Coding the E53 with NCS expert

[TerminatorX5]

these seem to be the codes that might have been compiled over time - even in the E53 line up the codes can be different from year to year, from module firmware to firmware...

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

these seem to be the codes that might have been compiled over time - even in the E53 line up the codes can be different from year to year, from module firmware to firmware...

I thought as much... that just looked like a crazy long list. Though some of them seem to be item activations for testing too though? I don't know haven't gone through the list really heavily yet.

Just tested the capabilities of BMWhat app on the Avin Avant 2 and it is pretty good. Definitely not as good as INPA or DIS, but does some coding and reads a ton of diagnostic modules. I'll try to get some video messing around with it.

[hunds02]

Finally going to code my car. I purchased the kit from Romania that everyone seems to be using. This was two years ago! I finally found some time to format the hard drive on my sisters old laptop and installed Win 7 Ultimate.

Just got all the software installed and I am currently waiting for my battery charger to get here so I can have the X fully charged before I start. I've read all the threads on this site on coding and I'm feeling pretty comfortable with it.

In case anyone is interested, these are the lines I will be changing:

Windows roll up/down when the door is open
FH_TIPP_DISABLE_TUER_AUF - nicht_activ

Windows/sunroof close on remote
KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB – activ
AND/OR
KOMFORTSCHLIE_FB_OHNE_SHD

High beams on with bi-xenon
PWM_FL_BIX - wert_01*********

Doors auto lock
VERRIEGELN_AUT_AB_X_KM/H - activ;
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_1 - activ;
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_2 - activ;
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_3 - activ;
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_4 - activ;
VERRIEGELUNGSSCHWELLE - 16_KM/H


Cold monitoring off for license plate lights
KENNZEICHENLI_PRUEF - nicht_melden; Is this right? "Nicht-melden"
CC_MELDUNG_KZL - nicht_activ;
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_KZL - nicht_activ

Cold monitoring off for Angel Eyes
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_LV - nicht-activ;
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_RV - nicht-activ

Cold monitoring off for reverse lights
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_RFS_L - nicht-activ
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_RFS_R - nicht-activ

Fogs simultaneous with high beams
FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ - nicht_activ

Gong off for key left in ignition
ZUENDSCHLUESSEL_WARNUNG - nicht_activ

Gong off for seat belt (warning is still in the cluster)
GURTWARNUNG_GONG - nicht_activ
AND/OR
AKUSTIK_GURT_WARN – nicht_activ

Single push of remote to unlock all doors
ZV_SELECTIV - nicht_activ

[cncmastr]

You can start using the program while the battery is charging, that's the preferred method for using it.

[hunds02]

Well the charger doesn't have a power supply mode so I am hesitant of using it while its connected. I think it may be safer of letting it charge for a day then coding it while its disconnected. I'll post here again after my first attempt.

[Emory39]

i am interested if these one works

High beams on with bi-xenon
PWM_FL_BIX - wert_01*********

[hunds02]

The smile on my face after seeing all 6 lights on in the front of the bimmer..... priceless.

The CTEK charger was great for knowing how much charge your battery had. I did my coding in steps. Once the CTEK indicated that the battery was in stage 7 (float mode), I disconnected the charger and started reading the modules. I then shut NCS down as well as the ignition and made the edits in the house to preserve the battery. While making the edits I plugged the charger back up and drank a couple brews.

I proceeded to upload the .MAN file for the LCM module and repeated the steps above for the GM3 module (4 brews in). However I only waited for the charger to get to stage 4, which indicated that majority of charging is complete (~90%)

I had no issues with getting the software to connect or reading/writing code. But for some reason I could not get two functions to code:

First was unlocking all doors with one click on the key. In the GM3 Module, I changed the following line:

Single push of remote to unlock all doors (GM3)
ZV_SELEKTIV - nicht_aktiv (was originally aktiv)

Second was the seat belt warning in the LCM module:

Gong off for seat belt (warning is still in the cluster) (LCM)
GURTWARNUNG_GONG - nicht_aktiv (was originally aktiv).

Everything else worked, which I am extremely happy with! No more flickering of angel eyes and reverse lights and my LED reverse lights are fucking bright!

I made a simple step-by-step guide on coding with NCS Expert. A lot of the info here is just a summary of whats already out there. I also used the software package and cable from the guy in Romania.

Make sure you set the USB to com 1 and latency to 1 ms.

Make a blank FSW_PSW.MAN file first in the work directory.


Steps

Connect cable to car, turn key to position 2, start INPA

Check to see if both black dots are lit.

Close INPA, open NCS


1. Load Expert Profile

2. Hit f1

3. Hit f3

4. Pick e53

5. Pick EWS to read your vin into the system

6. Hit f6 to go back.

7. Now you have to start reading the modules. You can only code one at a time.

8. Hit f4 to bring up the module specific menu (Process ECU)

9. Pick the gm3 for example, then select OK

10. Go to f2, change job. The default here is SG_codiren which is write, you need to select, codiren lessen, which is read. (Mine was Codirendaten_lessen)

11. Now select f3, which is execute job. In the work folder you will see the trc file.

Make a back-up of .trc file

EDIT CODES NOW
To upload the changes.

Save .trc file to .man

Go to f2, and select sg-codiren,

Then f3 to execute.

CODES

NCS expert is relatively easy, just program one module at a time, it does have ability to "program" all at once but works selectively... when you do individual modules, you can see the results right away...

Windows roll up/down when the door is open (GM3)
FH_TIPP_DISABLE_TUER_AUF - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Windows/sunroof close on remote (GM3)
KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB – aktiv (Changed)

High beams on with bi-xenon (LCM)
PWM_FL_BIX - wert_01 (Changed)

Doors auto lock (GM3)
VERRIEGELN_AUT_AB_X_KM/H - aktiv (Changed)
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_1 - aktiv (Changed)
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_2 - aktiv (Changed)
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_3 - aktiv (Changed)
VERRIEGELN-XKM/H_SENDER_4 - aktiv (Changed)
VERRIEGELUNGSSCHWELLE - 16_KM/H (NOT Changed)

Cold monitoring off for license plate lights (LCM)
KENNZEICHENLI_PRUEF - nicht_melden (Changed)
CC_MELDUNG_KZL - nicht_aktiv (Changed)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_KZL - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Cold monitoring off for Angel Eyes (LCM)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_LV - nicht_aktiv (Changed)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_RV - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Cold monitoring off for reverse lights (LCM)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_RFS_L - nicht_aktiv (Changed)
KALTUEBERWACHUNG_RFS_R - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Fogs simultaneous with high beams (LCM)
FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Gong off for key left in ignition (LCM)
ZUENDSCHLUESSEL_WARNUNG - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Gong off for seat belt (warning is still in the cluster) (LCM)
GURTWARNUNG_GONG - nicht_aktiv (Changed)

Single push of remote to unlock all doors (GM3)
ZV_SELECTIV - nicht_aktiv

[TiminIndy]

OK, I successfully coded several items in GM3 and LCM. After all of the reading and video watching I did, I was going to write down the steps before I got started, but hunds02's steps below were perfect to print out for this. (thanks!)

Originally Posted by hunds02

Steps

Connect cable to car, turn key to position 2, start INPA

Check to see if both black dots are lit.

Close INPA, open NCS


1. Load Expert Profile

2. Hit f1

3. Hit f3

4. Pick e53

5. Pick EWS to read your vin into the system

6. Hit f6 to go back.

7. Now you have to start reading the modules. You can only code one at a time.

8. Hit f4 to bring up the module specific menu (Process ECU)

9. Pick the gm3 for example, then select OK

10. Go to f2, change job. The default here is SG_codiren which is write, you need to select, codiren lessen, which is read. (Mine was Codirendaten_lessen)

11. Now select f3, which is execute job. In the work folder you will see the trc file.

Make a back-up of .trc file

EDIT CODES NOW
To upload the changes.

Save .trc file to .man

Go to f2, and select sg-codiren,

Then f3 to execute.

Then I was getting ready to do the digital speedo in KMB, so I was reading the instructions for that in the ReadMe file that came with the software from the Romanian guy. He has the added step below of selecting 'coapiReadSgGetFswPsw', which I had also seen something about on some of the videos. I didn't do this with the first two modules I coded and it seemed to work fine - is this necessary with some modules but not others?

From the ReadMe file:

13. Search for the option “BC_DIGITAL_V” and change the value from “nicht_aktiv” to “aktiv”

14. File >save

15. Back to NCS now hit F5 for basic functions

16. Select “coapiReadSgGetFswPsw” and ok.. you are basically telling NCS to read all the values
from your FSW_PSW.MAN file. You will see a screen similar to this just press ok.
[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Tim/Documents/BMW%20Software/Diagnostic_cable/ReadMe/untitled12.jpg[/IMG]
17. Then you should get this.
[IMG]file:///C:/Users/Tim/Documents/BMW%20Software/Diagnostic_cable/ReadMe/untitled13.jpg[/IMG]
18. Press ok.

19. Ok now take a look where it says “JOBNAME = CODIERDATEN_LESEN”

20. We need to change that to a coding function because we want to write the changes to the module.

21. Select F2 “job” select SG_CODIEREN and press ok

22. Then press F3 to execute the job. Will gray out for some time.. now you will see this . notice the “coding ended’ message

[deepblonde]

You can see the digital speed in the hidden test menu-

But as far as coding, there is no easy way to enable digital speed with the e53 chassis.
I don't think anyone has done it with e53, certainly can't do it just by changing a value in NCS expert.

[TiminIndy]

Originally Posted by deepblonde

You can see the digital speed in the hidden test menu-

But as far as coding, there is no easy way to enable digital speed with the e53 chassis.
I don't think anyone has done it with e53, certainly can't do it just by changing a value in NCS expert.

OK, thanks. That wasn't real important to me anyhow, but for the general question, is there any need for me to ever do this step about selecting “coapiReadSgGetFswPsw”. I didn't use that step last night when coding LCM and GM3 and those changes worked fine without it.