[Steveo]

Have upgraded my DME2, ESG4, FEM_BODY, FEM_GW, TCM modules from 54.1 to 56.2,
But the M1, M2 buttons on steering wheel are not setting or switching to the relevant modes and only the M symbol in the dash just flashes a couple of times.

Anyone any ideas because i feel there is improvement with gear shift in 56.2.

There are no hardware conflicts in the modules, maybe it's the launcher mapping feature not working correctly?

On a M4 F82

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by Steveo

Have upgraded my DME2, ESG4, FEM_BODY, FEM_GW, TCM modules from 54.1 to 56.2,
But the M1, M2 buttons on steering wheel are not setting or switching to the relevant modes and only the M symbol in the dash just flashes a couple of times.

Anyone any ideas because i feel there is improvement with gear shift in 56.2.

There are no hardware conflicts in the modules, maybe it's the launcher mapping feature not working correctly?

On a M4 F82

If you flashed all those modules, why didn't you just flash the whole car? My guess is it's KOMBI that may need to be on the same I-Step Level. But I'd just flash the rest of your car to 56.2, in my opinion...

[danitrescan]

Excuse me.
That form has upgrade the modules ?
I'm trying to raise my 428i version f32 , not find information, or to make the upgrade process.
Can you help me?
thanks!!

[Anchored]

Flashing M buttons is a bit of a common problem when there is a software discrepancy in the computer. happens at the dealers often because the put the cars in and out of transport mode for long term storage. I would say flash the whole car, or take it to the center and let them figure it out.

[Steveo]

Tried the kombie as well, still same....
Gone back to 54.1 for now, later will try the whole car

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by Steveo

Tried the kombie as well, still same....
Gone back to 54.1 for now, later will try the whole car

Wait, if you are flashing again, why aren't you just flashing up to 56.2 rather than 54.1, since you are already four modules there?

Also, if you don't mind me asking, why did you specifically code those modules to 56.2? Like what was the added benefit?

[Steveo]

Like I said 56.2 makes my M1, M2 buttons not work anymore.

Those particular ECUs are dependant on each other,
The reason I didn't do the whole car is because my head light module is on its original 52.3 software as anything higher than this renders the angel eyes not work anymore,

In other words a right fookin mess!

[Fluffy bastard]

Originally Posted by Steveo

Like I said 56.2 makes my M1, M2 buttons not work anymore.

Those particular ECUs are dependant on each other,
The reason I didn't do the whole car is because my head light module is on its original 52.3 software as anything higher than this renders the angel eyes not work anymore,

In other words a right fookin mess!

Well, just leave TMS-modules and flash all other stuff.

[Steveo]

Cheers, I'll try that...again
Will also take off the JB4to see if that's causing issues.

[jaddie]

Just curious if you made any progress on this yet Steveo?

I am just looking at all info about people having flashed their ECUs since I'd like to update my car and also the M4 but don't want to balls it up!

[Steveo]

I did hear that Kombi has to be VO coded after flashing,
Will try that this week when get a chance

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by Steveo

I did hear that Kombi has to be VO coded after flashing,
Will try that this week when get a chance

If you did cdDeploy (along with blFlash and swDeploy) when flashing KOMBI, then it was already VO coded. Typically I'd keep cdDeploy a part of the processing unless there was an error.

If you did not do cdDeploy, then yes you would need to detect CAF for SWE and then VO code it.

[jaddie]

Sorry if I've but I was just wondering while on the topic, but what is there to say that I couldn't or maybe rather shouldn't just flash every ECU on my 430d at once?

Just trying to work out what the best and safest option is, but I'd quite like to still end up with everything as up to date as possible

Thanks in advance :P

Jaddie

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by jaddie

Sorry if I've but I was just wondering while on the topic, but what is there to say that I couldn't or maybe rather shouldn't just flash every ECU on my 430d at once?

Just trying to work out what the best and safest option is, but I'd quite like to still end up with everything as up to date as possible

Thanks in advance :P

Jaddie

You can. That's what I do every time. Just a complete update to the latest I-Step Level. Takes usually 45mins - 1 hr (mainly because of the headunit).

[jaddie]

Ah I see, so everything like the GW and DME or so is safe to do at once? I'm just afraid of the warning I saw that says about possible disconnect and then being locked in transport mode or so, I don't want to balls it up and then end up left out to dry with no option to fix it or get help :P

[Steveo]

I hear 56.3 is out already

[jaddie]

Oh really? I only recently got the links from shawnsheridan and its for 56.2 if there is a new version I'd prefer to wait since my internet is terrible and its going to take ages to download haha, live near Lewes unyet my internet is still dreadful would be faster to drive to someone who has it with a mem stick!! :P

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by jaddie

Ah I see, so everything like the GW and DME or so is safe to do at once? I'm just afraid of the warning I saw that says about possible disconnect and then being locked in transport mode or so, I don't want to balls it up and then end up left out to dry with no option to fix it or get help :P

Well, you have help here. And you should take some serious precautions if you are worried about a disconnect. Don't be worried about doing it all at once, it's no different than doing one module at a time. A disconnect is typically user error, so it can happen even if you were to flash DME by itself. Just take precautions, check your Windows settings so it doesn't restart on you, check your cable beforehand, and nothing should happen.

Originally Posted by Steveo

I hear 56.3 is out already

Originally Posted by jaddie

Oh really? I only recently got the links from shawnsheridan and its for 56.2 if there is a new version I'd prefer to wait since my internet is terrible and its going to take ages to download haha, live near Lewes unyet my internet is still dreadful would be faster to drive to someone who has it with a mem stick!! :P

Honestly, nobody is going to ever be able to stay up to date, just because the software is constantly updated. It's such a long process to sit there and update, and usually there is no added benefit unless there is one listed that someone is after. The only reason most people have been updating to 56.2 is because of the M-HUD update. I updated to 55.4 because I wanted a Heated Steering Wheel Notification. But unless there is a specific added benefit someone wants, there's no reason to have every update as soon as they are out.

In fact, the higher we go, the more likely the CAFD are to change from the descriptions we have been using since 55.1. For example, the parameter to change mirror folding in FEM_BODY has shifted locations, and we are still using old 55.1 data descriptions so it won't be adjusted and will be listed under a different name.

[jaddie]

Ah okay, so you think that if anything like the transport mode issue I mention did happen I could still somehow get out of it?

I think I recall one of the various guides I've read saying it takes approx 7.5 minutes usually to flash so I should be fine I think.

I intend to run power to my laptop and I guess maybe hook the car up to another car which is running for power, I am surprised by what people say about a charger being hooked up to the battery -- although with that option I'm assuming that its not safe to use the points under the bonnet, since they are for jumping only aren't they?

Yeah true, although I curious to know what this M-HUD update is, does this affect the 4 series at all, not really heard any other mention of this (I've been trying to enable anything I can HUD wise or other as that is one part that interests me).

I'm guessing the 4 series still can't get the individual control like the M cars can for sport mode on throttle, steering, or suspension etc?

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by jaddie

Ah okay, so you think that if anything like the transport mode issue I mention did happen I could still somehow get out of it?

I think I recall one of the various guides I've read saying it takes approx 7.5 minutes usually to flash so I should be fine I think.

I intend to run power to my laptop and I guess maybe hook the car up to another car which is running for power, I am surprised by what people say about a charger being hooked up to the battery -- although with that option I'm assuming that its not safe to use the points under the bonnet, since they are for jumping only aren't they?

Yeah true, although I curious to know what this M-HUD update is, does this affect the 4 series at all, not really heard any other mention of this (I've been trying to enable anything I can HUD wise or other as that is one part that interests me).

I'm guessing the 4 series still can't get the individual control like the M cars can for sport mode on throttle, steering, or suspension etc?

If you don't have an M3 or M4, you will not see any changes.

Well, people have made mistakes and errors, and other coders here will usually spend time with those people to get there cars back in working condition. I rarely see anyone with a fully bricked ECU, actually I don't think I've ever seen it.

Power to your Laptop and Car is a must. Battery chargers do not suffice as they are not strong enough to give a constant high power source. Hooking your car up to another running vehicle is the alternative, hopefully not an '87 Miata with a worn out alternator.

Take precautions and prepare so there less worry and likeliness of something to happen. This includes doing stuff like turning off Windows Automatic Updates, changing your computers sleep/lid closing/power button settings, making sure you have full access to your vehicle without any firewalls or restricted connectivity access, etc.

If you are too worried, just bring it to a dealer and tell them your bluetooth disconnects from all phones often or iDrive randomly restarts and would like to see if there is an update. But there really may be no benefit to updating unless there is something you specifically want?

[jaddie]

Ah I see, interesting to hear, perhaps I should do this on my dad's M4 then..

Hmm okay glad I asked in that case! The other car would be a M4 so should be good

Yeah I already had the intention of killing that stuff already, do you think that you have any rough idea in mind of how long it'll probably take to do every ECU?

I'm not sure its hard to say, I just like to keep things updated really because it means there might be improvements or fixes that might improve the car generally, although I've not really seen a list of changes anywhere in a list form or something -- am I being blind? :O

Thanks for all your replies btw, massively appreciate your help

[Halsifer]

Originally Posted by jaddie

Ah I see, interesting to hear, perhaps I should do this on my dad's M4 then..

Hmm okay glad I asked in that case! The other car would be a M4 so should be good

Yeah I already had the intention of killing that stuff already, do you think that you have any rough idea in mind of how long it'll probably take to do every ECU?

I'm not sure its hard to say, I just like to keep things updated really because it means there might be improvements or fixes that might improve the car generally, although I've not really seen a list of changes anywhere in a list form or something -- am I being blind? :O

Thanks for all your replies btw, massively appreciate your help

Remember, this software isn't intended for our use, it's for software engineers in the industry. Most of the changes in software is for their own development. This software can flash all F-chassis vehicles, so improvements are likely to not apply to EVERY vehicle, which it isn't. Nobody has a list of improvement or changes because only noticeable changes come every once in a while.

One update change back in 2013 or 2014 was the update to make Auto Start-Stop not so rough, then there was one for the heated steering wheel notification, sometimes minor changes in iDrive like the Options icon changed or they added icons for iDrive Settings on HUD rotation. Now there's the M-HUD update. That's all I can remember of actual changes in the past two years.

And no, you don't need to flash the entire car for this, just KOMBI to get the M-HUD update. You can flash the entire if you'd like, but as I said, it may be tedious and give no other added benefit. I know you may want to keep things updated, but you may not need to keep things updated. So flashing your vehicle every time there is an update just gives the added risk factor for the amount of time you are spending having the vehicle in it's flashing state.

If you are really going through with flashing the whole car, PM me and I'll give you some tips.