[E92_James]

I've received the bimmergeeks cable in the mail, so I decided to see what version my CIC is through NCSexpert, so here's what I have set up:

Windows XP SP3 running in Virtualbox
I followed the BMW Standard tools 2.12 PDF
Set the COM to 1 and the latency to 1 and unchecked the serial enumerator

What else is there to do? Every time I try NCSexpert I get COAPI-2021 and IFH-0010, and the thing is INPA shows cable found and ignition on, but when it actually tries to do something with the car I get a similar IFH- error. I don't have JB4 so I don't think that would cause it, I was going to install the tools and everything right onto the Windows 10 but I heard you can't code if you do that.. what gives I need to code my car soon

[Sensible_]

Originally Posted by F32_James

I've received the bimmergeeks cable in the mail, so I decided to see what version my CIC is through NCSexpert, so here's what I have set up:

Windows XP SP3 running in Virtualbox
I followed the BMW Standard tools 2.12 PDF
Set the COM to 1 and the latency to 1 and unchecked the serial enumerator

What else is there to do? Every time I try NCSexpert I get COAPI-2021 and IFH-0010, and the thing is INPA shows cable found and ignition on, but when it actually tries to do something with the car I get a similar IFH- error. I don't have JB4 so I don't think that would cause it, I was going to install the tools and everything right onto the Windows 10 but I heard you can't code if you do that.. what gives I need to code my car soon

It works perfectly in windows 10. Just install exactly as in the guide in the bimmergeeks download.

[E92_James]

I get the same error in Windows 10, here's screenshots of both the errors I get from ncs from windows XP and windows 10

[Sensible_]

Hmm, I use an ICOM but it seems most people have 'Serial Enumerator' checked in the settings. Have you tried that?

[Sensible_]

If that doesn't work post the contents of your ediabas.ini file and obd.ini files here...

[E92_James]

I've also tried using my macbook pro with a windows xp install on parallels and that gave me the same exact issue...

Here's the link to the ini's

https://mega.nz/#F!DXBljAgK!fXZFIi-9Ig034d0W-PsBZQ

[Sensible_]

Ok and with serial enumerator checked?

[E92_James]

Yes with serial enumerator checked.

[E92_James]

edit: I've tried to connect to the car with xHP and MHD flasher on my phone using the cable, neither want to connect.. carly works fine though. what gives

[Sensible_]

Originally Posted by F32_James

edit: I've tried to connect to the car with xHP and MHD flasher on my phone using the cable, neither want to connect.. carly works fine though. what gives

Have you actually tried coding with Carly? I'd check the pins going to the OBD2 port.

[E92_James]

Originally Posted by Sensible_

Have you actually tried coding with Carly? I'd check the pins going to the OBD2 port.

I've coded once with carly, about 2 months ago, it was for the double hazards

[Sensible_]

Hmm, I'm out of suggestions I'm afraid. Have you tried on another vehicle?

If you are 100% sure you've installed it all correctly, ruled out the car obd port, then that leaves the cable itself. I'd suggest that's unlikely however. Those cables are normally very good and tested.

[Sensible_]

Although, I just noticed your profile name suggests you have an F32? You'd need an enet cable for this car...

[E92_James]

Originally Posted by Sensible_

Although, I just noticed your profile name suggests you have an F32? You'd need an enet cable for this car...

I used to have an F32, I have an E92 now. Anywho, seeing as carly can go through coding fine, I suspected the cable was defective, so they let me send it back and they're sending me another cable, now to play the waiting game and see if this next cable works. It's not that urgent right now since I'm still waiting on my FAKRA cables to come from rfsupplier for the combox retrofit.

[Sensible_]

Originally Posted by E92_James

I used to have an F32, I have an E92 now. Anywho, seeing as carly can go through coding fine, I suspected the cable was defective, so they let me send it back and they're sending me another cable, now to play the waiting game and see if this next cable works. It's not that urgent right now since I'm still waiting on my FAKRA cables to come from rfsupplier for the combox retrofit.

Cool. Let us know how it goes

[E92_James]

Originally Posted by Sensible_

Cool. Let us know how it goes

I somehow got a new cable delivered today yet mine arrives back to them today, that was quick, i'm happy about that. Since it's freezing cold outside right now I quickly tested the cable with MHD and XHP, they seem to communicate with the car perfectly fine, something the old cable didn't do, so I have a good feeling that coding should work 100% now. I'll find out when I have to code to hifi or code the combox retrofit (whichever comes first, but alpine hifi kit is getting delivered today )