Usage of BMW ENET cable to do BMW F-series coding

Received my BMW ENET cable and did some DIY job for F30 already.

This BMW ENET (Ethernet to OBD) Interface Cable is designed to work on BMW F-series alone. Let’s go straight to the point.

You need:

A BMW ENET cable

E-Sys program, datafiles, token and PIN

A PC/laptop running Windows XP system (mine second-hand Panasonic Win xp 64 bit OS)

Just spending a little money and you will get a powerful ENET cable for $16.99 without postage. I recommend get one from Uobd2.net which offers good technical support. Usually, after he receives payment, they can have the cable shipped as soon as possible and arrive with you between 3 to 4 days.

I have found some clue on how to solder the cable list as below. Better understanding with the pictures guidance.

The package comes with E-Sys program, datafiles and such which enable me to use directly without downloading. I was offered E-Sys v3.18.4 in combination with the v46.3 datafiles. I have to mention that the datafiles contains more than 10GB memory, so you have to take hours and hours to download it all. And you have no choice but to wait patiently.

Then please refer the pdf guide here E-Sys – MacOSX installation and configuration.pdf to start install the E-Sys. As soon as you start the vehicle, the E-Sys program will automatically saves the CAF files into “C:\ESysData\CAF”. Then copy all these files on to the certain folder.

After that, please do as the following steps:

1) Connect the laptop to vehicle and click the connect symbol

2) Select "F20"(not F020 direct) and click connect. Close the popping out message when you see your car VIN, if not, repeat the progress again.

3) Accept following windows message and close the program

4) Switch to coding mode, go to expert mode and click on coding icon on the left vertical pane.

5) Come to the coding program. Click Read button under the VO pane and then FA appears

6) Now Click on Read VCM or Read button under VCM pane. You will find it it will be on your right hand-Center

7) All the ECU's will display on the main program. Then expand the ECU’s and all most all ECU’s will have a file starting with CAF (With green indicator) right click on the CAF file and select Read coding data, ignore whose who did not contain CAF. But remember do not click all CAF files. Four or five is the maximum.

8) After complete above procedures, go to c:/esydata/CAF. All the .ncd files have been generated on the CAF folder.

9) Copy .ncd files and on your pc or laptop. Run the software program and then start to do F30 coding according to the window instructions.


I have successfully realized these things by using the ENET cable:

-Remove PDC + cam disclaimer

- Mirrors open automatically when closed with comfort access

-Change DVD region code

- Remove disclaimer

- Video in Motion

- Turned the Seatbelt Gong off

- Side View Cameras on at all speeds

- Change DVD region code

- Tire pressure + temperature in TPMS

- Mirrors close by pressing doorknob (comfort access only)

- Disable A.S.S. by default (can still be enabled but starts with setting ‘off’)

- Remember last setting of A.S.S. (works only when not disabled by default)

- Change ringtones

…OBDexpress

I am still working on it and will figure out more functions later. I have to clearly that these are all the tested result on F30. I am not sure how other F-series works.

HDS HIM diagnostic tool and Activate 3.015.20 software

V3.015.20 Honda HDS HIM Diagnostic Tool
1. Comes with USB to RS232 convertor, can use it on any computer or laptop.
2. Supports Honda vehicles from 1992-2014.11.
3. It can read and decode fault codes from control blocks memory.
4. The software need active before using, we provide one time free active service.
How to activate Honda hds 3.015.20 software?
Well install Honda HDS setup driver
Open HIM-GNA exe on the desktop
Copy hardware ID

Contact our customer service to obtain the activation code by offering your Hardware ID
Our customer service will give you Serial Number
Complete user name and Serial Number information, click Register

Accept the Register successfully message
After installed HIM-GNA setup exe, set COM port as COM1 (MUST BE SET TO COM1)
Perform diagnostic function.

Two SKP-900 Key Programmer Errors solution

Get newest V3.3 SKP-900 key programmer on OBDexpress.co.uk, while here I would like to conclude several errors that some customer confronted with when use SKP-900 device. All the error can be well solved according to our engineer suggestions .

Error:
Recently several customers reflected that they had suffered from problem (shown at picture below) when using SKP-900 key programmer.

Analysis:
As for the error, Obd2express engineer expressed that the error might, to a great extent, be caused by update interruption.

Solution:
This error can be easily solved, only need to update again.

PDF file for SKP-900 key program update:
http://www.obdii65.com/upload/pro/201404/how-to-update-skp900-obd365.pdf

Error:
The screen appears the error reading "CAN BE USED 0 Time; ADD IT IN MAIN MENU; ADD TIMES FUNCTION” when use SKP-900 key programmer to work on car What could be the problem?

Solution:
This error means that the tokens have been already used up, so it can be back to normal use by adding enough tokens The method of adding tokens is as follows.:
1. You need to go to the official website: http://www.superobd.com/ to register and login, then click the “download” menu, download and install the program named "SKP-900_Add_Free_Tokens".

2. Connect SKP-900 to pc via USB cable, press "Add free tokens" button.
3. Open the activation software, then click "Scanning port" (Note: Every time you can add 100 TOKENS, you can add free tokens only your device has less than 10 tokens).
4. Then click "Activating" button to add free tokens.

Solution of MINI DSG Reader License File Error

"License File Error" when using MINI DSG Reader today. Please see the picture below. It was first time using this tool and followed video to install it. And also have disable the anti virus software on my tablet during DSG Reader installation. What could be wrong? And what should I do? Thank you.

According to technician, this was caused by old software. Please download the latest 2014.6 MINI DSG Reader in the following link: http://www.obdii365.com/upload/pro/201406/mini-dsgreader-2014.6.zip
After installing the latest software, your MINI DSG Reader will be activated and the issue should be fixed. If the problem still stays, please contact me again and we will arrange our technician to help you install it. OBDexpress.co.uk

Steps to update V2014.11 BMW ICOM Firmware to V2014.12

If newest 2014.12 BMW ICOM software HDD fails to connect with your vehicle or fails to diagnose cars, you will need to run for firmware upgrade.


How to update V2014.11 BMW ICOM Firmware?

1. Connect BMW ICOM A2 diagnostic unit with computer via network cable. Power up ICOM A2 with 12 V adaptor or connect it with vehicle via OBD diagnostic socket.


2. Browse IE explorer to http://169.254.33.45:60080/, enter name: root and password: NZY1150263

3. Click "Update Firmware", ICOM firmware information will be displayed.

4. Select "ICOM-BootImage-01-13-00.bin" file, set image type to "SYSTEM". Click "Send the file"

5. When the system pops out the message "Write the image file to the flash?", click "Yes". The ICOM indicator light will turn red.

6. When the system prompts "The SYSTEM IMAGE update was successfully", click "Update Firmware" icon

7. Select "ICOM-ApplicationImage-01-18-00.bin" file, set image type to "APPLICATION", click"Send the file". The process will take a few minutes due to the file size, please wait patiently.

8. Click "Yes" when system pops out "Write the image file to the flash?" notice. ICOM A2 unit indicator light will turn red again.

9. When all settings are complete, click "reboot"

Free Download the BMW ICOM firmware update attachment:
https://mega.co.nz/#!T8B3xK7C!QeVVfQt3f8S9N03sHmWPyDtRnlFqn8DTBkQdv1c7148

NOTE:
1) Set the local connection IP to obtain an IP address automatically
2) There are 2 firmware update files, first install the small file and choose "SYSTEM" correspondingly. Then install larger file, select "APPLICATION" instead.
3) The firmware file and method fits for BMW ICOM A1, ICOMA2 and ICOM.
More BMW ICOM diagnostic tool click here.

Attention of using Porsche Piwis Tester II

Piwis Tester II is the latest professional tester for Porshe, the most powerful diagnose and offline programming tool for Porsche, with latest tester for Porsche, powerful functions, full access.

Porsche Piwis Tester Ⅱ

What should we pay attention when use Piwis Tester II device?
1. If you bought Porsche Piwis Tester ii device after February 10, 2015, and you want to update it, you must send the HDD back to us for update.

2. If you have bought Porsche Piwis Tester ii device before February 10, 2015, and your device's first power on password is piwis****, then you can download the iso from following link and burn it to cd and update by cd.
http://cnc.qclt.com/porsche/piwis2-update-DVD/v14.750/

3. If you have bought Porsche Piwis Tester ii device before February 10, 2015, and your device's first power on password is porsche2018, you must send the HDD back to us for update.

4. If you are not sure what is your first power on password, please take a picture of the QC mark to show us, we will consult our engineer.

5. If you only want to purchase our software or hardware, please consult us first, we will recommend you correct software or hardware.

6. If your device's first power on password is piwis****, then you must change a new password every 3 months. If you forget the password you have changed, you must return the device to us, we will ask factory to find it.

7. If your device's first power on password is porsche2018, then you will no need to change password forever.

More details, please follow this link:
http://www.obdexpress.co.uk/wholesale/new-porsche-piwis-cable.html

MPPS V16 Remap Audi A3 ECU diagnostic case

MPPS V16 is very easy to use. Here is a quick guide on remapping Audi A3 ECU with the tool. The whole process takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Before we start please note that there is risk in ECU reflashing, be careful in every step in order not to break your ECU.
Tools you will need:
1. A XP laptop or a Windows 7 laptop with XP mode package (because MPPS V16 clone is only compatible with XP system.)
2. MPPS V16 ECU reflasher
Quick guide:
1) Plug MPPS to the OBD port under the dashboard on the Audi A3 vehicle and connect the other end of it to a laptop that has MPPS V16 software.

2) Start the laptop, the car and then the MPPS V16 application software.
3) Hit "ECU ID (F1)" at the bottom right on the interface.
4) Select the language that you want to use on the upper right side. Here I select English, you can use French if you prefer.

5) Select the car make and car model. Here I select Audi and then A3.

6) Select the cars ECU type. Here I select "1.8L Bosch ME7.1 K-Line".

7) Be sure the ignition is on, and then hit "Read (F2)" to allow MPPS reading ECU information from the car. Once the data is read, it will pop up in “ECU Data” area.
8) A window will then pops up asking you where to save the file. Do as it prompts.
9) MPPS will then ask you to turn off the ignition key and wait for a few seconds. Click "OK" after switching off the key.
10) Switch on the key to continue. Lights on the dashboard will come off together and then go off one by one.
11) Turn on the key again.
12) Click on "Write (F3)" to start ECU remapping.
13) MPPS will ask you to switch off the key to continue in a few minutes.
14) Click "OK".
When you hear a "ding" sound, it means the ECU remapping is finished. Disconnect MPPS V16 from the car and unplug the cable.

ECU Chip tunning tool