E89 Coding

[Constant.S]

I just a K+DCAN OBDII/usb cable and installed all the necessary software for coding. Has anyone done any coding to the e89? Which options did you enable? Did you do it your self or did you have someone remote coding it? Thanks in advance.

[army_men]

I've never coded the car so I too am interested in hearing about this.

[Constant.S]

Alright, i'll give it a go this weekend. I'll try to get the digital speedo, i have remote open roof but i'll also try to code remote close, remote fold mirrors, increase the top opening speed to 40km/h, enable all comfort access features and see what else i can do.

[rking117]

Originally Posted by Constant.S

Alright, i'll give it a go this weekend. I'll try to get the digital speedo, i have remote open roof but i'll also try to code remote close, remote fold mirrors, increase the top opening speed to 40km/h, enable all comfort access features and see what else i can do.

if you get it to work please let me know where you got the software and steps you took. So far I have just been in fail mode and I think it has to do with the version of software or how I have it installed on my laptop.

[airmarc]

How do you get the software and cable? Total cost? I have a list of coding I would like to do actually.

Video In Motion
- Windshield Wipers complete full cycle when ignition is shut off
- Remove iDrive [ACCEPT] screen
- Remove Seatbelt warning gongs
- Unlock doors when key is ejected
- Open/Close windows with Key FOB
- Allow windows to continue rolling up while door is open

TO name a few

[nicknaz]

Constant could you please check on whether you can change the way the radiator fan is run, or the temperature that the oil cooler thermostat opens?

Are you able to see stuff like whether there is a launch control counter or other counters?

[Constant.S]

Originally Posted by rking117

if you get it to work please let me know where you got the software and steps you took. So far I have just been in fail mode and I think it has to do with the version of software or how I have it installed on my laptop.

I found the software using google from coding sites before i got the cable but the person who sold me the cable also sent me a software suite ready for coding the car and with drivers for the cable . I'll let you know how it goea. Hopefully i will have some time this weekend.

Originally Posted by airmarc

How do you get the software and cable? Total cost?

I actually was reading some German forum (using google translate) and found a recommendation about this ebay seller.
It was 80usd and he ships free. I can get you his website or his ebay account link if you want, but i'd wait to see if mine is actually working.

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Constant could you please check on whether you can change the way the radiator fan is run, or the temperature that the oil cooler thermostat opens?

Are you able to see stuff like whether there is a launch control counter or other counters?

About the radiator, yes, BMS JB4 as example makes it run 100%. About the thermostat, Im sure you can make it run 100% duty and for longer but it would be beyond our technical capabilities. About the launch control there isnt such thing as a counter, its only that BMW techs can see if you launched your car hard if they are really
REALLY looking for it.

Random edit: In the German forum i was reading this one guy successfully flashed the 35is ROM On a 2009 35i.

[Constant.S]

The mainly reason i got the cable actually is to read/diagnose/erase codes, replacing brake pads etc on my own and to code a replacement battery when needed.

[Ichiro]

Hi Constant

I'm keen to see what you do. I've never known about this coding stuff and only spent some time researching it today after first reading your post.

Seems like it can customize a few things on your car, which is pretty cool. Be careful though as a few threads warned about making your car toast if you did something wrong.

Looking forward to you sharing your discoveries.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by Constant.S

About the radiator, yes, BMS JB4 as example makes it run 100%. About the thermostat, Im sure you can make it run 100% duty and for longer but it would be beyond our technical capabilities. About the launch control there isnt such thing as a counter, its only that BMW techs can see if you launched your car hard if they are really
REALLY looking for it.

Random edit: In the German forum i was reading this one guy successfully flashed the 35is ROM On a 2009 35i.

WHOA. so the overboost functioning, higher boost targets.. etc from the 35is ROM? amazing. would that be detected as OEM by the dealer

Any insights on how techs can "really REALLY" find out about launching hard?

This is exciting. thanks for leading the way. Good luck and be careful!

[Constant.S]

Originally Posted by Ichiro

Hi Constant

I'm keen to see what you do. I've never known about this coding stuff and only spent some time researching it today after first reading your post.

Seems like it can customize a few things on your car, which is pretty cool. Be careful though as a few threads warned about making your car toast if you did something wrong.

Looking forward to you sharing your discoveries.

Thanks, others on the e90 side of the forums make it seem very straightforward. If things get tough i'll just hire a remote coder with teamviewer to help me out.

[Constant.S]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

WHOA. so the overboost functioning, higher boost targets.. etc from the 35is ROM? amazing. would that be detected as OEM by the dealer

Any insights on how techs can "really REALLY" find out about launching hard?

This is exciting. thanks for leading the way. Good luck and be careful!

Lol no, the dealer hooks up your car, it scans the VIN and then it reads/applies the appropriate rom. Even if he doesnt pay attention to the rom installed it will get overwritten with an update as some point

Well, when i was trying to figure out the launch control i was doing some hard breaking while stepping on it, on the visit the tech asked me if there was an error with the braking system or was i trying to get launch control enabled lol, while he was saying it he looked at the "logs" and saw it was LC somehow.
Thanks, if i see things are hard i'll just hire a coder.

[Desmo85]

As far as I know the BMWhat App is capable of coding some things, I posted a thread lately about it:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917372

[jparnes1]

Constant, are you running NCS Expert? Where did you find coding examples for E89? Is the coding the same for all N54 engines?

[Constant.S]

Originally Posted by jparnes1

Constant, are you running NCS Expert? Where did you find coding examples for E89? Is the coding the same for all N54 engines?

Yes, i have NCSexpert along with some other software for Navi coding etc. The coding for the E89 is same for the rest of the family it belongs. Check out chart.

Originally Posted by Coding@DetailAddict

Wonder why you can't find E92 or E90?
Follow this guide to know which family to select:

Attached is a complete DIY file. It might seem very very long but it's actually pretty straightforward

[wmandra]

Originally Posted by Desmo85

As far as I know the BMWhat App is capable of coding some things, I posted a thread lately about it:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917372

Tried using this on my E89 tonight with the iPhone app. although it listed modules as being available for coding, it just went into a loop of reading and saving the data and never gave me a screen to change the settings. I sent the developer a log, so maybe he can point me in the right direction.

[wmandra]

Originally Posted by wmandra

Tried using this on my E89 tonight with the iPhone app. although it listed modules as being available for coding, it just went into a loop of reading and saving the data and never gave me a screen to change the settings. I sent the developer a log, so maybe he can point me in the right direction.

Figured out the problem... JB4 needs to be disabled (map 0) for BMWhat to successfully communicate with the modules.

Confirmed coded on E89:

CAS: Comfort fold/unfold mirrors
FRM: Comfort fold/unfold mirrors
FRM: Hazard lights double flash
KOMBI: Digital speedometer
KOMBI: Digital speedometer correction
KOMBI: Speedometer correction
KOMBI: Permanent speedometer lighting
KOMBI: Ignition key warning

[Constant.S]

Interesting find... Taken from a German forum and translated.. : To increase the speed, closing / opening the roof to 40 km / h that the controller ZCTM be called with NCS Expert and GESCHWINDIGKEIT_E89 of wert_03 be changed to wert_04.
So basically to increase the opening speed of the roof like the newer models just use NCS Expert, go to the ZCTM module and replace the wert_03 to wert_04

[marcw]

A friend of mine coded a bunch of things on my car. Digital speedo, remove iDrive nag screens, change the emergency blinker, fold mirrors with fob and a bunch of other stuff I don't remember right now. From what I remember the car shut down a few times during coding. This appears to be normal, so don't freak out. Some setting changes seem to require a reboot of the car so to speak.

[jparnes1]

I'm really interested in this. All u really want to do is get the side mirrors to fold and unfold when I use comfort access (which I found is coded the same way as for the key fob). That and installing an aux jack in my 525 and coding an aux selection for it in idrive. Gonna wait till it gets a little warmer tho.

[HerrK]

Originally Posted by Constant.S

Interesting find... Taken from a German forum and translated.. : To increase the speed, closing / opening the roof to 40 km / h that the controller ZCTM be called with NCS Expert and GESCHWINDIGKEIT_E89 of wert_03 be changed to wert_04.
So basically to increase the opening speed of the roof like the newer models just use NCS Expert, go to the ZCTM module and replace the wert_03 to wert_04

I would only caution that although this coding sounds easy enough and it will probably work for a period of time if you don't push the limit. However, if you check OEM you will find a new pump and lines on the later models. Probably to support the higher pressure.

[Constant.S]

Originally Posted by HerrK

I would only caution that although this coding sounds easy enough and it will probably work for a period of time if you don't push the limit. However, if you check OEM you will find a new pump and lines on the later models. Probably to support the higher pressure.

The new pump is not stronger in any way, it's just to future proof the car because some roofs had problems, they did the same with the HPFP and also with the latest injectors. The option to increase the speed was already there in the module, if the pump couldnt handle it the option wouldnt exist by BMW. It's not like we're rewritting the ECU with new parameters...

Now, for the BMWhat people, i sent an email to ivini-apps to ask some basic things and told them about the roof opening option location and Parvis replied and told me he will implement it next year. So you guys will be covered as well