F55/F56 Mini coding/programming
#701
No, not possible without the actual hardware. This is different from BMWs stuff where they can just code it in.
Anyone know on how to disable rear parking lights check when switched to LED bulb?
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I rechecked that I coded as following:
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_IS_LED aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_IS_LED aktiv
I get error message saying rear parking light left malfunction, rear parking light right malfunction.
The front parking lights (bug lights) worked fine after coding POL_L and POL_R 3 lines for each side.
Anyone know on how to disable rear parking lights check when switched to LED bulb?
(Below are copy paste from previous post)
I rechecked that I coded as following:
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_L_IS_LED aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_KALTUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG nicht_aktiv
BDC_BODY 3061 BL_R_IS_LED aktiv
I get error message saying rear parking light left malfunction, rear parking light right malfunction.
The front parking lights (bug lights) worked fine after coding POL_L and POL_R 3 lines for each side.
#702
#704
Just picked this up and will attempt coding on Wednesday... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That just looks like a ODB reader, but I may be wrong. I have a $5 Bluetooth ODB reader that works fine with Android.
#705
i'd have to physically confirm, but i'm pretty sure our issue is that in order to get BT Audio, you need to have a COMBOX installed...i don't think i have a COMBOX...buying one and installing it should allow you to VO code it and enable it. this is what's normally been done on the BMW side so i'm not surprised if ours is the same situation.
#706
edit: oh i see, so E-SYS is another way to go about coding?
#707
i'd have to physically confirm, but i'm pretty sure our issue is that in order to get BT Audio, you need to have a COMBOX installed...i don't think i have a COMBOX...buying one and installing it should allow you to VO code it and enable it. this is what's normally been done on the BMW side so i'm not surprised if ours is the same situation.
Are you planning on trying this? I'd love to have someone else be the guinea pig here...
#708
As for the hardware, it's just a special ODB plug with ethernet connection that you hook up to your laptop's LAN jack. I got my ODB-to-ethernet plug for less than $10.
#709
Okay.. E-SYS is the software that you use to code your car. It runs in Windows. You also need the updated database files (called psdzdata or something like that) that E-SYS uses.
As for the hardware, it's just a special ODB plug with ethernet connection that you hook up to your laptop's LAN jack. I got my ODB-to-ethernet plug for less than $10.
As for the hardware, it's just a special ODB plug with ethernet connection that you hook up to your laptop's LAN jack. I got my ODB-to-ethernet plug for less than $10.
#710
Just picked this up and will attempt coding on Wednesday... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ive used both and returned carly and got a refund on the app.
#712
I suggest returning that and downloading the bimmercode app instead of carly. Bimmercode has more options and has an advanced mode so you can go through the folders and select activ/inactiv etc the same way you can in esys.
Ive used both and returned carly and got a refund on the app.
Ive used both and returned carly and got a refund on the app.
Couple of notes for those who stumble upon this thread in the future:
- I never got a green light on the adapter, it was always red; run the app and try to connect to see if it works (you'll see yellow flashing lights if the adapter + your phone are communicating)
- I had to reconnect each time I set the coding for each ECU, as it seemed to drop the connection (probably some sort of reboot thingy happening in the background)
- changing the digital gauge options (I forget the ECU name) reboots the ECU in charge of that, so your gauges die and you lose your time setting which causes a yellow triangle; just set the time and yer good
- TBH the option descriptions can be confusing at times; best to x-reference with their website or contact them if you have a question
- I did all of this while the engine was running to keep the voltage up (I sat without it running for the first few minutes then the app started telling me my voltage was <12.5v and to run the car w/ accessories to up it; not a negative, I needed the a/c at the time anyhow)
- it's worth noting that according to the Carly people, this adapter doesn't work with any other obd apps on your phone :/
I will also check out this bimmercode app, thanks for the tip. I _really_ want sport mode on all the time, and fogs to run all the time.
Last edited by the_dude_abides; 07-30-2017 at 07:21 PM.
#714
Hi Folks,
Needs some help with coding in excitement lights.
Backstory - Ordered a brand new f56 cooper s and didn't select the excitement light package. I can see the car has the led lights in the doors handles. I VO coded the car to include option 4V9 (excitement lights) and coded NU_NBT2 and BDC_BODY however they still won't light up.
Has anyone done this? I don't even know if the lights are wired up behind the door or if it's just a coding thing. Looking for input here. Cheers!
Needs some help with coding in excitement lights.
Backstory - Ordered a brand new f56 cooper s and didn't select the excitement light package. I can see the car has the led lights in the doors handles. I VO coded the car to include option 4V9 (excitement lights) and coded NU_NBT2 and BDC_BODY however they still won't light up.
Has anyone done this? I don't even know if the lights are wired up behind the door or if it's just a coding thing. Looking for input here. Cheers!
#715
#716
Originally Posted by pw1114
I suggest returning that and downloading the bimmercode app instead of carly. Bimmercode has more options and has an advanced mode so you can go through the folders and select activ/inactiv etc the same way you can in esys.
Ive used both and returned carly and got a refund on the app.
Ive used both and returned carly and got a refund on the app.
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Last edited by darex; 08-07-2017 at 04:40 AM.
#717
No. One is WiFi, the other is Bluetooth. But I agree that Carly sucks.
#719
#721
#722
Can you point me in the right direction to do coding with an Android tablet or phone? I looked into it when I got my current Mini a year and a half ago. Carly didn't have an Android option at that point. I see they have one now, but is there a better option?
#723
Reading back a bit (I was intimidated by the number of replies in this thread) it looks like this is my answer:
Vgate iCar 2 Mini ELM327 OBD II WiFi Car Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS and Android with Switch Auto Sleep
Android Bimmercode App
It appears to be a lot less expensive than Carly. Does it allow you to do all the same coding?
Vgate iCar 2 Mini ELM327 OBD II WiFi Car Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS and Android with Switch Auto Sleep
Android Bimmercode App
It appears to be a lot less expensive than Carly. Does it allow you to do all the same coding?