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MK4 Nav Perspective View

Admin

This is the feature which turns the maps “3d” so you can see sky and puts everything in “Perspective” (hence the name..)

This is hidden away in a menu.. within a menu.. to turn it on:

  1. Go to set.. sometimes labelled “”settings” or config menu (depends on firmware)
  2. Press and hold the menu button for 10secs this will bring up a “Service menu”
  3. Scroll down in till you see “Perspective” use the right knob to enter and change this to yes

Thats it turned on..

So where is it?.. this wasn’t immediately obvious to me either i was half expecting it all to look 3d straight away!

If you select GPS navigation, push the right knob and select “Map positioning” the should be a new option called Perspective.. click this and watch the magic happen.. enjoy

BMW MK3/Mk4 Drive power down procedure

Admin

This is something that isnt documented very well anywhere and personally i have totally destroyed a MK3 unit once by not realising this and unplugging the device before its ready.

The MK3/Mk4 bmw drive unit powers down fully and correctly approximately 1/2mins after the ignition has been turned off, if the power supply is cut or interrupted before hand then the devices ram corrupts.

To fully powerdown/make sure the device is ready to be unplugged:

  1. Turn off ignition get out and close door
  2. Go to the boot and open
  3. Look at the device the light should flash (this is when its writing and reading the memory)
  4. Wait roughly 1-2mins until the light is totally off

If no light is active then the device is fully shutdown

BMW Mk3/MK4 Update guide

Admin

I have been “playing” with the sat nav drives recently so will be coving some posts on this when i get a chance.

My first one is the steps to take to actually update the firmware on these computers, they are very specific:

  1. Turn the key to ignition position 1 and wait for your car computer to display the options/all turn on
  2. Leave on, open the door (leave open) go to the boot and take out the cd if you already have one in e.g. maps
  3. Insert the firmware CD and go back to the front, wait for a few mins (make sure you leave the drivers door open)
  4. After a few mins your screen should read “Software update The installation will update your navigation system please don’t turn off the ignition” and then few mins after that you should see a progress bar

Your BMW MK3/4 drive is currently reading the software from the CD this will take anywhere from 5mins-10mins DONT close your drivers door or turn the ignition off during this process this will ruin the drive

When the drive is finished you will see “update is complete take cd out and confirm with ok”

  1. go to your boot and eject the firmware cd
  2. go back to the screen and press the right knob to confirm the cd is ejected

Wait for your drive unit to reboot and this will update with your new configuration

 

WinKFP Software “quick” guide

Admin

this s a quick guide on how to update a module with WinKFP:

1 Start WinKFP and select F3:- Update ZUSB

2 Select ECU type and the ECU will appear along with a list of part numbers.

3 Select ok and the main menu will re-appear

4 Select VIN and enter the cars VIN no. and select OK.

5 Select Done

6 Select Prog. ZB_update, you will be asked to confirm the update, Winkfp wil state the number of times the module can be re-programmed.

7 Wait

If you need the SP-DATEN files, they can be found here

E46- ALSZ Module coding options

Admin

These are the coding options for the ALSZ module of the BMW e46

  • HEIMLEUCHTEN : home lights activated by flashing high beam with key off
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_ABBRUCH : home light stop
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_AL :home lights are low beam
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_BL : ” ” ” turn signals
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_FL : ” ” ” high beam
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_FUNKSCHL :lights on on closing car with remote (only on e39 )
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_KL58G : home lights are interior backlighting, cluster, ashtray etc.
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_KZL : ” ” ” license plate
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_NSL : ” ” ” rear foglight
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_NSW : ” ” ” front foglight
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_RFS : ” ” ” reverse light
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_SL_H :” ” ” rear parking lights
  • HEIMLEUCHTEN_SL_V :” ” ” forward parking lights
  • FL_UND_NSW_NICHT_GLEICHZ : high beam & fog lights come on together when nicht_aktiv (I haven’t got this working yet)

If you would like all of the BMW e46 coding options/more details please see this post where you can download in PDF format for your offline use!

E46- GM5 Module coding options

Admin

These are the coding options for the GM5 module of the BMW e46

  • QUIT_AKUST_ENTSCH : alarm beep on unlock (two beeps)
  • QUIT_AKUST_SCHAERF : alarm beep on lock (one beep)
  • QUIT_OPT_ENTSCH : optical Acknowledge remote un-locking (two flashes)
  • QUIT_OPT_SCHAERF : optical Acknowledge remote locking (one flash)
  • ALARM_OPT_ABBLENDLICHT : alarm flashes low beam when tripped
  • ALARM_OPT_WARNBLINKER : ” ” emergency flashers when tripped
  • ALARM_OPT_FERNLICHT : ” ” high beam when tripped
  • BEIKLAPPEN_B_KOMFORTSCHL : press the unlock button twice, and the drivers window will open
  • FH_TUEREN_HINTEN_TIPP_AUF :rear window power down one touch
  • FH_TUEREN_HINTEN_TIPP_ZU : rear window power up one touch
  • FH_ZTR_SCHALTER_TIPP_AUF : window switch down one touch
  • FH_ZTR_SCHALTER_TIPP_ZU : ” ” up ” “
  • (do these after modifying the switches)
  • KOMFORTOEFFNEN_FB_O_FH_HI :remote opens rear window (this has to be nicht_aktiv)
  • KOMFORTSCHLIE_FB_O_FH_HI : remote closes rear window (this has to be nicht_aktiv)
  • KOMFORTOEFFNEN_FB_O_SHD : holding open button on remote opens windows without sun roof
  • KOMFORTSCHLIE_FB_OHNE_SHD : holding close button on remote closes windows without sun roof
  • KOMFORTOEFFNUNG_FB : convertible top opens by holding the open button on remote..Or opens all windows & sun roof on non convertible
  • KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG_FB : convertible top closes by holding the close button on remote..Or closes all windows &sun roof on non convertible
  • MAUT_N_ABBRECH_N_TUER_AUF – windows carry on opening/closing even when you open the door
  • VERRIEGELN_AUT_AB_X_KMH : automatic central locking after X KMH
  • VERRIEGELN_AUT_NACH_2_MIN : automatic central locking is re -locked after 2 MIN if you dont open a door
  • VERRIEGELUNGSSCHWELLE : locking Device-swells (threshold) (speed of X above)
  • VERRIEGELN_XKM/H_SENDER_1
  • VERRIEGELN_XKM/H_SENDER_2
  • VERRIEGELN_XKM/H_SENDER_3
  • VERRIEGELN_XKM/H_SENDER_4
  • (these all have to be aktiv for the auto central locking to work on all keys)
  • PANIK_MODUS – panic mode! press and hold boot button for the siren
  • CYCL_TI_BLK;1-touch on turn signal blinks. einmal-1 . zweimal-2 . dreimal-3.
  • One touch indicators, lane change.
  • BLINKIMPULS_WARNBLK to wert_04 – double impulse hazards
  • HHS_AUTOMATIK – enable auto rear window fogger

If you would like all of the BMW e46 coding options/more details please see this post where you can download in PDF format for your offline use!

Creating a Coding profile

Admin

I’m going to show you how to setup a “coding” profile this is key to getting the actual programming correct, the profile will allow you to have the right permissions to code the modules. 

1) Open NCS Expert (usually icon on your desktop)

2) Open up the ‘Expertmode’ profile.

3) Save as a new profile (Call it “coding” or something similar.. ).

4) Load the ‘godfather’ profile.

5) Edit it (file –> edit. Password is repxet).

6) Make sure under button ‘Individualisierung’ all options are crossed.

7) Make sure under button ‘FSW/PSW’, that ‘from CVT’ is chosen, and that the bottom two boxes are crossed.

8) Finally, press ‘consistence check’ and check it works.

9) Then press okay

You should now have a “coding” profile.. Well done! when ever you want to code/write to the cars modules use this one..

Please note: Be very careful when in this profile and using the software, as it will write your modules so dont go thinking you cant do any harm, as you can!- treat with respect

E46 Coding options list

Admin

I have found a great pdf document which explains the NCS expert coding list, and options for the E46 bmw. it is attached below (please note i dont take any credit for this document but would like to share with everyone as its hard to find information on NCS codes.

 

Document attached here: FSW_PSW

Latest E46 SP-DATEN module updates can be found here