[carzaddict]

There are 2 ways to enable Sport Auto Transmission through coding. the easiest way is:
1) changing 205 to 2TB.

For whatever reason or another I found that to be a little more difficult than the route I decided to take:

2) updating 3-4 parameters in the transmission ECU (yields same result as #1)

I wish this thread came out earlier i really wanted to do this, but i only have a few more months left on my lease...not worth it now (price is just under $700)

[Blacktan]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Do you have 205 or 2TB in your FA? This should be a very easy search function in E-Sys. I believe, even if you have Sport+, that doesn't mean you have 2TB.

I will check.
Does this means that if i have sport+ and 2TB i need only fdl coding ?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Blacktan

I will check.
Does this means that if i have sport+ and 2TB i need only fdl coding ?

If you have 2TB in your SLDPA element (instructions in the attachment) then you have sport trans.

If you have 205, you don't have sport trans coding.

[Blacktan]

Ok , clear ,
but then what is this coding?

Originally Posted by KGB_123_99

I FDL coded only the following:

EGS/3000 Applikation -> Sportschalter_alt -> aktiv
EGS/3000 Applikation -> Sportschalter -> aktiv
EGS/3000 Applikation -> LC -> aktiv

The last one is for launch control, I don't think it's mandatory.

I didn't code ICM because my car already had Sport+, I'm not sure if that's mandatory either. Try the 3 items above, then put car into sport mode, shifter to the left and step on it. If you get nice kicks when the car switches gears, you have the sports auto coded successfully.

[KGB_123_99]

Originally Posted by Blacktan

Ok , clear ,
but then what is this coding?

This is FDL coding of the EGS module. You can code the sports transmission via VO coding or FDL coding. The end result is the same.

[Blacktan]

Thanks guys now situation is cleared in my mind.
And a last question that maybe helps also the tutorial.

Are these above 3 orders enough to fdl code SAT or there are some more ?
Can somebody clarify which are the correct ones via fdl coding ?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Blacktan

Thanks guys now situation is cleared in my mind.
And a last question that maybe helps also the tutorial.

Are these above 3 orders enough to fdl code SAT or there are some more ?
Can somebody clarify which are the correct ones via fdl coding ?

There are things you need to FDL code in EGS, ICM, and KOMBI otherwise you just VO code from the 2TB FA replacement.

KOMBI
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_1=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_1=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_2=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_2=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_3=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_3=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_TEXT_4=> menue_3
FDS_MENUE_SIGNAL_4=> menue_3

ICM
ICM Module/ 3000 Daten/ IcmKod_B_Sportlenkung/ verbaut

EGS
EGS/3000 Applikation -> Sportschalter_alt -> aktiv
EGS/3000 Applikation -> Sportschalter -> aktiv
EGS/3000 Applikation -> LC -> aktiv

I don't recommend FDL coding (above) for Sport+/LC/Sport Trans coding.

[etinifni]

Without tearing your console apart to check, how would you be able to tell which shifter you need as there are two different ones available, a 7-pin and a 10-pin?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by etinifni

Without tearing your console apart to check, how would you be able to tell which shifter you need as there are two different ones available, a 7-pin and a 10-pin?

Hmm, I thought all three part numbers were the same? Which one is 7-pin and which one is 10-pin?

On RealOEM.com, I thought you could input your VIN, I wonder if we could cross-reference the non-sport shifter variant.

Does that site list that level of detail?

[etinifni]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Hmm, I thought all three part numbers were the same? Which one is 7-pin and which one is 10-pin?

On RealOEM.com, I thought you could input your VIN, I wonder if we could cross-reference the non-sport shifter variant.

Does that site list that level of detail?

This is what realoem lists so I guess this part number will be the correct version.

[etinifni]

Ok so I found a reasonably priced shifter but my I-Level is older than what is listed in thread as a requirement. The dealer said they won't/can't do a update unless there is a malfunction or new hardware is added.

If I was to install the newer shifter with the car the way it is now would I still be able to drive the car and have the I-Level updated later?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by etinifni

Ok so I found a reasonably priced shifter but my I-Level is older than what is listed in thread as a requirement. The dealer said they won't/can't do a update unless there is a malfunction or new hardware is added.

If I was to install the newer shifter with the car the way it is now would I still be able to drive the car and have the I-Level updated later?

No idea if the shifter will work.

[etinifni]

Does this mean my I-Level is the first number and the update is the one under it?

[IMG]http://d.pr/i/1jitk+[/IMG]

[tiancu]

i can confirm for shore that for the guys that do not have the necesary i-level can be done with fdl but you can not code LC the rest works like a charm just finished coding on my 2012.09 F30 and is a big diference in handeling and how the car responds to your foot

[Blacktan]

Which orders did you fdl code ?

[etinifni]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

No idea if the shifter will work.

I couldn't wait for my E-Sys tool to get here and my newer shifter showed up so I tried installing it anyway. Shifter works perfectly without any coding! Now I just need my tool to get here to code Sport+. I know this is just an aesthetic thing but after driving a new 328i while my car was in the shop I grew font of how it look & felt.

The bottom left screw was the biggest challenge of the install but following your instructions I got er done.

[IMG]http://d.pr/i/13cCZ+[/IMG]

[toshipenguin]

When you performed the coding procedure, how did you ensure sufficient power was provided? Are you using a battery charger or kept the car running?

I have read on the forums that ECU only coding can be done while the car is running, however this seems risky...

Thank you in advance.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by toshipenguin

When you performed the coding procedure, how did you ensure sufficient power was provided? Are you using a battery charger or kept the car running?

I have read on the forums that ECU only coding can be done while the car is running, however this seems risky...

Thank you in advance.

If I'm not mistaken, DME coding should be done with the ignition on but engine not running.

You will want a power supply/charger for a full flash.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1204244 has discussed this a bit.

[toshipenguin]

Thank you for the link. Can you recommend a battery charger of a decent price? I have trickle charger but based on the forums looks like it's not appropriate.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by toshipenguin

Thank you for the link. Can you recommend a battery charger of a decent price? I have trickle charger but based on the forums looks like it's not appropriate.

The one that would definitely work would be the Schmacher INC-700A since it is the only one that can do supply/flash programming at 70A with a user specified voltage. It's about $450-500.

The others require workarounds to work.

Even a CTEK MUS 25000 that can supply a constant 25A @ 12V may not have a high enough voltage and even if it did, 25A may not be enough for long flashes.

For example, I was using a charger that could do 60A but you may see a voltage > 16.0V when there was no load on the system.

[toshipenguin]

Thank you for the detail. sounds like that the charger option is delicate balance; would finding a second car as a power source, presented as an alternative, be something that you'd recommend?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by etinifni

I couldn't wait for my E-Sys tool to get here and my newer shifter showed up so I tried installing it anyway. Shifter works perfectly without any coding! Now I just need my tool to get here to code Sport+. I know this is just an aesthetic thing but after driving a new 328i while my car was in the shop I grew font of how it look & felt.

The bottom left screw was the biggest challenge of the install but following your instructions I got er done.

[IMG]http://d.pr/i/13cCZ+[/IMG]

I think it looks great, and feels even better.