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

avlnch · 04-10-2013, 11:42 AM

Thanks guys. So best approach is to find out what version of ESYS and PSDzData was used by BMW and use that same version?

Makes sense..

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Thanks guys. So best approach is to find out what version of ESYS and PSDzData was used by BMW and use that same version?

Makes sense..

No. I just told you ideally (i.e. best) you would use the latest E-Sys and PSdZData you can. While you may be able to get away with using older E-Sys and or PSdZData today, it is just a matter of time before you car gets updated ISTA/P from dealer anyway, and then you will have no choice but to update your E-Sys and PSdZData. Might as well just do it now rather than prolong the inevitable.

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vithy

Hi everyone,

Very new to the forum and F30. I struck a good deal on a 2012 320i here up north in Canada (Brand new from BMW). Previously had a 323i (E90)

After reading 3000+ posts regarding coding i understand i cant do much with my HU/iDrive other than some basic coding.

What are my options to add a combox? I looked under the boot and it doesn't have one. Is it as simple as plug and play? or do i have to do any wiring.

Friend working at BMW can get me any part with 15-20% discount. However i have also need the combox unit for $330, but it doesn't specify anything in regard to wiring.

Any advice?

Thanks
Vithy

On older Exx cars and early Fxx cars, a Combox retrofit would involve replacing the MULF module, and TCU module if the car was equipped with Telematics (BMW Assist), and it was not directly plug-n-play, although I think Bimmer Retrofit developed a separate plug-n-play harness to facilitate the installation and avoid changing wires within the wiring harness. You can see what that involved here:

Combox Installation Instruction for Exx Series BMW.pdf

With the introduction of the F30, and new BT Option 6NH, I am not sure if there exists a separate MULF module anymore, or if BT functions are built into the Head Unit, so the Combox connections in a car with 6NH are not clear to me, although I am sure wiring is involved still.

kromix · 04-10-2013, 01:16 PM

Shawn,

My Car is coming to me from Germany now, Delivery around May, is there any chance at all I'm able to code it with the other esys/PSdZData that did not require the $65 token purchase, or are all cars built now already updated to the latest version?

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kromix

Shawn,

My Car is coming to me from Germany now, Delivery around May, is there any chance at all I'm able to code it with the other esys/PSdZData that did not require the $65 token purchase, or are all cars built now already updated to the latest version?

Your car will have the latest ISTA/P, which means you need the latest PSdZData, which means you will need updated E-Sys.

kromix · 04-10-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Your car will have the latest ISTA/P, which means you need the latest PSdZData, which means you will need updated E-Sys.

Ok which should be the one which you PM'ed me the links to about a week ago right?

**Edit: Thanks so much for the info, not enough people say it, you are the MAN!

avlnch · 04-10-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

No. I just told you ideally (i.e. best) you would use the latest E-Sys and PSdZData you can. While you may be able to get away with using older E-Sys and or PSdZData today, it is just a matter of time before you car gets updated ISTA/P from dealer anyway, and then you will have no choice but to update your E-Sys and PSdZData. Might as well just do it now rather than prolong the inevitable.

Got it, thanks for the info.. very helpful.

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kromix

Ok which should be the one which you PM'ed me the links to about a week ago right?

**Edit: Thanks so much for the info, not enough people say it, you are the MAN!

I send a lot of PM's...

If it was for 3.22.5 and 49.1, then that's it.

vithy · 04-10-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

On older Exx cars and early Fxx cars, a Combox retrofit would involve replacing the MULF module, and TCU module if the car was equipped with Telematics (BMW Assist), and it was not directly plug-n-play, although I think Bimmer Retrofit developed a separate plug-n-play harness to facilitate the installation and avoid changing wires within the wiring harness. You can see what that involved here:

Attachment 844213

With the introduction of the F30, and new BT Option 6NH, I am not sure if there exists a separate MULF module anymore, or if BT functions are built into the Head Unit, so the Combox connections in a car with 6NH are not clear to me, although I am sure wiring is involved still.

Thanks. I have a very base system. no MULF module or TCU as I dont have BMW Assist. Do you recommend anyone in Toronto?

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vithy

Thanks. I have a very base system. no MULF module or TCU as I dont have BMW Assist. Do you recommend anyone in Toronto?

No, sorry. I would contact Bimmer Retrofit, which is based out of Quebec, and see if they have a shop in Toronto that could do the retrofit.

08bmw128i · 04-10-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

In F25 Chassis , this is controlled by settings in both CAS and FRM ECU's, so I would VO Code both modules to reset them, and start your FDL Coding over again:

VO Code:

Connect => Read FA (VO) => Activate FA (VO) => Read VCM (SVT) => Right-Click on ECU CAS (the ECU itself not the underlying CAFD) => Select CODE.

Repeat for FRM module.

So you think I should just reset everything back? You don't know which one of the codes it would be to turn it back on? Everything else I coded is working correctly but that.

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 08bmw128i

So you think I should just reset everything back? You don't know which one of the codes it would be to turn it back on? Everything else I coded is working correctly but that.

It is that or find the exact FDL you changed and change it back.

The choice is yours, but recoding all of CAS and FRM isn't more than 5 minutes of work.

08bmw128i · 04-10-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

It is that or find the exact FDL you changed and change it back.

The choice is yours, but recoding all of CAS and FRM isn't more than 5 minutes of work.

I believe it was something in the cas fdl that I changed I'm not good with German. I think it's the other _FB thing I changed lol. I'll take a look at it and see what I did. Doing your steps will reset it back to factory right?

shawnsheridan · 04-10-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 08bmw128i

I believe it was something in the cas fdl that I changed I'm not good with German. I think it's the other _FB thing I changed lol. I'll take a look at it and see what I did. Doing your steps will reset it back to factory right?

Yes, it will be back to its as delivered condition.

clarence · 04-10-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

With the introduction of the F30, and new BT Option 6NH, I am not sure if there exists a separate MULF module anymore, or if BT functions are built into the Head Unit, so the Combox connections in a car with 6NH are not clear to me, although I am sure wiring is involved still.

No, there's no MULF module on the L7 Entry HU platform. For 6NH everything is built into the HU. For 6NK/L the HU either has no BT hardware or it's disabled.

thelord-akira · 04-11-2013, 02:22 AM

Hey,

can I retrofit Speed Limit Info? I have got

S5ACA
S6WAA
P7VDA

What do I need?

Thx.

vithy · 04-11-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by clarence

No, there's no MULF module on the L7 Entry HU platform. For 6NH everything is built into the HU. For 6NK/L the HU either has no BT hardware or it's disabled.

Hi Shawn,

I spoke to a bimmer retrofit dealer in Toronto. He can get that (Combox) installed for me with BMW Live. I confirmed and he said no MULF as it's a L7 HU. He wants additional $150 for BMW Live activation, should i do it with him or should i code it later with the instruction you provided in the earlier post? It's about $800 (including installation with additional wiring) without BMW Live activation.

Thanks

http://bimmerretrofit.com/store/inde...&product_id=94

Malauw · 04-11-2013, 11:59 AM

Any coders near The Netherlands know how to code for folding mirrors when locking the car and the gauge meters when starting up the engine?

shawnsheridan · 04-11-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thelord-akira

Hey,

can I retrofit Speed Limit Info? I have got

S5ACA
S6WAA
P7VDA

What do I need?

Thx.

For starters, S5ADA Lane departure warning (or maybe Lane Departure Warning w/Collision Mitigation) and a 7E FSC Code Imported and Activated in KAFAS module.

shawnsheridan · 04-11-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vithy

Hi Shawn,

I spoke to a bimmer retrofit dealer in Toronto. He can get that (Combox) installed for me with BMW Live. I confirmed and he said no MULF as it's a L7 HU. He wants additional $150 for BMW Live activation, should i do it with him or should i code it later with the instruction you provided in the earlier post? It's about $800 (including installation with additional wiring) without BMW Live activation.

Thanks

http://bimmerretrofit.com/store/inde...&product_id=94

I think you can add that later very easily.

steve@codemybimmer · 04-11-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

I think you can add that later very easily.

Wouldn't BMW live require an FSC code? I've tried adding those VO codes to my car and I never got it to work even with the ghost VIN.

shawnsheridan · 04-11-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aritaurus

Wouldn't BMW live require an FSC code? I've tried adding those VO codes to my car and I never got it to work even with the ghost VIN.

No. There is no FSC Code for 6AL.

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