04-22-2023, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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NBT Coding question
Hello and thank you everyone who has helped me this far in getting prepared to my NBT retrofit. I just have a few questions before I start the process tomorrow.
I am upgrading from HU-CIC to HU NBT tomorrow and I was hoping to confirm the coding process. I am installing a NBT head unit. Idrive controller, IDRIVE CONTROLLER ECU, and a 8.8 inch screen. My understanding is that once installed I need to add 609 and change 6NH to 6NS, then writing the FA to my car, to add the HU_NBT ECU. Then I need to VO Code the NBT ECU (resetting the NBT to default) Connect => Read FA (VO) => Activate FA (VO) => Read SVT (VCM) => Right-Click on ECU (HU_NBT) => Select CODE. I saw in another post that I need to make note of the donor Vin since all the FSC codes will be rejected. Does this step apply to me since I am purchasing an FSC code USB bin file from a recommended source on this forum? With this in mind would my process still be the same just plug the USB in once everything is installed and coded? Lastly The new I drive controller works without issue except for the touch function which from what I understand means that my wiring is already Kcan2. I won't be installing the ECU for another week or so because I am waiting on the splitter to come in the mail. Will I need to do any additional coding once I connect the touch ECU? Thanks in advance |
04-23-2023, 03:15 AM | #2 |
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Hi Andmbit,
Your VO coding process is almost correct. But just to be clear, first you retrofit the NBT evo unit, and only then you:
At this point you're not done yet because you'll probably have to do some NCD coding (used to be called FDL coding). For this you need Launcher Pro 2.8.1 if your NBT unit has old enough I-Step version (up to sometime around 2018), otherwise you'll need a modern coding program like BimmerUtility. For NCD coding you'll most likely want to pay attention to these parameters:
there may be more NCD parameter coding to do depending on feature you want to enable. One notable option that drove me NUTS was the GPS settings. Because I had an ON-BOARD GPS connector (blue connector in the back, very rare for NBT units) I had to do:
TELEMATICS_ECU not active was crucial because otherwise the unit will try to read GPS from the ATM telematics unit in the back (like in modern setups). Since mine was on-board, I had to change that. Given you start from an HU-CIC, you'll have no ATM telematic unit, therefore GPS in your case is routed to the HU like in my case. If you need more help DM me. I'm very fresh from my latest retrofit. |
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04-23-2023, 02:32 PM | #4 |
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It should still apply if you have an NBT ID4. Not sure if regular NBT is pre-ID4, though, in which case you may have no Wifi antenna, and because of that no support for 6AK,6AM,6AP,6CP, meaning no CarPlay.
But besides the FA editing, which is just a matter of finding the right 6XX options to add to the FA, the procedure should be the same. NCD coding may also slightly differ, but those parameters I mentioned are the most important ones that will at least bring up an image and enable GPS navigation. What I didn't mention though is that you may also have to patch FSC codes to activate the navigation app. If your unit is old enough, which it should be, you should be able to buy FSC codes online and install them with a USB stick. I'm sure whoever sells you those will give you proper instructions. |
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