BMW F30 3 Series Coding DIY - Code Auto Start Stop, DVD, Folding Mirrors, Etc.

shawnsheridan · 12-16-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zigo

hello Shawn,

could you please send me the download link please.

PM sent.

Cmb6s · 12-16-2018, 09:10 AM

Thank you for the links. Took a while to figure it all out, but the instructions are fantastic. I’ve been able to code quite a few things, but a couple others that I was crossing my fingers for (e.g., blinkers in HUD and WiFi hotspot) don’t seem like they are going to work in my car. Probably a hardware limitation...

Just out of curiosity, if I make a backup of my files after I’ve done the coding, then I get a software update done at the dealership, do you know if I can restore the backup files? Or do I have to recode every option again? Thanks!

shawnsheridan · 12-16-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmb6s

...Just out of curiosity, if I make a backup of my files after I’ve done the coding, then I get a software update done at the dealership, do you know if I can restore the backup files? Or do I have to recode every option again? Thanks!

If dealer programs you car, ECU will get a new CAFD, and restoring backed up coding data from old CAFD "A" into new CAFD "B" is not wise. They may not be aligned.

Hyperbart · 12-16-2018, 10:09 AM

shawnsheridan

It's been a while, good to see you're still active in the scene.

I had a whole list of FDL codings, after a "small upgrade" my BMW 4 started to sound the horn when I closed the car while the engine was still running. Most of my codings were still intact, some vanished. I was absolutely not amused by the change...

Ffwd to couple of days ago, car had to go in for maintenance and I requested to return it to the factory state it came with. Boy oh boy was I in for a surprise, they requested a special "code" with BMW AG to remove the HONKHONK and did a "full reprogram" if I understood correctly, all my codings are gone, but the bizarre thing is all my "normal user" settings are still intact (like the shortcuts you can put on the numbers 1-8 on the dash)... Sometimes when I go to my other dealer they did "an upgrade" and all my "normal user settings" (like those shortcuts) were gone but my codings still intact.

Last time I coded my car was almost 2 years ago (16/02/2018) and I used the cheat sheet here https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1020138 . Turned out pretty good, everything was clear.

What's the state of the union today, which guide is best to use?

Do you mind sending me the latest bits and bytes use-able for my 2015 4 GC?

Thanks in advance, and all the best!

shawnsheridan · 12-16-2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hyperbart

...What's the state of the union today, which guide is best to use?

Do you mind sending me the latest bits and bytes for my 2015 4 GC?

Thanks in advance, and all the best!

No new Guides. Most Cheat Codes are integrated into E-Sys Launcher now. PM sent.

Cmb6s · 12-16-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

If dealer programs you car, ECU will get a new CAFD, and restoring backed up coding data from old CAFD "A" into new CAFD "B" is not wise. They may not be aligned.

Thanks! I figured... which is probably why everybody seems to have their own version of the Cheatsheet to track what they’ve done.

Wires · 12-16-2018, 08:21 PM

Just a FYI, it seems the October 2018 update for Win 10 (1809) adds a bunch of security which prevents E-sys launcher from sending the pin to e-sys.

You will get two pop-up dialog boxes saying the launcher was unable to connect. I played with running as admin, setting the two folders to admin access, but the best I could get was one pop up, e-sys starting, but unable to read coding values due to the missing pin.

I reformatted to Windows 10 version 1607, and all was well again.

jackie99 · 12-16-2018, 10:06 PM

Hello Shawn, can you please provide me the update links?
Thank you!

shawnsheridan · 12-16-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jackie99

Hello Shawn, can you please provide me the update links?
Thank you!

PM sent.

bentobox · 12-16-2018, 10:35 PM

Hi,

Newbie here, this is my first post. Just got my degree in computer science, applications development. I'm interested in customizing the cars system. My goal is to make something like Cobb accessport for Subaru STI's but for BMW and Porsches. I'd like to integrate a boost gauge, afr gauge, etc. into the car's navi screen and HUD. Not sure if that's even possible or even within my abilities.

Anyways, this is my first step into automotive software. If anyone has any information, hints, or recommendation on books to read, anything. Please pm.

Shawn, can you send me the download link? Thanks.

shawnsheridan · 12-16-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bentobox

...Shawn, can you send me the download link? Thanks.

PM sent.

Almaretto · 12-16-2018, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wires

Just a FYI, it seems the October 2018 update for Win 10 (1809) adds a bunch of security which prevents E-sys launcher from sending the pin to e-sys.

You will get two pop-up dialog boxes saying the launcher was unable to connect. I played with running as admin, setting the two folders to admin access, but the best I could get was one pop up, e-sys starting, but unable to read coding values due to the missing pin.

I reformatted to Windows 10 version 1607, and all was well again.

Works with:

Windows 10 Pro 1809 (OS Build 18298.1000)
No additional security suite.
E-sys 3.27.1
Launcher Premium 2.8.2
Launcher Pro 3.2.1

DrillZZ · 12-17-2018, 03:41 PM

I just ordered the Enet cable and can't wait to try it out.
Shawn could you please send me the latest links?
Thanks in advance!

Wires · 12-17-2018, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almaretto

Works with:

Windows 10 Pro 1809 (OS Build 18298.1000)
No additional security suite.
E-sys 3.27.1
Launcher Premium 2.8.2
Launcher Pro 3.2.1

Windows seems to have an issue from when/where it was upgraded to how it ends up. I found several threads on other forums with users with the same issue I had, and a guy posting on that forum that his was fine.

Microsoft: Change for the sake of change.

dirty elf · 12-18-2018, 01:58 PM

can i get the updated links? i coded in EBT a while back but want to tackle some of the other smaller things now!

thanks

shawnsheridan · 12-18-2018, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrillZZ

I just ordered the Enet cable and can't wait to try it out.
Shawn could you please send me the latest links?
Thanks in advance!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty elf

can i get the updated links? i coded in EBT a while back but want to tackle some of the other smaller things now!

thanks

PM's sent.

jacie6056 · 12-19-2018, 09:34 PM

Can I also get the update link

Thanks

shawnsheridan · 12-19-2018, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacie6056

Can I also get the update link

Thanks

PM sent.

Brettjo · 12-20-2018, 03:48 PM

Is there a updated link for 4 series (440 GC)..? If so, could I also get the updated link please. Thank you.

shawnsheridan · 12-20-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brettjo

Is there a updated link for 4 series (440 GC)..? If so, could I also get the updated link please. Thank you.

Update is relative. To know if there is an update it would require knowing car's current I-Level, which you do not provide.

cruising6 · 12-21-2018, 12:58 AM

Can I get a link please? I would like to overwrite wrong remap.

Almaretto · 12-21-2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cruising6

Can I get a link please? I would like to overwrite wrong remap.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=983244

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Cmb6s New Member 8 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2016 650i GC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the links. Took a while to figure it all out, but the instructions are fantastic. I’ve been able to code quite a few things, but a couple others that I was crossing my fingers for (e.g., blinkers in HUD and WiFi hotspot) don’t seem like they are going to work in my car. Probably a hardware limitation... Just out of curiosity, if I make a backup of my files after I’ve done the coding, then I get a software update done at the dealership, do you know if I can restore the backup files? Or do I have to recode every option again? Thanks!
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Hyperbart New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW 420d Gran Coupé Join Date: May 2014 Location: Flanders iTrader: (0)	shawnsheridan It's been a while, good to see you're still active in the scene. I had a whole list of FDL codings, after a "small upgrade" my BMW 4 started to sound the horn when I closed the car while the engine was still running. Most of my codings were still intact, some vanished. I was absolutely not amused by the change... Ffwd to couple of days ago, car had to go in for maintenance and I requested to return it to the factory state it came with. Boy oh boy was I in for a surprise, they requested a special "code" with BMW AG to remove the HONKHONK and did a "full reprogram" if I understood correctly, all my codings are gone, but the bizarre thing is all my "normal user" settings are still intact (like the shortcuts you can put on the numbers 1-8 on the dash)... Sometimes when I go to my other dealer they did "an upgrade" and all my "normal user settings" (like those shortcuts) were gone but my codings still intact. Last time I coded my car was almost 2 years ago (16/02/2018) and I used the cheat sheet here https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1020138 . Turned out pretty good, everything was clear. What's the state of the union today, which guide is best to use? Do you mind sending me the latest bits and bytes use-able for my 2015 4 GC? Thanks in advance, and all the best!
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Wires Brigadier General 1646 Rep 4,876 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Just a FYI, it seems the October 2018 update for Win 10 (1809) adds a bunch of security which prevents E-sys launcher from sending the pin to e-sys. You will get two pop-up dialog boxes saying the launcher was unable to connect. I played with running as admin, setting the two folders to admin access, but the best I could get was one pop up, e-sys starting, but unable to read coding values due to the missing pin. I reformatted to Windows 10 version 1607, and all was well again.
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12-16-2018, 10:06 PM	#14066
jackie99 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: F87, F34 320d Sport+MPFK+Brake Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bangkok iTrader: (0)	Hello Shawn, can you please provide me the update links? Thank you!
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bentobox New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-sport w/ track pkg Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: bay area iTrader: (0)	Hi, Newbie here, this is my first post. Just got my degree in computer science, applications development. I'm interested in customizing the cars system. My goal is to make something like Cobb accessport for Subaru STI's but for BMW and Porsches. I'd like to integrate a boost gauge, afr gauge, etc. into the car's navi screen and HUD. Not sure if that's even possible or even within my abilities. Anyways, this is my first step into automotive software. If anyone has any information, hints, or recommendation on books to read, anything. Please pm. Shawn, can you send me the download link? Thanks.
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DrillZZ New Member 11 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Makarska, Croatia iTrader: (0)	I just ordered the Enet cable and can't wait to try it out. Shawn could you please send me the latest links? Thanks in advance!
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12-18-2018, 01:58 PM	#14073
dirty elf BSME 9 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2004 M3, 2014 320i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 320i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [0.00]	can i get the updated links? i coded in EBT a while back but want to tackle some of the other smaller things now! thanks __________________ 2004 Silver-Grey ///M3 Coupe 6MT 2014 Black Sapphire Metallic 320i Sedan 8AT 2024 ????
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Brettjo Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 440i Grand Coupe Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading iTrader: (0)	Is there a updated link for 4 series (440 GC)..? If so, could I also get the updated link please. Thank you.
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12-21-2018, 12:58 AM	#14079
cruising6 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E90 335d 286 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hungary iTrader: (0)	Can I get a link please? I would like to overwrite wrong remap.
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