[jphughan]

Originally Posted by Bendercle

There are many users in this thread who have had to resort to the "folder switching" method after updating their daten files to go from coding pre-LCI to LCI and vice versa. I don't know if it's the daten files, ECU folder, EDIABAS version, whatever, but it's not just me experiencing the problem and using this hack solution. 10 pages back or so in this thread is where I learned of it from people discussing the problem, and it worked for me.

Yep, same here. For some reason FRM and NFRM were picky about the ECU folder I was using until I updated to EDIABAS 7.2. Other modules like CIC required the new ECU folder, and most modules didn't care which one I was using as long as my daten were new enough.

[Canadian 335xi]

subscribing.

I can't read all 160+ pages... anyone have a "catch up" page?

I might be able able to help (again, haven't read all 160+ pages) -- but for the SW to write all this, is it already in a user friend GUI that runs in Windows?

I would have PM'd but the board makes me wait 24-48 hours after my 5th post before I can PM...

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by Canadian 335xi

subscribing.

I can't read all 160+ pages... anyone have a "catch up" page?

I might be able able to help (again, haven't read all 160+ pages) -- but for the SW to write all this, is it already in a user friend GUI that runs in Windows?

I would have PM'd but the board makes me wait 24-48 hours after my 5th post before I can PM...

The most concise summary is in Post #1, please at least read that. As for your other questions, I'd recommend buying the cable and experimenting yourself to see what's what. Most of the other pages are specific questions about model compatibility, various cables, and various options on certain cars.

[AU335i]

Hey guys, first time coder... just recently started to work on coding and I got through the tutorial... I'm stuck at the part where we are trying to code the digi-speedo. Step 50 on the tutorial.


I saved the original FSW_PSW.TRC file to my desktop as a backup, but now when I go through the steps again

"57. Select “CAS” then select “READ ECU” this is going to create another FSW_PSW.TRC file but only
with the values on for the module we select."


The .trc file in the WORK folder doesn't have the option "BC_DIGITAL_V"... did I do something wrong?

[mnk]

Ignore the post below, I believe I have found the solution... need to install virtual XP mode.

I managed to install the software and also managed to do a AIRBAG test as instructed (proving the cable and install both work). I then closed the INPALOAD.exe and tried running NCSEPER.exe, however I received the following error message:

"The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see wether you need an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of the program, and then contact the software publisher."

Do you have any ideas about this, for info. I am using a Windows 7 64bit.

Thanks

Mayur

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by AU335i

Hey guys, first time coder... just recently started to work on coding and I got through the tutorial... I'm stuck at the part where we are trying to code the digi-speedo. Step 50 on the tutorial.


I saved the original FSW_PSW.TRC file to my desktop as a backup, but now when I go through the steps again

"57. Select “CAS” then select “READ ECU” this is going to create another FSW_PSW.TRC file but only
with the values on for the module we select."


The .trc file in the WORK folder doesn't have the option "BC_DIGITAL_V"... did I do something wrong?

If you read just a few posts up you'll see the most recent time it's been mentioned that the DIY has a typo there. Digital speedo is in KOMBI, not CAS.

[AU335i]

Originally Posted by jphughan

If you read just a few posts up you'll see the most recent time it's been mentioned that the DIY has a typo there. Digital speedo is in KOMBI, not CAS.

i tried coding my orange led lights off as well, same error?

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by AU335i

i tried coding my orange led lights off as well, same error?

Update EDIABAS to 7.2 or use the original ECU folder from the package (i.e. not including the updates from the latest daten) when working with FRM or NFRM. Seriously man, please read at least some of this thread or do some searching, based on your post count it seems you're new, so welcome to the forum but please do your part to keep these boards tidy. Your fellow forum members are here to help you enough to do something, but not enough to do nothing.

[Barrique_Red]

I have read that the X-Drive transfer case must be reset electronically at the dealership after the oil is changed. I can change the transfer case oil myself or have it done by an indy, but the vehicle does have to have the transfer case reset. This “resetting” procedure is only possible on the BMW service computer.

Anyone find out how to code this? I would imagine it might be similar to registering the battery.

thanks.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by Barrique_Red

I have read that the X-Drive transfer case must be reset electronically at the dealership after the oil is changed. I can change the transfer case oil myself or have it done by an indy, but the vehicle does have to have the transfer case reset. This “resetting” procedure is only possible on the BMW service computer.

Anyone find out how to code this? I would imagine it might be similar to registering the battery.

thanks.

This wouldn't be coding per se, but it probably WOULD be a function that can be performed in Tool32 or (on older cars) INPA, both of which are included in the coding software package anyway. You might do some Googling using those names.

[AU335i]

Originally Posted by jphughan

Update EDIABAS to 7.2 or use the original ECU folder from the package (i.e. not including the updates from the latest daten) when working with FRM or NFRM. Seriously man, please read at least some of this thread or do some searching, based on your post count it seems you're new, so welcome to the forum but please do your part to keep these boards tidy. Your fellow forum members are here to help you enough to do something, but not enough to do nothing.

Thanks for the advice! I'll try it out when I get home.

and I agree that searching does help solve some problems but you said it your self recently

Originally Posted by jphughan

If you read just a few posts up you'll see the most recent time it's been mentioned that the DIY has a typo there. Digital speedo is in KOMBI, not CAS.

Originally Posted by jphughan

The most concise summary is in Post #1, please at least read that. As for your other questions, I'd recommend buying the cable and experimenting yourself to see what's what. Most of the other pages are specific questions about model compatibility, various cables, and various options on certain cars.

With the OP being outdated/incorrect and most of the other pages specific to things that has nothing to do about the question I asked, it definitely makes it inefficient for somebody to search through 160+ pages for a single answer.

but i'll try to use the search button next time

[AU335i]

So, after doing some searching I found answers to some questions but still kind of left hanging on others....


So my initial post on this page was basically a result from doing the tutorial and not knowing that coding is done by individual modules (a crucial bit of information that isn't mentioned anywhere in the OP or anywhere close to the first page.)

So I understand when you copy the initial FSW_PSW.trc from the original WORK folder, this is a copy of all the modules right?

So it it normal that when I tried reading the ECU from CAS afterwards, it only shows a fraction of the values since it's only a single module? (orig=~229kb .trc compared to CAS= only ~7kb .trc).

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by AU335i

So, after doing some searching I found answers to some questions but still kind of left hanging on others....


So my initial post on this page was basically a result from doing the tutorial and not knowing that coding is done by individual modules (a crucial bit of information that isn't mentioned anywhere in the OP or anywhere close to the first page.)

So I understand when you copy the initial FSW_PSW.trc from the original WORK folder, this is a copy of all the modules right?

So it it normal that when I tried reading the ECU from CAS afterwards, it only shows a fraction of the values since it's only a single module? (orig=~229kb .trc compared to CAS= only ~7kb .trc).

The DIY kind of suggests that you don't code the entire car by giving instructions for how to code modules rather than telling you to click Code Car, but yes that's generally not how you want to do it.

The TRC file that's ~225KB is more than a copy of all of your modules. It's a setting for every option that's supported in the version of software installed on your car, regardless of whether your specific car (or even your model) has those options. BMW uses the same software across multiple model ranges so you will probably see lots of options in there that don't apply to your car -- but it's still a good backup to keep.

Yes, it's normal that the TRC file is much smaller after reading a particular module because in that case the TRC only has the options for that specific module, which ARE filtered based on what's possible for your car. That's the version you want to put into the MAN file, modify as required, and then code back into your car.

[AU335i]

Originally Posted by jphughan

The DIY kind of suggests that you don't code the entire car by giving instructions for how to code modules rather than telling you to click Code Car, but yes that's generally not how you want to do it.

The TRC file that's ~225KB is more than a copy of all of your modules. It's a setting for every option that's supported in the version of software installed on your car, regardless of whether your specific car (or even your model) has those options. BMW uses the same software across multiple model ranges so you will probably see lots of options in there that don't apply to your car -- but it's still a good backup to keep.

Yes, it's normal that the TRC file is much smaller after reading a particular module because in that case the TRC only has the options for that specific module, which ARE filtered based on what's possible for your car. That's the version you want to put into the MAN file, modify as required, and then code back into your car.

again thank you for your help. everything is alot clearer now...

honestly, since this thread is a sticky now, is there any way mods will let us do a revamp of the first post? I feel some things could be done to definitely help First-Timers (such as myself) get through the process without having to post in this thread.

I recall during my search coming across another member's FAQ about coding that definitely should be mentioned on the first page! and it being up to 160+ pages now is definitely discouraging to anyone new wanting to learn Coding to sit down and read through... just my .02

[laladuo]

I try to coding the CIC, but read the Ecu, Ncs show DATATRANSMISSION TO INTERFACE DISTURBED, I can coding the kombi nfrm addition to cic.My daten is V41.How should I do?Update daten？

[335R]

I have done alot of reading and tried to get the cable to work, the issue that I run into is when i follow instructions in the PDF on the step 6/iv it asks to add ;C:\ediabas\binto the path but my path is not the same as in the PDF. I have "%CommonProgramFiles%\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoo t%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\WiFi\bin\;C:\ediabas\bin" Please advice what to do. This is the error I get when I try to run it. Thank you in advance.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by 335R

I have done alot of reading and tried to get the cable to work, the issue that I run into is when i follow instructions in the PDF on the step 6/iv it asks to add ;C:\ediabas\binto the path but my path is not the same as in the PDF. I have "%CommonProgramFiles%\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live;%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoo t%\System32\Wbem;C:\Program Files\Intel\WiFi\bin\;C:\ediabas\bin" Please advice what to do. Thank you in advance.

Everyone's PATH variable content will be different based on their installed apps. Just leave all of the existing content and add that extra content to the end. Make sure you add that semicolon to separate the end of the last existing directory from the EDIABAS string you're adding.

[335R]

Ok,got passed that and almost to the end, made a copy FSW_PSW.TRC file tried to go to step 62: File>save as FSW_PSW.MAN (be sure to select “save as type” to all files so that it will accept our “.MAN” extension. If you fail to do so it will just save it as a text file .TXT and the size of the FSW_PSW.MAN changed to 8KB from 221KB that was originally. I am getting errors COAPI-2000, COAPI-2020 and COAPI-2062 every time i am trying to scan CAS module. I am confused what am I doing wrong?

If I understand correctly, original FSW_PSW.MAN was overwritten with the data from the CAS module only? Therefore the a lot smaller size?

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by 335R

Ok,got passed that and almost to the end, made a copy FSW_PSW.TRC file tried to go to step 62: File>save as FSW_PSW.MAN (be sure to select “save as type” to all files so that it will accept our “.MAN” extension. If you fail to do so it will just save it as a text file .TXT and the size of the FSW_PSW.MAN changed to 8KB from 221KB that was originally. I am getting errors COAPI-2000, COAPI-2020 and COAPI-2062 every time i am trying to scan CAS module. I am confused what am I doing wrong?

If I understand correctly, original FSW_PSW.MAN was overwritten with the data from the CAS module only? Therefore the a lot smaller size?

No, but TRC file is overwritten when you read a module. After you read the specific module, copy the contents of the TRC file into the MAN file (clear out anything that's already in the MAN file before you paste the contents of the TRC file), make your changes there, save it, and then code. That method tends to be easier than doing a Save As and manually adding a file extension.

[jphughan]

Originally Posted by laladuo

I try to coding the CIC, but read the Ecu, Ncs show DATATRANSMISSION TO INTERFACE DISTURBED, I can coding the kombi nfrm addition to cic.My daten is V41.How should I do?Update daten？

No, use a more recent cable driver, make sure Latency is set to 1, and then disable Pin 8 if necessary (that discussion has been had multiple times in this thread). Or since you have an older model you might need to use the adapter that was included with your cable -- assuming of course you bought the right cable.

[bumere90]

Originally Posted by jphughan

No, use a more recent cable driver, make sure Latency is set to 1, and then disable Pin 8 if necessary (that discussion has been had multiple times in this thread). Or since you have an older model you might need to use the adapter that was included with your cable -- assuming of course you bought the right cable.

I agree.
You have to desolder pin 8 I think

[blingman]

Is this program for coding only or can it be used as a diagnostic tool also?