How to set up a BMW Diagnostic Computer doityourself

[spencers]

After getting my computer set up, I've decided to start an ongoing DIY thread on how to set up a few programs for diagnostics and coding our E46. It'll be a brain dump, if you will, while the information is still fresh on my mind. In attempt to reduce the amount of hotlinking to other forums or images, I'll try to cover everything regarding installation within this thread. Please do not quote any of the images or steps, as this is an ongoing DIY.
As far as general use of the software, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!

[danewilson77]

Spencer. Thanks for the wealth of information. Excellant writeup. I may even take this on someday.

[Crickett]

OMG thank you for starting this!
:praise
I fully plan to do this as soon as I get a cable; I was dreading the amount of searching & forum reading I was going to have to do to get it all working.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great work, Spencer. Tremendous.

[MasterC17]

Thank you Spencer, I fiddled around with it a couple weeks ago but failed to get it completely working - hopefully by following these instructions I can get it to work right!

[az3579]

Wow. This is exactly what I was going to do and didn't have enough time to complete.
Thanks for saving me allllll that time writing it up and trying to get it to work... will give it a go when I come back from vaca!

[MsRN]

Wow, Spencer! Once I have taxes finished and archived, I'm definitely going to try this on my Windows partition! Exciting!

[Hornung418]

WOW! Very handy! I will use this when I attempt to recode my LCM!!

[Dotpage]

ordered the cable just this second :)

The title says 330i, but the application chart says all e46.. I hope it'll work fine

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Tools/ES6928/

[Dotpage]

Cable won't get here till 3/30, starting to install XP on Boot Camp now.. this goes against every fanboy fiber in my body... :(

UPDATE, the Early 2001 MacBook Pro QC does not support Win XP, only 7... Will buy a license and try it on.

[iZHP]

Subscribed.

[Dotpage]

Yes, 2011. Apple removed support for XP.. Dunno why, i I had to guess, I would say security or Hardware compatibility. I think Intel also dropped support for XP on all Sandy Bridge lineup

[az3579]

Yes, 2011. Apple removed support for XP.. Dunno why, i I had to guess, I would say security or Hardware compatibility. I think Intel also dropped support for XP on all Sandy Bridge lineup

XP is a ten-year-old OS. That probably had something to do with it.

Sent from my DROIDX

[Dotpage]

So, after talking to a few buddies from Intel and MSI, it appears that Microsoft is not supporting XP on new hardware platforms, that has something to do with the new embedded OS direction that their company will be taking soon. XP would be cannibalizing that effort..

[Dotpage]

"Windows 7 (non-64bit) should work as well." That sux, which software won't take 64?

Thinking about getting a machine just for this project, first because I don't think having the MBP on the engine bay surrounded by grease monkeys(like me) it's the best idea ever(I could fix that with a $50 shell, but that + $100 for Win7 OEM it's already half the price of a dedicated computer..), and second because I found some descent spec Core Duo and Core 2 Duo laptops and even a Tablet PC running XP Pro 32bit for under $300.

Another reason is that if I can successfully have a fully loaded computer for diag/tweak/tune, it'll be easy to share, ship it around, image the HD for others to use, etc...

[az3579]

There is a method for getting it working on Windows 7 64-bit, I believe. It would be INPA that otherwise doesn't support 64-bit. It doesn't launch on my ThinkPad (64-bit OS) but it works fine on my D430, which is my dedicated test bed.

[Dotpage]

so the D430 is a rock solid platform for all the software? I found a few cheap on CL

[az3579]

so the D430 is a rock solid platform for all the software? I found a few cheap on CL

There is a small hurdle with this device; it uses a 1.8" hard drive with a proprietary hdd connector, so I can only use the hdd's it was sold with 60, 80, 100gb, and they are VERY pricey. I do like the machine's weight (very light) and battery life. Well built and it has a trackpoint, which is a MUST for me.
The hardware is more than capable of running the software for this though; no performance issues on my end.

If I had to do it again, though, I would go with a thinkpad x series that uses a 2.5" drive.

Sent from my DROIDX

[VA//M3]

I'm running SSS_progman and DIS/GT1 along with INPA, NCSexpert and WinKFP on a D630 with 2GB of RAM with no issues.

I'll Post up a PDF on how to get DIS/GT1 running. The info is out there but there were a few issues I encountered that I had to deal with myself.

There is also a ready made VMware available for SSS_progman here http://www.4shared.com/dir/IzzqCIkM/BMW_Tools.html (V32 ready made progman) after opening the VMK Disk file on VMWARE desktop and running the VM.

You would start at step

"Now restart the VM. Start -> Shutdown -> Restart
While the VM is restarting, open IFHSrv32.exe on your computer from C:\EDIABAS\Bin
Make sure your firewall/antivirus is disabled!
Progman will finally come up!
Now lets set up the cable to communicate with Progman. Click on the Administration button."

on Spencers guide after starting the VM once and clicking the choose interface Icon, selecting your interface on the desktop, rebooting and modifying file E:\xpe_service\progman.xml by changing the following line.

Code:

<Brand bmw="true" mini="true" rr="true"/>

to

Code:

<Brand bmw="true" mini="false" rr="false"/>

and then continue Spencer's guide.

CONFIGURING EDIABAS.BIN

From

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; RemoteHost
; Description : server address/name
; Default =
; RemoteHost = LMUC203404

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; Port
; Description : IP communication port
; Value : 1000 < port < 30000
; Default =
; Port = 3000

TO

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; RemoteHost
; Description : server address/name
; Default =
RemoteHost = 192.168.68.1

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; Port
; Description : IP communication port
; Value : 1000 < port < 30000
; Default =
Port = 6801

Also, if you're running it on windows XP it is also advised to do the following

go to C:\EDIABAS\BIN\ediabas.ini look for the segment below

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; LoadWin32
; Description : Map EDIABAS Win16 calls to EDIABAS Win32
; Value : 0 = Win16/32 Mapping disabled (Win16-->Win16)
; 1 = Win16/32 Mapping enabled (Win16-->Win32)
; Default = 0 for Windows 9x/Me
; Default = 1 for Windows NT4/2000/XP
; LoadWin32 = 0

and make it look like this

;-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
; LoadWin32
; Description : Map EDIABAS Win16 calls to EDIABAS Win32
; Value : 0 = Win16/32 Mapping disabled (Win16-->Win16)
; 1 = Win16/32 Mapping enabled (Win16-->Win32)
; Default = 0 for Windows 9x/Me
; Default = 1 for Windows NT4/2000/XP
LoadWin32 = 1

[az3579]

^^ Just FYI, if you download that VM hard disk image, it will not work with VMWare 6.0. Works fine on 7.0. I do not know if 6.5 will work, but I can tell you that if you have an older version, you must upgrade, otherwise it won't run the VM.

Now I'm going to find out if this pre-made image works. I built my own using the instructions on Page 1 and I could not get Progman to detect my car, even though INPA detects if just fine.

EDIT:

Still cannot get Progman to initialize the interface. I dunno WTF is going on with this thing... it doesn't work with my setup, nor does it work with the pre-loaded Progman disc image.

[pleasecorrupt]

does that mean this can activate alarms/program comfort options like roll up windows with fob key and if so, wanna extend the tut? :) if we were in kindergarden you'd definitely got a gold star for this, either that or allowed to go into 5th grade directly >.>

[pleasecorrupt]

apparently this is the right thing for that :), talking to someone on e46 for instructions for alarm/comfort roll up, will report after :)

[az3579]

You want to make doubly certain you have the correct settings within the virtual network editor

All directions followed to the letter, with the exception of VMWare version. I upgraded it to 7 to try the image in the post further up this page. All settings are the same though.

[Dotpage]

EDIABAS installed on Windows 7 and communicating with the car!! :) Now what? lol

I'll search around dor EDIABAS how-to's and what-to's.. :D

[az3579]

EDIABAS installed on Windows 7 and communicating with the car!! :) Now what? lol

I'll search around dor EDIABAS how-to's and what-to's.. :D

There isn't anything to EDIABAS; that's the communication link between the software and the car. Make sure INPA works, then see if you can get NCS expert and SSS Progman working.

Sent from my DROIDX

[Dotpage]

INPA is working, I got it to read the car's VIN, send test signals to different sensors, etc.. downloading GT1/DIS now, but since I don't use paypal, it'll takem a while to get the parts from 4share.. oh well, free is free... :D

My main goal is to be able to:

1- tune the car, I'll be looking for guides on how do do a shark-like mod;
2- be able to turn on/off features, like windows up using remote key, disable airbag sensor for passenger, use LED tails, etc...
3- play with it.

If you guys know a "what can you do with all this" kinda post, please link. I'll start writing one once I get it all working

[pleasecorrupt]

INPA is working, I got it to read the car's VIN, send test signals to different sensors, etc.. downloading GT1/DIS now, but since I don't use paypal, it'll takem a while to get the parts from 4share.. oh well, free is free... :D

My main goal is to be able to:

1- tune the car, I'll be looking for guides on how do do a shark-like mod;
2- be able to turn on/off features, like windows up using remote key, disable airbag sensor for passenger, use LED tails, etc...
3- play with it.

If you guys know a "what can you do with all this" kinda post, please link. I'll start writing one once I get it all working

Already have instructions for comfort close and activate alarm once I did out it's working I'll post it, or if someone else wants to guinea pig it pm me and I'll give you the instructions I got from someone

[az3579]

I have absolutely no idea how to start using NCS Expert... :(

[MrMaico]

Nice work putting this together! Thank you Spencers. I think with the help of my more tech savvy younger brother I might be able to do this.

I have a 5 or 6 year old Toshiba laptop with XP Home and a 60gb HD and 1.5gb of ram. I just did some cleaning up and went from 18 to 34gb of free space. I assume that's still not going to do the job?

Thanks again.....Barry

[Dotpage]

Already have instructions for comfort close and activate alarm once I did out it's working I'll post it, or if someone else wants to guinea pig it pm me and I'll give you the instructions I got from someone

I should have my computer ready in a couple of days, I'll try it out...

[MrMaico]

It should work. The EDIABAS/INPA install doesn't take up much space. Keep in mind that you need to get that working before proceeding to the VM-based installs. My GT1 VM is almost 4gb and my Progman VM is 16gb.

Good to hear! I should be able to clear up some more HD space too, didn't want to keep deleting things if it wasn't going to work anyway. Did you buy the programs on Ebay or just find them for download on the internet?

[pleasecorrupt]

Once my cable comes ill report on the instructions i got :)

[MrMaico]

Downloaded them. I've included the links to the programs in all the tutorials above.

Ooops. That'll teach me to pay attention. :facepalm I signed up for 1 month of 4shared to allow faster downloads but it's still only doing 1 at a time. Might have to wait a day till it activates my acct.

[az3579]

Ooops. That'll teach me to pay attention. :facepalm I signed up for 1 month of 4shared to allow faster downloads but it's still only doing 1 at a time. Might have to wait a day till it activates my acct.

It's immediate. I've done the same thing and once it's ordered, it takes effect on your account. Log out and log back in. You can download up to ~2GB at a time, so select 10 or so of the "part" files and click download. Then while that downloads, you can then select another 10 and download, until you've clicked all. Then they'll all simultaneously download.

And the news is...



PROGMAN AND DIS NOW WORK!
My simple mistake was turning off the firewall. I never have to mess with it which is why it escaped my mind. Just programmed my door locks to lock after x mph. :biggrin

Now the question is, would it be possible to allow Progman to program while the car is running? I don't want the battery to get too low while programming and I don't have a charger. Even if I did, I'd have nowhere to plug it into as the car is far from an outlet...

[MrMaico]

It's immediate. I've done the same thing and once it's ordered, it takes effect on your account. Log out and log back in. You can download up to ~2GB at a time, so select 10 or so of the "part" files and click download. Then while that downloads, you can then select another 10 and download, until you've clicked all. Then they'll all simultaneously download.

And the news is...



PROGMAN AND DIS NOW WORK!
My simple mistake was turning off the firewall. I never have to mess with it which is why it escaped my mind. Just programmed my door locks to lock after x mph. :biggrin

Now the question is, would it be possible to allow Progman to program while the car is running? I don't want the battery to get too low while programming and I don't have a charger. Even if I did, I'd have nowhere to plug it into as the car is far from an outlet...

I've tried logging out and back in many times, still not allowing more than one at a time and also having to wait for that annoying timer to run down first.


You shouldn't need an account. The trick is to create an account, download their 4shared downloader program, and copy the files from my share to yours. Then you'll be able to download simultaneously within the program. For free.


While you program what? You're pretty safe enabling/disabling things within Progman while the car is on battery.
If you mean updating the DME, you cannot do it with the car running. And I highly recommend using a manual battery charger or power supply while doing so. The MS45.0 in the ZHP is already finicky enough. You don't want to fry your car's computer.

Ok, I'll try that. Thanks guys.

Barry

[az3579]

While you program what? You're pretty safe enabling/disabling things within Progman while the car is on battery.
If you mean updating the DME, you cannot do it with the car running. And I highly recommend using a manual battery charger or power supply while doing so. The MS45.0 in the ZHP is already finicky enough. You don't want to fry your car's computer.

I only meant during Progman. I wouldn't try updating a DME without constant power.

Also, spencers,
I'd like to make a correction to your document.

On the section for configuring DIS/GT1, where you have to log in to root to change some settings:


At the login prompt type root
Choose option 1 to choose a password. For the easiest to remember, I recommend: password
A few lines of text will be generated, the last being TERM = (scoansi) _
Hit the enter key.
Type: cd /etc
Press enter
Type: vi hosts
Use the arrow key to move the cursor down to the entry 127.0.0.1 localhost
Press the "o" key to add an empty line below it.
Now, without any typing mistakes, add 192.168.68.1 diaghead diaghead
Keystrokes should be: 192.168.68.1(TAB)diaghead(SPACE)diaghead
Press ESC
Type: :wq
Now type: init 0

Once you type in "192.168.68.1 diaghead diaghead", the following section is incorrect. Pressing ESC and then typing wq does nothing other than emit annoying beeps. I believe the correct process is, once you are done typing, press Shift+q and then type in "wq" next to the colon at the bottom. That will then produce the # next to which you type in "init 0".

I sat there for a good couple of minutes trying to figure out how to proceed and save the changes. :)

[pleasecorrupt]

can someone host this on megaupload, having heaps of trouble with 4shared..

[pleasecorrupt]

found someone else hosting, but just wanted to make sure its the right file.

Easy DIS v44 1.0 BASE + GT1 v44 1/0 progman right?

[pleasecorrupt]

Try the trick I posted in post #44. It worked for me.

tried that, no dice :\

[pleasecorrupt]

got everything online, lets see if these are the right progs..

[MrMaico]

Try the trick I posted in post #44. It worked for me.

I figured out why I wasn't able to get their upgraded service to work yesterday after paying for 1 month......rather than upgrading the free account I had already created and was signed in under, when I Paypal'd them they created a different account using my Paypal user e mail.

I finally got them all done yesterday by just downloading 5 at a time in separate windows. Thanks alot for hosting these Spencers. My cable should be here Thursday. Might have to give it a try next weekend.

Barry

[pleasecorrupt]

thanks to an anonymous member, i was able to use his 4shared acc and get the files spencer posted. on that note, the 4shared downloader sucks balls. I suggest using jdownloader, adding the 4shared premium account if you have one and then adding all of the file links to jdownloader. since I already did it, here are all the direct link to the files so you can que them up in the download manager of your choice or what not. Thanks again spencer.

http://www.4shared.com/file/2DqQA8V-/EasyDis_en_GT1part01.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/mSMp-rPx/EasyDis_en_GT1part02.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/7ThRokGB/EasyDis_en_GT1part03.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/YWKyFH7p/EasyDis_en_GT1part04.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/jC6n62OM/EasyDis_en_GT1part05.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/yEBXkVHQ/EasyDis_en_GT1part06.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/FGWsBe6-/EasyDis_en_GT1part07.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/2ID4RFZY/EasyDis_en_GT1part08.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/XoV2gaJ5/EasyDis_en_GT1part09.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/xX3Fpw9B/EasyDis_en_GT1part10.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/gZw7_n0x/EasyDis_en_GT1part11.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/9TXOUKVd/EasyDis_en_GT1part12.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/0VugE9Mp/EasyDis_en_GT1part13.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/sHRDlZ8Q/EasyDis_en_GT1part14.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/HJkb7Q1M/EasyDis_en_GT1part15.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/ODTIQdUY/EasyDis_en_GT1part16.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/_FaiAyN-/EasyDis_en_GT1part17.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/XrFKhC-5/EasyDis_en_GT1part18.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/8t-g3h31/EasyDis_en_GT1part19.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/3SCvEVQV/EasyDis_en_GT1part20.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/kV55U2JJ/EasyDis_en_GT1part21.html


http://www.4shared.com/file/-5Jtlr6k/Ediabas_en_INPApart1.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/n4c37iZg/Ediabas_en_INPApart2.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/K1LmQHOs/Ediabas_en_INPApart3.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/73iYA6HE/Ediabas_en_INPApart4.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/TPxoh-4z/Ediabas_en_INPApart5.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/4R2W3LXv/Ediabas_en_INPApart6.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/E9mkC7hV/Ediabas_en_INPApart7.html


http://www.4shared.com/file/nAVtZt60/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/iukYI6HG/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/ZvTmsJOS/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/fi9WpNXR/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/8jCo_-4N/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/yLdf2OMf/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/RNKPgXVj/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/2Oj8xA0D/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/bRMENb9r/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/LvFhYpN0/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/yxWJcuU4/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/tzDct_1S/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/-A6CJM8G/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/ofSa-ILN/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/fhnEo7SR/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/Lo6vG2kG/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/0mD5qVdS/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/7rWkbey4/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/sqFWXFr0/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/WEMxKrlr/SSS-Progman_31_and_Changespart.html


http://www.4shared.com/file/NKHY0acf/VMware_Workstation_652part01.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/prq8FC0_/VMware_Workstation_652part02.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/At9EVh9Z/VMware_Workstation_652part03.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/1nAf-UMN/VMware_Workstation_652part04.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/im7Po3VR/VMware_Workstation_652part05.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/QbecB51o/VMware_Workstation_652part06.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/vdHCRG8c/VMware_Workstation_652part07.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/a-fh6jNw/VMware_Workstation_652part08.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/Z_MJksUA/VMware_Workstation_652part09.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/fY3hxw3D/VMware_Workstation_652part10.html

[Smilez]

THANKS!!!! this is great. one day when i have lots of free time i will hope on this.

[pleasecorrupt]

finally got around to trying this out and for some reason inpa ipo wont run on my 64 bit windows 7

edit: reinstalled with 32bit but still can't get it to work, keep getting Read value 'Tag' failed in obdsetup and it says subkey 'system\currentcontrolset\services\serial' allready exist !

[pleasecorrupt]

decided to force install xp on bootcamp, going through steps and will post comments as i go on.

first two that I have, easiest way to check if your OBD2 cable is working through INPA(_.IPO) is to follow www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ufpcqyie8q and do some of the things he did, got sorta lost once i got there.

secondly, adding a few steps when making virtual machine, i just resorted to reading bimmerforums lol
edit: still trying to figure out vmware. not getting the same options for install new even though i dled your version


nothing is going right -_-... got everyting up to api test, connected the cable to car and tried to diag and says that theres no connection to diagnostic head..

[pleasecorrupt]

finally got it to work, spencer were you suppose to set vm not to run in your instructions? doing that finally made everything work but i didnt see it in your tut, or myabe im just that tired haha

[pleasecorrupt]

got a little excited after doing my windows, popped out my iphone and decide to do a little video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPaGqxkJbcI&feature=youtu.be

[danewilson77]

Cool video. Well done.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Dotpage]

Nice!

[Dotpage]

Bought the Mafia Terminal today,, Toshiba R500, 12" Centrino(Duo I think), 2GB RAM, BT, Firewire, all USB ports we need, slapped a Corsair 128GB SSD on it, installing Win 7 right now. The machine is very fast and ultra portable. Perfect size for shipping around, and the SSD can mostly insure data integrity!

[pleasecorrupt]

Install xp on it, it'll save you heaps of trouble. my 2c

[Dotpage]

tried, the machine was designed for Vista(eeeeeeewwwwww!!!!), all my XP install disks caused memory dumps...

[pleasecorrupt]

don't know if it was because i was unfamiliar or just scared to do anything but windows 7 64bit does not work for me, so make sure its a 32bit windows 7 and best of luck to you. but like i said if you could force install xp that would be fine, I ran mine through boot camp and ended up formatting my whole computer to install a clean unupdated version of snow leopard so that i could install xp (tis no longer supported -_-)

[Dotpage]

It is Windows 7 32 bit, it went well on the MacBook Pro, until about half of the how-to, then I ran out of space in the BC partition.. We'll get this thing running :)

[Dotpage]

OS in, weekend project: config this bad boy :)

http://tapatalk.com/mu/62c982e5-b31b-d264.jpg


Sent from my iPhone

[pleasecorrupt]

It is Windows 7 32 bit, it went well on the MacBook Pro, until about half of the how-to, then I ran out of space in the BC partition.. We'll get this thing running :)

I didn't run out of space j just hit a brick wall when I ran 64 but and ran inpo/gt1

[iZHP]

It is Windows 7 32 bit, it went well on the MacBook Pro, until about half of the how-to, then I ran out of space in the BC partition.. We'll get this thing running :)

thats why I just got a standalone PC for the job...the Windows partition is taking up too much precious space on the macbook

[Dotpage]

thats why I just got a standalone PC for the job...the Windows partition is taking up too much precious space on the macbook

yeap, that's why I got this Toshiba too.. No worries now

[sirungeshcickt]

Hi there,

first of all I want to thank you for these nice tutorials! I did not get the stuff from here, but installed it successfully. But my setup differs a bit from the standard machines:

I installed VMware and actually there are 3 VM's running:
VM1 - Windows XP 32 bit for working with INPA and NCSExpert
VM2 - Progman v32
VM3 - DIS/GT1 v44

I did the connection APITEST and it was successfull. But i don't know, what IP adresses to enter exactely.
In Windows XP (VM1), I set IP adress to 192.168.68.5. This is the windows IP.
I entered this IP under C:\EDIABAS\BIN\ediabas.ini under RemoteHost.
Then I changed it under DIS/GT1 (VM3) in EASY-DIS CONFIGURE-MATIC (1 Configre EDIABAS - 3 configure IP adress - entered y - entered 192.168.68.5. Then i did the APITEST and it is successfully). I even changed it in the 'vi hosts' entry

In progman v32 (VM2) i have several Interfaces displayed. I added a new interface with the ip adress 192.168.68.5, but i can't connect to it :(

Am I making a major mistake? Thanks a lot in advance!

sirungeshcickt

[az3579]

Spencers,
I've done some testing and gotten the suite to work inside of a VM. I have Windows 7 x64, so it would make it difficult to run everything, so I just set up a VM with 7 x86 and installed the usual suite on it (INPA, EDIABAS, NCS, WINKFP, etc.). Everything on it works, so I could proceed to make the other two VMs with SSS Progman and GT1. Please let me know if you'd like the instructions; I'm re-typing the instructions for my personal use as a failsafe backup in case this site ever goes down or whatever, sort of like a certification manual. If you'd like, I can create a section on getting it to work inside of a VM. There aren't many steps to do that, just a few odds and ends like getting the cable to be detected and the like.

I'm also going to write instructions on how to use NCS Expert, because I had a helluva time finding out where the instructions were for it. The instructions were right in front of my face, but it wasn't at all obvious that those were instructions on using it, so if you'd like I can send you that as well.

[iZHP]

So it works with Windows 7? I'm upgrading the computer to 7 because I got a free copy through my school.

[az3579]

So it works with Windows 7? I'm upgrading the computer to 7 because I got a free copy through my school.

Absolutely does, though INPA doesn't work with x64 (64-bit). If you have Windows 7 x64 installed, you could create a virtual machine like I just mentioned with a 32-bit version installed and make it work through that.

[az3579]

Definitely! Maybe it would work for Mac OSX users as well. How is the speed?
I personally don't mind booting into WinXP (BootCamp) to access INPA, et. al, but I can see this being very helpful to x64 users!

I'm sure it would work for Maccers as well, as long as VMWare Fusion has the ability to mount USB Controllers for the VMs (I don't remember; sold my Mac in '09). I'm doing the writeup on that tonight, and should work regardless of what OS you have installed as long as you're using VMWare. I do not know if it works on other Virtual Machine software packages; that's something I'll have to test. If it would work in VirtualBox, that would be a pure win; VB is free software (open source).



As for WinKFP and NCSExpert, I'm still debating whether to do DIY's on those programs. They're much more heavily involved in terms of use and installation. Quite frankly, I don't remember my process of installing those, nor do I want to re-install them to find out. ;)

I was going to do one for NCS. If you do one for WinKFP, call it even? :)

[Crickett]

Ok, Spence, need some help:

I'm at the point of configuring the GT1 installation, where you say to press CTRL+SysRq to access the command line. For me, pressing SysRq with or without any modifier key — CTRL included — brings up a small black box with "To exit, press <Enter>. To cancel, press any other key."

What am I missing? (I'm using VMWare Workstation v6.5.2 build 156735, EasyDIS-base-44-v1.0, & GT1_v44_programs.)

EDIT: Nevermind, I found out that "SysRq" on a UNIX keyboard is sometimes mapped to "PrtScrn" on PC keyboards; Ctrl+PrtScrn brought up the CLI.

[Crickett]

:roundel Woo-hoo!

After a few days of tinkering, lookie what I've got!

http://tcholo.net/images/bmw/ZHPDIS.jpg

I've already coded my ZHP to disable the clutch-in-on-start requirement, to enable the key to roll up the windows by holding the lock button, & disabled (& re-enabled) my DRLs! I've also read (& wrote down) & cleared the couple non-SES-throwing errors that were present.

[danewilson77]

Very nice. Do you have the ability to perform this so called VANOS test?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22252420#post22252420

[Crickett]

Very nice. Do you have the ability to perform this so called VANOS test?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22252420#post22252420

Ooh, I do not know, I haven't dug around too much yet; but I will certainly find out!

[az3579]

So how did you get DIS to communicate with the car? Mine refuses to do so.

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[Crickett]

So how did you get DIS to communicate with the car? Mine refuses to do so.

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That was where I was at yesterday, too. The missing key (for me, anyway) was the BMW Diagnostic Head Emulator (search the 'nets for "diagheadinstall.rar"). After installing that, run the IFH Server, the Diagnostic Head Emulator, & fire up the GT1 VM. I still haven't nailed down what order of connecting the cable & turning on the ignition won't give me errors, but I have gotten it to work more than once!

[danewilson77]

Very nice. Do you have the ability to perform this so called VANOS test?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22252420#post22252420

Bumpin for Spence? BP?

[az3579]

Bumpin for Spence? BP?

I would think so; they say in that thread that you could perform it using this software. I personally don't know how to do it yet, though. I would imagine that capability is in DIS, and I haven't gotten DIS to work yet. Now that I have a missing piece of the puzzle (thanks Crickett!), I will try it out when I have time.

[Crickett]

Bumpin for Spence? BP?

I've been trying to figure out how to access the VANOS test & have so far come up with nothing; most of the people on other forums who have posted screenshots of it & guides to get to it have been on other cars (5'rs, M3s, etc.) & our (or at least my) DME options haven't lined up with what "should be" there. All I've been able to do so far is have it electronically check the fault codes of the VANOS solenoids & intake/exhaust valves; no functional test yet.

[danewilson77]

I've been trying to figure out how to access the VANOS test & have so far come up with nothing; most of the people on other forums who have posted screenshots of it & guides to get to it have been on other cars (5'rs, M3s, etc.) & our (or at least my) DME options haven't lined up with what "should be" there. All I've been able to do so far is have it electronically check the fault codes of the VANOS solenoids & intake/exhaust valves; no functional test yet.

OK....thanks. I figured this would be a valuable asset as guys are always asking if their VANOS needs overhauled. It would have to be able to detect some leak by of the VANOS pistons....if I am thinking about it right.....and timing is probably an input.

[Tampa330i]

Spencers,

I recently re-installed INPA on my netbook and I was able to skip a couple steps. I can't recall what obdsetup.exe does, but I didn't run it this time. Do you know what that is for? Also, the path variable set itself somehow when I installed the first INPA version. I actually think I have 2 versions of INPA installs, one is an upgrade. I remember having problems the first time because I didn't set the path variable, but this time I went to set it after installing, but before using, and it was already there (fresh install of windows, not a remainder from previous install). This time, installing INPA and making it work only took about 15 minutes. This was on win 7 ultimate.

[VA//M3]

You can make DIS work without using a diaghead emulator. I will post up a DIY thread on how to do so.

[VA//M3]

Spencers,

I recently re-installed INPA on my netbook and I was able to skip a couple steps. I can't recall what obdsetup.exe does, but I didn't run it this time. Do you know what that is for? Also, the path variable set itself somehow when I installed the first INPA version. I actually think I have 2 versions of INPA installs, one is an upgrade. I remember having problems the first time because I didn't set the path variable, but this time I went to set it after installing, but before using, and it was already there (fresh install of windows, not a remainder from previous install). This time, installing INPA and making it work only took about 15 minutes. This was on win 7 ultimate.

obdsetup is just an automatic script to set a few settings you can access by going to your device manager going into the properties of COM1 and setting those properties yourself.

[iZHP]

You can make DIS work without using a diaghead emulator. I will post up a DIY thread on how to do so.

ever post that up? This is taking forever to get working...

Update: Got my MacBook Pro all set up and running! Happy as hell lol :biggrin
I'm using Progman and I already changed some car key memory settings this morning. Yay!

[VA//M3]

^^

I've attached a PDF file with instructions on how to.

Unless you are using a genuine yellow DK head, the coloured signal strength bars should be off. Make sure that you have configured your DIS setup so that the translator is set to FISTER and that you have configured processes so that vm is set to off (i.e. not run).

[iZHP]

Does DIS have anything more than Progman? I got that working for the e46. However I tried our 540i and got some errors for getting the cars information.

[VA//M3]

Does DIS have anything more than Progman? I got that working for the e46. However I tried our 540i and got some errors for getting the cars information.

Dis will allow you to run diagnostics tests. Progman only allows you to recode and update your DME/EGS.

I run DIS for diagnostics along side INPA for quick lookups and use WINKFP and NCSexpert for my updating and recoding needs.

I've used progman but was never a fan of it when NCSexpert and WINKFP accomplish the same thing much faster and have more kick behind them.

DIS V47 allowed you to recode your modules and update your DME/EGS; when V57 came out it lost that functionality and thats when Progmann came in and took over that task.

[iZHP]

I'm having trouble connecting to our e39 540i. e46 works fine on two cars, but this car won't connect. I get this message. Any help is appreciated.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/BMWSSS-2011-08-05-22-53-39.png

[VA//M3]

I'm having trouble connecting to our e39 540i. e46 works fine on two cars, but this car won't connect. I get this message. Any help is appreciated.

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/BMWSSS-2011-08-05-22-53-39.png

Have you verified that INPA can communicate with the vehicle?

[tomjonesrocks]

After getting my computer set up, I've decided to start an ongoing DIY thread on how to set up a few programs for diagnostics and coding our E46. It'll be a brain dump, if you will, while the information is still fresh on my mind. In attempt to reduce the amount of hotlinking to other forums or images, I'll try to cover everything regarding installation within this thread. Please do not quote any of the images or steps, as this is an ongoing DIY.
As far as general use of the software, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!

I must be blind or having a technical problem--but where's the actual information? All I can find is replies saying how useful it is? Thanks! :?

[arnyuk]

Hi,

I like to make a BMW computer. Where are DIY Guides and softwares please ?

[iZHP]

Hi,

I like to make a BMW computer. Where are DIY Guides and softwares please ?

You have to search on your own a little... bimmerforums.com has lots of info...Use the search feature of the forum. Also, you are using these software programs at your own risk.

[danewilson77]

You have to search on your own a little... bimmerforums.com has lots of info...Use the search feature of the forum. Also, you are using these software programs at your own risk.


Hi,

I like to make a BMW computer. Where are DIY Guides and softwares please ?

We actually have a huge thread here on how to set this up. In this thread I believe.

[wsmeyer]

This thread should be deleted. All of the info has been edited out for whatever reason.

William.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks like Spencer deleted everything on August 3. No idea why.

Spencer is still visiting the site these days. Perhaps he will chime in and let us know what happened.

This is also one of the downsides to allowing people to edit their posts in perpetuity. You sometimes lose this kind of information here at the site.

[danewilson77]

Dick move if you ask me. Period.

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[wsmeyer]

I don't know what his reasons were but right now we have 9 pages of technical problems and solutions that, if he did re-edit and post up the DIY, undoubtedly would make use of the input of others making the nine pages completely irrelevant.

I would like to build my own diagnostic computer but my laptop is prone to spontaneous reboots and I simply don't use it enough to justify buying a new one. If someone has an old laptop they aren't using and want to donate it I'll gladly chronicle my efforts into a DIY. The minimum requirements are quite basic so I'm sure somebody has an old laptop they no longer use.

William.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sounds good, William. If you do build your own, you can post a new thread.

[danewilson77]

Sounds good, William. If you do build your own, you can post a new thread.

I am sure you'll have more integrity and intestinal fortitude than others (achoo! Spence), and your data will stay on the site. Thanks for the gracious offer William.

[MrMaico]

I was hoping to eventually use this DIY to get my laptop up and running but it looks like I missed my chance now. Bummer.

[danewilson77]

I was hoping to eventually use this DIY to get my laptop up and running but it looks like I missed my chance now. Bummer.

Yup. Major douchery happened.

[wsmeyer]

What happened to Mafia family rules?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1534-Mafia-Family-Rules&highlight=conduct

I don't know what his reason was, maybe he got bombarded with PM's, maybe he works for BMW (or any software company) and had second thoughts about what his employer might think about posting this DIY. Whatever the reason, the info is gone now and this thread is useless without it.

I have the computer know how to tackle this but my laptop is on it's last leg and even if I decide to replace it, the software and drivers require a 32bit OS. So unless someone has a laptop to donate to the cause someone else is going to have to tackle this DIY.

William.

[danewilson77]

No good reason....but we will get through it. I think VA330CI is more knowledgeable in this area anyways.

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[VA//M3]

No good reason....but we will get through it. I think VA330CI is more knowledgeable in this area anyways.

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:scratchinghead

What happened to Spencer?

It's never been about who is more knowledgeable. We all have to start somewhere.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Not sure what happened to Spencer. He checks in on a fairly regular basis (but he has not been posting). Not sure what happened. I sent him a note a few weeks, asking if everything was OK. I never got a response.

[dregan330i]

Does anyone have the software and a means to send it to me. I can host a download link/site if need be once I have copies.

[az3579]

Hi all,
I knew I saved it. I saved the web page when spencers put it up, thinking something like this would happen one day (old page getting purged or something).
Problem is, I don't know the reason he took it down, and don't feel comfortable posting it up without knowing.

Marcus,
What says you?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

BP, here's my position. When it was up, I didn't have an issue with it. So, if you want to put it back up, I still don't have a problem.

Carry on, pal.

[danewilson77]

BP, here's my position. When it was up, I didn't have an issue with it. So, if you want to put it back up, I still don't have a problem.

Carry on, pal.

+1

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[az3579]

Okay, I'll put it up. Now if I could just figure out how........
It's HTML with the associated image files and other crap. Can you host up an HTML page and show it as a thread?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I can't enable HTML specifically in one thread. It's all or nothing. I don't allow HTML on the site for security reasons.

We'll have to figure out another way.

[az3579]

I'm realizing that in all fairness, I shouldn't be using his guide without his permission. I don't know how much of it was his material, but I'm sure much time was put forth to create it.

I'm thinking of just making my own guide and posting that...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

BP, please do create your own. That would be best. I didn't realize that you were going to post Spence's message whole cloth.

We're better off just having you post yours up.

[cakM3]

WOW! Just caught up in this thread....wondering what happened to Spence for him to delete everything in his first post? Unfortunate this happened....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

No idea. I didn't see Spence have any issues with any members.

Oddly, I sent him several PMs. He ignored all of them. He and I never had any issues, so I was surprised that he never responded to me.

Dane sent him PMs too. No response. He still visits the site.

[cakM3]

Marcus and everyone,

Here is the link to all the info you need to make your diagnostic computer from bimmerforums. I think this is where Spence got his info from. Just wanted to share the link with everyone...:thumbsup

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=233 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=233)

Stickeys in order:
#1: How to install GT1\EasyDIS v44 step-by-step
#2: How to use CarSoft cable with INPA and DIS
#3: Settings in GT1/DIS to use the INPA Interface ?
#4: DIS/GT1 Success
#5: How to Install and Use SSS\Progman with Carsoft int.
#6: Carsoft Success!
#7: For Those Looking For (WORKING) Carsoft 6.5 Cables
#8: Simple explanations, maybe a FAQ?
#9: System Crashes

[danewilson77]

Thanks brutha.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Charlie.

[cakM3]

my pleasure Marcus and Dane :biggrin!

[az3579]

I'll still make a one stop shop guide on this so one doesn't have to go to so many different sites to find everything. It will take a while though.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, BP.

[cakM3]

BP, you're the man :thumbsup

[az3579]

BP, you're the man :thumbsup

No Charlie, YOU da man!

[cakM3]

No Charlie, YOU da man!

awwwwww :cheers

[tomjonesrocks]

Looks like Spencer deleted everything on August 3. No idea why.

Spencer is still visiting the site these days. Perhaps he will chime in and let us know what happened.

This is also one of the downsides to allowing people to edit their posts in perpetuity. You sometimes lose this kind of information here at the site.

Ah, well--at least this means I haven't lost my mind :P

If anyone in San Diego has successfully set up one of these there's a case of beer/bottle of wine/etc of your choice in it for you if you would be kind enough to make a few tweaks to my ZHP. I took the car to an indy but they didn't have the capability to do half of what I was hoping to have done.

Otherwise I'll probably eventually undertake the footwork necessary to build one of these but time is short at the moment.

In any case--"subscribed"

[pleasecorrupt]

I have gt1 and stuff set up in SD but have no acclaimed knowledge of the software.

[pleasecorrupt]

Found the setup files for all previously covered programs. Don't remember how to set it up however. Will upload if enough people ask for it.

[danewilson77]

Very nice. Do you have the ability to perform this so called VANOS test?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22252420#post22252420

Bump.....who's gonna be the first to figure this out?

[ryankokesh]

I can say with fairly good certainty that I will not be the first to do so.

[danewilson77]

I can say with fairly good certainty that I will not be the first to do so.

Lol....copy.

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[WOLFN8TR]

I have a brand new ECS OBDII Diagnostic cable for sale if anyone needs it. Asking $25 shipped...

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Tools/ES6928/

[VA//M3]

Bump.....who's gonna be the first to figure this out?

:hi

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3765-DIY-DIS-VANOS-test-plan

Here's how to do it.

[danewilson77]

:hi

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3765-DIY-DIS-VANOS-test-plan

Here's how to do it.

LOL...I responded in the other thread.....hehe...3 months before this one. I swear....I can never.

Thanks VA....good seeing you around here BTW.

[iZHP]

has anyone figured out how to enable Halogen brights with xenon brights? And fogs stay on with brights on?

[danewilson77]

has anyone figured out how to enable Halogen brights with xenon brights? And fogs stay on with brights on?

Fogs on with brights on is a coding feature I believe. Dunno about the other one.

[az3579]

has anyone figured out how to enable Halogen brights with xenon brights? And fogs stay on with brights on?

Yes, both are code-able.
And since you're in NJ, a meet could be arranged to program said features. If you want, of course. :)

[ryankokesh]

Halogens on with the brights is soooooooo helpful. Dunno why they wouldn't enable this with the standard settings... :dunno


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[iZHP]

Yeah I would definitely be down for that one day soon. I'll shoot you a PM shortly.

[Sideshow]

I am trying to code my 2004 ZHP so that the pass to flash halogen lights come on and stay on when I go to High Beams. I was directed to your "how to build a BMW diagnostic computer" thread, but couldn't find any info on how to do it. Can you assist?

[danewilson77]

You must have zkw's as well?

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[Sideshow]

ZKW's?

[danewilson77]

ZKW's?

ZKW headlights, vice Al's.

[Hornung418]

ZKW headlights, vice Al's.

To clarify...headlight manufacturers.

Courtesy of Gingerbread...

[terraphantm]

has anyone figured out how to enable Halogen brights with xenon brights? And fogs stay on with brights on?

Do you know how to use NCS Expert? If so, just set PWM_WERT2_FL_BIXENON to "wert_01" and "FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ" to nicht_aktiv

[zj96sc]

what's the line for corner delete? I've been hunting and hunting and cannot find a reference anywhere. I found both of the ones you mentioned, along with DRL, DRL dimming, etc.....but can't track corner delete.

only one remotely related i've found is corner light output,

PWM_WERT2_ALS_SL_AUSGANG wert01-wert04, but cannot track down any information on what the words do either.

[az3579]

what's the line for corner delete? I've been hunting and hunting and cannot find a reference anywhere. I found both of the ones you mentioned, along with DRL, DRL dimming, etc.....but can't track corner delete.

only one remotely related i've found is corner light output,

PWM_WERT2_ALS_SL_AUSGANG wert01-wert04, but cannot track down any information on what the words do either.

SIDEMARKER_US
Change to nicht_aktiv

Located in the LSZ module.


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[zj96sc]

well that's embarrassingly obvious.

Here i was reverse engineering the BMW abbreviation for parking lights by looking up a line containing "parking" and picking out "SL," and then searching for all lines with _SL_, _SL_V, and _SL_VO in them.

thanks man.

[az3579]

well that's embarrassingly obvious.

Here i was reverse engineering the BMW abbreviation for parking lights by looking up a line containing "parking" and picking out "SL," and then searching for all lines with _SL_, _SL_V, and _SL_VO in them.

thanks man.

Np. It was one of the things I couldn't wait to change so I made sure to remember it. :)


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[terraphantm]

well that's embarrassingly obvious.

Here i was reverse engineering the BMW abbreviation for parking lights by looking up a line containing "parking" and picking out "SL," and then searching for all lines with _SL_, _SL_V, and _SL_VO in them.

thanks man.

Most of the "SL" settings are for the European parking lights (aka city lights). Those pins aren't occupied on US cars

[az3579]

Most of the "SL" settings are for the European parking lights (aka city lights). Those pins aren't occupied on US cars

Any insight into what features are available for city lights? I'm getting mine installed on Saturday and if the options entertain me, then I'd consider doing the pinned LCM route. (I made the decision to hook them in via AE harness, but I would consider doing it the proper way)

[iZHP]

DRL Dimming? what are the level choices BP?

[zj96sc]

from what I understand, there are percentage options, i think they are:

FL_DIMMUNG_ALS_DRL :wert_01 = 0 % wert_02 = 18,82 % wert_03 = 20,39 % wert_04 = 43,92 %wert_05 = 18,82 %

this dims the flash to pass lights to those percentages, provided:

GED_FL_ALS_DRL is "aktiv"

however it may be this line instead of the FL_DIMMUNG line....

DRL_DIMMUNG wert01/2/3, with 1-3 corresponding to 18, 20, 43%.

not 100% on this, still learning.

If i could get the flash to pass inners lit up at 18% or so i'd forgo the city light retrofit. same net effect.

if SL is city lights, then the main one i found for city lights is the one i posted above.

[terraphantm]

Any insight into what features are available for city lights? I'm getting mine installed on Saturday and if the options entertain me, then I'd consider doing the pinned LCM route. (I made the decision to hook them in via AE harness, but I would consider doing it the proper way)

I haven't really played around with it too much. I believe you can set them to function as DRLs, and if coded properly they'll replace the corners for the parallel parking feature (you know, the one where you set the turn signal left or right with the car off). If you're retrofitting city lights, it'd probably be easiest to change your FA to a Euro model's (*EV53 -> *EV51) and recode the LCM to the new defaults. Doing so would also enable rear foglights for facelift sedans (assuming you have a rear fog LCM faceplate)

As far as wiring goes, it's probably easier to use the LCM pins than it is to use an AE harness. +12v for the right side comes from pin 45, and for the left it comes from pin 46 (double check those pins in the WDS, I may be slightly off). You can grab a ground from anything convenient in the front.

[terraphantm]

from what I understand, there are percentage options, i think they are:

FL_DIMMUNG_ALS_DRL :wert_01 = 0 % wert_02 = 18,82 % wert_03 = 20,39 % wert_04 = 43,92 %wert_05 = 18,82 %

this dims the flash to pass lights to those percentages, provided:

GED_FL_ALS_DRL is "aktiv"

however it may be this line instead of the FL_DIMMUNG line....

DRL_DIMMUNG wert01/2/3, with 1-3 corresponding to 18, 20, 43%.

not 100% on this, still learning.

If i could get the flash to pass inners lit up at 18% or so i'd forgo the city light retrofit. same net effect.

if SL is city lights, then the main one i found for city lights is the one i posted above.

SL = "standlicht" which is basically what they call parking lights in German. SL_V = Standlicht Vorne (Parking lights front), or city lights. Sometimes they're listed a little differently (STANDLICHT_V; SL_VO, etc...). I know there's more than one line concerning them. I don't remember the line to enable them off the top of my head. I find it easier and more convenient to just code to the Euro defaults (you shouldn't get any bulb out warnings if you actually have the city lights installed)

[zj96sc]

How do you code straight to the euro defaults? Does this trigger any bulb out warnings beyond the city lights (rear fogs possibly?) Does this also include the fog on with hibeam coding automatically (rather than coding it with the NSW GLIECHZ lines)

Also, do you know if the

FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ to "nicht_aktiv" will also keep the fogs on with flash to pass (stalk backward in addition to stalk fwd)?

A few days ago i found a very passing reference to

NL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ to "nicht_aktiv" as the line to keep fogs on with flash to pass, but i cannot for the life of me find that thread again, nor have i seen it in anyone's posted FSW_PSW

Thanks for your help!

edit: so i found a post of yours over on bimmerfest:


I still have my original LCM, but I recoded it w/ the Euro software. I accomplished this by changing the Vehicle Order of my car so that it identifies itself as a euro model, and then recoded the module in SSS. My VIN # is still on the LCM, so I don't have a tamper dot.

this be done in ncse as well? or only sss?

also, just checked WDS, city lights are pins 44 and 45.

[zj96sc]

so, i just found this guy:

SL_VO_ANSTEUERUNG FRONT PARKING LIGHTS CONTROL
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active

sounds like it might be the trigger for pins 44/45. thoughts?

[terraphantm]

How do you code straight to the euro defaults? Does this trigger any bulb out warnings beyond the city lights (rear fogs possibly?) Does this also include the fog on with hibeam coding automatically (rather than coding it with the NSW GLIECHZ lines)

Also, do you know if the

FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ to "nicht_aktiv" will also keep the fogs on with flash to pass (stalk backward in addition to stalk fwd)?

A few days ago i found a very passing reference to

NL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ to "nicht_aktiv" as the line to keep fogs on with flash to pass, but i cannot for the life of me find that thread again, nor have i seen it in anyone's posted FSW_PSW

Thanks for your help!

edit: so i found a post of yours over on bimmerfest:



this be done in ncse as well? or only sss?

also, just checked WDS, city lights are pins 44 and 45.


Yes, that first line you mentioned should effect both flash to pass and highbeams. Newer cars like the e90 differentiate between highbeam and flash to pass (as FL and LH respectively). The euro code will allow fogs and highs natively (if you read out the fsw_psw, you'll find that the nicht gleichz line is already disabled by default when coded as a euro module)

You can do the euro recoding with NCS. That bimmerfest post was from when I wasn't quite as familiar with NCS Expert's capabilities. In your FA, replace *EV53 with *EV51. Then recode your ALSZ module with a blank fsw_psw.man



so, i just found this guy:

SL_VO_ANSTEUERUNG FRONT PARKING LIGHTS CONTROL
nicht_aktiv not active
aktiv active

sounds like it might be the trigger for pins 44/45. thoughts?

If I remember correctly, the city lights depend on multiple lines. That's one of them, but there are more iirc. It's been a while since I played around with this, so I'm not 100% sure.

[zj96sc]

I really appreciate your help. This whole process is one steep learning curve and a few good answers here and there REALLY help. Thank you!


You can do the euro recoding with NCS. That bimmerfest post was from when I wasn't quite as familiar with NCS Expert's capabilities. In your FA, replace *EV53 with *EV51. Then recode your ALSZ module with a blank fsw_psw.man

Wow...really? So recoding with a blank fsw_psw then "resets" the ALSZ to defaults for the FA specified? like for example, if you left it as EV53 and uploaded a blank fsw_psw, you'd wind up with all default US settings?

i did find out today that my car has the 'follow me home' or 'home lights' or whatever set up with my low beams. not really a fan since it cycles the xenons, but just an example of a feature already activated that i did not know the car had.

[terraphantm]

I really appreciate your help. This whole process is one steep learning curve and a few good answers here and there REALLY help. Thank you!



Wow...really? So recoding with a blank fsw_psw then "resets" the ALSZ to defaults for the FA specified? like for example, if you left it as EV53 and uploaded a blank fsw_psw, you'd wind up with all default US settings?

i did find out today that my car has the 'follow me home' or 'home lights' or whatever set up with my low beams. not really a fan since it cycles the xenons, but just an example of a feature already activated that i did not know the car had.

Yea, using the stock fsw_psw resets the settings for whatever your FA is. Pretty useful for retrofits too

[zj96sc]

"stock" fsw_psw? or "blank" as in create a blank file ? or do those mean the same thing in this context?

[terraphantm]

"stock" fsw_psw? or "blank" as in create a blank file ? or do those mean the same thing in this context?

Oops sorry, I meant blank.

[zj96sc]

You can do the euro recoding with NCS. That bimmerfest post was from when I wasn't quite as familiar with NCS Expert's capabilities. In your FA, replace *EV53 with *EV51. Then recode your ALSZ module with a blank fsw_psw.man

Couple more questions on this one if you have a moment....again, thanks for your help so far.

So I was reading through your "how to change the region" post on bf.c, and did the real OEM USA-> Europe trick for my VIN last 7, currently I am the USA EV53, but if i go to eur_lhd, I end up with ET55. but using this info from a post of yours:


Stock is EV53.
EV = facelift E46 sedan with the M54 series engine.
5 = M54B30 (3 = M54B25, 1=M54B22; these numbers will be different for different engines).
3 = USA/Canada. 2=RHD Euro. 1 = LHD Euro.

that obviously comes out to EV51. what am i doing wrong?

I also wanted to clarify the actual process (these steps i've got here are based on the ncs changing VO pdf)...

1 - load ncs expert in expertmode (need mode WITHOUT fsw_psw manipulation, yes?)
2 - F2 select chassis (..e46)
3 - F6 back
4 - F1 VIN/ZCS/FA
5 - F2 Enter FA
6 - pick e46
7 - confirm VIN
8 - this is where i get lost. the PDF goes into $### option selection. is there an option on this list called "*EV53" ? that I then revise to "*EV51" ?
9 - F6 back
10 - F4 process ECU (2nd place I get lost. do i pick ALSZ here? or do i need to update the FA in other modules first?)
11 - F2 Change job
12 - select FA_write
13 - F3 execute

3rd place i get lost - where does the blank FSW_PSW.MAN we discussed above play into these steps? how does my FSW_PSW even matter if i'm in a profile without manipulation?

then again, looking over most of your old posts, this seems to be the process prior to recoding the LSZ with SSS. i'm confusing the hell out of myself!

I hate when guys ask to be spoon fed with this ncs expert stuff but ...here i am doing that. this region change process is still a little beyond me. Thanks again man!

reedit: also, do you still have your LSZ comparison spreadsheet? the link from bf.c that you posted up on 6/3/10 is no longer active.

[terraphantm]

Either ET55 or EV51 would work - they were both used in European cars (over here EV53 and ET57 were used). I don't know if there are any differences, but I figured EV51 is "closer", which is why I typically recommend using that code.

If you use a profile without manipulation, you don't have to do anything with the fsw_psw. Most people didn't understand what I meant by "a profile without manipulation", so I just started saying to use a blank fsw_psw. Both methods get the same job done.

That LSZ comparison worksheet.. I'll have to look. I've wiped my harddrive a few times since that post as I don't know if I ever backed it up. That server I hosted it on is long gone

[zj96sc]

ahh cool.

if you can't find it no big deal. figured it would be pretty educational for me.

so based on further reading i understand now that a blank .man file resets to defaults only as a result of a failsafe within NCS, but still works. I guess I'll try with expertmode since its the "right" way to go about it.

Been doing a lot more reading and I think I understand the FA change process to be as follows:

load expertmode
read FA from ALSZ, via VIN/ZCS/FA, then ZCS/FA f. ECU (E46, ALSZ)
Enter FA (*EV53->*EV51, presumably by deleting *EV53 and adding *EV51?)
Back
Process ECU with job = sg_codieren (ensure ALSZ)
Execute job

..is that pretty close?

as an aside, i'm elbow deep in several VO change threads on bmwcoding, and i come across posts and think "man, this particular guy knows his shit"....look over at the username, and it's you. every time.

[terraphantm]

That's pretty close. One step you should add is doing the job "FA_WRITE" on the ALSZ and AKMB if you want to permanently store the new VO to the car's memory

[zj96sc]

what's the reason to do that? presumably, the next time i were to code my FA would have reverted to EV53, thereby re-coding the ALSZ back to US defaults if i used a blank FSW_PSW, or was in a non-manip profile...?

[wsmeyer]

Does anyone know off hand if this can be done with 64bit Windows 7?

William.


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[Crickett]

what's the reason to do that? presumably, the next time i were to code my FA would have reverted to EV53, thereby re-coding the ALSZ back to US defaults if i used a blank FSW_PSW, or was in a non-manip profile...?

Your FA won't revert back to including EV53 if you add terraphantm's step below:


That's pretty close. One step you should add is doing the job "FA_WRITE" on the ALSZ and AKMB if you want to permanently store the new VO to the car's memory

That'll make it permanent.

[terraphantm]

what's the reason to do that? presumably, the next time i were to code my FA would have reverted to EV53, thereby re-coding the ALSZ back to US defaults if i used a blank FSW_PSW, or was in a non-manip profile...?

Depends on personal preference really. If you want to to always default to the European settings, store it permanently. If you want it to default to US settings, then don't store it permanently.


Does anyone know off hand if this can be done with 64bit Windows 7?

William.


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You need to run a 32-bit OS in a VM.

[iZHP]

Botond and I did some coding this weekend. He was able to get Triple Blink to work in my car! Yes I have a 2003....having it now, it's an awesome feature.

The LSZ aka LCM (Lighting Control Module) must be revision 36. Must be for a 2006 model year. This will usually come with Auto headlights.

I don't have Automatic headlights in my car, so I switched my old faceplate back to the new LSZ. (The faceplate is separate from the actual Module).

(If you add an LSZ with the Auto feature to a car without the Rain/light sensor, it just defaults to on/off with ignition).

I bought a new LSZ on Ebay...we didn't try with a used one, so that's unexplored territory.

Got a tamper dot at first, but once coded with my VIN, it worked fine.

Hands-down, one of my favorite mods so far :)

[Hornung418]

I need to have my car coded for Auto. I have the Rain sensor so it should be a plug and play procedure.

[iZHP]

I need to have my car coded for Auto. I have the Rain sensor so it should be a plug and play procedure.

Yeah that should work. Annoying how the rain sensor was there in the 328, then went away for a little until 2003 in the Premium Package.

[Hornung418]

I didn't even know I had it! WhiteXi pointed it out to me at last years Family Reunion, as he had retrofitted it himself. I didn't even know how it worked LOL

[derbo]

did anyone successfully get this to work with osx and vmware? I managed to get vmware setup with EASYDIS/V44. But i believe now I need ediabas/inpa installed to get it to communicate?

[iZHP]

I had it working on my Mac. I'm working to get it back up, because I got a newer laptop, so I have to start over.

Yes, you need INPA to establish the communication.

[derbo]

did you create a new VM with XP on it to install INPA? or did you do it through bootcamp?

I'm trying to run everything through OSX if possible.

[iZHP]

Bootcamp is where I did everything having to do with BMW stuff.

Windows 7 64-bit for the Bootcamp OS.

Then VMWare within Bootcamp.

And yes, an XP Virtual Machine inside Bootcamp for INPA.

[derbo]

Thanks man!

so lets me clear. You run in bootcamp win7,

then you run a VM for XP INPA and then you run another VM for DIS and probably another one for progman? That totals to 3 VM in bootcamp Win7?

orrrr

you are running VM XP with INPA installed and another DIS VM inside the XP VM.


:) THanks man! I appreciate the help. I don't want to get another laptop if i dont have to.

[iZHP]

so lets me clear. You run in bootcamp win7,

then you run a VM for XP INPA and then you run another VM for DIS and probably another one for progman? That totals to 3 VM in bootcamp Win7?

This. All VM's are individual in Bootcamp. Bootcamp is the best way to do it on a Mac. You have to be running Windows for the USB Drivers to work, etc.

[derbo]

damn..problem is I have a 120GB SSD on my macbook :X Guess I'll get myself an old laptop.

[spencers]

WMWare in OSX will not work. Use BootCamp.

[terraphantm]

WMWare in OSX will not work. Use BootCamp.

I'm pretty sure I got it to work in OSX with virtual box. I just prefer to boot windows natively since my mac's a bit slow

Getting DIS/SSS to run would be harder, but not impossible. You'd have to run two VMs at the same time... which I wouldn't want to do without a quad core CPU

[az3579]

You'd have to run two VMs at the same time... which I wouldn't want to do without a quad core CPU

I tried on a dual-core and it was "OK", but make sure you have loads of RAM. Over 8GB.


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[derbo]

Thank you zhpmafia!

So far I got inpa and ncsexpert to work with an old vista laptop. Next up is SSS.


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[sna77]

I'd love to get these going... Is there a reason the directions were edited out?

[danewilson77]

I'd love to get these going... Is there a reason the directions were edited out?

Nope. No reason at all. Member has been banned, subsequent to that douche bag action, and other actions that were not in holding with the Family Rules.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[kayger12]

Yes. Because Spencer was a miserable, self-loathing, I'm-not-happy-so-I'm-gonna-take-my-football-and-go-home prick. Member has been banned, subsequent to that douche bag action, and other actions that were not in holding with the Family Rules.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Fixed.

[danewilson77]

Fixed.

Nice :)

[sna77]

Ah, gotcha--didn't know the history. Would it be possible to repost the instructions though? I'm just interested in learning to use the applications.

[kayger12]

I wish it were.

He permanently deleted them.

Sent from my kick-A Galaxy S3

[sna77]

Bummer. Perhaps one of the members on this thread that knows what they're doing, could do their best to recreate them...

[cakM3]

Hey everyone :hi

I have the original thread (9 pages) converted to .pdf format. If I could submit them here for everyone to grab......Marcus, Dane, &amp; Keith can this be done for the benefit of everyone? It would be a huge upload...I have all of this in a single zip file (13.3 MB)

pg 1 - 5.7 MB
pg2 - 807 KB
pg3 - 864 KB
pg4 - 803 KB
pg5 - 913 KB
pg6 - 864 KB
pg7 - 901 KB
pg8 - 1.1 MB
pg9 - 1.1 MB

Steve, I texted you... :thumbsup

I agree with everyone that this was a complete douche move on spencer's part for putting something with tons of potential for everyone and then yank it out without saying why he did this.... shame :facepalm

For those who disagree with what I have done, I did this on principle. Yes, spencers put out this thread in good faith - at the beginning. It was very detailed and helpful, which is why I copied them for later reference. It seems that it was a good thing I did this because later on spencers decided to completely delete all of his work from this thread without explaining to everyone (Marcus, Dane, or Keith) why he did so. Obviously, this is his choice but totally a douche move on his part...

A lot of people have been asking for help regarding setting up their computers to do what a few already know how to. I, personally, do not agree with people keeping knowledge to themselves rather than helping out fellow forum members. What I have seen here on this forum, and in person, is what I have been looking for... fellow forum members helping each other out like you would for your own family. Because of this, I decided to locate the files I had backed up and provide them back to the family...

@spencers... you did awesome work here and showed lots of potential to be a valuable member to the "family". I'm in no way taking away your knowledge but when you put out your info on the forum it became part of the Mafia. Deleting all of your work w/o explaining to Marcus, Dane, or Keith is inexcusable. Quality work of this calibre should never be taken away like that. Perhaps you have some things to think about. I wish the best for you and hope you will find a forum you will fit in with....best of luck :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

I wish it were.

He permanently deleted them.

Sent from my kick-A Galaxy S3

I have all of the original, undeleted threads, in Adobe now. Property of ZHPMafia, and provided to me by a member here.

I would love to post a new threads with these attachments.

If you would like these files, follow the below thread.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7537-How-to-setup-a-BMW-Diagnostic-Computer-v.2-gt-With-Files&highlight=Diagnostic+Computer

[sna77]

Charlie sent me the PDFs--thanks!

[cakM3]

No problem Steve! I hope they will help you out....I will be stopping by when you have everything figured out :) Soon I hope!

[derbo]

I'm still looking to get the DIS/SSS setup still. So far only EDIAPIS and INPA and NCSexpert work for me. Havent gotten to the point where the GT1 can communicate with the usb cable yet.

[cakM3]

Dane, recommend closing this thread once you have vers 2 set up.

[MrMaico]

Thanks Charlie for saving it and thanks to Dane for the e mail!

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie for saving it and thanks to Dane for the e mail!

No problem :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Closed. Use new thread with files.


http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7537-How-to-setup-a-BMW-Diagnostic-Computer-v.2-gt-With-Files&highlight=Diagnostic+Computer


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