My experience with a laptop GT1

[jayjay_dee]

one more, can you find out if you can program the X to close all windows by remote? i know its a safety feature for US specs, but wondrin if you can override that...

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by jayjay04x5

Jose, can you reprogram my 3.0 and make the X's cpu think its a 4.8?

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Why not ask him to reprogram your X5 like all the cars in James pond movie.

[Rondo]

Originally Posted by jayjay04x5

one more, can you find out if you can program the X to close all windows by remote? i know its a safety feature for US specs, but wondrin if you can override that...

I set my X to remote close using ncsexpert software this option was not available using my gt1 dis so it definitely can be done..but not by dis.
cheers Rondo

[X5 Meister]

He will, but only if you start a new thread asking everyone what's their favorite James pond movie. I'll start ... Poldfinger

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

Why not ask him to reprogram your X5 like all the cars in James pond movie.

[TwinsPoppa]

Well, I was wrong the first DIY is NOT turning off the DRLs. Riaz ... this is for you. Hurry up and get the T30!

I will add a little more detail/pics later - like how and where to connect the diagnostic cables, etc.

Here's how to Activate/De-activate the Automatic Locking After Starting Off:

1) Main DIS screen ------> 2) Select: Coding/Programming


3) Select: Car Memory --> 4) Select: Next (right arrow, bottom right. Typical after each selection)


5) Confirm connected to OBDII & key position #2 --> 6) Pre data read


7) Actual data read -----> 8) Select: Central Locking


9) Select: Auto lock ----> 10) Select: Active or Not Active


11) Selection confirmation -> 12) Returns to Car Memory Menu automatically after confirmation


13) Scroll down, Select: Set Vehicle -> 14) Displays what will be set


15) Ignition on/off & confirm setting -> 16) Select: Yes


17) Setting (encoding) --> 18) Setting completed!

[Rondo]

Congrats on your first software mod.I did notice that your voltage is low you may want to run a charger for longer sessions.
cheers Rondo

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by Rondo

Congrats on your first software mod.I did notice that your voltage is low you may want to run a charger for longer sessions.
cheers Rondo

Hey Rondo .. Thanks for the GT1 documentation and your comment.

Its actually my second, I already did the DRLs but didn't do the DIY yet. My auto locking was already active so I actually had to turn it off then back on! As a matter of fact, I think screenshot #10 show its active because of the "=" symbol.

If its not too involved, can you school me a bit on this charger? I'll do my due-diligence meanwhile.

1) The purpose of the charger: Is it to keep it ABOVE a certain level? For the X (or all BMWs?) what would that be?

2) What kind of charger: Do I need a special kind or any trickle charger type will do? What specs should I be looking for in a charger - voltage & amperage I guess?

3) Any recommndations for a unit?

Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions but I like to be thorough. Like I said I'll be doing my own reasearch now ... Thanks again!

[Rondo]

1 yep you must keep the voltage above 12.6 while you are coding or programing on all bmw or else!!
2 i think that a 40amp constant voltage would do it for any thing you may try
3 dont have any specific recomendations as i use an old marine charger.

[TwinsPoppa]

Originally Posted by Rondo

1 yep you must keep the voltage above 12.6 while you are coding or programing on all bmw or else!!
2 i think that a 40amp constant voltage would do it for any thing you may try
3 dont have any specific recomendations as i use an old marine charger.

Above 12.6!

Ayayai ... guess I better buy a charger right away! Are you reading this people! I'll add this info. to the first post right now!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience Rondo!

Luckily, I'll only be doing diags this weekend.

[NJ04e53]

dang jose..these are some hardcore stuff. i'd be very scared to play with the ecu.. good luck with everything. i'll keep my eye on this thread maybe i'll learn a few tricks..