM339 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 320D Msport LCI Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Birmingham UK iTrader: (0)	Would this work on an 02/09 LCI E90? I don't have the tick / I in the nav. Would I still be able to update with USB or would I have to use the DVD (I only have the 1 disc slot on the professional system)
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mjn77 Lieutenant Colonel 1073 Rep 1,956 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	2023-1 is now available but the XML file doesn't yet include this version. But IIRC correctly, it is easily added to the XML lookup file? Found it on the other thread __________________ // E90 M3 LCI DCT in Jerez Black with Fox Red Leather // Alcantara Trim // ST XTA Coilovers // 1.75 Exhaust Mod // Pinnacle Undertray // @jerez.black.e90.m3 // Euro Alpine Road Trips 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 Last edited by mjn77; 12-22-2022 at 03:13 PM..
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Ayaan Sambhi Enlisted Member 12 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	No USB in globebox Hi all, I'm trying to get a 1b.hex file from my bmw 2012 f30 and it does not have a usb in the glove box. It has a CIC idrive system. Am i still able to generate a FSC code?
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