Coding options?

self_russell · 10-31-2018, 12:03 AM

I have NCSExpert and NCSDummy downloaded on my laptop. I have a BimmerGeeks protool cable. After reading about folks torching modules Im very scared to try it. I have recently started looking into the Carly app to code.

Anyone have any advice or suggestions? If anyone is around the Columbia SC area and wants to teach me coding ,i would be happy to pay you for your time.

Blivit · 10-31-2018, 07:08 AM

Having just gone through this, I will give my advice.

My experience may be a bit different than yours. I work for an automotive pcm tuning company (not bmw related) so I am used to this sort of thing; however, I had never worked with a bmw before acquiring my 2013 X5 this year. It is also my wife's car so I had to make sure I was comfortable doing this as I would never hear the end of it if I caused an issue lol.

I to read about bricking modules. It has been my experience, again not bmw, that this usually happens due to power. Whether that be the laptop loses power in the middle or hibernates/goes to sleep or the battery voltage drops in the vehicle. I recommend hooking up a battery charger and plugging in your laptop if possible.

I changed the following on my vehicle:
1. mirrors fold in and out with the key fob
2. windows up/down with the key fob
3. control liftgate open and close with the key fob

I also wanted to disable the idrive disclaimer but that didn't work.

The first time I attempted anything, I tried to go too quick. No charger connected, and I tried too many things at the same time. This caused my liftgate to not function and I started getting xdrive malfunction messages. I was able to get everything back to normal and decided to try again when I had more time. Last week I tried it again with a charger connected, made sure I did items individually and waited before moving on to the next. Everything worked this time with no issues.

I used the following link as a "guide"
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1222277

Keep in mind, all of the information for any and everything you would need is out there but definitely not in one place.

jiggz · 10-31-2018, 09:37 AM

I used Okee at http://www.codemycar.com

He does everything remote, I paid $140 or so a few years back. If your coding gets wiped out for any reason (happened to me after dealer installed new software) he'll recode for free.

bmwx5er · 10-31-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by self_russell

I have NCSExpert and NCSDummy downloaded on my laptop. I have a BimmerGeeks protool cable. After reading about folks torching modules Im very scared to try it. I have recently started looking into the Carly app to code.

Anyone have any advice or suggestions? If anyone is around the Columbia SC area and wants to teach me coding ,i would be happy to pay you for your time.

There’s a very good DIY guide by a forum member “junior” (different forum), follow that guide & you’ll be fine.

http://www.**************/showthread...or-easy-coding

Edit - *** = bmw coding dot com (no spaces)

omgboost · 10-31-2018, 10:51 AM

I used a YouTube video that showed me how to do it. I'm in NY, too bad I can't help you any further

racermp · 10-31-2018, 08:35 PM

Get Carly app, user bimmer geeks cable. Call it a day

RichardR0404 · 11-01-2018, 02:43 AM

If you are able to get somewhere close to me I gonna code your car for free XD. I’m in Montreal Btw, wanna come to do some skiing and get your car coded?

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self_russell New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35D. Pure stock Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Columbia SC iTrader: (0)	Coding options? I have NCSExpert and NCSDummy downloaded on my laptop. I have a BimmerGeeks protool cable. After reading about folks torching modules Im very scared to try it. I have recently started looking into the Carly app to code. Anyone have any advice or suggestions? If anyone is around the Columbia SC area and wants to teach me coding ,i would be happy to pay you for your time.
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Blivit Private 14 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Having just gone through this, I will give my advice. My experience may be a bit different than yours. I work for an automotive pcm tuning company (not bmw related) so I am used to this sort of thing; however, I had never worked with a bmw before acquiring my 2013 X5 this year. It is also my wife's car so I had to make sure I was comfortable doing this as I would never hear the end of it if I caused an issue lol. I to read about bricking modules. It has been my experience, again not bmw, that this usually happens due to power. Whether that be the laptop loses power in the middle or hibernates/goes to sleep or the battery voltage drops in the vehicle. I recommend hooking up a battery charger and plugging in your laptop if possible. I changed the following on my vehicle: 1. mirrors fold in and out with the key fob 2. windows up/down with the key fob 3. control liftgate open and close with the key fob I also wanted to disable the idrive disclaimer but that didn't work. The first time I attempted anything, I tried to go too quick. No charger connected, and I tried too many things at the same time. This caused my liftgate to not function and I started getting xdrive malfunction messages. I was able to get everything back to normal and decided to try again when I had more time. Last week I tried it again with a charger connected, made sure I did items individually and waited before moving on to the next. Everything worked this time with no issues. I used the following link as a "guide" https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1222277 Keep in mind, all of the information for any and everything you would need is out there but definitely not in one place.
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jiggz Brigadier General 2149 Rep 3,653 Posts Drives: E90 M3\|F15 X5 50i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I used Okee at http://www.codemycar.com He does everything remote, I paid $140 or so a few years back. If your coding gets wiped out for any reason (happened to me after dealer installed new software) he'll recode for free.
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omgboost Lieutenant 56 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I used a YouTube video that showed me how to do it. I'm in NY, too bad I can't help you any further
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racermp Major 190 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 330i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Get Carly app, user bimmer geeks cable. Call it a day
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RichardR0404 Private First Class 31 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X5 35D Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	If you are able to get somewhere close to me I gonna code your car for free XD. I’m in Montreal Btw, wanna come to do some skiing and get your car coded?
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