F55/F56 Mini coding/programming
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
Glad to see so much activity for MINI Coding. I was very active on BMW coding and now my wife bought MINI 2015 (July) so got interested in coding it and give surprises to my wife 
Last edited by April1; Aug 23, 2015 at 03:23 PM.
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
After adding all easy codings, went on to enable wifi Hot Spot to run my video files on my iPhone on MININ screen through DLNA server on iPhone.
I could see WiFi mode got added as an option for connection but its check button is "non-selectable". This means MINI / BMW has withdrawn wifi support hardware for DLNA servers to play video/ audio on MINI screen. SAD SAD
Not sure if there is an option to add wifi hardware to HU-NBT.
I could see WiFi mode got added as an option for connection but its check button is "non-selectable". This means MINI / BMW has withdrawn wifi support hardware for DLNA servers to play video/ audio on MINI screen. SAD SAD
Not sure if there is an option to add wifi hardware to HU-NBT.
The arrangement of the folders looks different enough from the Beginners Guide and the Cheat Sheet that it took a little bit of browsing to figure it out.
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Billerica, MA
Has anyone found a parameter that would sync both temp controls for the ones that have auto climate control, it annoys the crap out of me, coming from acura and lexus, I always had a sync button, and this car is so small why even bother with dual temp?
The longitudinal exterior length is less than average, but every other dimension, both interior and exterior, are fairly typical. Other than it not being a Lexus, your complaint is that you "have to" turn both ***** to have the numbers match?
Last edited by Ryephile; Sep 3, 2015 at 07:28 AM.
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: Billerica, MA
Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story though.Wow you're an a.s.s.hole!!! Even though I just bought my first mini, I have been reading this forum for more than a year to understand what am I getting into, if I buy a mini. I always enjoyed your philosophical explanations about mechanical aspects, such as the suspension upgrade choices. However, outright bashing of questions from people that are just trying to figure out why simple functions that exist on most cars are overlooked in mini, that must be your special expertise
. If you can't answer it, please leave your PhD comments to yourself.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From: Cleveland,OH USA
Mini coding/programming
Originally Posted by DiGiPiMP
Has anyone found a parameter that would sync both temp controls for the ones that have auto climate control, it annoys the crap out of me, coming from acura and lexus, I always had a sync button, and this car is so small why even bother with dual temp?
Apparently most on the forum disagree, but I have to vote this one up. My VW and Hyundai have sync, and it is VERY annoying to have to adjust both ***** every time I want to change the temp.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 42
From: Bothell, WA
I don't have ethernet on my laptop either. I couldn't get it to work with the OBDII to USB cable I used for NCS Expert coding. When my ESYS cable came, I just got a USB to Ethernet adapter that worked.
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 115
Likes: 1
From: Londonderry, NH USA
What OS where you running on your laptop? It could be a driver issue that is not allowing it to work properly.
Reading about all the cables it seems that they vary. Typically it is recommended that you use the cable for the F series BMW's. There is I believe a cable that can also work on the higher end BMW's but it has some sort of switch in it.
Thanks for the heads-up Siriuszero.
Thanks for the heads-up Siriuszero.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 42
From: Bothell, WA
I'm not sure if there's a way to get those DCAN cables to work with ESYS, but the cost of an ESYS cable is so low, I decided it wasn't worth the effort and just got the OBDII-to-Ethernet cable instead. I happened to have a USB-to-Ethernet adapter laying around too.
Here's the PDF that has all the hot-links to the latest DL's The ESYS software itself hasn't changed in a few months, but there is frequently new PSdZData files.
-->random: it's possible the dealer only overwrote some of the computers and not all of them. That would explain it if certain modules coding edits remained.
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Coding 2016 F56
I hope this is the right place for this query. Feel free to redirect me if it isn't.
I have a 2016 Justa 2-door that I'm trying to code. I successfully downloaded Esys Launcher Premium (with TokenMaster) and PSdZData Lite v.55.4.
I can connect to my car; read & activate an FA; read the ECU; and find the 'green-checked' CAFD parameters. But, when I expand any of the parameters and click Read Coding Data, I always get a File for "cafd_****" not found [c012] error message.
Are 2016 BMWs 'locked out' of coding changes?
Do I need to install PSdZData v.56.4?
All help/tips appreciated.
~Alan
UPDATE: Problem solved with help from BimmerFest forum. The fix was easy -- update to version 56.5 of PSdZData. I coded my 2016 F56!
I have a 2016 Justa 2-door that I'm trying to code. I successfully downloaded Esys Launcher Premium (with TokenMaster) and PSdZData Lite v.55.4.
I can connect to my car; read & activate an FA; read the ECU; and find the 'green-checked' CAFD parameters. But, when I expand any of the parameters and click Read Coding Data, I always get a File for "cafd_****" not found [c012] error message.
Are 2016 BMWs 'locked out' of coding changes?
Do I need to install PSdZData v.56.4?
All help/tips appreciated.
~Alan
UPDATE: Problem solved with help from BimmerFest forum. The fix was easy -- update to version 56.5 of PSdZData. I coded my 2016 F56!
Last edited by COkid; Oct 24, 2015 at 11:15 AM. Reason: Update on resolution
Neutral
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Yup, my Windows 10 laptop doesn't have an ethernet port either, so I'm using a Cable Matters Ethernet to USB 3.0 adapter. Works flawlessly. No matter what on F-platform BMW's you need the OBDII to Ethernet cable, whether you buy the one guys or you build your own.
Here's the PDF that has all the hot-links to the latest DL's The ESYS software itself hasn't changed in a few months, but there is frequently new PSdZData files.
-->random: it's possible the dealer only overwrote some of the computers and not all of them. That would explain it if certain modules coding edits remained.
Here's the PDF that has all the hot-links to the latest DL's The ESYS software itself hasn't changed in a few months, but there is frequently new PSdZData files.
-->random: it's possible the dealer only overwrote some of the computers and not all of them. That would explain it if certain modules coding edits remained.
Also updated the maps while I was at it. Also pretty easy. Thanks again!
COkid: Thanks for letting us know that the 2016's need 56.5 PSdZData.
MovieBoy: You're welcome. Keep that PDF handy and check it every so often, as they update the links when a new version comes out.
MovieBoy: You're welcome. Keep that PDF handy and check it every so often, as they update the links when a new version comes out.
Finally got everything working with ESYS and got to coding last night!
Here's the list of stuff I've done, thanks to info around the forums, and some extra stuff I discovered by sniffing around...
For the record, my F55 is a Feb build with F056-11-14-502, used psdzdata 54.1 and had to track down missing CAFD files for the HB_NBT and BDC_BODY modules
-Turn off seatbelt reminder chimes (I kept the lights on, but there's a way to code those out as well.
- Disable welcome gongs/chimes
- Messed with Active Sound Design: Able to turn off (too quiet), tried to configure to use BMW M-series sounds instead, but couldn't get it working. Guessing it's because the ASD modules are different between MINIs and BMWs
- Close windows, sunroof, and mirrors from the keyfob
- Also set up to fold windows in/out while locking/unlocking
- Change triple turn signal to another number (I kept it on 3, but verified it worked)
- Allow windows to roll up while door is opened
- Tail lights on with DRL
- Fog lights can remain on with high beams
- Door handle welcome lights come on while reversing
- Turn off electronics when drivers door is opened after engine shut off
- Unlock all doors when engine is shut off (only works if Auto lock after driving is enabled)
- **Enabled Active Sound Design configuration menu: works, you get a menu of sounds to choose from in the Settings menu, but none are selectable and turning this on disabled my ASD sounds altogether.
- Use iPhone's ringtone when call comes in
- Change Navigation voice to British English - incidentally, this also changes all the language to the UK versions, and inputting addresses into the nav, some of the fields are blank (ie: City, State, Street)
- Removed iDrive disclaimer
- Display tire temperature in addition to the tire pressure (which now says tyre pressure, thanks to the UK change lol)
- Play video while in motion
Here's the new stuff I dug up:
- Change gong/chime and system sounds to BMW, BMW i, or Rolls Royce (all three work and affect all the sounds in the car - mine is currently set to BMW for now...will probably change it back to MINI)
- Change the NBT theme to BMW, BMW i, or Rolls Royce: Basically changes the graphics to the interface used on those three platforms. (BMW i was only one I got working, BMW and RR froze on the MINI splash startup. On BMW i, some MINI specific graphics and menu were missing, also some verbiage is different ex: EfficientDynamics instead of GREEN mode.)
- There's coding to change the startup splash screen in the headunit to BMW, BMW i, Rolls Royce, blank, but I didn't test.
- Turn off speed correction: looks like it took, but haven't verified
- Found option to put the turn signals indicators in the HUD, but doesn't look like it works on MINIs
That's all I got so far! Makes my MINI 10x more enjoyable!
Here's the list of stuff I've done, thanks to info around the forums, and some extra stuff I discovered by sniffing around...
For the record, my F55 is a Feb build with F056-11-14-502, used psdzdata 54.1 and had to track down missing CAFD files for the HB_NBT and BDC_BODY modules
-Turn off seatbelt reminder chimes (I kept the lights on, but there's a way to code those out as well.
- Disable welcome gongs/chimes
- Messed with Active Sound Design: Able to turn off (too quiet), tried to configure to use BMW M-series sounds instead, but couldn't get it working. Guessing it's because the ASD modules are different between MINIs and BMWs
- Close windows, sunroof, and mirrors from the keyfob
- Also set up to fold windows in/out while locking/unlocking
- Change triple turn signal to another number (I kept it on 3, but verified it worked)
- Allow windows to roll up while door is opened
- Tail lights on with DRL
- Fog lights can remain on with high beams
- Door handle welcome lights come on while reversing
- Turn off electronics when drivers door is opened after engine shut off
- Unlock all doors when engine is shut off (only works if Auto lock after driving is enabled)
- **Enabled Active Sound Design configuration menu: works, you get a menu of sounds to choose from in the Settings menu, but none are selectable and turning this on disabled my ASD sounds altogether.
- Use iPhone's ringtone when call comes in
- Change Navigation voice to British English - incidentally, this also changes all the language to the UK versions, and inputting addresses into the nav, some of the fields are blank (ie: City, State, Street)
- Removed iDrive disclaimer
- Display tire temperature in addition to the tire pressure (which now says tyre pressure, thanks to the UK change lol)
- Play video while in motion
Here's the new stuff I dug up:
- Change gong/chime and system sounds to BMW, BMW i, or Rolls Royce (all three work and affect all the sounds in the car - mine is currently set to BMW for now...will probably change it back to MINI)
- Change the NBT theme to BMW, BMW i, or Rolls Royce: Basically changes the graphics to the interface used on those three platforms. (BMW i was only one I got working, BMW and RR froze on the MINI splash startup. On BMW i, some MINI specific graphics and menu were missing, also some verbiage is different ex: EfficientDynamics instead of GREEN mode.)
- There's coding to change the startup splash screen in the headunit to BMW, BMW i, Rolls Royce, blank, but I didn't test.
- Turn off speed correction: looks like it took, but haven't verified
- Found option to put the turn signals indicators in the HUD, but doesn't look like it works on MINIs
That's all I got so far! Makes my MINI 10x more enjoyable!
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 42
From: Bothell, WA
Technically I think you can but the input fields get a little messed up. I decided it was probably more trouble than it was worth (especially if my wife ever uses my car) and changed it back. Some of the voice commands I used changed too, like the "take me home" command which I use somewhat often.
Just I will just give it a try and see.
Sirius - Would you mind posting the source of some of the additional changes you made - bmw sounds etc...
Haven't started coding yet but will in the next couple of days...thx
Sirius - Would you mind posting the source of some of the additional changes you made - bmw sounds etc...
Haven't started coding yet but will in the next couple of days...thx