What does it take to build an E series CIC bench test/flash rig?

smass · 06-22-2020, 11:52 AM

I am interested in building a minimal bench test setup so I can flash 3 of my retrofitted CICs in E series. I am not doing this to make money. I live in Phoenix and my garage is way to hot this time of year.

I have a lot of the parts already. Spare screen/cable/power, 12v power supply, controller, and even a JBBF from my E70. What other modules do I need? Phoenix has nice pick n pull lots where modules are $20 and wiring pigtails are even less.

I assume once the above is functioning, I can just hook the icom fiber directly to the back of the CIC?

pelon222 · 06-25-2020, 04:17 PM

interested in this setup as well

ptpending · 06-26-2020, 02:14 AM

ebay has some chinese emulators to run headunits on the table
if you have CAN interface and professional IT background you can analyse which can messages trigger headunit and run them off PC CAN interface

ccfj1 · 07-15-2020, 09:14 AM

Basic you need is quadloc loom and an emulator that will emulate ignition and wake.

I made a better one using a cas/key/jbr/obd and quadlock, so no problems with emulators etc.

Yes, Icom b direct to the cic will work fine.

icon2015 · 08-10-2020, 02:12 PM

You will need the following:
1. OBD connector
2. JBBF
3. Quadlock connector
4. 4 pin connector (for idrive)
5. 12 pin connector for CID
6. fiber optic cables and connector.
7. proper wiring

That will suffice for your needs.

06-22-2020, 11:52 AM	#1
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ccfj1 Tinkerer 83 Rep 533 Posts Drives: F25 X3 M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brighton, UK iTrader: (0)	Basic you need is quadloc loom and an emulator that will emulate ignition and wake. I made a better one using a cas/key/jbr/obd and quadlock, so no problems with emulators etc. Yes, Icom b direct to the cic will work fine. __________________ 2014 F25 X3 335d M-Sport:
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icon2015 Private First Class 21 Rep 126 Posts Drives: E92 320d ~200 bhp Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bucharest iTrader: (0)	You will need the following: 1. OBD connector 2. JBBF 3. Quadlock connector 4. 4 pin connector (for idrive) 5. 12 pin connector for CID 6. fiber optic cables and connector. 7. proper wiring That will suffice for your needs.
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