[delrioi]

Originally Posted by Technic

No, just bass and treble.

Thanks.

[taibanl]

MODS:

please move to Coding Subforum!!!

[taibanl]

Just checking...

It's still not possible to code 2011 base-->HiFi due to above hardware issues, Correct?

I only ask again because I did see something about it in the coding spreadsheet.

[nichojo]

Originally Posted by taibanl

Just checking...

It's still not possible to code 2011 base-->HiFi due to above hardware issues, Correct?

I only ask again because I did see something about it in the coding spreadsheet.

+1 - wondering this too.

[VP Electricity]

I don't KNOW... but I suspect that the US market got a special Professional HU for the base Stereo cars, and it doesn't support recoding. I know that one version of the Professional CD in the 2010 E82 1-series didn't even have a MOST port on the back.

I suspect the iDrive does support recoding. BUT... I see that the Bavarian Technic tool does not support recoding of the audio, either...

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by VP Electricity

I don't KNOW... but I suspect that the US market got a special Professional HU for the base Stereo cars, and it doesn't support recoding. I know that one version of the Professional CD in the 2010 E82 1-series didn't even have a MOST port on the back.

I suspect the iDrive does support recoding. BUT... I see that the Bavarian Technic tool does not support recoding of the audio, either...

This is what I understand to be the case as well but I was just rekindling this old thread, last I heard Technic had attempted a 2011 but was unsuccessful.

I merely wanted to check in case he and Patrys had figured out some magic.

I don't have a MOST block on the back of mine either...If I want any MOST devices I would have to replace it...

Ive been looking at replacement HU on ebay...just missed one for $100

[Technic]

Originally Posted by taibanl

This is what I understand to be the case as well but I was just rekindling this old thread, last I heard Technic had attempted a 2011 but was unsuccessful.

I merely wanted to check in case he and Patrys had figured out some magic.

I don't have a MOST block on the back of mine either...If I want any MOST devices I would have to replace it...

Ive been looking at replacement HU on ebay...just missed one for $100

I tried one 2010 Professional HU and a 2011 iDrive CIC and neither could be coded from Stereo to HiFi. I was expecting that from the HU but not from the CIC at all as that is the relatively easier to code to all three possible outputs.

[taibanl]

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by Technic

I tried one 2010 Professional HU and a 2011 iDrive CIC and neither could be coded from Stereo to HiFi. I was expecting that from the HU but not from the CIC at all as that is the relatively easier to code to all three possible outputs.

Been beating this dead horse more and the VIN MATCHED (per real OEM) part number is the -268 kit for post 3/09 production which implies a recode is possible.

I recently had to have an IRAP session done to code the BMW Station for Apple iPhone, dealer initially failed at the recoding attempt due to the lack of MOST, and then opened a PUMA case for the IRAP; I wonder if that could fix this? and I wonder why I didn't ask at the time!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by taibanl

Been beating this dead horse more and the VIN MATCHED (per real OEM) part number is the -268 kit for post 3/09 production which implies a recode is possible.

I recently had to have an IRAP session done to code the BMW Station for Apple iPhone, dealer initially failed at the recoding attempt due to the lack of MOST, and then opened a PUMA case for the IRAP; I wonder if that could fix this? and I wonder why I didn't ask at the time!

I do not think that the Alpine Kit recode means HiFi low level outputs, it may be something else while keeping the high level outputs.

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by Technic

I do not think that the Alpine Kit recode means HiFi low level outputs, it may be something else while keeping the high level outputs.

I suppose that is true, I thought that montr had done some measurements and determined the pre 03/09 kit flattened the output (somewhat) with hardware, while the post 03/09 kit did it with coding. In this thread

In a related thread, Gizze (UK user, 02/10 production) supposedly flattened his output by have the dealer do the alpine retrofit coding.

[Exwoodchuck]

I got my 10/09 build E90 recoded to support the Alpine Upgrade Kit! It dramatically changed the sound of the system, from pre-coded (kit installed) to post-coding! This was done with ISTA/P-- it's right in the Retrofit section, just like the instructions for post 3/09 cars states.

[taibanl]

And did you install the alpine kit or some other solution?

BTW, thanks for that needed response.

Technic, is it possible you missed some variables in your coding attempt?

[Exwoodchuck]

Originally Posted by taibanl

And did you install the alpine kit or some other solution?

BTW, thanks for that needed response.

I did the Alpine kit install, PN 65412163268.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=65&fg=95

[VP Electricity]

Unless the output has been RTA'd we really don't know what it is... Is the code for the Alpine kit the same code as for HiFi?

[taibanl]

Ken, the alpine kit number to which we've been referring is just the retrofit kit part number. I'll have to look to confirm that the amp is the same but I think it is

True to know for sure we would need the RTA but now seems there are at least two who have successfully done it in this MY band (one UK)

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=631088&d=1326563347

Vehicles equipped with option SA 662 do not require encoding.

The retrofit system requires encoding.
- Reconnect vehicle battery
- Test vehicle using ISTA system and pay attention to fault codes entered in the memories and work through as required
- Go to ISTA/P vehicle programming
- Select "HiFi System Alpine" via the – Conversion – path and work through action plan
- Please refer to the information provided in the ISTA/P application documentation when working with ISTA/P
- Reassemble vehicle in reverse order of removal

So I am pretty sure this changes the VO to option 676

[Technic]

Originally Posted by taibanl

So I am pretty sure this changes the VO to option 676

The real question is what is SA662... because coding is not required with it.

[taibanl]

Originally Posted by Technic

The real question is what is SA662... because coding is not required with it.

You should know this...its business radio! Not possible --> Not required!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by taibanl

You should know this...its business radio! Not possible --> Not required!

What I meant was that the Business radio -by not requiring coding- signifies that its high level outputs remain with the Alpine kit. Therefore whatever coding is required by the Professional Radio not necessarily means that the outputs are required to change topology, just because they don't.

Unless there are exact outputs measurements of this coding change there is no way of knowing what's going on here. And with so many aftermarket possibilities for upgrade this Alpine kit is really not that cost- and audio- effective overall.

[taibanl]

I was only referencing the coding for the Alpine kit, because others who have installed the kit have confirmed at least SOME change in EQ, when the dealer coded the kit. I am not seeking to replace my HARDWARE setup at all.

It is possible that the high level outputs remain....but flattened.

if you look at the link to Gizze's thread a few posts back. He seemed quite clear that the bastardized stereo EQ went away with the coding.

[taibanl]

If I can get the coding done, there is one way to find out. Currently I have to be within 4 clicks of MAX volume on the OEM HU to get the MS-8 to recognize the Input Setup signal. If I can get the dealer (or anyone) to code it properly, I will try and run input setup before I change my hardware topology....the MS-8 should NOT detect a signal, if the inputs change to low level.